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MFCL2980DW
Brother MFC-L2980DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Laser All-in-One Printer
Print and copy up to 36ppm‡
Duplex printing, scanning, and copying
3.5" color touchscreen display
The Brother Workhorse MFC-L2980DW compact monochrome laser all-in-one printer provides the functionality ideal for small offices and small workgroups. This reliable all-in-one printer helps to increase productivity with a fast print speed of up to 36ppm‡ and default automatic duplex (two-sided) printing to help save paper. Delivers cost-efficient output by using the Brother Genuine TN835 super high yield replacement toner cartridge. Offers a 250-sheet capacity‡ paper tray that is adjustable for letter or legal-size paper for greater flexibility. Save time with single-pass duplex (two-sided) scanning and copying via a 50-page capacity automatic document feeder‡ for multi-page scan, copy, and fax. Scan to a wide range of destinations including popular cloud services‡. Create custom shortcuts via the 3.5” color touchscreen display for frequently used features to help streamline workflows. The MFC-L2980DW also features built-in wireless and Ethernet network interfaces to easily set up and share on a wireless or wired network. Wirelessly print from or scan to a desktop, laptop, smartphone, or tablet‡.
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited |
Main Features
Fast printing and copying.
High-quality output with print and copy speeds of up to 36ppm‡ to help boost productivity for busy small offices.
Cost-efficient output.
Includes a standard yield 1,200-page toner cartridge. Help reduce operating costs and print confidently with the Brother Genuine TN835 super high yield 5,000-page replacement toner cartridge‡.
Fast, duplex scanning and copying.
Single-pass, two-sided scanning with the 50-page capacity auto document feeder‡.
Advanced scanning capabilities.
Scan to popular destinations including cloud services‡, email, SharePoint Online, and more. Create searchable and editable Microsoft Office documents including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint‡.
Versatile connection options.
Share via dual-band wireless (2.4GHz / 5GHz) or Ethernet networking, or connect locally to a single computer via USB interface. Easily print from and scan to a variety of mobile devices‡.
Flexible paper handling.
250-sheet capacity paper tray‡ for letter or legal-sized paper, manual feed slot for printing on envelopes, and specialty paper.
Awards & Recognition
Detailed technical specs to help you understand performance, compatibility, and requirements.
Specifications
Detailed technical specs to help you understand performance, compatibility, and requirements.
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Interface | Ethernet, Dual Band Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), 802.11 a/n (5GHz), 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 |
| Mobile Device Compatibility | AirPrint, BrotherMobileConnect, Mopria, WiFiDirect |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| One Push Wireless Setup | Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ |
| WiFi Certified | Yes |
| System Requirement | Download System Requirement |
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit Weight | 27.5 |
| Carton Dimensions | 23" x 24" x 18" |
| Carton Weight | 34.7 |
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Memory | 256 |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | Up to 50,000 pages |
| Recommended Monthly Print Volume | Up to 3,500 pages |
| Toner Save Mode | Yes |
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Paper Capacity | 100 |
| Duplex Printing Capability | Yes |
| Minimum Input for ADF | 4.1"/5.8" |
| Paper Handling Size for Duplex Printing | Letter, Legal, Folio (8" x 13") |
| Maximum Input for ADF | 8.5"/14" |
| Sheet Weight (ADF) | 16-28 lbs |
| Sheet Weight (Paper Tray) | 16-43 lbs. (bond) |
| Manual Feed Capacity | 1 |
| Media Type | Plain, Bond, Envelopes, Labels, Recycled Paper, Colored Paper, Letterhead |
| 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") |
| Sheet Weight Manual Feed | 16-61 lbs. (bond) |
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Machine Noise Ready Printing | 30dB / 49dB |
| Power Consumption Power Off Deep Sleep Sleep Ready Printing | 0.06W / 0.7W / 3.1W / 3.1W / 495W |
| EPA ENERGY STAR TEC Value | 0.35 |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes |
| EPEAT Registered | Silver |
| Power Source | 110-120 V AC 50 / 60 Hz |
| Operating Environment Humidity | 20-80% |
| Operating Environment Temperature | 50-90 degrees F |
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Emulation | BR-Script3‡, PCL6 (PCL XL Class 3.0), PDF Version 1.7 |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes (default) |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| 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 |
| CPU Speed | 600 |
| Consumable Type | Toner Cartridge and Drum |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 max. dpi |
| Printer Driver Compatibility | Windows, macOS®, Linux |
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Scan Drivers Included | TWAIN, WIA, SANE |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes |
| Advanced Scanning Features | Multi-page to single-page, Base Color Removal, File Split, ADF Auto Deskew |
| 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) |
| Duplex Scan Speeds | 23.6ipm / 7.9ipm |
