Brother Wins BLI 2017 Line of the Year Award for Monochrome Printer / MFP Category
Announcement posted by Gap Marketing and Management 22 Mar 2017
The international award that recognises reliability, value and key features for real buyers
Sydney, Australia – 22nd March 2017 – Brother Industries, Ltd. has won the “2017 Line of the Year Award” in the Printers/MFPs category, based on rigorous evaluation by Buyers Laboratory (BLI), a division of Keypoint Intelligence, an independent evaluation organisation.
Monochrome Printers / MFPs – Line of the Year, 2017
“Brother’s monochrome products have always been known for their excellent reliability, intuitive design, and great overall value,” said BLI Director of Office Equipment Product Analysis Marlene Orr. “With the recent introduction of their workhorse models, Brother has a complete and robust line for business users. Adding in features, like NFC technology, a wide variety of mobile print support and the award-winning Brother Web Connect, which lets users scan documents to searchable and editable file types and route them to, or print from, popular cloud platforms, it’s clear why Brother’s monochrome products are an excellent choice for business.”
| Winning Products | |
| HL-S7000DN Channel Exclusive RRP: $3,499  For more information, visit here | Part of the Brother Commercial Series, the HL-S7000DN takes workgroup productivity to the next level. With print speeds of up to 100ppm it copes easily with high-volume printing and is 40% quicker than its closest competitor. The HL-S7000DN also boasts low economical running costs and a wealth of other features making it the ultimate solution for various printing environments. |
| MFC-L6900DW Premium Partner Exclusive  For more information, visit here | Featuring 50ppm print and scan speeds, copy, fax and mobile print capabilities, USB host , wireless and gigabit wired network, a 12.3cm touchscreen, and an optional ultra high-yield toner that gives you up to 20,000 pages per cartridge, the MFC-L6900DW quickly adapts to your business requirements offering increased business efficiency and professional results. Reliable, secure and with a low total cost of ownership. |
| MFC-L2740DW RRP: $329  For more information, visit here | Value meets reliability with Brother’s fast 30ppm, compact MFC-L2740DW wireless monochrome laser Multi-Function Centre® with print, copy, scan and fax functions, guaranteed to deliver high-quality results while offering single pass 2-sided (duplex) scanning, plus cost-saving features such as 2-sided (duplex) printing and high-yield (up to 2,600 pages) toner. A range of connectivity options like Wi-Fi direct and web connect, plus the ability to print or scan wirelessly from mobile devices via Brother’s free app iPrint&Scan, Google cloud print and AirPrint. |
| MFC-L2700DW RRP: $249  For more information, visit here | With fast 26ppm printing, the compact MFC-L2700DW wireless monochrome laser Multi-Function Centre® with print, copy, scan and fax functions is guaranteed to deliver high-quality results while offering cost-saving features such as 2-sided (duplex) and high-yield (Up to 2,600 pages) toner. Connect mobile devices using Wi-Fi direct and print or scan wirelessly via Brother’s free app iPrint&Scan, Google cloud print and AirPrint |
| HL-L6400DW Premium Partner Exclusive  For more information, visit here | With reliability and efficiency second to none, the HL-L6400DW will give your business new capabilities that will in-turn lead to new opportunities. Featuring print speeds of up to 50ppm, automatic 2-sided (duplex) printing, mobile print capabilities, a combined paper input of 570 sheets, and an optional ultra high-yield toner that gives you up to 20,000 pages per cartridge, you’ll experience seamless workflow like never before. And, with the optional extra paper trays as well as a 4-bin mailbox, your organisation’s output will truly soar. |
| HL-L5200DW RRP: $329  For more information, visit here | Featuring fast print speeds of up to 40ppm, a combined paper input of 300 sheets, automatic 2-sided printing, a one line LCD display, and high-speed wired and wireless connectivity, the HL-L5200DW is a significant asset to your workgroup activity on a daily basis. And, with the new optional high-yield toner cartridges you can considerably reduce your print spend, positively affecting your bottom line. |
| HL-L5100DN RRP: $299  For more information, visit here | Brother’s HL-L5100DN monochrome laser printer opens the door to possibilities with its reliability, low total cost of ownership and professional quality prints. Featuring fast print speeds of up to 40ppm, automatic 2-sided (duplex) printing, a one line LCD display, and a combined paper input of 300 sheets with excellent paper handling options, the HL-L5100DN gets to work fast and with little fuss, meeting your challenges and ensuring seamless workflow. |
About BLI (a Division of Keypoint Intelligence LLC)
The leading provider of intelligence on the document imaging and software solutions industry, BLI has been putting products to the test for more than 50 years. BLI Pick awards, presented twice annually, acknowledge the hardware and software offerings that measure up as the best in their respective categories throughout rigorous lab testing. Line of the Year awards honor the manufacturers whose product line is determined to be the best overall based on the cumulative test results of all models tested in BLI’s rigorous two-month laboratory evaluation. Unique in the industry, the comprehensive tests assess a wide range of the most important features and performance factors for buyers. BLI acquired InfoTrends, leading market research and consulting company, in 2015, and together formed Keypoint Intelligence LLC in November 2016.
About Brother International (Aust) Pty Ltd
With over 100 years in operation, Brother International is a leading global manufacturer of laser printers, label printers, Multi-Function Centres®, fax machines, P-touch electronic labellers, typewriters and sewing machines. A specialist in its product lines, Brother combines customer satisfaction and comprehensive measures for environmental conservation, to manufacture innovative, reliable and practical products to enhance the consumer's lifestyle.
Brother Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries, which was founded in 1908 in Japan. Brother Australia was established in 1977, with a head office located in Sydney and State offices located nationally throughout Australia.
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