Brother’s latest flatbed laser all-in-ones have a range of new features packed into one compact machine to help the user work more efficiently.

Unique to this price range (SRP: £359.99-£479.99 inc VAT) is the new automatic duplex (double-sided) print, copy and scan feature. This enables the user to save time and effort by removing the need to manually turn the paper over. Unlike most copy functions in an all-in-one, it 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 in the range are also Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) compatible, enabling documents to be faxed or emailed 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 at this price point (buying LDAP software independently could cost anything up to around £130).

Lesley Howe, Brother’s customer marcoms manager 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: · DCP-8060**: This base model offers manual duplex print, copy and scan, fast 28 page per minute print speed, expandable 32MB memory, high print resolution and comes with a year’s on-site warranty. Suggested retail price (SRP): £279.99 (inc VAT). · DCP-8065DN: Includes the same functions as the DCP-8060 with additional automatic duplex print, copy and scan and comes network ready. SRP: £359.99 (inc VAT). · MFC-8460N: This has the same features as the DCP-8060 but has a fax function and is network-ready. SRP: £319.99 (inc VAT). · MFC-8860DN: Includes the same functions as the MFC-8460N with the additional automatic duplex feature and is LDAP compatible. SRP: £429.99 (inc VAT). · MFC-8870DW: Sitting at the top of the range, this has the same facilities as the MFC-8860DN but comes with both wired and wireless networking as standard. SRP: £479.99 (inc VAT). This model is not available until September 2006.

All of 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.

· Brother laser printers were highly recommended in the 2005 Reliability and Service Survey in PC Pro magazine.