About
The Brother MFC-L8970CDW is a high-performance colour laser multifunction printer designed for professional and demanding office environments. Streamline your office operations with fast print and scan speeds, advanced security protocols, and versatile connectivity options. Its robust design ensures reliable performance for high-volume workflows, while scalable paper trays, an intuitive touch screen, and high-capacity toners maximize productivity.
Integrated Brother Print Management Services (MPS) provide automated toner delivery, cost optimization, and easy recycling of consumables. Partnering with industry leaders, Brother offers turnkey solutions for workflow automation, document capture, and print security. Built with environmental responsibility, this printer features easy-change parts, up to 19% recycled plastic, and Blue Angel certification for sustainable performance.
Product Features
- Print and copy at up to 31 ppm (black & white and colour)
- 2-sided print or copy at speeds up to 20 sides per minute
- Fast first print out time (FPOT) of less than 9.9 seconds
- 2-sided scanning speeds up to 100 ipm
- Navigation via 17.6 cm colour touchscreen
- Connectivity options: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and Gigabit Ethernet
- Security: NFC secure authentication
- High-yield toners: 7,500 pages (black) and 6,500 pages (colour)
- Paper handling: 250-sheet tray and 50-sheet multi-purpose tray with automatic paper low/empty detection
Product Specifications
Hardware & Technology
- Technology: Electrophotographic (Laser).
- Processor & Memory: 1200 MHz processor with 1GB internal memory.
Print
- Speed: Up to 31ppm (A4) and up to 20 sides per minute for 2-sided printing.
- Resolution: 2,400dpi (2,400 x 600dpi) and 600 x 600dpi.
Scan
- Scanner Type: Dual CIS (Contact Image Sensor).
- Speed: Colour and Mono (2 Sided) speeds up to 100ipm.
- Resolution: Optical scan resolution up to 600 x 600dpi (ADF) and up to 1,200 x 1,200dpi (Flatbed).
Copy
- Speed: Up to 31 cpm (A4) and up to 20 sides per minute for 2-sided copying.
- Resolution: Print resolution up to 1,200 x 600dpi.
Fax
- Modem: 33,600bps (Super G3).
Paper Handling
- Input: Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1), 50-sheet Multi-Purpose Tray, and an 80-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
- Output: 150 sheets face down and 1 sheet face up (straight path).
Dimensions & Weight
- Measurements: The printer (without carton) measures 454 x 505 x 460mm (WxDxH) and weighs 26.7kg.
What's in the Box?
- 1 x Brother MFC-L8970CDW ProColour Laser Printer
- 1x Power Cable
- 1x Quick Setup Guide
- 1x Warranty Documentation