MFC-J6959DW A3 Business Inkjet Multi-Function Roll Printer
Professional A3 Multi-Function Inkjet Printer with Large Format Capability
- Automatic 2-sided (duplex) A3 print and scan
- Up to 30ppm print speed and a rapid First Print Out time (FPOT) from 4.4s
- Wi-Fi (incl. Wi-Fi Direct), Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB; Brother Mobile Connect, AirPrint, Mopria
- 250-sheet standard tray, 100-sheet multi-purpose tray, and a 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
- 500-sheet lower tray or roll paper, automatically cut roll paper to any length3
- 8.8cm colour LCD touchscreen for easy navigation and shortcut creation
Information
Overview
Effortlessly print and cut to any length
Print stunning banners up to 2.7m with built-in roll paper support, then cut to size.3 Seamlessly switch between A4 documents and A3 plans with automatic 2-sided (duplex) printing and scanning.
Keep printing for longer
Handle diverse media types without constant refills, thanks to a 250-sheet standard tray, 100-sheet MP tray, and dedicated lower tray for either an extra 500 sheets or a paper roll. The 50-sheet 2-sided A3 ADF effortlessly manages complex multi-page reports, keeping your workflow moving efficiently.
Ultra-fast, durable, precision printing
The patented MAXIDRIVE print chip delivers faster, sharper, and durable prints. Enjoy ultra-fast print speeds of up to 30ppm1 with advanced ink delivery, without compromising professional quality.
Built to perform
Streamline your day with one-touch workflows on the intuitive 8.8cm touchscreen. Whether in a private office or shared workspace, stay connected effortlessly via NFC, front USB, Dual-band Wi-Fi, or Ethernet.
Greener business printing
Reduce energy costs with inkjet technology that requires no warm-up. A rapid 4.4-second2 First Print Out Time saves power and reduces idle time, while automatic 2-sided (duplex) printing and high-yield cartridges significantly lower your environmental footprint.
Brother at your side
Wherever you are in Australia, Brother offers free Customer Care for the lifetime of your product.
EPS-free packaging
Our award-winning moulded pulp packaging replaces Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), offering durable, flexible protection for safe product delivery.
By utilising fewer resources, it's more sustainable and easier to recycle.
1. Print speeds (ESAT) are measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734.
2. First Print Out Time (FPOT) is measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 17629.
3. Roll paper usable lengths range between 210mm and 2700mm when using genuine Brother roll paper
(e.g. BP80MRA3); actual maximum may vary depending on conditions and application.
Specifications
Basic Specs
Functions
Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Printer Type
Colour Inkjet
Product Dimensions (Width X Depth X Height)
576 mm × 477 mm × 445 mm
Weight
28.2 kg
Print Speed
30/30 ipm (Mono/Colour: based on ISO/IEC 24734)
Paper Type
Upper Tray: Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled
Lower Tray: Cut Sheet: Plain, Recycled, Roll Paper: Plain, Inkjet, Glossy
Paper Size
Upper Tray Landscape: A4, LTR, EXE
Upper Tray Portrait: A3, LGR, LGL, Folio, A5, A6, Photo(102x152mm/4x6inch), Indexcard(127x203mm/5x8inch), Photo-L(89x127mm/3.5x5inch), Photo-2L(127x178mm/5x7inch), C5, Com-10, DL Envelope, Monarch, Mexico Legal, In
Maximum Paper Capacity
Upper Tray: Up to 250 Sheets, Lower Tray: Up to 500 Sheets or 1 Roll @ Up to 90 mm (Outer Diameter)
Warranty
2 years Return to Base Warranty
What's in The Box
Printer, Quick Setup Guide, User's Guide, CD-ROM, Power Cord, Telephone Line Cord and Adaptor, Ink Cartridges - up to 5340 black pages, up to 4,000 colour pages based @ ISO 24711
Resolution
Up to 1200x4800 dpi
Borderless
Yes
2-Sided (Duplex) - Printing Paper Type
Plain, Recycled
2-Sided (Duplex) - Paper Size
PC Print: A3, LGR, LGL, Folio, A4, LTR, EXE, A5, Mexico Legal, India Legal
Copy: A3, LGR, LGL, A4, LTR, A5, Mexico Legal, India Legal
Scan: A3, 295(W)x430mm(L)
Paper handling
Tray #1 - Paper Type
Upper Tray: Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled
Lower Tray:
Tray #1 - Maximum Paper Weight
Upper Tray: 64 - 220 gsm
Lower Tray: 64 - 120 gsm
Tray #1 - Maximum Paper Capacity
Upper Tray: Up to 250 Sheets, Lower Tray: Up to 500 Sheets or 1 Roll @ Up to 90 mm (Outer Diameter)
Tray #1 - