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Summary: Great, Economical printer
Review: As a grad student I tend to print a lot of research papers. I wanted to find a reasonably priced printer that would produce quality duplexed 2 sheets per page output (it saves paper). I decided on the Brother HL-1850 and I have been very happy so far (I have had the printer for about 1 month and run around 1,000 pages through it). For a few dollars I did add 128 MB of memory which increased the print speed dramatically. At first I was disappointed with the fact that symbols didn't print right or papers seemed to print as one big graphic which looked horrible. I found a solution to this problem though. For general printing (pdfs, docs, etc.) I use the BRScript driver, but when I need to print a .ps document I use the post script driver. The quality is great and I am very, very satisified. A great value and it does everything I need. This is my first experience with Brother, but it won't be my last.
Rating:
Summary: Great, Economical printer
Review: As a grad student I tend to print a lot of research papers. I wanted to find a reasonably priced printer that would produce quality duplexed 2 sheets per page output (it saves paper). I decided on the Brother HL-1850 and I have been very happy so far (I have had the printer for about 1 month and run around 1,000 pages through it). For a few dollars I did add 128 MB of memory which increased the print speed dramatically. At first I was disappointed with the fact that symbols didn't print right or papers seemed to print as one big graphic which looked horrible. I found a solution to this problem though. For general printing (pdfs, docs, etc.) I use the BRScript driver, but when I need to print a .ps document I use the post script driver. The quality is great and I am very, very satisified. A great value and it does everything I need. This is my first experience with Brother, but it won't be my last.
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Summary: Works PERFECTLY for me!
Review: Duplex so good I started to print books on demand with this. WOW! Cannot understand why anyone would have PDF problems if using modern applications. I make PDFs and print 200-page (duplex) book faultlessly. Try using Windows 2000 or XP and try using a properly distilled acrobat version 3, 4, or 5. Works for me!
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Summary: Brother HL-1850
Review: I bought the Brother HL-1850 as my home office Laser Printer... ... [printer is] very easy to setup when the directions are followed. [printer] support parallel and USB connections which were new to me. The 1850 is larger, faster, prints on both sides of the page and has 16 meg of RAM... It also has a fold down tray for envelopes, legal sized paper etc. You can also purchase a network card for the 1850 if desired... [printer] warm up and print quickly... I've been very pleased with [the] printers and find them a good value for the money compared to HP models in a similar price range...
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Summary: HL-1850
Review: I have been a HP fan for many years but started looking at other manufacturers due to slow tech. support and high cost of consumables. HL-1850 has fit the bill. Half the cost per sheet compared to my HP. Output is clean and crisp. Built in duplexing. Quick and Quiet! And so far, no jams or problems of any kind. My views my change after wear and tear take their toll, but for now this is the printer of my dreams.
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Summary: WOW!!!
Review: I love my HP laser but needed a second printer, a more powerful one for the office. Before I spent twice as much on an HP I saw reviews raving about this Brother 1850. So I spent half as much and could not be happier. Wonderful printer! WOW!!!
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Summary: VERY EASY SET UP
Review: I originally bought a multi-function unit and returned it (however, the MFC print quality was good). But I realized that I needed a dedicated printer for my PC work. I needed a fast printer and something that could handle some of the massive printing that I needed at times. Brother HL-1850 provided all my printing needs everything from school essays, labels, business cards, and also birthday cards. I am very happy with the performance of this printer. This was also an excellent buy with the features it has - this is comparable to high end models of HP laser. (I think HP lasers are way over priced)
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Summary: Brother HL-1850 a Winner w/ Mac OS X.2.x
Review: I run a Mac network with the Brother HL-1850 connected via USB to ab iMac that is wirelessly connected to a G3 PB, G3 iBook, and G4 PB 17". HL-1850 works flawlessly over Rendezvous (despite Apple not placing Brother on the "approved" printers list). Its fast, cheap to operate, and in 3 mos and about 8 reams of various standard paper has never failed. Two CAUTIONS:
1) Original printer did not print from Safari (worked w/ all other apps & browsers). Brother determined I had an early model w/ outdated ROM; overnighted a new printer w/ paid return shipping for the old. Ensure any Brother printer has the latest ROM.
2) Had initial problems printing complex .pdf files. A 128 MB RAM card solved it. Most RAM cards run $50. With Google you can get one delivered to your door for $25.
Bottom line. I couldn't be happier and suggest that duplex printing will save you 33% of operating costs (paper). Getting a full toner cartridge (vice a 50% charge) with the original printer is also nice.
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Summary: Brother HL-1850 a Winner w/ Mac OS X.2.x
Review: I run a Mac network with the Brother HL-1850 connected via USB to ab iMac that is wirelessly connected to a G3 PB, G3 iBook, and G4 PB 17". HL-1850 works flawlessly over Rendezvous (despite Apple not placing Brother on the "approved" printers list). Its fast, cheap to operate, and in 3 mos and about 8 reams of various standard paper has never failed. Two CAUTIONS:
1) Original printer did not print from Safari (worked w/ all other apps & browsers). Brother determined I had an early model w/ outdated ROM; overnighted a new printer w/ paid return shipping for the old. Ensure any Brother printer has the latest ROM.
2) Had initial problems printing complex .pdf files. A 128 MB RAM card solved it. Most RAM cards run $50. With Google you can get one delivered to your door for $25.
Bottom line. I couldn't be happier and suggest that duplex printing will save you 33% of operating costs (paper). Getting a full toner cartridge (vice a 50% charge) with the original printer is also nice.
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Summary: Nothing but hassle
Review: I wanted a laser printer that did duplex, and was cheap. I wanted to save the trips to another building to print. I searched and found this one. I made the big mistake: you get what you pay for.I've had nothing but hassle with this guy. It's incredibly fussy about postscript and will more often than not choke on complicated (but not too complicated) pages. Sure, you can print from Microsoft Word, but try printing the various PDF files that you get off of scholarly journals. Good luck. I've had to reload the drivers twice now, with updates to cure the various ills; I'm doing it now, and doubt that much trouble will abate. The machine is also very fussy with humidity, and will jam up. As it goes, it's far easier for me (and far, far less stressful) to walk ten minutes to pick up printouts somewhere else. Save yourself some (a LOT) of hassle and look elsewhere for a printer. Spend the extra money, or wait until you can -- lest you be stuck with this model, that's spent far more time as a doorstop than a useful machine. I wish Apple still made laser printers. They were expensive, but they worked -- and lasted. Oh, and yes -- be prepared for constant squeaking sounds as it prints, loud enough to hear clearly from ten feet away. Perhaps I got a dud model, given all the good reviews here, but then shame on Brother for terrible quality control.
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