Professional Compact, A4 Mono Laser All-in-One Printer MFC-L2980DW
Compact, efficient, wireless mono business print, scan, copy and fax with NFCManaged Print Service
Managed Print Service (MPS) is a complete print solution for business customers. Whether you’re a small business or an enterprise organisation that spans across multiple sites, our Managed Print Services can be adapted to meet your print requirements.
Product Details
Print up to 34 pages per minute
2-Sided print, up to 16 sides per minute
2-Sided scan, up to 22.5 images per minute3
8.8cm (3.5") Colour touchscreen
Fast ethernet and 5GHz WiFi
Comes with 3,000 page yield toner, 5,000 page super high yield available7
Product Overview
Ideal for businesses needing a compact, A4 mono multifunction printer. The professional MFC-L2980DW mono laser printer improves productivity at work and at home, with high-yield, long-lasting supplies for a hassle-free printing experience.
- Print from PC or mobile app
- 256MB Internal memory
- 50 Sheet 2-Sided Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
- 250 Sheet paper input tray11
- Compatible with Brother solutions19
- NFC for secure authentication / shortcut
- Available under a managed print service (MPS) contract
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Specifications
General
| Printer Type | Mono |
| Function | Copy, Fax, Print, Scan |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 |
| Technology | Laser |
| Laser Classification | Class 1 Laser Product |
| Connectivity | USB, Wired, Wireless |
| Memory | Internal (256MB) |
| Control Panel | Touchscreen |
| Display | Yes (8.8cm Colour Touchscreen) |
Printing
| One Sided Print Speed A4 Mono | 34 (pages per minute) |
| Duty Cycle | Up to 3,500 pages |
| Two Sided Print Speed A4 Mono | 16 (sides per minute) |
| First print out time | Mono (6.9 seconds) |
| Mobile Print | Yes |
| Automatic 2 sided print | Yes |
| Resolution | Up to 1200 x 1200dpi |
| Print Languages | PCL6, PDF Version 1.7, BR-Script3 |
| Quiet Mode | Yes |
| Embedded Fonts | Postscript (66 scalable fonts), PCL, 16 barcodes |
| Printer Functions | N-up Printing, Poster Printing, ID Printing, Booklet Printing, Manual 2-Sided Print, Print Profiles, Watermark Printing, Reverse Print, Secure Print, Print Complete Notice, Toner Save Mode, Universal Print (Microsoft 365) |
| Embedded Barcodes PCL | 16 bar codes fonts - Code39, Codabar, Code128 (set A, set B, set C), Code93, EAN128 (set A, set B, set C), EAN-13, FIM (US-PostNet), GS1Databar, Interleaved 2 of 5, ISBN (EAN), ISBN (UPC-E), MSI, Post Net (US-PostNet), UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8 |
Drivers
| Printer Drivers | Linux (CUPS, LPD/LPRng (x86/x64 environment)), Windows (11), ChromeOS, macOS, PCL Drivers, PostScript, Visit support.brother.com for the full list of supported OS and to download the latest drivers and software, |
Paper Handling (11)
| Paper input | Manual Feed Slot (1 sheet), Standard (Tray 1) (250 sheets), Automatic Document Feeder (50 sheets) |
| Paper output | Face Down (120 sheets), A4 |
| Media Sizes | Standard (Tray 1) (A4, Letter, A5, A5 (Long Edge), A6, Executive, B5, A4 short (270mm), 16K), Manual Feed Slot (Width: 76.2mm to 215.9mm x Length: 127mm to 355.6mm, Monarch, DL Envelope, C5 Envelope, Com-10), Scanner Glass (Up to A4/Letter), Automatic Document Feeder (Width: 105mm to 215.9mm x Length: 147.3mm to 355.6mm) |
