Brother MFC-L8970CDW Business Colour Laser All-in-One with Duplex Print, Scan, Copy, and Advanced Security Features
- Model #:
- MFCL8970CDW MFCL8970CDWBrother
The Brother MFC-L8970CDW Business Colour Laser All-in-One prints up to 33 ppm(2), features advanced scanning capabilities, saves money by using ultra high yield replacement toner cartridges, and offers flexible connectivity including mobile device printing and scanning(1). See full product description

Speed
up to 33 ppm

Security
Triple Layer Security

Connectivity
Flexible connectivity
Product Description
For performance business work teams in high-demand environments can count on, the Brother MFC-L8970CDW Business Colour Laser All-in-One is a smart choice. It offers fast printing and copying with lifelike colour and sharp black output for professional documents and collateral. Advanced scanning capabilities include a legal-sized document glass, fast, duplex scanning up to 104 ipm(4), scanning directly from the touchscreen to popular destinations like cloud services (6), email, SharePoint, SSH Server (SFTP), and the ability to create searchable, editable Microsoft Office documents(7). The 7” touchscreen also allows for easy navigation, scan previewing and the creation of 64 customized shortcuts for your most frequently used tasks. Paper-saving duplex printing and the included Brother Genuine standard yield toner maximize printing budgets, and when the time comes to replace your toner, opt for TN67 ultra high yield replacement cartridges for added cost-efficiency. Flexible paper handling includes a 250-sheet capacity paper tray, a 50-sheet capacity multipurpose tray for printing on custom media and envelopes, an 80-page auto-document feeder, and the ability to add on optional trays for expandable capacity up to 1,340 sheets(5). Triple Layer Security features help to keep the device secure, protect documents in transit, and safeguard against network intrusions. The printer includes dual-band (2.4GHz/5GHz) wireless and Gigabit Ethernet for wireless or wired networks, as well as convenient mobile device printing and scanning(1). Designed with a small footprint and built to last, discover everything this machine can do for your business.
To learn more about the 'Brother MFC-L8970CDW Business Colour Laser All-in-One with Duplex Print, Scan, Copy, and Advanced Security Features', download the brochure here.
Main Features
- Professional results. Lifelike colour and sharp black output for professional-quality business documents, presentations, and marketing collateral.
- Fast printing speeds. Print at speeds of up to 33 ppm(2) and use automatic two-sided printing to reduce paper usage, minimize costs and help optimize productivity.
- Maximize printing budgets. Print confidently with included Brother Genuine 5,500-page black and 4,500-page colour toner and further reduce printing costs with ultra high yield replacement toner, for 10,000 pages black and colour(3).
- Triple Layer Security. Advanced security features help keep devices secure, protect documents in transit to and from print devices, and safeguard networks. Includes an integrated NFC card reader for easy badge authentication.
- Advanced, high-speed scanning. Offers fast, duplex scanning up to 104 ipm(4), legal-sized document glass, scanning to cloud services (6), email, SharePoint, SSH Server (SFTP) and the ability to create searchable, editable Microsoft Office documents(7).
- 7” colour touchscreen display. Enables easy menu navigation, scan preview, and the creation of up to 64 customized shortcuts for your most frequently used tasks.
- Expandable paper capacity. Offers a 250-sheet capacity paper tray, 50-sheet capacity multipurpose tray for printing on custom media and envelopes and an 80-page(5) ADF for large scan and copy jobs. Expandable up to 1,340 sheets with optional trays(5).
- Device management solutions. Powerful deployment and management tools help streamline operations by enabling the mass distribution of device configurations, security settings, firmware updates, and task automation.
- Flexible connectivity. Features built-in dual-band (2.4GHz/5GHz) wireless networking and Gigabit Ethernet networking for seamless setup and sharing, plus easy printing from and scanning to mobile devices(1).
