MFC-J6940DW Professional A3 inkjet wireless all-in-one printer, with a 6 month free EcoPro subscription trial
Fast automatic 2-sided A3 print, with the added benefit of 2 x 250 A3 paper trays, 100 sheet A3 MP tray, a large 8.8cm colour touchscreen, 2-sided A3/A4 scan option and NFC capability. Meeting the needs of demanding small offices and business workgroups.Inc. VAT
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Product Details
- Print, copy, scan and fax - all up to A3
- Print speeds of up to 28 ipm mono and colour (Based on ISO/IEC 24734)
- Automatic A4/A3 2-sided print / scan
- Wired and wireless connectivity with added NFC capability | Mobile compatible – download app: Brother Mobile Connect
- 8.8cm colour LCD touch screen
- 250 sheet standard paper tray, plus additional 250 lower tray | 100 sheet multi purpose tray | 50 sheet ADF
Product Overview
The professional A3 MFC-J6940DW all-in-one printer is built to last, meeting the needs of demanding small offices and business workgroups.
A3 capability enables you to produce a variety of A3, as well as A4 colour documents, without any hassle, while experiencing high quality prints,
fast print speeds and low running costs. This multifunction device offers print, copy, scan and fax functionality. Print from your workstation, in a meeting
room, or from your mobile device with wireless connectivity. Near Field Communication allows you to tap and print directly from your mobile device.
Specifications
General
Printer Type | Colour |
Function | Copy, Fax, Print, Scan |
Technology | Inkjet |
Maximum Paper Size | A3 |
Connectivity | USB, Wired, Wireless |
Memory | Internal (256MB) |
Control Panel | Touchscreen |
Display | Yes |
Printing (1)
One Sided Print Speed A4 Mono | 28 (images per minute) |
One Sided Print Speed A4 Colour | 28 (images per minute) |
Two Sided Print Speed A4 Mono | 21 (images per minute) |
Two Sided Print Speed A4 Colour | 21 (images per minute) |
First print out time (2) | Mono (4.4 seconds), Colour (4.6 seconds) |
Mobile Print | Yes |
Automatic 2 sided print | Yes |
Quiet Mode | Yes |
Duty Cycle | Up to 2,500 pages |
Printer Functions | N-up Printing, Poster Printing, ID Printing, Booklet Printing, Print Profiles, Watermark Printing |
Drivers
Printer Drivers | ChromeOS (Supports native ChromeOS printing), Linux (CUPS), macOS (10.14,x, 10.15,x, We recommend using AirPrint from 11.0,x), PCL Drivers (Generic PCL XL driver), PostScript (Driver for Windows that enables you to print to any network or locally connected Brother laser printer that supports PostScript), Windows (10, 8), Server (2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019), Visit support,brother,com for the full list of supported OS and to download the latest drivers and software, |
EnergyConsumption
Consumption | Power Off (0.03W), Sleep (0.9W), Ready (5.5W), Copying (29.0W) |
Paper Handling (11)
Paper input | Multi Purpose Tray (100 sheets), Standard (Tray 1) (250 sheets), Automatic Document Feeder (50 sheets), Lower Trays (250 sheets) |
Paper output | A4 (100 sheets), A3 (50 sheets) |
Media Sizes | Standard (Tray 1) (A23, LTR, EXE, A5, A6, Photo (10 x 15cm), Indexcard (13 x 20cm), Photo-2L (13 x 18cm), C5 Envelope, DL Envelope, Com-10, Monarch, LGR, LGL, Folio, Photo-L (9 x 13cm), Mexico Legal, India Legal, A3), Auto 2-Sided (A23, LTR, A3, LGR, LGL, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal, EXE, A5), Multi Purpose Tray (A23, LTR, LGR, LGL, A3, A5, A6, Indexcard (13 x 20cm), Photo (10 x 15cm), Photo-2L (13 x 18cm), Photo-L (9 x 13cm), Monarch, DL Envelope, C5 Envelope, Mexico Legal, India Legal, EXE, Com-10), Automatic Document Feeder (Width: 105 to 297 mm, Length: 148 to 431.8 mm), Scanner Glass (Width: up to 297 mm, Length: up to 431.8 mm), Lower Trays (A23, A3, LGL, LGR, LTR, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal) |
Media Types and Weights | Standard (Tray 1) (Plain, Recycled, Glossy, Inkjet, 64 - 220g/m2), Multi Purpose Tray (Plain, Recycled, Glossy, Inkjet, 64-220g/m2 (260g/m2 with Brother BP71 glossy paper only)), Auto 2-Sided (Plain, Recycled, 64 - 120g/m2), Automatic Document Feeder (Plain, Recycled, 64 - 120g/m2), Lower Trays (Plain, Recycled, 64 - 120g/m2) |
Envelope Printing | Yes |
Copying
