- General Information
- Manufacturer
- Brother Industries, Ltd
- Manufacturer Website Address
- http://www.brother-usa.com
- Brand Name
- Brother
- Product Series
- MFC
- Product Type
- Laser Multifunction Printer
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.
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.
- Triple Layer Security.Helps keep devices secure, protects documents in transit to and from print devices, and safeguards networks. Includes an integrated NFC card reader for easy badge authentication.
- 3.5" color touchscreen display.Supports seamless menu navigation and up to 18 customized shortcuts for frequently used tasks.
- Device management solutions.Offers tools for mass distribution of device configurations, security settings, firmware updates, and task automation.
- Eco-friendly features.EPEAT® Silver rated and ENERGY STAR® certified. Reduce paper costs with default duplex printing. Eco Mode helps to reduce power consumption, while Toner Save Mode helps to reduce toner use.
- At your side support.One-year limited warranty and free online, call, or live chat support for the life of your printer.
- Warranty
- Limited Warranty
- 1 Year
- Technical Information
- Multifunction Devices
- Copier/Fax/Printer/Scanner
- Recommended Use
- Plain Paper Print
- First Print Speed
- 6.9 Second Monochrome
- Print Color Capability
- Monochrome
- Maximum Mono Print Speed (ppm)
- 36
- Maximum Print Resolution (dpi)
- 1200 x 1200
- Ink Color
- Black
- Print Technology
- Laser
- Wireless Print Technology
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Brother Mobile Connect
- Apple AirPrint
- Brother Print Service Plugin
- Mopria
- Brother iPrint&Scan
- Duplex Printing
- Automatic
- Color Cartridge Type
- Single Multicolor Cartridge
- Mobile Device Printing
- Yes
- Connectivity Technology
- Wired & Wireless
- Noise Levels
- 49 dB
- Interfaces/Ports
- USB
- Yes
- Network & Communication
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Ethernet Technology
- Fast Ethernet
- Wireless LAN
- Yes
- Wireless LAN Standard
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n
- Supported Network Protocols
- ARP
- RARP
- IPv4
- IPv6
- BOOTP
- DHCP
- APIPA (Auto IP)
- WINS/NetBIOS
- DNS Resolver
- mDNS
- LLMNR Responder
- LPR/LPD
- TFTP Server
- NDP
- Near Field Communication (NFC)
- Yes
- Display & Graphics
- Screen Size
- 3.50"
- Display Screen Type
- LCD
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Scanner
- Optical Resolution (dpi)
- 1200
- Scan To
- OCR
- File
- Image
- FTP
- HTTP
- SharePoint
- Image Formats Supported
- TIFF
- JPEG
- Copier
- Copy Color
- Monochrome
- Maximum Copy Resolution (dpi)
- 600 x 600
- Fax
- Fax Color
- Monochrome
- Media Types & Handling
- Media Type
- Plain Paper
- Thin Paper
- Recycled Paper
- Thick Paper
- Thicker Paper
- Bond Paper
- Label
- Envelope
- Media Size
- A4
- Letter
- B5 (JIS)
- ISO B5
- A5
- B6 (JIS)
- A6
- Executive
- 16K
- DL Envelope
- C5 Envelope
- Monarch Envelope
- Com10 Envelope
- Media Handling
- 1 x input tray 250 Sheets
- 1 x 50 Sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
- 1 x Paper output 120 sheets
- 1 x Manual Feed Slot (1 sheet)
- Standard Input Media Capacity
- 251 sheets
- Standard Output Media Capacity
- 120 sheets
- Fonts & Emulation
- Language Emulation
- PCL 6
- PDF v1.7
- BR-Script 3
- Software
- Operating System Supported
Windows Software (Brother iPrint&Scan, Kofax PaperPort), Macintosh Software (Brother iPrint&Scan Desktop), Easy Setup, Utilities
- Reliability
- Recommended Monthly Print Volume
- 3500
- Power Description
- Maximum Power Consumption
- 495 W
- Environmental Conditions
- Minimum Operating Temperature
- 50°F (10°C)
- Maximum Operating Temperature
- 90.5°F (32.5°C)
- Minimum Operating Humidity
- 20%
- Maximum Operating Humidity
- 80%
- Physical Characteristics
- Height
- 12.6"
- Width
- 16.1"
- Depth
- 16.6"
- Weight (Approximate)
- 27.3 lb
- Miscellaneous
- Package Contents
- MFC-L2980DW Laser Multifunction Printer
- TN830 Black Toner Cartridge (1,200 pages)
- DR830 Drum Unit (15,000 pages)
- AC Power Cord
- Telephone Line Cord
- Warranty Card
- Quick Setup Guide
- Energy Star
- Yes
- Environmentally Friendly
- Yes
- Environmental Certification
- Blue Angel
- Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool Silver (EPEAT Silver)