| Media Types and Weights | Manual feed slot (Plain, Recycled, Label, Envelope, Bond, 60 - 230g/m2, Env Thin, Env Thick, Thick, Thin), Auto 2-Sided (Plain, Recycled, 64 - 105g/m2, Thin), Standard (Tray 1) (Plain, Recycled, 60 - 163g/m2, Thin, Thick), Automatic Document Feeder (Plain, Recycled, 60 - 105g/m2) |
| Paper Sensors | Input, Output |
Copy
| Copy Resolution | Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
| Copy Functions | Multi-Copying/Stack/Sort, Enlargement/Reduction Ratio %, N in 1 Copying, 2 in 1 ID Copying |
| FCOT from ready mode (seconds) | Mono (8.4 seconds) |
| Grey Scale | 256 shades of grey (8 bit) |
Network
| Wired Network Security | 802,1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), SSL/TLS (SMTP, POP3, IMAP4, FTP), OAuth (IMAP4, POP3, SMTP), SMTP-AUTH, SNMP v3, Kerberos, IPsec, APOP |
| Wireless network security | 802,1x (EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), SSL/TLS (SMTP, POP3, IMAP4, FTP), OAuth (IMAP4, POP3, SMTP), WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), SMTP-AUTH, SNMP v3, APOP, Kerberos, IPsec, WPA3-SAE (AES) *Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES) only |
| Wireless Setup Support | Yes |
Scanning
| Scanner type | Dual CIS (Contact Image Sensor) |
| Resolution | Interpolated (Up to 19200 x 19200dpi), Colour (1200 x 1200dpi, 600 x 600dpi), Scanner Glass, ADF |
| Colour Depth | Input (30 bit Colour Processing), Output (24 bit Colour Processing) |
| One Sided Scan Speed A4 Colour (3) | 7.5 |
| One Sided Scan Speed A4 Mono (3) | 22.5 |
| Two Sided Scan Speed A4 Colour (3) | 7.5 |
| Two Sided Scan Speed A4 Mono (3) | 22.5 |
Scanner functions
| File Format Support | PDF, TIFF, JPEG |
| Standard Functions | Scan to (Email Server, Network Folder, Microsoft Office, Searchable PDF, SharePoint (On Premise), FTP, File, Image, OCR, Email), Brother Apps, Brother Web Connect, HTTP(S) |
| Scan Profiles | 25 Preset network |
| Scan Features | Auto Deskew |
| Document Separation | Yes |
Drivers
| Scan Drivers | Linux ( SANE), Windows (Windows 11, TWAIN, WIA), Macintosh ( AirPrint Scanning), ChromeOS (Supports native ChromeOS scanning), Visit support,brother,com for the full list of supported OS and to download the latest drivers and software, |
Fax
| Fax | Automatic 2-Sided Faxing, Telephone Index, PC-Fax Send and Receive, Out of Paper Reception, Fax Stamp, Error Correction Mode (ECM), Distinctive Ring Detection (UK, DK only), Cover Page, Chain Dialling, Broadcasting, Automatic Redial, Auto Reduction, Greyscale, Fax Forwarding, Fax Modem, Internet Fax (I-Fax), Memory Transmission, Fax to Server, Remote Retrieval, Station ID |
Fleet Management Tools
| Fleet Management Tools | LAN/WAN Management Software (BRAdmin Professional), Unattended Installer, MSI Installer, Embedded Web Server, Driver Deployment Wizard, Mass Deployment Tool, Status Monitor |
Operating Systems And Software
| Software supplied - Windows | Windows Software (Brother iPrint&Scan, Tungsten PaperPort), Macintosh Software (Brother iPrint&Scan Desktop), Utilities, Easy Setup |
Supplies And Accessories (7)
| Toner | Inbox Toner (BK Toner), BK (TN2510XL BK - 3000 pages, TN2510 BK - 1200 pages, TN2510XXL BK - 5000 pages), BK Toner (3,000 pages) |
| Drum Unit | 15,000 pages (1 page / job) |
Carton Contents
| In the box | Power supply cord, Quick setup guide, Warranty, Device, Supplies, Drum |
Dimensions And Weights
| Weight With Carton | 15.5 |
| Dimensions With Carton | 600mm (W) x 517mm (D) x 434mm (H) |
