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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.
| Brother Cloud Apps‡ | 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 |
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| Mobile Device Compatibility‡ | AirPrint®, Brother Mobile Connect, Mopria®, Wi-Fi Direct® |
| One-Push Wireless Setup | Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ |
| Operating Systems Compatibility‡ | Compatible with Windows, Mac®, Linux, and Chrome OS. Visit support.brother.com for the latest OS compatibility and to download your machine’s drivers and software. |
| Standard Interface(s) | 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 |
| 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 |
| Wi-Fi Certified | Yes |
| System Requirements | Download System Requirements † |
| Black Copy Speed (max. ppm) | 36 |
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| Copy Capability | Black and White |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 max. dpi |
| Design Style | Flatbed |
| Duplex Copying | Yes |
| Reduction/Enlargement | 25%-400% |
| Sorting Function | Yes |
| Stand-Alone Copying | Yes |
| Carton Dimensions (W" x D" x H") | 22.441 " x 23.622 " x 17.087 " |
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| Carton Weight (lbs) | 32.607 |
| Unit Dimensions (W" x D" x H") | 16.1" x 16.6" x 12.5" |
| Unit Weight (lbs) | 27.5 |
| Activity Report/Journal Report | Yes |
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| Broadcasting (Number of Locations) | 250 |
| Call Waiting/Caller ID/Distinctive Ring Ready‡ | No/Yes/Yes |
| Document Memory Backup | Yes |
| Duplex Faxing | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6K bps |
| Fax Page Memory‡ (max. pages) | 500 |
| Faxing Capability | Black and White |
| Internet Fax‡ | Yes |
| Out-of-Paper Reception | Yes |
| PC Fax Capability (Send/Receive)‡ | Yes |
| Total Auto Dial Locations | 200 |
| LCD Display | 3.5” Color Touchscreen |
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| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle‡ | Up to 50,000 pages |
| Recommended Monthly Print Volume‡ | Up to 3,500 pages |
| Standard Memory (MB) | 256 |
| Toner Save Mode | Yes |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity (max. pages‡) | 50 |
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| Duplex Printing Capability | Yes |
| Manual Feed Capacity‡ (sheets) | 1 |
| Maximum Input for ADF (Width/Height) | 8.5"/14" |
| Media Type | Plain, Bond, Envelopes, Labels, Recycled Paper, Colored Paper, Letterhead |
| Minimum Input for ADF (Width/Height) | 4.1"/5.8" |
| Output Paper Capacity (sheets) | 100 |
| Paper Handling Size – Duplex Printing | Letter, Legal, Folio (8" x 13") |
| 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 - ADF (Min/Max) | 16-28 lbs |
| Sheet Weight - Manual Feed (Min/Max) | 16-61 lbs. (bond) |
| Sheet Weight - Paper Tray (Min/Max) | 16-43 lbs. (bond) |
| Standard Paper Input Capacity‡ (sheets) | 250 |
| ENERGY STAR® Certified | Yes |
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| EPA ENERGY STAR® TEC Value (kWh/Week) | 0.35 |
| EPEAT® Registered | Silver |
| Machine Noise (Ready/Printing) | 30dB / 49dB |
| Operating Environment: Humidity | 20-80% |
| Operating Environment: Temperature | 50-90 degrees F |
| Power Consumption - Power Off/Deep Sleep/Sleep/Ready/Printing | 0.06W / 0.7W / 3.1W / 3.1W / 495W |
| Power Source | 110-120 V AC 50 / 60 Hz |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes (default) |
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| Black Print Speed ‡ (max. ppm) | 36 |
| 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 |
| Consumable Type | Toner Cartridge and Drum |
| CPU (Processor) Speed (MHz) | 600 |
| Emulation(s) | BR-Script3‡, PCL6 (PCL XL Class 3.0), PDF Version 1.7 |
| Print Resolution (max. dpi) | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Print Technology | B/W Laser |
| Printer Driver Compatibility‡ | Windows, macOS®, Linux |
| Advanced Scanning Features | File Split, ADF Auto Deskew |
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| Cloud Services‡ | SharePoint Online, Box/Box for Business, OneNote, Google Drive™/Google Drive for Business, Evernote®/Evernote Business, OneDrive/OneDrive for Business, Dropbox/Dropbox for Business |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes |
| Included Software | Kofax PaperPort™ SE with OCR for Windows |
| Interpolated Scan Resolution‡ (max. dpi) | 19200 x 19200 dpi |
| Mobile Device Scanning‡ | Brother Mobile Connect, AirPrint Scan |
| Optical Scan Resolution (max. dpi) | 1200 x 1200 dpi (flatbed), 600 x 600 dpi (ADF) |
| Scan Drivers Included‡ | TWAIN, WIA, SANE |
| 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) |
| "Scan To" Feature‡ | Image‡, OCR‡, File‡, Easy Scan to Email, Email, PC (File, Email, Image, OCR), FTP, E-mail Server‡, SharePoint, Cloud Services (Web Connect)‡ |
| Scanning Capability | B/W, B/W and Color |
| 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 |
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| Security Protocols (Wired) | Kerberos, 802.1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), IPSec, APOP, SMTP-AUTH |
| Security Protocols (Wireless) | Kerberos, 802.1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), SNMP v3, SMTP-AUTH |
| Wireless Network Security | WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA3-SAE (AES), WEP 64/128 bit, WPA/PSK (TKIP/AES) |
| 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 |
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| Warranty | 1 Year Limited |
| Black Print Speed ‡ (max. ppm) | Based on single‐sided printing. Change from default setting required. |
| 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. |
| Brother Cloud Apps‡ | Requires an Internet connection. |
| "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. |
| 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. |
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