Brother MFC-J430W Wireless Inkjet All-In-One Printer, $49.99 @staples.com

[Pardus]

No touchscreens controls or wired support or duplexer or media slots (not a big deal for most).

Previous Thread for Reference:
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2315338

Staples Offer:
http://www.staples.com/Brother-MFC-J...product_344773

Free ship to home or local store
$99.99 - $40 instant coupon - apply $10 coupon code 12006 = $49.99+tax

Replacement Ink:
http://www.amazon.com/LC75-Yield-Com.../dp/B006X7GXFU

Product Tour/Demo:
http://syndicate.sellpoint.net/Syndicate/AptViewer?play=US7VBT-373597&1

Review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHjEyVr3e_w

Homepage:
http://www.brother-usa.com/MFC/ModelDetail/4/MFCJ430W/Overview

The Brother MFC-J430W is an easy to use all-in-one that allows you to print, copy, scan, and fax. Unattended fax, copy and scan up to 20-page documents using the automatic document feeder. The 1.9" color LCD display is perfect for easy menu navigation. Fast print speeds of 33 ppm black/26 ppm color (Fast mode); ISO standard 10 ppm black / 8ppm color (ISO/IEC 27434).

Features

Easy to setup wireless (802.11b/g/n) networking
Unattended fax, copy or scan using up to 20-page ADF
1.9" color LCD display for easy menu navigation
Fast print speeds up to 33 ppm black and 26 ppm color
Vivid, borderless photo printing up to 6000 x 1200 dpi
Flatbed copier makes it convenient to copy bound, thick or odd sized documents
Help reduce ink consumption per page by outlining images for draft printing using Ink Save Mode
Wireless printing from your mobile device via: Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, and Cortado Workplace
4-cartridge ink system - only change the cartridge that needs to be replaced; uses high or standard yield ink cartridges

Solution for those with printers that don't recognize cartridges

As other reviewers have already covered how this ink is cheap and works, I won't go over that. I specifically want to point out a solution to the problem faced by a few when the printer does not recognize that the cartridge has been installed.

The same thing happened to me - I installed the Magenta and the Yellow inks in my Brother MFC-3360 all0in-one printer/fax/scanner device. The magenta ink was recognized instantly, but the printer kept thinking that there was no yellow ink cartridge installed. After multiple reboots of the printer and computer could not resolve the issue, I took out the cartridge and examined it closely.

There is a small plastic cover on the lower end of the cartridge with a ink nozzle behind it. This is different from the tab you have to remove before installing the cartridge. The printer makes a small perforation in the ink nozzle plastic cover, that allows it to withdraw ink from the cartridge. I noticed that the perforation was not made very well when I inserted the cartridge in the printer in the first go-around, and the plastic cover was obstructing the ink flow. I used a pair of scissors to make a clear hole and re-installed, and now the printer is able to recognize the cartridge.

 

[NickelPlate]

Thanks for the info on non OEM cartridge recognition. I bought one of these for $59.99 at Officemax about 2 months ago and couldn't be happier with it so far. It's tempting to pick up a 2nd one at this price just to have as a backup.

 

[JBT]

Thanks for the info on non OEM cartridge recognition. I bought one of these for $59.99 at Officemax about 2 months ago and couldn't be happier with it so far. It's tempting to pick up a 2nd one at this price just to have as a backup.

Yep same here. So far so good with the one I picked up from OfficeMax. Connects to my WPA2 AES 802.11N network with no issues.

 

[Pardus]

deal is back

 

[marmasatt]

Nicest printer I've ever owned - and I've paid 3x as much. BTW, 2 sets of OEM inks for this at meritline for 7.95 shipped (yes shipped) using code: MLCE008PN

http://www.meritline.com/brother-lc75-ink-compatible-high-yield-combo-4---p-66384.aspx?hq_e=el&hq_m=2705380&hq_l=59&hq_v=0555100a97

 

[SickBeast]

This printer is incredible. You can get the cartridges for ~$1 each shipped off Ebay. It's cheaper to run than a laserjet. You're basically only paying for the paper you use. The photo output is awesome as well.

This is by far the best printer I have ever owned.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/271016708451?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

**edit** the meritline deal is better in the US, but the Ebay deal is cheaper in Canada due to the shipping costs.

 

[Tdavis5432]

The $10 coupon code does not appear to be working now, bummer, I was going to order one. Is there another code that may be similar or was this just a 4th of July sale that ended on the 7th?

 

[ibex333]

No duplexer is a very, very big deal. That can mean spending double the amount of paper depending on what you are doing, and paper is not cheap. Sure, you can play paper flipping games, but gotta be careful not to cause a jam.

Still though. $50 is a price at which the lack of duplexer can be forgiven.

This printer is incredible. You can get the cartridges for ~$1 each shipped off Ebay.

...and damage your printer. I heard too many stories about cheap cartridges damaging printers. And the output is noticeably inferior to originals with common issues such as toner bleed. Also, cheap cartridges often dry out before you can use them. Edit I'm sorry. Didn't notice this was an inkjet. I was referring to the laser printer. Assumed since it's a Brother, it must be laser.

But again, at this price, all these risks are justified.


EDIT $10 off coupon is dead.

 

[rolodomo]

Brothers has pretty good linux drivers for this model, I installed them onto a linux PC I built for my mother.

 

[ibex333]

It's $50 at Office Depot right now. Add a filler item (50 cent erasers) to get free shipping. Just snagged one. $55 with change after taxes to NYC.

 

[PokerGuy]

Item is OOS at staples, appears dead

 

[ibex333]

Item is OOS at staples, appears dead

no no no. It's available at same price in Office Depot. Forget Staples.

http://www.officedepot.com/a/produc.../?cm_mmc=Affiliates-_-CJ-_-1066642-_-11272891


and here's a filler item

http://www.officedepot.com/a/produc.../?cm_mmc=Affiliates-_-CJ-_-1066642-_-11272891

 

[cardiac]

CRAP. OOS @ Office Depot.

 

[Pardus]

CRAP. OOS @ Office Depot.

As of 6am EDT, it's in stock at OD.

 

[Balzac04]

As of 6am EDT, it's in stock at OD.

I hope these stay in stock for another 24 hrs. My state's tax free weekend starts tomorrow.

 

[ibex333]

Does anyone know how to "trick" this printer into "thinking" cartridges are full, when they are actually empty? I only do black and white printing and don't want to waste money on color ink. I read somewhere that there is a way to tape over the cartridge in a specific place to trick the printer, but not I cannot find that same webpage...

 

[PokerGuy]

OOS currently at OD and Staples, as of 11:30 EDT

 

[ibex333]

Just received my printer yesterday. The quality is excellent all around. It copies, prints and faxes like a champ! I couldn't be happier.

One of the main reasons why I got it was the batch scanning from document feeder. Hate scanning one at a time from my flatbed. This Brother AIO is pretty darn slow at scanning, but not any slower than if I was to do it by hand using a flatbed. I can load several docs at once, and I don't have to flip the cover open every time, replace docs, etc, etc. So in the end, it is off course still much faster than what I had before.

 

[Pardus]

OOS currently at OD and Staples, as of 11:30 EDT

Back in stock at OD for store pickup only as of 9:11pm EDT

 

[Balzac04]

Well it didn't qualify for tax-free status but I did pick one up at the local OD tonight.