Brother MFC-J5740DW Inkjet A3 1200 x 4800 DPI WLAN (MFC-J5740DW A4 Colour Inkjet MFP)

I have been using an earlier version (MFC-J5370DW) of this printer for over 3 years and really loved it . . . until recently when it developed an ‘unblockable’ blocked Black ink jet., perhaps due to the inexpensive compatible cartridges I had been using throughout (advertised as “Will not affect your warrantee”). As I was in the middle of quite a large print run that needed to be completed I immediately ordered a replacement – at £279 it was easier than sending it back to Amazon and trying to reclaim on something that could be considered my fault. Next day the shiny, white replacement arrived (the MFC-J5740DW) and, so far, I’m loving it just as much as its predecessor. Apart from the colour I can’t see much difference between the two – except that, of course, the new one won’t accept my stock of cartridges that were used in the old one.I won’t list all the features that the printer possesses - they’re all in the product description – but the ones that stand out for me are:The rear feed which is very accessible and handles anything from envelopes, 6”x4” glossy print paper up to A3.The two paper drawers which save messing about when I switch from cheap, everyday paper to quality colour print paper.The fact that it has automatic 2-sided printing and scanning. The latter feature is great if you want to save old documents on a drive rather than in a box file. You just put the pile of documents into the very smooth automatic feeder and get a digital copy of both sides saved as separated pages in the right order. The supplied software that handles this includes outputs in pdf, png, and OCR formats.I belong to a club for which I produce an occasional newsletter. I design this in Publisher on A4 pages then tell the printer to turn into an 8 page A5 colour booklet. The first time I did this it was accompanied by a bit of swearing before all the pages were correctly ordered and orientated but having saved the print instructions I’ve used the same ones year in year out and just sit by while the printer churns out the required copies.Setting up the new printer was just as easy as for the old one. There is a decent screen which tells you what to do initially and also shows what to do if there is a (rare) paper jam. Connection to WiFi happened very simply once iI entered the router password.If the printer has a fault for home-office use it is that is quite large and heavy so you need to be sure you have somewhere to put it and also allow up to an extra 6” or so for the rear feed which angles out from the back when in use.In summary, this is a great workhorse for small businesses or the more demanding home user.

I was in need for a more business orientated printer that could print at the quality I required and do it quickly. So far the MFC-J5740DW has delivered. It's the fastest inkjet that I've owned, which is a big plus for me as I'm using it in a production chain. The quality is well within my expectation, able to print small enough details that are only visible with magnification. Having three paper feeds to choose from is also useful as I can have letter paper, matt photo paper and glossy photo paper primed and ready to go.The elephant in the room is the reliance on genuine cartridges and the costs involved, but we all know we're getting subsidised hardware that we pay back slowly. For me, this printer is worth it.I can't speak to the wifi and printing from phones etc, as I have mine on a LAN. Network setup was simple. It is a little on the heavy side, but you can expect that from a printer this size.I've included a couple of pics of some of the printed media bonded to some pine board for scale building construction.In summery it's a great printer for my needs and I would buy one again.

Upgraded from a more personal use a4 printer and the difference is noticeable. It starts printing out the documents almost immediately and has finished when my old printer would still be making noises and thinking about starting. The lid sheet feeder makes copying quick and easy without having to worry about lining up the document on the scanning surface and again is very quick. While printing to A3, it only scans to A4. It was two paper feed drawers under the main unit which can take up to A3 paper. While the A4 is contained within the printer if you use one for A3 the cassette extends out in front of the unit to accommodate the larger size.Setup was straightforward and the on screen steps easy to follow.The printer came with a set of cartridges but while the black is still going strong all the other colours ran out very quickly. Hope this is due to the included not being full size, as if this is what to expect from standard cartridges which I have now installed then the output would be very poor and expensive. Time will tell if this is the case but as not a heavy user who’s company covers the cost then this is not a major issue, but could be for some!

I have had a home office for over 20 years and in that time I have purchased a few A3/A4 printers. My previous EPSON WF7620 was a fabulous workhorse and last many years. If it weren't obsolete I'd have replaced it with the same. Unfortunately, having looked at a lot of reviews, I plumbed for this Brother printer.The basic set up was quite easy - for someone who has set up a lot of these things. The problem is, getting the printer to retain the settings! I've lost the Wifi connection twice and have had to re-enter the wifi password to get it to play. Forget the management software it comes with - the simplest (in terms of being void of any useful features) you'll have seen since the 1990s. It focusses mainly on establishing its spy tendrils so that Brother adverts (pointless "reminders") can irritate you frequently. Currently, everytime I print a sheet, I get a message saying "YOUR PRINTER REQUIRES ATTENTION" on my PC screen. When I checked it out, it was an ink level warning for the black cartridge that I had 80 pages worth of black ink left. Fine. Now don't tell me again until another milestone, say 50 pages. NOT EVERY PRINT ACTION. But then, selling the next cartridge is their main concern, not making you like their shoddy printer.I have an issue with A4 and Letter printing. It is something I have not had to concern myself with the EPSON - either format would use the paper in the top tray.With the Brother, no such luck. If I set the tray to A4, it won't do Letter format docs without manual intervention at the touchscreen on the printer front. Similarly, if I set the tray to Letter, it won't do A4 without manual intervention. Come on! Other people software sorted this out years ago.The A3 printing is, in this respect, OK.The print quality is often not bad really, but it is not consistent for reasons I don't understand. if I print five A3 electrical drawings, one after the other, they will vary in print quality. All OK, but some definitely better than others.There are a couple of other issues with the A3 that does bug me. The paper trays have a really short top cover (12cm deep). But the tray sticks out of the printer by nearly 20cm. This strangely leaves 8cm of paper exposed. Very unusual. I know - save plastic right?But my final gripe (for now) is the paper feed. The guide out of the front is fixed horizontal. I'd prefer to have it angles up a bit help manage multiple sheets. Several people have had a go at trying to release the guide to reposition it, but, alas, no such luck. The result is; print multiple pages and they will be "collated" in a random order - each new sheet ploughing through the untidy mess of horizontal sheets. If there is a "trick" to adjusting the guide, shame on Brother for such poor design and poorer instructions.So, in conclusion, if wasn't for my urgent requirement for an A3 printer, I'd have sent this crud back. As it is, I will buy another printer and give this to anyone who will take it away.

At last a printer that is easy to work , stays connected to WiFi. Takes a lot of paper . Prints double sided and takes a flash drive and scans to laptop.Great value for money and Lowered my stress levels . Haven't tried photo quality.Victory !