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Highlights
- Speed: 31 ppm.
- Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, Apple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect, Mopria Print Service.
- Capacity: 250 sheets.
- Automatic duplex.
Specifications
| Manufacturer reference | MFC-L8970CDW |
|---|---|
| EAN code | 4977766841429 |
| Type | Color laser all-in-one |
| Print speed black | 31 ppm |
| Print speed color | 31 ppm |
| First page out | 9.9 s |
| Print resolution | 2400 x 600 DPI |
| Automatic duplex | Yes |
| Maximum paper size | A4 |
| Paper sizes | A4, A5, A6 |
| Paper capacity | 250 sheets |
| Multipurpose tray | 50 sheets |
| Document feeder | 80 sheets |
| Output capacity | 150 sheets |
| Paper weights | 60 - 105 g/m² |
| Recommended monthly volume | 0 - 7500 pages per month |
| Maximum monthly volume | 80000 pages per month |
| Copy speed | 31 cpm |
| Copy resolution | 1200 x 600 DPI |
| Copy zoom | 25 - 400% |
| Scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Duplex scanning | Yes |
| Scan to | USB, E-mail Server, Network folder, FTP, Image, OCR, E-mail, HTTP |
| Fax | 33.6 Kbit/s |
| USB | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Mobile printing | Apple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect, Mopria Print Service |
| Printer languages | BR-Script 3, PDF, PCL 6 |
| Memory | 1024 MB |
| Display | 17.8 cm (7") |
| Power consumption printing | 540 W |
| Power consumption standby | 8.4 W |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 454 x 505 x 460 mm |
| Weight | 26.7 k g |
Consumables, maintenance parts and accessories
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Use
The Brother MFC-L8970CDW color laser all-in-one is designed for home use, home office or a single workstation: 31 ppm, 250-sheet tray, 80-sheet document feeder.
Color laser printing suits quotes, brochures and presentations: even solids, sharp text, no drying time. Automatic duplex halves paper use on reports and contracts. The document feeder scans double-sided stacks in a single pass to email, network folder, USB or cloud. Fax remains useful for exchanges with administrations, laboratories and suppliers that require it. Wi-Fi and mobile printing (AirPrint, Mopria, Brother Mobile Connect): print from a smartphone or tablet with no driver.
The MFC-L8970CDW brings together color, duplex, feeder and network. For higher volumes or other options, see Brother printers and all-in-ones.
Frequently asked questions
Which consumables does the MFC-L8970CDW use?
The genuine Brother consumables listed above (TN-627BK / TN627BK black toner ultra high yield, TN-627C / TN627C cyan toner ultra high yield, TN-627M / TN627M magenta toner ultra high yield, TN-627Y / TN627Y yellow toner ultra high yield); maintenance parts are replaced when the device signals it.
Can the MFC-L8970CDW be connected to a network?
Yes: USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, Apple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect, Mopria Print Service.
Where can I find drivers and the manual?
On our Brother support page: drivers, user guide, software and FAQ for the MFC-L8970CDW, by country.