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Brother Workhorse MFC-L8970CDW Business Color Laser All-in-One Printer

SKUMFCL8970CDW
Weight28.0 lb

Specifications 102

Processor
CPU Speed
1200
Memory & storage
Automatic Document Feeder Capacity
80
Fax Page Memory (max. pages)
500
Multipurpose Tray Capacity (sheets)
50
Output Paper Capacity (Sheets)
150
Quick Scan Memory Transmission
1.82
Standard Memory
1024
Standard Paper Capacity
300
Standard Paper Input Capacity (sheets)
250
Display
Copy Resolution
1200 x 600 dpi
Interpolated Scan Resolution (max. dpi)
19200 x 19200 dpi
Print Resolution
2400 x 600 dpi class
Connectivity
One Push Wireless Setup
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Security Protocols (Wireless)
OAUTHWIRELESS
SSLTLSIPPHTTPSMTPFTPPOP3IMAP4
SMTP-AUTH
APOP
8021xwithoutleap
Kerberos
SNMP v3
IPSec
Wireless Network Security
WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
WEP 64/128 bit
WPA3-SAE (AES)
WPA/PSK (TKIP/AES)
Fax Modem Speed
33.6K bps
Standard Interface
Gigabit 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
LDAPS
Syslog
APIPA (Auto IP)
ARP
BOOTP
CIFS Client
Custom Raw Port/Port 9100
DHCP
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
TELNET Server
TFTP Client and Server
Web Services (Print/Scan)
WINS/NetBIOS Name Resolution
Supported Network Protocols IPv6
Syslog
LDAPS
FTP Client
NDP
RA
DNS Resolver
mDNS
LLMNR Responder
LPR/LPD
Custom Raw Port/Port 9100
IPP/IPPS
POP3
SMTP Client
FTP Server
CIFS Client
TELNET Server
SNMPv1/v2c/v3
HTTP/HTTPS Server
TFTP Client and Server
ICMPv6
SNTP Client
Web Services (Print/Scan)
IMAP4
USB Host Location(s)
Back: Store secure print jobs and macros / streams
external card reader
Front: Print from and scan to USB memory stick
Power & battery
Power Consumption
600 W
Power Modes
Power Off: 0.03 W
Deep Sleep: 0.53 W
Sleep: 8.4 W
Ready: 60 W
Printing: 600 W
Power Source
110-120 V AC 50 / 60 Hz
Physical & build
Carton Weight
75.7
Sheet Weight (ADF)
16-28 lbs
Sheet Weight - Multipurpose Tray (Min/Max)
16-43 lbs.
Sheet Weight - Paper Tray (Min/Max)
16-28 lbs.
Unit Weight
58.8
Carton Dimensions
24" x 26" x 26"
Unit Dimensions
17.9" x 19.9" x 18.1"
Color Copy Speed
33
Color Print Speed (max. ppm)
33
Duplex Scan Speeds (black / color)
104ipm / 72ipm
Paper Handling Size Multi Purpose Tray
Custom Sizes (3.0-8.5" (w), 5.0-14" (l))
Envelope (Com-10)
Envelope (C5)
Envelope (DL)
Envelope (Monarch)
Paper Handling Size Paper Tray
Letter
Envelope
Custom Sizes (3.0-8.5" (w), 5.0-14" (l))
Legal
Executive
A4
A5
A6
B5
B6
Folio (8" x 13")
Simplex Scan Speeds (black & color)
52ipm / 36ipm
Workgroup Size
Small Workgroups
Mid-Sized Workgroups
Operating system & software
Included Software
Brother iPrint&Scan (desktop) for Windows and Mac
Brother Mobile Connect for iOS and Android
Scan Driver OS Compatibility
Windows
Mac OS
Linux
Scan Drivers Included
TWAIN
WIA
SANE
Security
Security Functions
Secure Boot
OAuth (SMTP, POP3, IMAP4)
SNMPv3
Firmware Encryption
Password Intelligence
Integrated NFC Card Reader
External Card Reader Compatibility
IP Filter
Active Directory (LDAP)
Enterprise Security (802.1x)
Store Print Log to Network
Secure BIOS
TLS/SSL
Syslog Reporting
IPSec
LDAP
Setting Lock
Secure Function Lock
Secure Print
Security Protocols (Wired)
OAuth (SMTP, POP3, IMAP4)
SSL/TLS (IPP, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, POP3, IMAP4)
SMTP-AUTH
APOP
802.1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS)
Kerberos
