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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 black and white multifunction printer. The MFC-L2980DW professional black and white laser printer boosts productivity at work and at home and offers high-yield, long-lasting consumables for hassle-free printing.
The MFC-L2980DW is built to last and requires minimal maintenance.
Purpose-built for robustness and durability, it can cope with the demands of any busy office environment.
Make the most of your office space with our most compact professional black and white laser printer.
Every component has been optimised to reduce the overall size of the device without compromising on performance.
Printer functions | ADF, Duplex printing |
Mobile printing | Apple AirPrint |
Paper format | 16K, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Letter (LTR) |
Connectivity | LAN, NFC, USB, WLAN |
Item number | 46264770 |
Manufacturer | Brother |
Category | Printer |
Manufacturer No. | MFCL2980DWQJ1 |
Release date | 31.5.2024 |
Colour | Black, Grey |
Exact colour description | Black, Grey |
Printer type | Multifunctional printer |
Printing technology | Laser |
Printer functions | ADF, Duplex printing |
Mobile printing | Apple AirPrint |
Printer application range | Home |
ADF capacity | 50x |
Printer memory | 256 MB |
Printout | Black and white |
Max. print area | 210 x 297 mm |
Print speed (mono) | 34 PPM |
Printing speed (ISO monochrome) | 16 PPM |
First page out time | 6.90 s |
Printer language | PCL6 |
Paper format | 16K, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Letter (LTR) |
Paper tray type | Paper tray |
Number of paper trays | 1 |
Paper capacity (total) | 120x |
1. paper tray capacity | 250x |
2. paper tray capacity | 1x |
Paper density range | 60 - 230 g/m² |
Max. monthly print volume | 3500x |
Paper format | A4 |
Optical resolution | 600 x 600 dpi |
First page out time | 8.40 s |
Optical resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Colour depth | 24 bits |
Scanning speed (image / graphics) | 7.50 PPM |
Optical resolution | 600 x 600 dpi |
Fax speed | 33.60 kbit/s |
Fax to | Enamel |
Connectivity | LAN, 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 |
Operating system compatibility | ChromeOS, Linux, Mac OS, Windows 11 Home |
Display size (inches) | 8.89 cm |
Volume (print) | 49 dB |
Sound level (standby) | 30 dB |
Working memory | 256 MB |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Power consumption | 485 W |
Power consumption (standby) | 3.30 W |
Country of origin | Germany |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂ emissions | 308,33 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 7,68 |
Scope of delivery | Device, Guarantee, Installation guide, Power cord |
Length | 42.10 cm |
Width | 41 cm |
Height | 31.90 cm |
Weight | 12.40 kg |
Product Safety |
Length | 60 cm |
Width | 52 cm |
Height | 44 cm |
Weight | 16.20 kg |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
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30-day right of return
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty
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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.Ricoh2 days
- 5.Kyocera3 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- 1.Lexmark1,5 %
- 3.Polaroid1,6 %
- 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