The Brother Intellifax 2820 Printer is three really three machines all in one. It does faxing, copying and printing all from the same machine. This is particularly useful for small business or a home business that want to conserve space and money. This laser printer can copy and print up to 15 pages per minute and the copying resolution is 200 x 200 dpi and the printing resolution is 12000 x 600 dpi.

This combination machine can connect directly to a PC using USB. It was originally designed for home use or small businesses. It is a great option for those that need to keep within a budget and has a low cost per page.

Some attractive features include the 8MB of RAM that can store about 500 pages incase the printer or fax runs out of paper. The tray for automated document feed can contain 20 pages. The copying options include enlargement, reduction, 4-in-1 and 2-in-1 layouts.

One of the most popular features is the 8MB of RAM that can store up to 500 pages. It also comes with a starter Intellifax 2820 Toner.This is particularly handy if the machine runs out of papers; you will not lose important documents. Besides the regular paper tray there is an automated document feed that can automatically feed 20 pages into the machine.

Other items that are included with the printer include a user guide, warranty card, DR350, document feeder tray, paper tray, phone cord, starter toner cartridge good for about 1,500 pages, power cord, handset cord and handset. The Brother’s website offers other items such as additional printer drivers, caller ID, remote fax retrieval, and a distinctive ring detection. It is also possible to have the sorting, copying, reduction and enlargement functions password protected.

It is no problem to fax a 20-page document where the 2800 frequently jammed. The Intellifax 2820 Toner Cartridge needed for this machine, Brother Intellifax 2820 Toner, is slightly more expensive but actually lasts longer so it balances the extra cost.

Unlike many fax machines this product can be hooked up to a computer to function as a printer. This is a great option if you send a lot of faxes and need to occasionally print or if you print a lot and send a few faxes over the course of the week. Faxes can be scheduled to send when you want them to b e sent, great for international faxes. The features of the machine are easy to use and are high speed.

So to sum it all up this fax machine/printer/copying is a fantastic multipurpose machine. The design was well constructed to focus on speed and quality. The Brother Intellifax 2820 Printer is so much more then just a printer with many options including printing media, paper size and much more. The only suggestions from customers mention the price of the Brother Intellifax 2820 Toner Cartridge, a bit pricey, and the fact that it would be nice if the paper tray held 500 pages. All in all the features are easy to use and it is possible to hook up to a computer as well. An excellent product for home use and small offices.