Expert Verdict
By taking a closer look at the Brother DCP1512 and its functionalities, This machine seems to be a reliable printing solution for Home and office purposes. This is an all-in-one machine that can print, as well as scan and copy documents. After comparing it to other inkjet printers at the same price range, we found this printer a reliable product that delivers what it promises. As this is a mono laser printer, it only uses black Brother DCP1512 Toner Cartridges. With the capacity of printing upto 1,000 pages, the Brother DCP1512 Toner Cartridges are manufactured to produce good quality prints. You'll be amazed by how easy it is to operate. Though it lacks a drawer for paper, like other laser printers do, and you have to open it up by sliding and rotating levers, like a cheap inkjet, which means it will take an extra 15% percent of space - so you can't have it ready to print all the time. You also need to be careful when you change the Brother DCP1512 Toner Cartridges as the top level is a bit dangerous.
Being a 3-in-one product, it allows users to scan, copy and print documents possibly via a cable or USB. Thanks to its high capacity Brother DCP1512 Toner Cartridges, the print quality is excellent, scanning documents is also easy and gives better output but at some point, the pages curl. If this happens, it can be time-consuming and not practical in terms of professional use. Also, despite having a USB socket, one thing you’ll need to purchase on your own is the USB cable. One more thing that disappointed us is the lack of a duplex which means you can not perform double-sided printing to reduce time and paper wastage.
It's a good machine for business purposes if you intend to use it for invoices and other important documents but considering that it's a brand new printer, the quality of the printouts should be a bit better than they are for a laser printer. However, seeing the price of this printer, we can not really complain about it. If you wish to purchase an inexpensive printer for invoices or letters, then this is the right one for you and if you need your printouts to have a bit more quality then you’ll have to opt for other expensive printer options. Also, unfortunately, this printer is not made to print photos.
Coming to scan, scanning both black-and-white documents and colour documents is not a problem, all scanning jobs are done reliably and with high quality. Even with the speed of the scanning process, there is absolutely nothing to worry about, this can prevent you from purchasing a separate scanning device. Due to the good quality of Brother DCP1512 Toner Cartridges, copy jobs are done quickly, easily and in good quality to meet user’s expectations. However, this model lacks a paper feeder which could have added more value to it. Its sleep mode works fine. It just waits for the print click, takes a few seconds to wake up. Also if you have cable, you don't need to print using mobile phones.
If you are in need of a low volume home printing and rarely want a colour printer then this cheap laser printer can do the job. Moreover, the running costs of the Brother DCP1512 Toner Cartridges are low. It comes with good quality printing, can sit for weeks without being used but still will work fast whenever used. Good copier with scaling, hence a good choice for people for copies in bulk guides. Moreover, it is easy to set up and can link to multiple computers and unlike other printers, the connection is stable.
Review
A compact all in one from Brother, the DCP 1512 is a printer good for a students and houses. Its pricing makes it a very lucrative option to have along with the crisp print quality. It also produces good quality color scans, adding to its utility for homes and small offices.
DCP1512 has a print speed of up to 20 ppm though the first page printout time can sometimes be on the higher side. The Brother DCP1512 toner cartridges have a print life of upto 1000 prints. The printer can print up to 2400 x 600 dpi on paper sizes of upto A4. Its 600x1200 dpi scanner can scan at the maximum speed up to 20 ppm.
While pricing gives it an edge over similarly specced printers, it also has a compact and stylish design, with a 150 paper handling capacity too. It is a printer that home users will surely like. It is just 7.0 kg with a smart design for easy operations.
The connectivity option with Brother DCP1512 is only USB 2.0 which can be a hinderance if a small office setup has to be done using this printer. There are many compatible and good quality Brother DCP1512 toner cartridges also available which help reduce the running costs further. Its 150 sheet paper tray is more than enough for most uses that are intended of it.
Advantages:- Low Cost
- Good print quality
- Standalone copying without PC connectivity
- Toner save option for less critical documents
- Compact design for homes
- Toner life of 1000 pages is on the lower side
- Only USB 2.0 connectivity makes it difficult to be used across multiple users
A stylish design and a very affordable pricing coupled with the good quality prints and scans that it produces, Brother DCP1512 is one of the most value for money options available. It is most suitable for homes and small office setups.
Cartridge requirements:The compatible Brother DCP1512 toner cartridge is:
- Brother TN1050 toner cartridge
The Brother DCP1512 printer is an all-in-one mono laser printer. The printer is designed to offer good quality printouts. It uses Brother DCP1512 Toner Cartridge that comes on the purchase of the printer. When this toner cartridge is expended then the printer will prompt you to replace it. Note that you will easily be able to find online for purchase. Never open the new toner cartridge in advance as doing so will affect the life of the cartridge.
To replace the toner cartridge for Brother DCP1512 printer, follow the instructions below:
- Connect your printer to a power supply and turn it on
- Now open the front cover of your printer
- Once the printer is open, locate the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. Hold it firmly and pull it out giving attention that you don not damage any internal part while doing so
- There is a lock lever on this assembly. Push it to unlock and separate the Brother DCP1512 Toner Cartridge from the assembly. Keep the cartridge aside and dispose it
- Before you unpack the new toner cartridge, shake it from side to side. This helps to mix the toner evenly thus giving good print quality at use. Unpack it and remove the protective covering
- Place this prepared toner cartridge into the drum unit. Give it a little push till it clicks into place. This means that the toner cartridge is now locked in and it will not move
- Carefully place this drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the printer and close the front cover
- Wait till the printer gets back into the Ready Mode. Do not turn it off until then. If you turn the printer off before it is in the Ready Mode then there will be errors during printing as the new toner cartridge has not been installed properly. Once this process is complete, you can use the printer