One Sided Copy Speed A4 Colour | 16 |
One Sided Copy Speed A4 Mono | 25 |
Two Sided Copy Speed A4 Colour | 13 |
Two Sided Copy Speed A4 Mono | 18 |
Copy Resolution | Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
First copy out time | Colour (6.0 Seconds), Mono (5.0 seconds) |
Grey Scale | 256 shades of grey (8 bit) |
Copy Functions | Multi-Copying/Stack/Sort, Enlargement/Reduction Ratio %, N in 1 Copying, 2 in 1 ID Copying, Receipt Copying, Enlarge Text Copy |
Scanning
Scanner type | Dual CIS (Contact Image Sensor) |
Colour And Mono Scanning | Yes |
Resolution | Interpolated (Up to 19200 x 19200dpi), Scanner Glass (Mono, Colour), ADF (Mono, Colour), Mono (600 x 600dpi), Colour (300 x 600dpi) |
Colour Depth | Input, 48 bit Colour Processing, Output, 24 bit Colour Processing |
Inkjet Scan Grey Scale | Output (8 bit colour Processing), Input (16 bit colour Processing) |
One Sided Scan Speed A3 Colour (3) | 13 |
One Sided Scan Speed A3 Mono (3) | 13 |
One Sided Scan Speed A4 Colour (3) | 25 |
One Sided Scan Speed A4 Mono (3) | 25 |
Two Sided Scan Speed A3 Colour (3) | 17 |
Two Sided Scan Speed A3 Mono (3) | 17 |
Two Sided Scan Speed A4 Colour (3) | 36 |
Two Sided Scan Speed A4 Mono (3) | 36 |
Network
WiFiDirect | Yes |
WiredNetworkSecurity | SSL/TLS (IPPS, HTTPS, FTPS, SMTP, POP3, IMAP4), 802,1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), APOP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP v3, Kerberos, IPsec |
WirelessNetwork | 2,4GHz: IEEE 802,11 b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode), IEEE 802,11 g/n (Wi-Fi Direct), 5GHz: IEEE 802,11 a/n (Infrastructure Mode) |
WirelessSetupSupport | Yes |
Scanner functions
Standard Functions | Scan to (Network Folder, Microsoft Office, Searchable PDF, SharePoint, SFTP, File, Image, OCR, Email) |
Scan Profiles | 25 Preset network |
Scan Features | Auto Deskew, Base Colour Removal |
Faxing
Scan Drivers | Linux ( SANE), Windows (Windows 10, TWAIN, WIA, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012R2, 2012 & 2008R2), Visit support,brother,com for the full list of supported OS and to download the latest drivers and software, |
Faxing
Fax | Auto Reduction, Broadcasting, Distinctive Ring Detection (UK, DK only), Error Correction Mode (ECM), Greyscale, Memory Transmission, Out of Paper Reception, PC-Fax Send and Receive |
Fleet Management Tools
Fleet Management Tools | LAN/WAN Management Software (BRAdmin Professional), Unattended Installer, MSI Installer, Embedded Web Server, Driver Deployment Wizard |
Operating Systems And Software
Software supplied - Windows | Windows Software (Brother iPrint&Scan), Macintosh Software (Brother iPrint&Scan Desktop) |
Supplies And Accessories (9)
Cartridges | BK (LC422BK - 550 pages, LC422XLBK - 3000 pages), C, M, Y (LC422XLCMY - 1500 pages), LC422CMY - 550 pages, LC422VAL- 4 X 550 pages, LC422XLVAL- 3,000 pages BK, 1,500 pages CMY |
Carton Contents
Carton Contents | Power supply cord, Quick setup guide, Product safety guide, Warranty, Device, Supplies, User guide |
Dimensions And Weights
Dimensions With Carton | 681mm (W) x 561mm (D) x 493mm (H) |
Weight With Carton | 26.6 |
Dimensions Without Carton | 576mm (W) x 477mm (D) x 375mm (H) |
Weight Without Carton | 23.4 |
Duty Cycle
Recommended Monthly Volume | Up to 2,500 pages |
Operating Environment
Power Consumption | Power Off (0.03W), Sleep (0.9W), Ready (5.5W), Copying (29.0W) |
Sound Power | Printing (Mono, Colour), Mono (<6.54B(A)), Colour (<6.54B(A)) |
Sound Pressure | Printing (50.0dB) |
TEC Value | 0.17 |
Ink Save Mode | Yes |
Operating | Humidity % (20 - 80%), Degrees Celsius (10°C - 35°C) |
Environmental
Environmental | GS Mark |
Address Book
Address Book | LDAP |
Connectivity
Local interface | USB 2.0 Host (Front), Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
Wireless network interface | 2.4GHz: IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 5GHz: IEEE 802,11a/n |
Wireless Setup Support | Yes |
Wireless Applications | Yes |
WiFi Direct | Yes |
Wired Interface | Ethernet 10/100BASE-TX Auto Negotiation |
Wireless Network | 2,4GHz: IEEE 802,11 b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode), IEEE 802,11 g/n (Wi-Fi Direct), 5GHz: IEEE 802,11 a/n (Infrastructure Mode) |
