Brother MFC-L8905CDW Wireless All-In-One Duplex Color Laser Printer

2025-06-09T20:00:00

I would give this zero stars if I could worked great for about 5 months. Brother updated its software and firmware and now I cannot scan. save your self the trouble and buy something else. Maybe Brother should call me to sort out my issues. I used to be able to scan to my computer now I cannot. I have 2 Brother machines and both do not scan. I should not have to USB to scan when I used to be able to do it over my network. Tech support you have to be kidding me. Every these fools update the software I lose something that I once was able to do. Both machines suck! MFC 8905CDW and MFCL3720. I hope some sees this and has pity to reach out and solve my problems. Next step post this on Google Reviews.

upset a.

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2025-04-20T20:00:00

So far so good. Prints are crisp and works quickly. Only reason it's not a 5 star review is the set up. All of the instructions are written for people who are familiar with Brother's Products (specifically the vocab) and I had to reach out to customer support more than once just to set up the ability to scan to email. Very very difficult to navigate set up and tech problems

Lawgirl

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2025-02-17T19:00:00

I bought this printer few months ago and already needed to replace all toners. We used canon before but this printer use alot of ink I think. Can not get hold of customer service to get answers on issues. . I can not register the product as it shows error. The printing is super slow. It takes 10-15 seconds before printer starts printing.

ndsb

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2025-02-15T19:00:00

Don't Bother. Do not buy this printer because you will not be able to register it online. You will constantly receive the message that the serial number is invalid although you have repeatedly checked to insure you have entered it correctly. Online support is absolutely useless. You cannot have service or replacement of parts or the machine if you cannot register it.

CarolynCPA

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2025-01-19T19:00:00

Printer seems to be pretty good after a month of use. Still getting used to the lag time as i changed over from a tank printer to this laser but it is defininately fast and prints very nice. One thing to note is i am still struggling with the scanner setup. I do a fair amount of scanning and it seems like a cumbersome process compared to what i am used to. I am hoping i can find some shortcuts to make this better.

officeman

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2024-09-02T20:00:00

purchased this printer just over four months ago and have had nothing but problems out of it. One issue after another and now won't do anything except say the paper tray is empty when the tray is full. I'm sick of fooling with and will never buy another Brother product. I gave it one star because there isn't a zero

DWC1

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2024-01-19T19:00:00

I have only had this printer for a short time. Already, I have a major frustration. This printer replaced my previous Brother MFC9970CDW. On that printer, duplex printing meant that when the print job was done, you could read it like turning pages in a book. With this printer, whether I choose long edge or short edge, the output has to be read like flipping pages in a pad. If you just turn the page, it's upside down. Very disappointed.

dpm81

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2023-10-26T20:00:00

This printer is a replacement and I am very happy with it. Brother got this printer to us in a very timely manner.

Brad

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2023-10-25T20:00:00

I like the printer but I cannot figure out how to setup the to scan documents to emails. I have tried to reach customer service but cannot reach anyone.

Logistics c.

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2023-10-15T20:00:00

Trying to set up the fax is a nightmare not user friendly. Still can figure it out.

Jimmy

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2023-10-07T20:00:00

Extremely clear printing, document feeder and duplex printing all work great, convenient printing from iPhone and various networking options.

drglenn

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2023-09-27T20:00:00

The colour is not good. We went through support for weeks straight. Brother also sent replacement toner which did not correct the issue.

MD01

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2023-09-20T20:00:00

Very happy with this printer, easy set up and it looks and works great. It's a bit big so be sure to measure out your space before purchasing. Overall, no concerns

Health O.

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2023-09-08T20:00:00

Extremely clear printing, document feeder and duplex printing all work great, convenient printing from iPhone and various networking options.

drglenn

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2023-09-03T20:00:00

The printer does what it was expected to do. Prints as needed

Bob F.