| Weight Without Carton | 12.4 |
| Dimensions Without Carton | 410mm (W) x 421mm (D) x 319mm (H) |
Duty Cycle
| Print Duty Cycle | Up to 3,500 pages |
Operating Environment
| Power Consumption | Power Off (0.08W), Deep Sleep (0.7W), Copying (495.0W), Copying in quiet mode (220.0W), Printing (485.0W), Printing in quiet mode (220.0W), Ready (3.3W), Sleep (3.3W) |
| Sound Power | Printing (Mono), Deep Sleep (Inaudible), Ready (Inaudible), Quiet Mode (Mono), Mono (<6.12B(A), <6.78B(A)) |
| Sound Pressure (12) | Ready (30.0dB), Quiet Mode (44.0dB), Printing (49.0dB) |
| TEC Value | 0.34 |
| Operating | Humidity % (20 - 80%), Degrees Celsius (10°C - 32.5°C), Degrees Fahrenheit (50°F - 90.5°F) |
| Storage | Degrees Сelsius (0°C - 40°C), Humidity % (35 - 85%), Degrees Fahrenheit (32°F - 104°F) |
Address Book
| Address Book | Speed Dials (200), Group Dial (20) |
Connectivity
| Local interface | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wireless network interface | 2.4GHz: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (InfrastructureMode), 5GHz: IEEE 802,11a/n (Infrastructure Mode), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct) |
| Wired Interface | Fast Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX) |
| Wireless Setup Support | Yes |
| Wireless Applications | Yes |
| WiFi Direct TM | Yes |
Solutions
| Mobile and Web Connectivity | Brother Mobile Connect (Android, iPad / iPhone), Brother iPrint & Scan, Apple AirPrint, Brother Print Service Plugin, Mopria®, Brother Apps, Web Connect |
Security features
| Wired Network Security | 802,1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), SSL/TLS (SMTP, POP3, IMAP4, FTP), OAuth (IMAP4, POP3, SMTP), SMTP-AUTH, SNMP v3, Kerberos, IPsec, APOP |
| Wireless Network Security | 802,1x (EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), SSL/TLS (SMTP, POP3, IMAP4, FTP), OAuth (IMAP4, POP3, SMTP), WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), SMTP-AUTH, SNMP v3, APOP, Kerberos, IPsec, WPA3-SAE (AES) *Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES) only |
| IP Filter | Yes |
| IPv4 | ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (AutoIP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNSResolver, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, TFTP server, ICMP, Web Services (Print), Web Services (Scan), SNTPClient, mDNS, SMTP Client, IPP/IPPS, FTP Server, HTTP/HTTPS Server, TFTP client, CIFS Client, LDAP, LDAPS, Syslog, FTP Client, IMAP4 Client, POP3 Client |
| IPv6 | NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port / Port9100, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, TFTP server, ICMPv6, SNTP Client, Web Services (Print), Web Services(Scan), IPP/IPPS, SMTP Client, FTP Server, HTTP/HTTPS Server, TFTP client, CIFS Client, LDAP, Syslog, FTP Client, IMAP4, POP3, LDAPS |
| Features | Firmware Updates, Port-based Network Access Control (IEEE 802,1x), E-mail Notifications, E-mail Reports, Secure Function Lock 3.0, Setting Lock, Secure Key Management, Secure Print, Automatic Intrusion Detection, Cloud Secure Print, On-Premise Active Directory/LDAP Authentication, Restrict network protocols, Store Print Log, Digitally-signed Firmware, Syslog |
Solutions
| NFC | Yes |
Caveats
- [3] Scan Speeds based on ISO/IEC 17991
- [7] Approx. declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752
- [11] Capacity calculated with 80gsm paper
- [12] Sound pressure level in accordance with ISO 7779