| Included Software | Kofax PaperPort™ SE with OCR for Windows |
| Interpolated Scan Resolution | 19200 x 19200 dpi |
| Mobile Device Scanning | Brother Mobile Connect, AirPrint Scan |
| Scanning Capability | Black and White, B/W and Color |
| Simplex Scan Speeds Black Color | 23.6ppm / 7.9ppm |
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Duplex Copying | Yes |
| Sorting Function | Yes |
| Standalone Copying | Yes |
| Design Style | Flatbed |
| Reduction Enlargement | 25%-400% |
| Copy Capability | Black and White |
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6K bps |
| Duplex Faxing | Yes |
| Fax Page Memory | 500 |
| Total Auto Dial Locations | 200 |
| Broadcasting | 250 |
| PC Fax Capability | Yes |
| Activity Report / Journal Report | Yes |
| Internet Fax | Yes |
| Call Waiting Caller ID Distinctive Ring Ready | No/Yes/Yes |
| Document Memory Backup | Yes |
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Media Type | Plain, Bond, Envelopes, Labels, Recycled Paper, Colored Paper, Letterhead |
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wireless Network Security | WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA3-SAE (AES), WEP 64/128 bit, WPA/PSK (TKIP/AES) |
| Security Protocols (Wireless) | OAUTHWIRELESS, SSLTLSIPPHTTPSMTPFTP, Kerberos, 8021xwithoutleap, SNMP v3, SMTP-AUTH |
| Security Protocols (Wired) | OAuth (SMTP, POP3, IMAP4), Kerberos, 802.1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), IPSec, APOP, SMTP-AUTH |
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited |
| Black Print Speed ‡ (max. ppm) | Based on single‐sided printing. Change from default setting required. |
| Brother Cloud Apps‡ | Requires an Internet connection. |
| Brother Mobile Connect‡ | Free app download and wireless connection required. Compatibility may vary based on device and operating system. |
| Carton Contents‡ | Toner: Approx. toner cartridge yields in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752 (letter/A4). For more information, see www.brother.com/pageyield. Drum: Approximately 15,000 pages based on 1 page per job (letter/A4 single-sided pages). The number of pages may be affected due to a variety of factors including but not limited to media type and media size. |
| Cloud Services‡ | Requires an Internet connection and an account with desired service. All referenced trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies. ©2022 Google LLC All rights reserved. Android and Google Drive are trademarks of Google LLC. EVERNOTE is a trademark of Evernote Corporation and used under a license. |
| Emulation(s) | BR-Script3 is PostScript®3™ compatible. |
| Fax Page Memory (max. pages)‡ | Using ITU-T Test Chart #1 with JBIG coding and standard resolution. |
| First Page Out Time‡ (max. sec.) | From Ready Mode and standard tray. |
| Images | Images are for illustrative purposes only. |
| Included Software‡ | Additional download required. Software application compatibility may vary based on operating system. App availability may vary based on country. |
| Interpolated Scan Resolution‡ (max. dpi) | Windows only. |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle‡ | Maximum number of printed pages per month and can be used to compare designed durability between like Brother products. For maximum printer life, it is best to choose a printer with a duty cycle that far exceeds your print requirements. |
| Mobile Device Compatibility‡ | Requires connection to a wireless network. Brother Mobile Connect free app download is not available in all countries. AirPrint is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Mopria™ is a registered trademark or service mark of Mopria Alliance, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Wi-Fi Direct is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. |
| Operating Systems Compatibility‡ / Printer Driver Compatibility‡ | For the latest OS compatibility and to download drivers visit support.brother.com. Printing via macOS requires the use of AirPrint. Mac printer drivers are not provided. |
| Output Paper Capacity (sheets) / Standard Input Paper Capacity (sheets)‡ | Maximum capacity based on using 20 lb. paper. |
| PC Fax Capability (send / receive)‡ | Black / White only. PC Fax Receive not supported for Mac OS®. |
| Recommended Monthly Print Volume‡ | The recommended range of monthly printed pages to achieve the best possible performance and printer life. Printers are intended to handle occasional usage beyond this range with little or no effect. Consistently printing above the recommended print volume, however, may adversely affect the print quality or life of the machine. It is always best to choose a printer with an appropriate recommended print volume to allow for any anticipated increase in printing needs. |
| Scan Drivers Included‡ | To download drivers, visit support.brother.com. Scanning via MacOS requires the use of AirPrint. For Windows Server: USB connection supports printing and scanning; network connections support printing only. |
| Scan Speeds (maximum)‡ | Monochrome scan speed in accordance with ISO/IEC 17991 with all advanced features turned off, using letter-sized paper at 200/300 dpi. |
| "Scan To" Feature‡ | Cloud services require an Internet connection and an account with desired service. Scan to mobile devices requires a connection to a wireless network. |
| Wireless‡ | Requires connection to a wireless network. |
| Wireless Network Security | Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES) only. |