The control panel consists of a 3.7-inch customizable color touch screen, and when you select Copy or Fax, an otherwise invisible number pad lights up to the right of the display.
Design and FeaturesĪt 19.1 by 17.1 by 16.8 inches (HWD) and weighing 36.2 pounds, the MFC-L5700DW is a bit big to fit comfortably on the average desktop and just heavy enough that you might need help getting it out of the box. Because of that, and a comparatively low monthly duty cycle, its $100 lower list price is not quite enough to help it replace the LaserJet as our top choice for heavy-duty use in a micro office. Unlike the M426fdw, though, the MFC-L5700DW's automatic document feeder (ADF) is not auto-duplexing. Like the Editors' Choice HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdw, it's inexpensive and small enough to serve as a relatively high-volume personal machine. It has a generous standard paper capacity that's highly expandable, and text print quality is above average (though grayscale graphics and photos are not as good). The Brother MFC-L5700DW ($349.99) is a capable midrange monochrome laser all-in-one printer designed for micro offices and small workgroups.
