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7 out of 10
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 369 reviews of Brother MFC-5890CN from international magazines and websites.
Conclusion: The average review rating is 7.2/10. Comparing these reviews to 360517 other Printers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 69/100 (or 6.9 out of 10) = Good Quality.
8 out of 10
Summary: Brother's MFC-5890CN is a six-in-one inkjet multifunction device that allows you to print, scan, photocopy, read memory cards, and send and receive fa...
Conclusion: If you want an A3 multifunction device that's affordable and won't take up too much space in your home or office, the Brother MFC-5890CN is the ideal choice. We found it easy to use, it produced good quality photo prints and its ongoing running costs...
Pro : A3 printing, good photo quality, easy-to-use front panel, not a space hog
Cons : Slow in our document printing test, inks can be tricky to install, scanner didn't pick up fine details
5 out of 10
Summary: The Brother MFC-5890CN is hands down the worst printer to have taken up space in our lab. From the irritating initial set-up to the horrendous output quality and slow print speed, this device is one of the easiest ways we can think of to flush £160...
Conclusion: Coloured graphic prints looked even worse, with heavy line weights and blotchy colour blends that transition so abruptly you can see white blocks between them. We also tried to print graphics and photos with the driver's 'vivid colour' and True2Life...
Pro : Large, colour LCD screen
Cons : Poor output quality ; Slow print times ; Ugly and impractical design ; Lacks wireless networking
4 out of 10
Summary: From start to finish, the Brother MFC-5890CN leaves many unanswered questions in its wake: Who designed this eyesore? Why is it so expensive? Did they forget to test out the features before production? Whatever the answer, one thing is certain: we're...
Conclusion: The Brother MFC-5890CN all-in-one is hands down the worst printer to take up space in our lab. From the irritating initial set up to the horrendous output quality and slow print speed, this device is the easiest way to flush $200 down the drain.
Pro : Low cost to print; two-year warranty
Cons : Poor output quality; slow print times; awkward build quality; outdated design; lacks wireless networking
7 out of 10
Summary: A capable all-in-one, including photo print, fax and A3 printing. A good, widescreen LCD, too.
Conclusion: If you need the facility to print A3 pages, this machine can save you around £70 over the full A3 scanning and copying model. It produces reasonable print, but not nearly as quickly as Brother would have you believe.