SNMP v3
IPSec
Warranty & support
Warranty
1 Year Limited
More details
Advanced Scanning Features
Multi-page to single-page
Base Color Removal
Scan Profiles (up to 25)
2 to 1 Scan
Scan Preview
File Split
ADF Auto Deskew
Blank Page Skip
Black Copy Speed
33
Black Print Speed (max. ppm)
33
Broadcasting
350
Brother Cloud Apps
Email Print
Fax Forward to Cloud / Email
Scan to Word
Scan to Mobile
Scan to Searchable PDF
Scan To PowerPoint
Scan To Excel
Cloud Secure Print
Easy Scan to E-mail
Call Waiting/Caller ID/Distinctive Ring Ready
No/No/Yes
Carton Contents
Brother MFC-L8970CDW, TN635XLBK Black Toner Cartridge (5,500 pages), TN635XLC/M/Y Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Toner Cartridges (4,500 pages), DR635CL Drum Unit (30,000 pages), BU635CL Belt Unit (50,000 pages), WT229CL Waste Toner Box (50,000 pages), AC Power Cord, Quick Setup Guide, Telephone Line Cord
Cloud Services (Print)
OneNote
Google Drive/Google Drive for Business
SharePoint Online
Box/Box for Business
Evernote/Evernote Business
OneDrive/OneDrive for Business
Dropbox/Dropbox for Business
Connectivity
Dual Band Wi-Fi
Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-fi Certified
USB
Mobile Device
Consumable Type
4 Toner Cartridges and Drum
Copy Capability
BW
Color
Design Style
Flatbed
EPA ENERGY STAR TEC Value
0.43
EPEAT Registered
Gold
Emulation(s)
BR-Script3
PDF Version 2.0
PCL6
Faxing Capability
Black and White
Features
Built-in NFC Badge Authentication
Connect to Cloud Services
Duplex Printing
Duplex Copying/Scanning
Optional Paper Tray(s)
Automatic Document Feeder
Touchscreen Display
Mobile Printing
First Page Out Time (max. sec.)
9.9
Function
Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Machine Noise Ready Printing
35 dB / 49 dB
Maximum Input for ADF
8.5"/14"
Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle
Up to 80,000 pages
Media Type
Plain
Glossy Paper
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
N-in-1 Functions
2in1 / 4in1
Operating Humidity
35-85%
Operating Temperature
50-90.5 °F
Poster Function
No
Print Technology
Color Laser/LED
Printer Driver Compatibility
Windows
macOS
Linux
Recommended Monthly Print Volume
Up to 7,500 pages
Recommended Paper Brands
Xerox Vitality Multipurpose Printer Paper 20 lb.
Avery Laser Label #5160
Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb.
NewPage Futura Laser Gloss 80 lb. Text/32 lb.
Reduction Enlargement
25%-400%
Scan File Formats
Microsoft Office Excel (XLSX)
PDF Single page/Multi-page (Secure PDF, Searchable PDF, Signed PDF, PDF/A, High Compression PDF)
Windows Bitmap (BMP)
Microsoft Office Word (DOCX)
HTML 3.2/4.0 (HTM)
JPEG (JPG)
XML Paper Specification (XPS)
Portable Network Graphics (PNG)
Microsoft Office PowerPoint (PPTX)
RTF Word 2000/WordPad (RTF)
TIFF Single-page/Multi-page (TIF)
Text (TXT)
Scanning Capability
B/W and Color
Total Auto Dial Locations
300
Features
  • Activity Report / Journal Report
  • Auto Fax Receive Date Time Header
  • Automatic Duplex Printing
  • Document Memory Backup
  • Duplex Copying
  • Duplex Faxing
  • Duplex Printing Capability
  • Duplex Scanning
  • ENERGY STAR Certified
  • Email Print Function
  • External TAD Interface
  • Fax Telephone Switch
  • Internet Fax
  • Optional Paper Trays (capacity)
  • PC Fax Capability (send/receive)
  • Sorting Function
  • Standalone Copying
  • Toner Save Mode
  • WiFi Certified
  • Compatible Ink Part Numbers

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