Brother MFC-8220 Status: Current
Manufacturing Status: New

Mid-volume, Laser, electrostatic
Desktop
SRP: $199.99 estimated street price
Domestic Intro Date: March 2004
OEM: Brother (Japan)
Also Sold As: Oce sx2100 
Compatibility: Group 3
Scanning Method: CIS
Coding System: MH/MR/MMR/JBIG
  • MULTIFUNCTIONAL MODE
Copier: Std conven Network Printer: Opt
Fax Machine: Std PC Printer: Std
Internet Fax: Opt Network Scanner: Opt
Network Fax: Opt PC Scanner: Std
PC Fax: Std
  • SPEED/RESOLUTION
Modem/Transmission Speed: 33.6 Kbps/2 spp
Print/Quick Scan Speed: 21 ppm/2 spp
Max TX Resolution: 203 x 392 lpi
Gray Scale/Halftones: 64 levels
  • PAPER HANDLING
Paper Source/Cap: One tray (adj)/250 sheets
Max Paper Cap w/Options: 500 sheets
Document Feeder: 30 sheets
Max/Min Orig Size (WxL): 8.5 x 14/5.8 x 3.9
Max Paper/Print Width: 8.5/8.2
Effective Scan Width: 8.2
Correct-Order Output: Face down
Output Trays:
Originals/Receptions: Front/Front
  • DIALING CAPABILITIES
One-Touch Dialing Keys: 32
Speed Dialing Codes: 300
Max Numbers Stored: 332
Redial Attempts/Intervals: 1/5 minutes
Group Dialing: 6 groups,#'s not avail
Program Keys: 51
  • MULTIFUNCTIONALITY
Printer Specs
Engine Mfr & Model: Brother**
Print Speed (Blk/Clr): 21 ppm/Not applicable
Print Resolution (Blk/Clr): 600 x 1200 dpi/Not applicable
Processor/Bits/MHz: Info not avail
PDL/PCL: Windows GDI, BR-Script 3, PCL 6
Controller Manufacturer: Brother
LAN Print Speed/Res: Opt 21 ppm/600 dpi
Std/Max Memory: 32 MB/160 MB
Other: **Engine model number not available; BR-Script 3 is a version of PostScript 3
Connectivity Specs
Client OS Support: Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, XP, XP Professional x64, Vista
Parallel Interface: Std
    PC Fax/Print/Scan: Yes/Yes/Yes
Serial Interface: No
    PC Fax/Print/Scan: No/No/No
USB Interface: Std (USB 2.0)
    PC Fax/Print/Scan: Yes/Yes/Yes
Network Interface: Opt Ethernet
    Interface Type: Opt 10/100Base T
    LAN Fax/Print/Scan: Yes/Yes/Yes
Networks Supported:
NetWare: Yes Windows NT: Yes
AppleTalk: Yes UNIX: Yes
AS/400: No Other:
Scanner & Image Management Specs
Scan Speed (Blk/Clr): Not rated/Not applicable
Max Resolution (Blk/Clr): 300 x 600 dpi/Not applicable
TWAIN/ISIS Compatible: Yes/No
Scan/Image Software: Scansoft PaperPort SE (Windows) Presto! PageManager (Mac)
OCR Software: Info not avail
File Mgmt Software: Scansoft PaperPort SE (Windows) Presto! PageManager (Mac)
Scan-To-EMail: Yes
Other: "Scan To" button for direct scan to an image or OCR ; Presto Page Manager software included for Mac use
Copier Specs
Max Copy Speed: 21 cpm
Max Copy Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
Zoom Range (%): 25% to 400%
Multicopy Quantity: 99 copies
PC/Network Fax Specs
Modem Speed: 33.6 Kbps
Software (Std or Opt): Std Brother PC-Fax software
Program Fax Via PC: Yes
RX to PC Memory: Yes
RX w/PC Off: Yes
Class 1-/2-Compatible: No/Yes
Color Fax RX/TX: No/No
LAN Fax Support: Opt
    Connection Type: To a server via network cable
    Type: Opt 10/100BaseT
Internet Fax RX/TX: Yes/Yes, via opt Print/fax server board
    Dial Up: No
    Network Connection: Direct connection to LAN
    Other: Remote setup and maintenance: WebBRADmin
Internet Service Provider: No
    Other:
INA: Information was not available from manufacturer. NA: Not applicable.
Specs were obtained from manufacturer/distributor and not confirmed by BLI testing.
© 2006 Buyers Laboratory Inc., 20 Railroad Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601; (201)488-0404
Reproduction illegal without written consent from Buyers Lab. [22172/USA]
Brother MFC-8220 Status: Current
Manufacturing Status: New

Mid-volume, Laser, electrostatic
Desktop
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  • MEMORY
Std/Max Capacity: 32 MB/32 MB
Std/Max Page Capacity: 600 pages/600 pages
Document Mem Backup: Standard, up to 4 days
Memory Transmission: Scan-to-memory tx
Batch Files: To memory capacity
Broadcasting: Sequential (382 dest)
Substitute Reception: Yes
  • FEATURES
Multi Access: Yes
Dual Lines: No
Transmission Reservation: Yes
ECM: Yes
Auto Fax/Tel Switch: Yes
Polling/Locations: Yes/Info not avail
Verification Stamp: No
Relay Req/Transfer Hub: No/No
Timers: 50 timers
Confidential TX/RX: No/No
  • SECURITY CODES
Access/Closed Group: No/No
Department Codes: No
  • OTHER FEATURES
The MFC-8220 offers walkup faxing/PC faxing/PC printing/PC scanning and convenience copying; Opt NIC enables network printing/scanning/internet faxing; remote activation/main-tenance; chain dialing; telephone index; auto reduction;external TAD interface; memory security mode; telephone handset; counters (copy/print/rx'd faxes/total pages)
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dimensions (HxWxD): 13.2" x 17" x 17.8"
Weight (Base Unit): 25.57 lbs
Power Reqs (V/Amps): 120 V, amps not available
    Power-Save Mode: Info not avail
Warranty: 1 year-Express Exchange
  • COMMENTS
*Supports Mac OS 8.6-9.2, OSX 10.1/10.2.1-10.3 or greater
Contents
Base unit; power cord; telephone line cord; full-yield toner cartridge; autodial key labels; operation manual; receive paper tray; output paper tray; Quick Set-up guide
Supplies
Toner cartridge: $73.99/3,500
High-capacity toner crtg: $96.99/6,700
Drum unit: $188.99/20,000
Coverage: 5%
Options
Add'l 250-sheet cassette: $199.99
Printer/Fax Server board: $249.99
INA: Information was not available from manufacturer. NA: Not applicable.
Specs were obtained from manufacturer/distributor and not confirmed by BLI testing.
© 2006 Buyers Laboratory Inc., 20 Railroad Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601; (201)488-0404
Reproduction illegal without written consent from Buyers Lab. [22172/USA]