Brother MFC-8220

By Brian Long

Product Overview

The Brother MFC-8220 is a comprehensive 5-in-1 Laser Multifunction Center that delivers professional-quality printing, faxing, copying, scanning, and PC faxing capabilities. With its fast print speeds, high-quality output, and versatile connectivity options, this machine is designed to meet the diverse document handling needs of modern offices.

Front view of Brother MFC-8220
Features
  • Print and copy speeds up to 21 pages per minute
  • High-quality output up to 2400 x 600 dpi
  • PCL6 and BR-Script 3 emulations
  • 30-page auto document feeder
  • 33.6Kbps Super G3 fax modem
  • Three-color LCD display
  • Dual interface (USB and Parallel)
  • 32MB standard memory
  • 600-page fax memory
  • 332 auto-dial locations
Specifications
Specification Details
Print Speed 21 ppm
Print Resolution 2400 x 600 dpi
Standard Memory 32 MB
Maximum Memory 160 MB
Scan Resolution 300 x 600 dpi (optical)
Copy Speed 21 cpm
Paper Capacity 250 sheets
ADF Capacity 30 sheets
Fax Memory 600 pages
Interface USB 2.0, Parallel
Dimensions 13" x 17" x 17.8"
Media Handling
  • Supported paper sizes:
    • Legal (8.5" x 14")
    • Letter (8.5" x 11")
    • Executive (7.25" x 10.5")
    • A4 (8.27" x 11.69")
    • A5 (5.83" x 8.27")
    • B5 (6.93" x 9.84")
    • B6 (4.92" x 6.93")
  • 250-sheet input capacity
  • 50-sheet output capacity
  • 30-sheet automatic document feeder
  • Optional second paper tray available
Software & Compatibility
  • Language Emulation:
    • PCL 5e
    • PostScript 3
    • BR-Script 3
  • Platform Support:
    • Windows compatibility
    • Mac OS compatibility
  • Bundled Software:
    • Printer drivers
    • Scanner drivers
    • ControlCenter2
    • ScanSoft® PaperPort®
  • Network-ready with optional NC-9100h print server