Customer reviews from brother-usa.com
Brother - DCP-7040 Black-and-White All-in-One Laser Printer
Average customer rating
4.4
(43 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 43 reviews
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Star
1
93%of customers recommend this product.
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39 out of
42)
Customer Reviews for Brother - DCP-7040 Black-and-White All-in-One Laser Printer
Customer Rating
3
Achilles heel = manual feed
on April 2, 2011
Posted by: lawyerscientist
from Raleigh, NC
The printer presents excellent value, overall. However the manual feed device is very poorly engineered. There is no support for the paper. Basically you stick it in the slot and hold it until the rollers grab it. This has caused several "retry" attempts when feeding in manual feed items like checks. If I had known of this, I probably would have opted for a different machine. If this is not an issue for you, then it is an excellent value.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Machine
on April 2, 2011
Posted by: Cathy20
from Portage, IN
This is a great machine for my needs. It is fast and efficient. Very easy to use and compact. This was the best machine I have ever purchased.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Happy Downsizing
on April 2, 2011
Posted by: GoPack
from Eau Claire, WI
After years of leasing or owning large multi-feature copiers, I was hesitant about venturing into a small desk-top model, but I have been pleasantly surprised and very satisfied with the 7040. When the home construction market revives and I'm working with plans on 11 x 14 paper, I'll have to adjust to that, but for now, all I've missed is occasionally being able to reduce an 8.5 x 14 document to 8.5 x 11.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
2
Expensive to operate
on April 2, 2011
Posted by: ACADIAN
from Baton Rouge, LA
I like this printer/scanner, but I don't get good value from the toner. Quite expensive per page when compared to my other Brother machines. I like the size of this machine, the quality of the output, and the ease of use. But the high price per page is a real drawback.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Brother DCP-7040
on April 2, 2011
Posted by: Wireaddict
from Clio, MI
I purchased this multi-function laser printer about a month ago because it had just the features I needed & no unnecessary ones to cost more money. I've scanned several drawings & documents & printed several pages so far with no problems. I like this machine & am glad I bought it but one thing I would definitely add if I were a designer is a status LED on the control panel so I could tell at a glance if it's ready to use or if it needs maintenance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
4
solid value
on April 2, 2011
Posted by: randem
from Indiana
Pros:
Copy and print clarity is excellent.
Much faster than my previous Brother
Much quieter than previous Brother
Low cost
Copy and print clarity is excellent.
Much faster than my previous Brother
Much quieter than previous Brother
Low cost
Cons:
Manual paper feed to print back of page is tedious
Opening paper tray takes both hands to hold printer in one while tugging on tray.
Build quality is not as good, plastic is thin and cheap feel to it.
Manual paper feed to print back of page is tedious
Opening paper tray takes both hands to hold printer in one while tugging on tray.
Build quality is not as good, plastic is thin and cheap feel to it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
4
A Talented Package
on April 3, 2011
Posted by: JoshinTtown
from Texarkana, TX
I'm enjoying this device. Printing is quick and effortless. Automatic sheet feeder is a great feature. Ability to print envelopes is nice, though I'm still working on finding the right time to put the envelope into the manual feed slot. Flexible (included) Control Center software to set personal preferences on what type of file the scanner produces based on which type of scan you pick from the control panel. Love it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
1
lousy mechanics
on April 3, 2011
Posted by: nicholas11
from DETROIT, MI
both the DCP-7040 and the HL-5040 have serious document feed issues when copying or printing, may work ok for a few pages then jam - BOTH MACHINES DO THIS - READY TO TRASH BOTH OF THEM
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com