Brother MFC-8460N Status: Current
Manufacturing Status: New

Mid-volume, Laser, electrostatic
Desktop, platen
SRP: $199.99 est street price
Domestic Intro Date: April 2006
OEM: Brother (Japan)
Also Sold As: None 
Compatibility: Group 3
Scanning Method: CCD
Coding System: MH/MR/MMR/JBIG
  • MULTIFUNCTIONAL MODE
Copier: Std platen Network Printer: Std
Fax Machine: Std PC Printer: Std
Internet Fax: Opt Network Scanner: Std
Network Fax: Std PC Scanner: Std
PC Fax: Std
  • SPEED/RESOLUTION
Modem/Transmission Speed: 33.6 Kbps/2 spp
Print/Quick Scan Speed: 30 ppm/2 spp
Max TX Resolution: 203 x 392 lpi
Gray Scale/Halftones: 256 levels
  • PAPER HANDLING
Paper Source/Cap: One cassette/bypass tray/250/50 sheets
Max Paper Cap w/Options: 550 sheets
Document Feeder: 50 sheets
Max/Min Orig Size (WxL): 8.5 x 14/5.8 x 5.8
Max Paper/Print Width: 8.5/8.2
Effective Scan Width: 8.2
Correct-Order Output: Face down
Output Trays:
Originals/Receptions: Front/Side, horizontal
  • DIALING CAPABILITIES
One-Touch Dialing Keys: 40
Speed Dialing Codes: 300
Max Numbers Stored: 340
Redial Attempts/Intervals: 1/5 minutes
Group Dialing: 20 groups,#'s not avail
Program Keys: 57
  • MULTIFUNCTIONALITY
Printer Specs
Engine Mfr & Model: Brother**
Print Speed (Blk/Clr): 30 ppm/Not applicable
Print Resolution (Blk/Clr): 1200 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: 30 ppm/1200 dpi
Std/Max Memory: 32 MB/544 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
    PC Fax/Print/Scan: Yes/Yes/Yes
Network Interface: Std Ethernet
    Interface Type: Std 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: Novell, Macintosh
Scanner & Image Management Specs
Scan Speed (Blk/Clr): Not rated/Not rated
Max Resolution (Blk/Clr): 600 x 2400 dpi/600 x 2400 dpi
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, OCR or e-mail; Presto Page Manager software included for Mac use
Copier Specs
Max Copy Speed: 30 cpm
Max Copy Resolution: 600 x 1200 dpi
Zoom Range (%): 25% to 400% (1%)
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:
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. [22358/USA]
Brother MFC-8460N Status: Current
Manufacturing Status: New

Mid-volume, Laser, electrostatic
Desktop, platen
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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 (390 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-8460 offers flatbed digital copying/standalone and PC faxing/PC printing/mono and color scanning. Std NIC supports printing/scanning; Energy Star-compliant in sleep mode; fax broadcasting from a PC; chain dialing; directory dialing; auto reduction;telephone handset; no PC required for standalone faxing or copying; optional 2nd 250-sheet paper tray
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dimensions (HxWxD): 18.5" x 21.3" x 17.8"
Weight (Base Unit): 36.4 lbs
Power Reqs (V/Amps): 120 V, amps not available
    Power-Save Mode: 17 watts
Warranty: 1 year
  • COMMENTS
"Secure fax" feature stores all received faxes into memory until the correct password is entered Copy features supported are sorting, 2 in 1 and 4 in 1, poster copy modes, legal-sized copying on documentglass or through the ADF; *Supports OS 9.1-9.2, OSX 10.2.4 or greater Web-based management and administration included with optional network board provides easy network configuration and management
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: $99.99/approx 7,000
Drum unit: $188.99/25,000
Coverage: 5%
Options
Add'l 250-sheet cassette: $199.99
Printer memory: Priced by dealer
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. [22358/USA]