Brother MFC-L8970CDW Colour Laser Multifunction Printer, 31 ppm
BrotherSKU FT5558Laser · Print
$1,399.99
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Overview
The MFC-L8970CDW is a robust colour laser multifunction printer engineered for high-volume office environments that demand speed and reliability. With simultaneous print, copy, scan, and fax capabilities plus an 80-sheet automatic document feeder, it handles complex workflows without bottlenecks. Advanced security features including NFC authentication and secure printing protect sensitive documents, while seamless integration with business software platforms like YSoft and Tungsten Automation streamlines operations. Built for demanding workgroups, this workhorse delivers consistent performance day after day.
Key features
- Print and copy at 31 ppm in colour and black for rapid output
- 80-sheet ADF enables fast scanning and copying of multi-page documents
- NFC authentication and secure printing protocols protect confidential data
- Expandable to 1,290 sheet capacity reduces frequent paper tray refilling
- Integrates with YSoft, Tungsten Automation, and third-party solutions seamlessly
- Auto duplex printing cuts paper consumption and material costs significantly
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| Duplex printing mode | Auto/Manual |
|---|---|
| Print technology | Laser |
| Printing | Colour printing |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 600 DPI |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 31 ppm |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 31 ppm |
| Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 9.9 s |
| N-in-1 print function | Yes |
| N-up printing | 2, 4, 9, 16, 25, 6 |
| Barcode printing | Yes |
| Watermark printing | Yes |
| Secure printing | Yes |
| Poster printing function | Yes |
| Duplex copying | Yes |
| Duplex copying mode | Auto |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 600 DPI |
| Maximum copy size | A4 |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 31 cpm |
| Time to first copy (black, normal) | 12.5 s |
| Time to first copy (colour, normal) | 12.5 s |
| Maximum number of copies | 999 copies |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| N-in-1 copy function | Yes |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4 |
| Duplex scanning | Yes |
| Duplex scanning mode | Auto |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Optical scanning resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Optical scanning resolution (ADF) | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | 215.9 x 355.6 mm |
| Scanner type | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
| Scan technology | Dual CIS |
| Scan to | USB, E-mail Server, Network folder, FTP, Image, OCR, E-mail, HTTP |
| Image formats supported | TIFF, JPEG |
| Document formats supported | |
| Input colour depth | 48 bit |
| Output colour depth | 24 bit |
| Input greyscale depth | 16 bit |
| Output greyscale depth | 8 bit |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Scan drivers | WIA, TWAIN, SANE |
| Duplex faxing | Yes |
| Faxing | Mono faxing |
| Fax resolution (black) | 203 x 392 DPI |
| Fax transmission speed | 2.5 sec/page |
| Modem speed | 33.6 Kbit/s |
| Fax memory | 500 pages |
| Auto-redialing | Yes |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Fax forwarding | Yes |
| Auto reduction | Yes |
| Error Correction Mode (ECM) | Yes |
| Recommended duty cycle | 0 - 7500 pages per month |
| Maximum duty cycle | 80000 pages per month |
| Duplex functions | |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Page description languages | BR-Script 3, PDF, PCL 6 |
| Printer fonts | PostScript, PCL, Bitmap |
| Number of PCL fonts | 73 |
| Number of PostScript fonts | 66 |
| Number of barcode fonts | 16 |
| Number of bitmap fonts | 12 |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Total output capacity | 150 sheets |
| Multi-Purpose tray | Yes |
| Multi-Purpose tray input capacity | 50 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 80 sheets |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
| Paper tray media types | Thin paper, Plain paper, Thick paper, Recycled paper, Bond paper, Labels, Envelopes, Glossy paper |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Letter, Legal, Executive |
| Envelopes sizes | C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch |
| Custom media width | 76.2 - 216 mm |
| Custom media length | 116 - 355.6 mm |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 105 g/m² |
| Multi-Purpose Tray media weight | 60 - 163 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,1000,100 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes |
| Security algorithms | SSL/TLS, 802.1x RADIUS, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, SNMP, IPSec, 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, TKIP, AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect, Mopria Print Service |
| Internal memory | 1024 MB |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 1200 MHz |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Market positioning | Business |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Display | LCD |
| Display diagonal | 17.8 cm (7") |
| Control type | Touch |
| Colour display | Yes |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 330 W |
| Power consumption (printing) | 540 W |
| Power consumption (copying) | 540 W |
| Power consumption (ready) | 60 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 8.4 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.53 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.04 W |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 0.43 kWh/week |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016 |
| Other operating systems supported | ChromeOS |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 32.5 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 36 - 85% |
| Sustainability certificates | Blue Angel, Nordic Swan Ecolabel |
| Width | 454 mm |
| Depth | 505 mm |
| Height | 460 mm |
| Weight | 26.7 kg |
| Package width | 650 mm |
| Package depth | 610 mm |
| Package height | 643 mm |
| Package weight | 34.7 kg |
| Cables included | AC |
| Warranty card | Yes |
| User guide | Yes |
| Compliance certificates | GS mark |
| Noise level | 49 dB |
| Vendor part description | BUSINESS COLOR LASER ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER |
Shipping information
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- Most in-stock items ship within 1–2 business days from our Montréal warehouse or directly from our distributor.
- 30-day returns on almost everything — see the full policy.
- Manufacturer warranty included where applicable.
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