Brother DCP-J1800DW

Good set of features ; Unique, automatic cutter turns A4 paper into A5 ; Decent print quality

Unimpressive scan quality ; High running costs

The Brother DCP-J1800DW is a decent all-round multifunction printer, suitable for a micro or home office, but it’s saddled with high running costs. It’s definitely worth it if you have a use for its paper-cutting party trick, but while its guillotine...

Print and cut A4 to A5 ; Integrated ADF ; Compact design ; Touchscreen interface

Slow to duplex print ; Can’t cut A5 to A6 ; No USB Host port ; Small ink cartridges

With its inbuilt guillotine, the Brother DCP-J1800DW is a cut above the competition. Yes, cartridge ink is expensive, but if your monthly print cycle is low, this innovative inkjet makes sense in the small office.