The Brother MFC-9970CDW color laser multifunction printer tackles the full laundry list of small-office and workgroup print/copy/scan/fax needs.

Add the Brother MFC-9970CDW ($700 street) to the small, but growing, list of desktop laser MFPs that include a color touch screen on the front panel. As with the others, including the HP LaserJet Pro CM1415fnw color MFP ($449 list, 4.0 stars) for example, the touch screen itself is a highly...

Fast; Touch screen for easier scanning, faxing, and copying from the front panel; Prints from and scans to USB key; Direct Email

Output quality is a touch below par for graphics and significantly below par for photos

Brother's stated desire to get into the workgroup printer and multifunction market has been well realised with its new range of machines. At the top of these, the MFC-9970CDW is a multifunction with all the trimmings.

Our company has 4 models of Brother printers, including this one. I have to say that compared to other brands, such as HP, there is no comparison in my mind as to the better brand. We have had no problems with the Brother printers, they have run flawlessly to date.

This is a very nice printer.The best option that it has , is the emailing your documents directly to your email. It does everything and more. The only negative this is that it is too big. You will need a large desk to accommodate the size.

direct emailing double side printing

too big

What a terrific all-around small business, home, photo, student printer. Easy to set-up.

easy set-up simple functions (eg; scanning is quick&easy) excellent quality fast copying intuitive controls easy to access trays cartridge refills relatively low cost to operate & to purchase

a little noisy when operating a very tall printer a bit larger than most

Kat Orphanides examines a multifunction printer that does everything but make the tea.

Scanning and duplexing works very well; very quick and good reproduction. Two-sided faxing capability is great. Printing is sharp for text and business graphics. Color printing is good for a laser. Not sure about toner life, or maintenance yet as I've only had it for a few weeks.

The flagship MFC-9970cdw was the final release of the series and offered the most interesting features including a 5-inch color touchscreen display, a legal-sized scan flatbed with duplex capability, a 50-page ADF and wireless connectivity.

Quick print speeds; Ease of use; USB Direct Print and Scan

Some flaws with fine color prints; Processing pauses

I have always liked Brother products and this is no exception. The only negative so far has been that the paper goes in upside down and facing forward. This is only a problem when you are printing checks in a larger quantitiy.

Doesn't Jam; Good Value; Easy to Use; Fast; Quality; Easy to Set Up; Performance

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