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 - Setting up the 8860 with an AirportWe just got this MFC-8860DN to replace an old MFC my husband broke. We have 2 laptops and an Airport, and I wanted to be able to scan using the buttons on the machine. At first I tried to connect the MFC to the Airport with a USB cable and print remotely using rendevous. But the scaning function was not available, nor I was able to set up the MFC in a network. But then I found out that by connecting the MFC to Airport with a firewire I could have both computers and MFC set up as a network. If you go through the set up in the beginning and can't find the IP address for the printer, you can check it on the LCD by pressing Menu 612. Then go to the Brother Control Center and click on Network, write the MFC IP address, click on the scan option and it should work just fine. I am very happy with this printer and it also seems that brother much improved its customer service as well. Rating:  - Worst printer you can buyThere are a lot of things about this multifunction machine that I like. It makes nice copies, and although the printer output is not as dark as the old HP 5MP that I was going to replace, it is acceptable. But I am returning this machine. When making multiple copies of a page (like 9 copies) or when printing a document of about 15-20 pages, the machine makes an audible alarm noise while printing. Brother customer support says this is normal, and is due to the fuser expanding and contracting. But I am not going to accept that, since, as I said, this noise sounds like an audible alarm, not normal mechanical noise. Rating: - An excellent machineI just traded up from a MFC 7820n to the 8860dn. I'm very impressed so far with the speed and quality of the print. Unlike the 7820n, this machine produces no paper curl and is quite a bit faster. The duplexing capability is terrific, especially for scanning. Rating:  - Excellent printer overall. Some software bugsThis product has exceeded my expectations in most ways. There have only been a couple of issues that I've come across. The feature set is excellent. I use the scan to FTP function to automatically send scanned documents to my web server- making them instantly available online. The duplex is the biggest reason I bought it- and the scanner duplex and printing/faxing/copy duplex are flawless. Items that I've come across- the machine can poll a Pop account and automatically print any text emails, or TIF attachments (according to the manual). I use j2 fax, and it sends my faxes to an email as a TIF. This was perfect in theory, but the machine refuses to print the j2 attachments ("unsupported file type"). Second, the scan to FTP sometimes gives an "ERROR"- no explanation and no mention in the manual- I was on hold with tech support and finally gave up. A power cycle of the printer clears the problem. Third, the light on the printer LCD intermittently flips on for no reason and the printer is next to my desk. Unfortunately for my ADD, any flashy light gets my attention immediately and this has been annoying me lately. Lastly, the manual feed (or thick paper tray) is only accessible by pulling the front panel down and thus extends the already large footprint, plus exposing some of the inside to dust, etc. So you can't keep it open unless you are actually feeding in paper- which makes using envelopes a little more of a pain. I was hoping to just throw a few envelopes in there and print as necessary but that is not possible. Overall this is a very good piece of hardware with a solid ADF and feature set. Fast printing and excellent resolution on scans and printing. I highly recommend- just be prepared for a bug or two. Rating: - Fast and easy to use but LOUDPrinter was easy to set up and is very easy to use but it is LOUD. Printing speed is good, print quality is good, prints duplex which is nice, scanner is easy to use (much easier than our old HP3300), does wrinkle envelopes badly (we use another printer for envelopes). Has counter which the HP3300 didn't. So far, so good!!
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