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Brother MFC-L2980DW
Laser, Black and whitePrice in EUR including VAT
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Ideal for businesses that need a compact A4 mono multifunction printer. The professional black and white laser printer MFC-L2980DW increases productivity in the office and at home and ensures trouble-free printing pleasure with its economical and long-lasting consumables.
Printer functions | ADF, Copy function, Duplex printing, Duplex scanning, Fax function |
Mobile printing | Apple AirPrint |
Printing resolution | 600 x 600 dpi |
Paper format | 16K (195 x 270 mm), A4, A5, A6, B5, C5 |
Connectivity | Ethernet, NFC, USB, WLAN |
Item number | 45581169 |
Manufacturer | Brother |
Category | Printer |
Manufacturer No. | MFCL2980DWRE1 |
Release date | 8.5.2024 |
Sales rank in Category Printer | 93 of 1150 |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Printer type | Multifunctional printer |
Printing technology | Laser |
Printer functions | ADF, Copy function, Duplex printing, Duplex scanning, Fax function |
Mobile printing | Apple AirPrint |
Printer application range | Business |
ADF capacity | 50x |
Printer memory | 256 MB |
Printout | Black and white |
Printing resolution | 600 x 600 dpi |
Max. print area | 210 x 297 mm |
Print speed (mono) | 34 PPM |
Printing speed (ISO monochrome) | 34 PPM |
First page out time | 6.90 s |
Printer language | PCL 6, PDF 1.7 |
Paper format | 16K (195 x 270 mm), A4, A5, A6, B5, C5 |
Paper tray type | Paper tray, Single sheet feed |
Number of paper trays | 1 |
Paper capacity (total) | 250x |
1. paper tray capacity | 1x |
Paper density range | 60 - 230 g/m² |
Max. monthly print volume | 3500x |
Paper format | A4 |
Optical resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
First page out time | 8.40 s |
Optical resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Colour depth | 24 bits |
Scanning speed (page / text) | 22.50 PPM |
Scanning speed (image / graphics) | 7.50 PPM |
Scan format | 210 x 297 mm, 216 x 279 mm |
Scanner sensor type | CIS |
Scan functions | TWAIN |
Scan to | FTP |
Optical resolution | 600 x 600 dpi |
Fax speed | 33.60 kbit/s |
Fax memory | 500x |
Fax functions | PC to Fax |
Fax to | Enamel |
Connectivity | Ethernet, NFC, USB, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n |
Max. port speed | 100 Mbit/s |
Network protocols | TCP/IP |
Operating system compatibility | Windows 7 |
Display size (inches) | 8.80 cm |
Volume (print) | 49 dB |
Sound level (standby) | 30 dB |
Storage capacity | 0.26 GB |
Working memory | 256 MB |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Power consumption | 485 W |
Power consumption (standby) | 3.30 W |
Country of origin | China |
Sustainability label | EPEAT Gold |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂ emissions | 312,43 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 7,77 |
Scope of delivery | Drum unit, Power cord, Toner cartridge, Warranty card |
Length | 42.10 cm |
Width | 41 cm |
Height | 31.90 cm |
Weight | 12.57 kg |
Product Safety |
Length | 60 cm |
Width | 51 cm |
Height | 43 cm |
Weight | 16.10 kg |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Printer» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Fujifilm0,4 %
- 2.Xiaomi0,8 %
- 3.Brother1,4 %
- 4.Canon1,6 %
- 5.Polaroid1,7 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 3.Kyocera2 days
- 5.RICOH3 days
- 6.Brother4 days
- 6.Canon4 days
- 8.Epson6 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Printer» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 2.Polaroid1,5 %
- 3.Lexmark1,6 %
- 4.Brother2 %
- 4.Canon2 %
- 6.Epson2,1 %
Source: Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingGood76/100
Very good81/100
- Quick first page
- Very good text print quality
- Duplex printing and duplex scanning
- Various toner refills on sale
- Very connectable with USB, LAN and WLAN
- Simple operation