Built-in 802.11g wireless networking, it can print while it scans, built-in memory card reader and direct USB port

Photo prints look too washed out; scans can't be sent to a memory card, nor to another PC on the network

Built-in 802.11g wireless networking, it can print while it scans, built-in memory card reader and direct USB port

Photo prints look too washed out; scans can't be sent to a memory card, nor to another PC on the network

The MFC-685CW is a burger with the lot, with wireless connectivity thrown in for good measure. Its print quality for documents is adequate, and its scanning capability is good, but it's not a good choice for photo prints.

Small size. Wi-Fi and wired network. Automatic document feeder. Phone handset and answering machine.

Slow. Limited paper capacity, at 100 sheets standard and maximum (plus 20-sheet photo tray).

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Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Ethernet Excellent manuals; sharp text quality

Very slow; no duplex capability Pricey inks; paper trays are complex

The MFC-685CW's slowness hampers an otherwise solid machine. Only a very patient person would put up with that in exchange for everything else

Good Features set ; Quite fast

Average print quality

The Brother MFC-685CW is high on features and connectivity, print quality has room for some improvement.

Compact design ; PictBridge port and memory card reader ; PictBridge port supports USB flash drives ; 3.3-inch widescreen LCD ; Onboard handset and answering machine ; Secure mode lets you receive faxes in password-protected memory

Average to slow task speeds ; Print quality needs a lot of improvement ; Refilling paper cassette and engaging photo tray require you to fully detach the cassette

Brother backs the MFC-685CW with a one-year warranty. You can e-mail tech support via an online form. Brother's site has FAQs, downloadable software and drivers, and user guides and manuals.

Compact design; offers PictBridge port and memory card reader; PictBridge port supports USB flash drives; wide-screen LCD; onboard handset and answering machine; secure mode lets you receive faxes in password-protected memory.

Average to slow task speeds; print quality needs a lot of improvement; refilling paper cassette and engaging photo tray require you to fully detach the cassette.

The Brother MFC-685CW inkjet multifunction printer offers tons of great features at the expense of print speed and quality. If speed and quality are your priorities, look elsewhere.

Compact design, PictBridge port and memory card reader, PictBridge port supports USB flash drives, 3.3-inch widescreen LCD, Onboard handset and answering machine, Secure mode lets you receive faxes in password-protected memory

Average to slow task speeds, Print quality needs a lot of improvement, Refilling paper cassette and engaging photo tray require you to fully detach the cassette

Compact design, PictBridge port and memory card reader, PictBridge port supports USB flash drives, 3.3-inch widescreen LCD, Onboard handset and answering machine, Secure mode lets you receive faxes in password-protected memory

Average to slow task speeds, Print quality needs a lot of improvement, Refilling paper cassette and engaging photo tray require you to fully detach the cassette

The Brother MFC-685CW inkjet multifunction printer offers tons of great features at the expense of print speed and quality. If speed and quality are your priorities, look elsewhere.