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General| Print technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 600 DPI |
| Economical printing | Yes |
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 8.5 s |
| Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 15 ipm |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 30 ppm |
| Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 7.5 ppm |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400 % |
| Maximum copy resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 30 cpm |
| Scan to | E-mail, E-mail Server, File, FTP, Image, OCR |
| Scan drivers | ICA, TWAIN, WIA |
| Scanner type | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
| Grayscale levels | 256 |
| Input color depth | 30 bit |
| Maximum scan area | A4 (210 x 297) mm |
| Output color depth | 24 bit |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 2400 DPI |
| Faxing | Mono faxing |
| Fax memory | 500 pages |
| Modem speed | 33.6 Kbit/s |
| Fax coding methods | JBIG, MH, MMR (Fax coding method), MR |
| Fax resolution (black) | 203 x 98 DPI |
| Fax speed dialing (max numbers) | 200 |
| PCL fonts | 66 |
| Digital sender | No |
| Printing colors | Black |
| Maximum duty cycle | - pages per month |
| Recommended duty cycle | 250 - 2000 pages per month |
| Number of print cartridges | 1 |
| Page description languages | BR-Script 3, PCL 6 |
| Email protocols | APOP, IMAP4, POP3, SMTP |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Cabling technology | 10/100Base-T(X) |
| Security algorithms | 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, APOP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10, 100 Mbit/s |
| Online services supported | Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Facebook, Flickr, Google Drive, OneDrive, Picasa |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple 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 |
| Processor family | ARM9 |
| Sound power level (standby) | 33 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 50 dB |
| Sound pressure level (quiet mode) | 45 dB |
| Paper input type | Paper tray |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Total output capacity | 100 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 35 sheets |
| Custom media width | 76.2 - 215.9 mm |
| Custom media length | 127 - 355.6 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Thin paper |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 105 g/m² |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Executive |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
| Display | LCD |
| Control type | Touch |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 \ |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Standard interfaces | Ethernet, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | USB 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 voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 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 |
| Fax compatibility | ITU-T G3 |
| Minimum storage drive space | 50 MB |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows 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 supported | Windows 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 software | Brother Control Center 4\\r Nuance PaperPort 12 SE\\r Brother Control Center 2 |
| Sustainability certificates | Nordic Swan Ecolabel, Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR |
| Package depth | 517 mm |
| Package width | 567 mm |
| Package height | 435 mm |
| Package weight | 14800 g |
| 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 % |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 399 mm |
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| Width | 409 mm |
| Height | 317 mm |
Describes the layout and functions of the machine's control panel buttons and display.
Explains how to navigate and use the machine's touchscreen display and its various modes.
Explains how to check toner life and create shortcuts for frequently used operations.
Explains how to launch the Brother Utilities application for accessing installed software.
Guides the user through the initial setup process, including date, time, and volume settings.
Step-by-step guide on how to load paper into the machine's paper tray.
Instructions for updating paper size and selecting the correct paper type for optimal print quality.
Lists recommended paper types and provides guidance on using special papers with the machine.
Step-by-step guide to printing a standard document from a Windows computer.
Instructions for enabling and configuring automatic duplex (2-sided) printing on Windows.
Explains how to print multiple document pages onto a single sheet of paper (N in 1 functionality).
Details the process for printing on special media like envelopes and labels using the manual feed slot.
Guides on scanning documents and photos from a Windows PC using Brother software.
Specific instructions for saving scans as PDF files using ControlCenter4 on Windows.
Explains how to initiate scans directly from the machine's control panel buttons.
Essential setup steps before sending or receiving faxes, including setting the Station ID.
Guides on adjusting line compatibility settings for better fax transmission with VoIP or noisy lines.
Explains the different modes for receiving faxes (Fax Only, Fax/Tel, TAD, Manual).
A decision tree to help users select the appropriate fax receive mode based on their setup.
Explains setting F/T ring time for voice calls and ring delay for automatic fax reception.
Instructions for storing, changing, and deleting fax and telephone numbers in the Address Book.
Overview of using services like voicemail, VoIP, and external answering devices with the machine.
Step-by-step instructions for sending a fax from the machine using the dial pad or address book.
Explains how to send and receive faxes directly from a computer using PC-FAX software.
Initial checks and steps to identify the root cause of machine issues using Status Monitor.
Lists common error and maintenance messages and their corresponding causes and actions.
Troubleshooting steps for issues related to sending or receiving faxes and telephone calls.
Solutions for various fax-related difficulties like no dial tone, poor quality, or vertical lines.
Diagnosing and resolving issues preventing printing or scanning operations.
Guidance on identifying and clearing document and paper jams from various parts of the machine.
Explains the process of entering text using the machine's on-screen keyboard.
Information about replacing consumables like toner cartridges and drum units.
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