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Brother MFC-L2720DW User Manual

Brother MFC-L2720DW
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Basic User's Guide
DCP-L2560DW
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Brother MFC-L2720DW Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print technologyLaser
Maximum resolution2400 x 600 DPI
Economical printingYes
Duplex printing modeAuto
Time to first page (black, normal)8.5 s
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono15 ipm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)3 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)7.5 ppm
Copier resize25 - 400 %
Maximum copy resolution600 x 600 DPI
Maximum number of copies99 copies
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)30 cpm
Scan toE-mail, E-mail Server, File, FTP, Image
Scan driversICA, TWAIN, WIA
Scanner typeFlatbed scanner
Grayscale levels256
Input color depth30 bit
Maximum scan areaA4 (210 x 297) mm
Output color depth24 bit
Maximum scan resolution19200 x 19200 DPI
Optical scanning resolution600 x 2400 DPI
FaxingMono faxing
Fax memory500 pages
Modem speed33.6 Kbit/s
Fax coding methodsJBIG, MH, MMR (Fax coding method), MR
Fax resolution (black)203 x 98 DPI
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)200
PCL fonts66
Digital senderNo
Printing colorsBlack
Maximum duty cycle- pages per month
Recommended duty cycle250 - 2000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges1
Page description languagesBR-Script 3, PCL 6
Email protocolsAPOP, POP3, SMTP
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)
Security algorithms128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, APOP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100 Mbit/s
Online services supportedBox, Dropbox, Evernote, Facebook, Flickr, Google Drive, OneDrive, Picasa
Mobile printing technologiesApple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print
Supported network protocols (IPv4)ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, IPP, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP Server, TFTP Client/Server, SMTP Client, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan), SNTP Client, POP3, IMAP4
Supported network protocols (IPv6)NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/ Port 9100, IPP, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP Server, TFTP Client/Server, SMTP Client, ICMPv6, Web Services (Print/Scan), SNTP Client, POP3, IMAP4
Fax compatibilityITU-T G3
Processor familyARM
Sound power level (standby)33 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)50 dB
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)45 dB
Paper input typePaper tray
Total input capacity250 sheets
Total output capacity100 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity35 sheets
Custom media width76.2 - 215.9 mm
Custom media length127 - 355.6 mm
Paper tray media typesBond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Thin paper
Paper tray media weight60 - 105 g/m²
Non-ISO print media sizesExecutive
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight60 - 163 g/m²
DisplayLCD
Control typeTouch
Display diagonal2.7 \
Market positioningHome & office
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
AC input voltage220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)1104 W
Power consumption (off)0.08 W
Power consumption (standby)60 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)6.6 W
Power consumption (average operating)510 W
Minimum storage drive space50 MB
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Bundled softwareBrother Control Center 4\\r Nuance PaperPort 12 SE\\r Brother Control Center 2
Sustainability certificatesNordic Swan Ecolabel, Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR
Storage temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 32 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80 %
Package depth517 mm
Package width567 mm
Package height435 mm
Package weight14600 g
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth399 mm
Width409 mm
Height317 mm

Summary

General Information

Control Panel Overview

Explains the physical controls and display of the machine, including the LCD, touchpanel, and buttons.

Touchscreen LCD Overview

Details navigation and features available on the machine's touchscreen interface, including modes and settings.

Initial Setup

Guides users through the initial configuration steps, such as setting date/time and adjusting volumes.

Accessing Brother Utilities

Instructions on how to launch and use the Brother Utilities software for managing the machine.

WiFi Connection Status

Explains the meaning of the WiFi indicator light on the machine for network connectivity status.

Toner and Drum Information

Provides information on checking toner levels and the meaning of associated error icons.

Creating Custom Shortcuts

Instructions on setting up custom shortcuts for frequently used operations on the machine.

Paper Handling

Loading Paper into the Tray

Step-by-step guide for loading paper correctly into the machine's paper tray.

Paper Size and Type Configuration

How to set the correct paper size and type for optimal printing performance.

Recommended Print Media

Lists recommended paper types and specifications for achieving the best print quality.

Using Special Paper Types

Guidelines and warnings for using specialty papers like envelopes, labels, or cardstock.

Printing Guide

Printing a Document

Basic instructions for printing documents from a computer application.

2-Sided Printing

How to enable and configure automatic duplex (2-sided) printing for documents.

Multi-Page Printing (N-in-1)

Instructions for printing multiple pages from a document onto a single sheet of paper.

Printing Envelopes and Labels

Specific methods for printing documents on envelopes, thick paper, or labels.

Manual Feed Slot Printing

Guide for printing documents using the machine's manual feed slot.

Copying Guide

Basic Document Copying

Step-by-step process for making a standard copy of a document.

Customizing Copy Settings

Details on adjusting copy quality, density, contrast, and page layout options.

2-Sided Copying

Instructions for copying documents onto both sides of the paper.

ID Card Copying

How to copy both sides of an identification card onto a single page efficiently.

Scanning Guide

Scanning from a Computer

Guide to scanning documents and photos using computer software like ControlCenter4.

Scanning Using Machine Buttons

Instructions for initiating scans directly from the machine's control panel buttons.

Fax Guide

Fax Setup and Station ID Configuration

How to configure basic fax settings, including setting station identification and phone numbers.

Telephone Line Compatibility Settings

Adjusting settings for compatibility with different telephone lines, including interference and VoIP.

Fax Receive Mode Options

Explains different modes for automatically receiving faxes or handling voice/fax calls.

Managing the Address Book

Instructions for storing, changing, and deleting contact numbers in the machine's address book.

Sending Faxes from the Machine

Step-by-step guide for sending faxes using the machine's interface, dial pad, or address book.

PC-FAX Sending and Receiving

How to send and receive faxes directly from a computer using PC-FAX software.

Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting Steps

Initial checks and methods for diagnosing and resolving common machine problems.

Error and Maintenance Message Explanations

Explains common error codes and maintenance alerts and provides corresponding solutions.

Fax and Telephone Troubleshooting

Solutions for problems related to sending or receiving faxes and handling telephone calls.

Document and Paper Jams

Procedures for finding and clearing various types of document and paper jams within the machine.

Print and Scan Troubleshooting

Steps to resolve issues when printing or scanning documents fails or produces errors.

Manual Appendix

On-Screen Text Entry

Instructions on how to use the on-screen keyboard for text input on the machine.

Toner and Drum Supplies

Information about replacement toner cartridges and drum units for the machine.

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