MFP Print/Scan/Fax 10/100 vs gigabit

[nydennis]

I was looking into a new MFP printer/scan/fax for my small office. One of the printers (100 dollars more) also includes a gigabit ethernet port on the printer. Is there any benefit to the gigabit for these functions? I am not printing large graphics, but mostly will be printing PDF documents (Mortgage documents between 100-200 pages at a time) I usually have to fax back some 50 pages or so and other times I will scan those pages to PDF and send them off.

I don't believe I need gigabit for these functions but thought I'd ask before running out and buying something. The 100 dollars more also gives a slightly bigger tray, bigger starter cartridge,

 

[gsaldivar]

It probably won't make a noticeable difference. However, there are probably more differences than you are aware of that constitute the $100 price difference. Can you provide the two model numbers so we can help compare?

 

[nydennis]

MFC-8910DW and MFC-8950DW

I thought it gave a bigger starter cartridge but doesn't appear so. I didn't think it would make a difference, but it never hurts to ask. This is a home office and my entire house is run with cat 6 and gigabit switches.

I also see that the 8950 has a touchscreen as well.

http://www.brother-usa.com/MFC/CompareList.aspx?ModelList=MFC8910DW,MFC8950DW&tab=full#.UHM3prQyYdI