Tech specs
Brand
Brother
Product Line
Brother
Model
MFC-L2980DW
Manufacturer
Brother International
RAM Installed
256 megabyte
AirPrint Enabled
Yes
Connection Availability
Yes
Interface
LAN, NFC, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi(n)
Interface Required
1 x LAN, 1 x USB 2.0
Security Protocols & Features
802.1x, AES, APOP, Automatic intrusion detection, Digitally-signed firmware, EAP-FAST, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, IP filtering, IPsec, Kerberos, PEAP, Port-based network access control, Restrict network protocols, Secure function lock v3, Secure Print, Setting lock, SMTP, SNMP 3, SSL, TKIP, TLS, WEP, Wi-Fi Direct, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE, WPA-PSK
Duplex Printing
Yes
First Print Out Time B/W
6.9 second (time unit)
Max B/W Print Resolution
1200 x 1200 dpi
Max Mono Print Speed (ppm)
34 pages per minute
Max Print Size
A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Max Resolution Class B/W
1200 x 1200 dpi
Mobile Device Printing
Apple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect, Brother Print Service Plugin, Mopria Print Service
Print Output Type
Monochrome
Printer Drivers/Emulations
BR-Script 3, PCL 6, PDF 1.7
Printer Fonts
Bitmapped PCL x 12, Scalable PCL x 73, Scalable PostScript x 66
Wireless Print Technology Ready
Yes
Color Depth
24-bit
Color Depth (Internal)
30-bit
Double-sided Scanning
Yes
Grayscale Depth
8-bit
Interpolated Resolution
19200 x 19200 dpi
Optical Resolution
1200 x 1200 dpi
Scan Element
D-CIS
Scanning Resolution Details
1200 x 1200 dpi - flatbed, 600 x 600 dpi - ADF
Automatic Duplexing
Yes
Copying Features
ID Copy, N-in-1
First Copy Out Time B/W
8.4 second (time unit)
Max Copy Resolution
600 x 600 dpi
Max Copying Resolution Class B/W
600 x 600 dpi
Max Document Enlargement
400%
Max Document Reduction
25%
Max Mono Copy Speed
34 pages per minute
Maximum Copies
99
Broadcast Transmission
250 stations
Compatibility
Super G3
Data Compression System
JBIG
Error Correction Mode (ECM)
Yes
Fax Type
Plain paper
Features
Auto reduction, Automatic redialing, Duplex Fax, Fax forwarding, Internet fax, Remote reception
Max Transmission Speed
33.6 Kbps
PC Faxing Capability
Yes
Reception Memory Capacity
500 pages
Transmission Memory Capacity
500 pages
Bypass Feeder Capacity
1 sheet
Document & Media Handling Details
ADF - 50 sheets size: 105 x 147 mm - 8.5 in x 14 in weight: 60 g/m² - 105 g/m², Bypass tray - 1 sheet size: 3 in x 5 in - 8.5 in x 14 in weight: 60 g/m² - 230 g/m², Input tray - 250 sheets - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) weight: 60 g/m² - 163 g/m², Output tray - 120 sheets
Document Feeder
ADF
Document Feeder Capacity
50 Sheets
Max Media Weight
230 gram per square metre
Max Original Size
Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)/A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)
Media Size Class
A4/Legal
Media Type
Envelopes, Other, Plain paper
Min Media Weight
60 gram per square metre
Original Type
Sheets
Output Trays Capacity
120 Sheets
Standard Media Capacity
250 Sheets
Supported Envelope Sizes
Com-10 (4.13 in x 9.5 in), International C5 (6.38 in x 9 in), International DL (4.33 in x 8.66 in), Monarch (3.87 in x 7.5 in)
Supported Media Sizes
3 in x 5 in, 7.68 in x 10.63 in, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), A5 (5.83 in x 8.25 in), A6 (4.13 in x 5.83 in), B5 (190 x 250 mm), Executive (7.25 in x 10.5 in), JIS B5 (7.17 in x 10.12 in), JIS B6 (5.04 x 7.17 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
Supported Media Type
Bond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paper
Color Support
Color
Display Diagonal Size
3.5"
Display Diagonal Size (metric)
8.8 cm
Features
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
No
Frequency Required
50/60Hz
Power Consumption Operational
495 watt
Power Consumption Sleep
3.3 watt
Voltage Required
AC 230 V
Max Operating Temperature
90.5 degree Fahrenheit
Min Operating Temperature
50 degree Fahrenheit
Operating Humidity
20 - 80%
Recommended Monthly Print Volume
Up to 3500 pages
Sound Emission (Idle)
30 dBA
Sound Emission (Operating)
49 dBA
Office Machine Type
Fax / copier / printer / scanner
Printer Functions
Copier, Fax, Printer, Scanner
Office Machine Features
Scan to e-mail, Scan to e-mail server, Scan to image, Scan to OCR, Scan to SharePoint
Packaged Quantity
1
Print Technology
Laser
Speed Details
Copying: up to 34 ppm (A4) - B/W, Printing: up to 16 spm (A4) - B/W duplex, Printing: up to 34 ppm (A4) - B/W, Scanning: up to 22.5 ipm (A4) - B/W (ISO/IEC 17991), Scanning: up to 7.5 ipm (A4) - color (ISO/IEC 17991)
Consumables Included
1 x drum - up to 15000 pages 1 page per job, 1 x toner cartridge (black) - up to 3000 pages ISO/IEC 19752
Height
12.6 inch
Weight
26.01 lbs
Width
16.1 inch
Depth
16.6 inch
Color Category
Gray, White
Blue Angel Compliant
Yes
ENERGY STAR Certified
No
EPEAT Compliant
No
TCO Certified
No
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- Rating
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In Stock
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- Yes
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In Stock
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Not Yet Rated
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- Ledger B Size (11 in x 17 in)
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- Yes
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