- Durable design, reduced size. Built for dependable performance and efficiency, this model is ideal for today’s business needs; additionally, it is over 25% smaller than its predecessor.
| Barcode Printing | No |
| Print Colour | Colour |
| Max. Colour Print Speed | 33 ppm |
| Print Technology | Laser |
| Functions | Print,Copy,Scan,Fax |
| Duplex Printing | Yes |
| Duplex Printing Capability | Yes |
| Max. B&W Print Speed | 33 ppm |
| Max. Print Resolution (dpi) | Up to 2400 x 600 dpi |
Carton Contents
| Carton Dimensions (W" x D" x H") | 25.6" (W) x 24" (D) x 25.3" (H) |
| Carton Contents | Brother MFC-L8970cdw, TN635XLBK Black Toner Cartridge (5,500 pages)18, TN635XLC/M/Y Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Toner Cartridges (4,500 pages)18, DR635CL Drum Unit (30,000 pages)19, BU635CL Belt Unit (50,000 pages)20, WT229CL Waste Toner Box (50,000 pages)21, AC Power Cord, Quick Setup Guide, Telephone Line Cord |
| Carton Weight | 75.7 lbs. |
Copy
| Copy Resolution (Up to) | 1200 x 600 dpi |
Scan
| Scan To Feature | Cloud (Web Connect),Easy Scan to Email,Email,Email Server,File,FTP,Image,Mobile Devices,Network Folder,OCR,SSH Server (SFTP),SharePoint,USB Memory |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes |
Fax
| Fax Page Memory | Up to 500 Page Fax Memory |
Other
| Media Type(s) - Paper Tray | Plain,Recycled,Coloured Paper,Envelope,Letterhead,Label |
| Unit Weight | 58.8 lbs. |
| Media Weight | 16-28 lb |
| Standard Interface(s) | Hi-Speed USB 2.0,Wireless 802.11b/g/n(2.4GHz) |
| Unit Dimensions (W" x D" x H") | 17.9" (W) x 19.9" (D) x 18.1" (H) |
| Security Functions | Active Directory,Integrated NFC Card Reader,Enterprise Security (802.1x),External Card Reader Compatibility,Secure print,IP Filter,Secure function lock,Setting lock,LDAP,SNMP v3,TLS/SSL,Syslog Reporting |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
Hardware Features
| Output Paper Capacity (Sheets) | 150 sheets |
| Max. Monthly Duty Cycle | 80,000 pages |
| Connectivity | Ethernet,Wi-Fi,NFC,USB |
| Standard Memory | 1Gb |
| ENERGY STAR® Qualified | Yes |
Software Features
| NFC | Yes |
| Emulation(s) | BR-Script3,PCL6 |
Supplies & Accessories
Brother Genuine WT229CL Waste Toner Box
- Item #:
- WT229CL
Brother Genuine WT229CL Waste Toner Box
- Item #:
- WT229CL
Brother Genuine BU635CL Belt Unit
- Item #:
- BU635CL
Brother Genuine BU635CL Belt Unit
- Item #:
- BU635CL
Brother Genuine FD-5000 Fuser Unit
- Item #:
- FD5000
Brother Genuine FD-5000 Fuser Unit
- Item #:
- FD5000
Brother LT-350CL Lower Paper Tray
- Item #:
- LT350CL
Brother LT-350CL Lower Paper Tray
- Item #:
- LT350CL
Brother LT-360CL Lower Paper Tray
- Item #:
- LT360CL
Brother LT-360CL Lower Paper Tray
- Item #:
- LT360CL
Toner
Brother Genuine TN635XLC High Yield Cyan Toner Cartridge
- Item #:
- TN635XLC
Brother Genuine TN635XLC High Yield Cyan Toner Cartridge
- Item #:
- TN635XLC
Brother Genuine TN635XLBK High Yield Black Toner Cartridge
- Item #:
- TN635XLBK
Brother Genuine TN635XLBK High Yield Black Toner Cartridge
- Item #:
- TN635XLBK
Brother Genuine TN635XLM High Yield Magenta Toner Cartridge
- Item #:
- TN635XLM
Brother Genuine TN635XLM High Yield Magenta Toner Cartridge
- Item #:
- TN635XLM
Brother Genuine TN635XLY High Yield Yellow Toner Cartridge
- Item #:
- TN635XLY
Brother Genuine TN635XLY High Yield Yellow Toner Cartridge
- Item #:
- TN635XLY
Brother Genuine TN635XXLBK Super High Yield Black Toner Cartridge
- Item #:
- TN635XXLBK
Brother Genuine TN635XXLBK Super High Yield Black Toner Cartridge
- Item #:
- TN635XXLBK
Brother Genuine TN635XXLC Super High Yield Cyan Toner Cartridge
- Item #:
- TN635XXLC
Brother Genuine TN635XXLC Super High Yield Cyan Toner Cartridge
- Item #:
- TN635XXLC
Brother Genuine TN6353PK 3-Pack of Standard Yield Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Toner Cartridges
- Item #:
- TN6353PK
Drums
Brother Genuine DR635CL Drum Unit
- Item #:
- DR635CL
Brother Genuine DR635CL Drum Unit
- Item #:
- DR635CL

Brother MFC-L8970CDW Business Colour Laser All-in-One with Duplex Print, Scan, Copy, and Advanced Security Features
Model #: MFCL8970CDW
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