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Brother Workhorse MFC-L2980DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Laser All-in-One Printer

SKUMFCL2980DW
Weight28.0 lb

Specifications 85

Processor
CPU Speed
600
Memory & storage
Automatic Document Feeder Capacity
50
Fax Page Memory (max. pages)
500
Manual Feed Capacity
1
Output Paper Capacity (Sheets)
100
Standard Memory
256
Standard Paper Capacity
250
Standard Paper Input Capacity (sheets)
250
Display
Copy Resolution
600 x 600 max.
Interpolated Scan Resolution (max. dpi)
19200 x 19200 dpi
Print Resolution
1200 x 1200 dpi
Connectivity
One Push Wireless Setup
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Security Protocols (Wireless)
OAUTHWIRELESS
SSLTLSIPPHTTPSMTPFTP
Kerberos
8021xwithoutleap
SNMP v3
SMTP-AUTH
Wireless Network Security
WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
WPA3-SAE (AES)
WEP 64/128 bit
WPA/PSK (TKIP/AES)
Fax Modem Speed
33.6K bps
Standard Interface
Ethernet
Dual Band Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), 802.11 a/n (5 GHz)
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Standard Network Features
Printing
Scan to E-mail Server (download)
Scanning
PC Fax Send/Receive
I-Fax
Secure Function Lock
Secure Print
Supported Network Protocols IPv4
APIPA (Auto IP)
SMTP Auth
ARP
BOOTP
CIFS Client
Custom Raw Port/Port 9100
DNS Resolver
FTP Client and Server
HTTP/HTTPS Server
ICMP
IMAP4
IPP/IPPS
LLMNR Responder
LPR/LPD
mDNS
POP3
RARP
SMTP Client
SNMPv1/v2c/v3
SNTP Client
TFTP Client and Server
Web Services (Print/Scan)
WINS/NetBIOS Name Resolution
Power & battery
Power Consumption
495 W
Power Modes
Power Off: 0.06 W
Deep Sleep: 0.7 W
Sleep: 3.1 W
Ready: 3.1 W
Printing: 495 W
Power Source
110-120 V AC 50 / 60 Hz
Physical & build
Carton Weight
34.7
Sheet Weight (ADF)
16-28 lbs
Sheet Weight Manual Feed
16-61 lbs.
Sheet Weight - Paper Tray (Min/Max)
16-43 lbs.
Unit Weight
27.5
Carton Dimensions
23" x 24" x 18"
Unit Dimensions
16.1" x 16.6" x 12.5"
Duplex Scan Speeds (black / color)
23.6ipm / 7.9ipm
Paper Handling Size Manual Feed
Custom Sizes (3.0-8.5" (w), 5.0-14" (l))
Paper Handling Size Paper Tray
Letter
Legal
Executive
A4
A5
A6
B5
B6
Folio (8" x 13")
Simplex Scan Speeds (black & color)
23.6ppm / 7.9ppm
Workgroup Size
Home Office/Small Office
Operating system & software
Included Software
Kofax PaperPort SE with OCR for Windows
Scan Drivers Included
TWAIN
WIA
SANE
Security
Security Functions
Firmware Encryption
Enterprise Security (802.1x)
Integrated NFC Card Reader
LDAP
IP Filter
Setting Lock
TLS/SSL
Syslog Reporting
Active Directory
Secure Function Lock
Secure Print
Security Protocols (Wired)
OAuth (SMTP, POP3, IMAP4)
Kerberos
802.1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS)
IPSec
APOP
SMTP-AUTH
Warranty & support
Warranty
1 Year Limited
More details
Advanced Scanning Features
Multi-page to single-page
Base Color Removal
File Split
ADF Auto Deskew
Broadcasting
250
Brother Cloud Apps
Email Print
Scan to Searchable PDF
Scan to Mobile
Fax Forward to Cloud / Email
Scan to Word
Scan To PowerPoint
Scan To Excel
Cloud Secure Print
Easy Scan to E-mail
Call Waiting/Caller ID/Distinctive Ring Ready
No/Yes/Yes
Carton Contents
Brother MFC-L2980DW, TN830 Black Toner Cartridge (1,200 pages), DR830 Drum Unit (15,000 pages), AC Power Cord, Telephone Line Cord, Warranty Card, Quick Setup Guide
Cloud Services (Print)
SharePoint Online
Box/Box for Business
OneNote
Google Drive/Google Drive for Business
Evernote/Evernote Business
OneDrive/OneDrive for Business
Dropbox/Dropbox for Business
Connectivity
Ethernet
Dual Band Wi-Fi
Wi-fi Certified
USB
Mobile Device
Consumable Type
Toner Cartridge and Drum
Copy Capability
Black and White
Design Style
Flatbed
EPA ENERGY STAR TEC Value
0.35
EPEAT Registered
Silver
Emulation(s)
BR-Script3
PCL6 (PCL XL Class 3.0)
PDF Version 1.7
Faxing Capability
Black and White
Features
Duplex Copying/Scanning
Built-in NFC Badge Authentication
Duplex Printing
Connect to Cloud Services
Automatic Document Feeder
Touchscreen Display
Mobile Printing
Function
Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Machine Noise Ready Printing
30dB / 49dB
Maximum Input for ADF
8.5"/14"
Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle
Up to 50,000 pages
Media Type
Plain
Bond
Envelopes
Labels
Recycled Paper
Colored Paper
Letterhead
Minimum Input for ADF
4.1"/5.8"
Mobile Device Compatibility
AirPrint
BrotherMobileConnect
Mopria
WiFiDirect
Mobile Device Scanning
Brother Mobile Connect
AirPrint Scan
Operating Humidity
20-80%
Operating Temperature
50-90 degrees F
Print Technology
Black/White Laser
Printer Driver Compatibility
Windows
macOS
Linux
Recommended Monthly Print Volume
Up to 3,500 pages
Reduction Enlargement
25%-400%
Scan File Formats
PDF Single-page/Multi-page (Secure PDF, Searchable PDF, PDF/A)
TIFF Multi-page
TIFF Single-page
JPEG (JPG)
XML Paper Specification (XPS)
Scanning Capability
Black and White
B/W and Color
Total Auto Dial Locations
200
Compatible Ink Part Numbers
TN830, TN830XL, TN830XL2PK, TN835
Features
  • Activity Report / Journal Report
  • Automatic Duplex Printing (default)
  • Document Memory Backup
  • Duplex Copying
  • Duplex Faxing
  • Duplex Printing Capability
  • Duplex Scanning
  • ENERGY STAR Certified
  • Internet Fax
  • PC Fax Capability (send/receive)
  • Sorting Function
  • Standalone Copying
  • Toner Save Mode
  • WiFi Certified

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