Brother UK has won PC Pro’s Best Printer Manufacturer of the year accolade for the seventh year in a row, achieving an all-time high score in the process.
We secured a total of 88 per cent - one of the highest marks the judges have awarded a printer brand - scoring higher than second-place rival Epson across the board, including a six per cent margin in the value-for-money category.
We achieved a print quality score of 92 per cent, up two points on the previous two years. We also performed well in the categories for reliability (93 per cent), speed (86 per cent) and customer support (73 per cent).
The success follows glowing PC Pro reviews for the inkjet MFC-J6947DW, which won a PC Pro Recommended award, and the ADS-3600W desktop scanner, which received an A-List accreditation.
For the sixth consecutive year, Brother has won PC Pro's Printer Brand of the year accolade. The annual awards are judged on the results of a comprehensive three-month survey, which asks PC Pro readers to rate products and services on a range of topics from quality to reliability.
We achieved a print quality score of 90 per cent for the second year running. Our ratings also remained high for reliability, speed and customer support, with the rest of our competitors only scoring in the 50s and 60s.
Brother has won six iF Design Awards after products from its latest colour laser series and P-touch labelling ranges were recognised for their outstanding design quality, as well as products from it's sewing machine series.
The following devices were awarded iF accolades for 2019:
Judges for the iF Design Awards not only look at external appearance, but also quality, performance, user interface, innovation, safety and environmental credentials.
Brother has won four iF Design Awards for colour laser and inkjet devices, as well as a sewing machine series.
The following devices were awarded iF accolades for 2018:
Products are judged for iF Design Awards not only on their external appearance, but also quality, performance, user interface, innovation, safety and environmental credentials.
Brother's latest colour laser line-up features top of the range model MFC-L9570CDW - picked out by BLI for recognition as an outstanding multifunction machine for small and medium sized businesses.
Buyers Lab recognised the device's true value for customers, specifically highlighting:
Customers choosing Brother’s latest colour laser series can rest assured they will have a reliable device after 5 of the newest colour laser models in the range were highly recommended:
The following printers have been awarded 'Recommended for Reliability' by BLI:
“The range was developed with technology to help SMBs thrive and become more efficient. Following the rigorous testing, feedback from the analysts confirms that the series is an excellent choice for modern offices."
Andy Johnson - Product and Solutions Management, Brother UK
Brother's HL-L9310CDW Professional Colour Laser Printer has been chosen by BLI analysts as the winner of a Summer 2017 Pick for 'Outstanding Colour Printer for SMBs' and offers:
Brother's QL-800 Labelling Range has been awarded the 'Innovation of the Year' award.
The European Office Products Awards have been acknowledged for the last 16 years throughout Europe as high accolade for business, recognising "commercial performances innovation and professionalism".
Brother has introduced a new range of robust mobile printers designed to meet a diverse range of portable print requirements in different customer environments in the retail, healthcare and logistics industries.
The new MFC-J5330DW Business Smart Inkjet printer has been awarded the 'PC Pro Winners Lab' award.
"A great-value, versatile printer with affordable running costs for smaller offices and homes"
