The Brother MFC-L8850CDW ($599.99), the midrange model of three recently introduced color laser multifunction printers (MFPs) geared to workgroups in smaller offices, is fast for a color MFP at its price.

Fast; Single-pass duplex scanning, copying, and faxing; 50-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF); Scans to multiple destinations; Works as a standalone copier/fax machine

Subpar photo quality; Slightly subpar graphics

Colour laser multifunction peripherals (MFPs) are never beautiful, but the clunkiest thing about Brother's MFC-L8850CDW is its name - we challenge you to remember it after a drink.

Brother printers have usually been designed for individual to SOHO uses, but the company has just launched a new range geared towards corporate use. We recently spent some time with the MFC-L8850CDW, which is pitched at organisations with around 20-50 users, and that could include SOHO environments...

This midprice color laser AIO offers good print speeds along with fast single-pass duplex scanning, copying, and faxing. It's also office-friendly, though the quality of the prints, copies, and scans could be better.

Fast print speeds; plus single-pass duplex scanning; copying; faxing; Big color touch screen; AirPrint and Google Cloud Print support; Can function as a stand-alone copy; scan; or fax machine

Graphics print quality slightly below average; Copy and scan quality below average; Modest paper capacities; given size; Extra paper tray is pricey

I gave two eggs because it is a decent printer. But for the price, I expect much more reliability from the printer AND support!

Good features and the LCD controls are large and easy to use

I purchased this printer in May 2015; Immediately after setting it up I found that the upper paper feed door interferes with the lower paper tray; I contacted support and they quickly sent another; The second one had the same issue but not as bad.

The printer works as described. Some people have described this as a monster product but once out of the box I found it not much different than other similar products to move and place on the counter. The installation software was easy to run and seemed to work ok.

The MFC-L8850CDW is a fast and capable workgroup multifunction loaded with impressive features and networking and it is built to last. The Brother software has a smallish footprint and does not bog down your computer with marketing software. It's all business. The MFC-L8850CDW is one HEAVY printer.

Brother printers have usually been designed for individual to SOHO uses, but the company has just launched a new range geared towards corporate use. We recently spent some time with the MFC-L8850CDW, which is pitched at organisations with around 20-50 users, and that could include SOHO environments...

Bought this unit to replace an old mono Brother MFC with Duplex scanning. Same price as I paid years ago but with color and easier scanning. The inclusion of a new Black Toner cartridge sealed the deal. Printing is crisp and clean.

Very easy to set up & use wireless. Print quality is very good. When printing large number of copies it stops for a few seconds every 30 pages or so I assume to prevent heat build up. It still prints 32 pages per minute with the pause. Excellent app to print from your Android or Apple phone.

easy set up and operation

screen needs to be well below eye level to read