Mobile Connectivity
Mobile and Web Connectivity | Brother Mobile Connect (Android, iPad / iPhone), Apple AirPrint, Brother Print Service Plugin, Mopria®, Brother Apps, Web Connect |
Security Features
Features | E-mail Notifications, E-mail Reports, Secure Function Lock 3.0 |
Wired Network Security | SSL/TLS (IPPS, HTTPS, FTPS, SMTP, POP3, IMAP4), 802,1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), APOP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP v3, Kerberos, IPsec |
Wireless network security | 802,1x (EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA3-SAE (AES) *Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES) only, APOP, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS, Kerberos, IPsec |
IP Filter | Yes |
IPv4 | ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (AutoIP), DNSResolver, LLMNR responder, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, SMTP Client, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, TFTP server, ICMP, Web Services (Print), Web Services (Scan), SNTPClient, LDAP, CIFS Client, FTP Client, IMAP4 Client, mDNS, TFTP client, HTTP Server, IPP |
IPv6 | NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port / Port9100, SMTP Client, FTP Server, FTP Client, CIFS Client, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, TFTP server, ICMPv6, SNTP Client, LDAP, Web Services (Print), Web Services(Scan), HTTP Server, IPP, IMAP4, POP3 |
Fax
Fax | Yes |
Caveats
- [1] Print Speeds based on ISO/IEC 24734
- [2] FPOT (First Print Out Time) based on ISO/IEC 17629
- [3] Scan Speeds based on ISO/IEC 17991
- [9] Approx. declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711
- [11] Capacity calculated with 80gsm paper
Support & Drivers
Software Security Updates Guarantee
Brother devices conform to The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023 and receive guaranteed software security updates until at least five years after the device is last in production.
After the initial support period, Brother shall use all reasonable endeavours to provide software updates for as long as reasonably practicable.
If you already own a Brother device, visit support.brother.com for information specific to your device.
Built to last
You need a device you can rely on. These A3 professional multifunction devices have been engineered into robust business devices, delivering fast, secure and professional quality to suit the growing needs of your business.More capacity, more paper control
The MFC-J6940DW comes with an extra paper tray – this means the need to frequently replace paper in the device is reduced, when printing in high volume. With this, comes more control over how you use your time to be as productive as possible.Scanning technology to improve work flow, even when working remotely
As a multifunction device the MFC-J6940DW can do so much more than print. The scanning opportunities can significantly enhance your productivity from home. You can scan in colour or mono at high speeds to several destinations to boost workflow:Image
File
OCR
Work connected, always
You don’t just need to be sat at your desk, or even near the printer to use the MFC-J6940DW. With the range of connectivity options available, you can print anywhere in your office / home – and even from your mobile phone through Wi-Fi, or NFC.By downloading the Brother Mobile Connect app you can access an array of features – from sending print jobs, to checking your ink levels and ordering replacements when necessary.
Increase your print speed, with the new Brother MAXIDRIVE print technology
The newly developed high power print head enables a dramatic improvement in print speed, saving you time when printing your business documents. Not only is speed improved, but this new print head is highly durable and produces high print quality, delivering professional results to your outputs.Print bigger
Make your documents more memorable by printing them in A3 size. With full colour A3 print capabilities, your important training materials or presentation documents will stand out and be easier to digest. By printing A3 documents in house you have more control over your deadlines and can expand your opportunities.The MFC-J6940DW also enables you to print 2-sided in A3.