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2023-08-31T20:00:00

This is my second Brother all in one color laser printer. I wanted to love this as much as I loved the first one, which lasted 10 years with no problems at all. But I don't. Every time the printer decides that it no longer can print because it is out of toner, I find myself annoyed. There's no estimate of pages left, just a notice, and then a total stoppage. In the middle of a job. I understand the whole premise behind using OEM parts, particularly toner. It's where the money is. BUT, the software changes that now disallow any reset to the cartridges is enough to send me to another company. The thing is, I only use Brother cartridges. But when I pull the supposedly empty one, and shake it, I can hear a significant amount of toner moving around in the container. What a waste. This is economically unjust and environmentally abhorrent. I'll buy the toners from you, but at least let me use the whole supply. at least give me a hint about how much I have left. The toners are not cheap, and a package of them costs more than the printer itself. You already know that. Shutting me down when I know there is material left is leaving me resentful and inclined to try a different brand. Maybe some other company likes their customers and understands the value of keeping them.

katileigh

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2023-08-26T20:00:00

The printer it self is great, the operational software, in my case has been problematic. The Brother utility program, "Control Center 4Link" has had to be reloaded onto my computer 5 times since purchase. There is a problem between the Brother Software and some other program my computer is running. Trouble shooting is compounded by Brothers inability to "remote in" to my system meaning I have to linger on the phone for 2 plus hours attempting to troubleshoot the issue. I have done this once already with no luck on fixing the issue. They would like me to try again by phoning in. I should charge them an hourly rate to stay on the phone trying to fix a software issue! There is also sometimes a language issue with out of country techs and me having to state "can you repeat that again please", for the two plus hours I am on the phone with them troubleshooting the issue.

Phil

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2023-08-08T20:00:00

Machine works great. Software is not working with my Dell Laptop! Have had to reload software 5 times in two months. Always works when first loaded then after a week software becomes corrupted. I believe there is an issue with Dell or third party software. So far, Brother tech support has not been able to address this problem.

Phil 3.

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2023-08-07T20:00:00

A very nice piece of equipment! I have had Brother products for many years. My only issue is staying connected with WIFI. I have not been able to find any answers for this issue.

Pennnguin

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2023-07-16T20:00:00

Printer is a little slow in printing but good quality.

Carol

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2023-06-17T20:00:00

Great product has good color and works for my company with the easy scanning and extra print types

Clark

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2023-06-12T20:00:00

This has been a headache as we are unable to connect this wirelessly there is a conflict with another brother printer

BPMM

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2023-05-18T20:00:00

The print quality is excellent. I scan and print over Wi-Fi with no issue at all. The only complaint that I have is the amount of time it takes for a duplex print which seems to take much longer than other printers that I have used for duplex printing.

Dharper

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2023-04-24T20:00:00

Printer works very well. Double side scanning and printing works well.

DER1

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2023-04-03T20:00:00

I have had this printer for 2 months now, it is loud, slow and uses a lot of toner. Claims 33 ppm, I'm getting 1 after receiving for 15 seconds, then finally prints then says receiving again and takes the same time to print next page. After sending so many docs to print and it taking so long to print each page it just stops printing the jobs, they are in computer print queue, but it seems there is no memory in the printer to queue up jobs in printer memory, thus super slow printing. Quite disappointed, I guess I will go back to HP, much quicker, quieter and lower price per page of output. Brother tech support gets 0 stars.

Rick

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2023-03-27T20:00:00

Underperfomance. Bulky. Slow. Maximum 250 page capacity. Adapting pages to print in various formats, specifically pre-printed checks in QuickBooks, impossible. I miss my HP.

No b.

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2023-03-25T20:00:00

This printer is fast and efficient. Easy to install. Scanning is fast. Color is sharp. Just what I need to run my small Real Estate and Mortgage businesses.

C2 B.

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2023-03-21T20:00:00

Best machine I ever bought. Previouly i used HP always and after three years they needed replacing. The last couldnt find the WiFi, even when the router was nx to it. You get what you pay for. Hoohed it up using IP address, can print to it from anywhere. Should last a long time. Thanks.

Timothy R.

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2023-03-21T20:00:00

Best machine I ever bought. Previouly i used HP always and after three years they needed replacing. The last couldnt find the WiFi, even when the router was nx to it. You get what you pay for. Hoohed it up using IP address, can print to it from anywhere. Should last a long time. Thanks.

Timothy R.

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2023-03-20T20:00:00

This is by far the bet color printer that I have owned. I was always an HP guy, but this printer is faster and the colors are more vivid.

Calvin F.

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