Brother's latest flatbed laser all-in-ones pack a range of new features into a compact design, offering greater efficiency, security and space-saving solutions for the busy legal environment, says Fred Saayman from Brotek, the distributor of Brother in SA.
The PIN-protected 'Secure Lock' function features on all models in the range, safeguarding confidential client information by restricting access to authorised personnel only - ideal for documents that must be checked for legalities before being faxed to external customers.
There is also the new fully automatic duplex (double-sided) print, copy and scan feature available on selected Brother models. This enables users to save time and effort by removing the need to manually turn the paper over. Unlike most copy functions in an all-in-one, the new feature also means that sorting and collating can be achieved in duplex. Brother estimates that duplex printing can cut paper costs by 35%, as well as benefiting the environment.
The MFCs are also Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) compatible, enabling documents to be faxed or e-mailed directly from the machine, without having to access a PC.
Another new feature is 'scan to FTP'. This enables the user to scan a document and save it to a shared network. Storage and access privileges can be set up making it simple for files to be accessed externally via the Internet.
The LDAP and scan to FTP feature are exceptional value-added extras. Buying LDAP software independently could cost anything up to around R1 500.
Saayman says: "These stylish and compact machines provide an ideal space-saving solution for those requiring a desktop machine, and saves time walking to and from a shared printer.
"In keeping with Brother's track record in the all-in-one market, this latest range features a very strong range of added value features - for example LDAP compatibility - at no additional cost."
Models include:
MFC-8460N: This model offers manual duplex print, copy and scan, fax, network connectivity, fast 28 page per minute print speed, expandable 32MB memory, high print resolution and comes with a year's on-site warranty.
MFC-8860DN: Includes the same functions as the MFC-8460N with the additional automatic duplex feature and is LDAP compatible.
The new models have passed the environmental standard TCO '99. Brother is the only printer manufacturer to achieve this accreditation, which helps businesses choose the safest and most environmentally sound office equipment.
All Brother products come with the back up of the helpline and technical support and a 12-month warranty. All users can log on to the Brother Solutions centre at http://solutions.brother.com to view FAQs and to receive the full benefit of their machine's functionality.
Contact Brotek (Pty) Ltd (Sharon) on (012) 349 1410 for stock information and brochure requests, sharon@broteksa.co.za or visit the Brother Web site at www.broteksa.co.za.
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