Printers are a competitive market, and it shows. If you compare a printer made 15 years ago to a modern printing device, it's stunning how much has changed. Modern printers have half a dozen different methods for connection.

Very easy to use and connect . Like that the screen tilts out. Took a little time to get used to picking out double sided settings but haven't done that before. Like that the paper tray is front loading and that ink levels are on the screen.

I am just reviewing my set up experience, which was excellent. Print on everything seems just a tad light, but very crisp and clear. This machine was relatively inexpensive at $59 considering that replacement inks on the internet are about $13 from brother and about half that amount from other...

All functions perform very well but perhaps a bit slow but then again look at the price,you just can't beat that.First time "Brother" user and very happy with my purchase.

Brother MFC-J491DW: Brother's MFC-J491DW isn't bad, but there are much better alternatives in this price range

Quick scanning; Easy to use touchscreen; Fold-away ADF

Slow to print; Doesn't match competitors; Drab printing quality

Brother's budget-priced MFC-J491DW inkjet all-in-one is a strong pick for homes and small offices that need only occasional output but would benefit from a built-in document feeder.

Good output quality overall; 20-sheet ADF; unusual in an AIO at this price; Supports borderless printing; Strong cloud and mobile device support

Cost per page is high; No memory device support; Low input and output capacities; Dated-looking control panel

Brother's MFC-J491DW ($79.99) is an entry-level, low-volume all-in-one printer designed primarily for home and small-office use. Like most inkjet models in its price range, including the Canon Pixma TS3320 Wireless All-in-One, it trades a low price for a somewhat limited feature set, relatively slow speeds, and low paper-capacity and output-volume ratings. On the flip side of that, though, you get good print quality, easy setup, a small footprint, and an automatic document feeder (ADF) for sending multipage documents to the scanner. That last item is the kicker, a huge perk for an under-$100 AIO. The MFC-J491DW is an excellent little machine for the money, and a good fit for most family rooms and very small offices that don't print too much. It's our newest Editors' Choice pick among entry-level AIOs.Big for Its Class At 6.8 by 15.7 by 13.4 inches (HWD) and weighing 18.1 pounds, the MFC-J491DW fits on most desktops. Some of its closest competitors, including the Pixma TS3320, the ...

Brother's budget-priced MFC-J491DW inkjet all-in-one is a strong pick for homes and small offices that need only occasional output but would benefit from a built-in document feeder.

Good output quality overall; 20-sheet ADF, unusual in an AIO at this price; Supports borderless printing; Strong cloud and mobile device support

Cost per page is high; No memory device support; Low input and output capacities; Dated-looking control panel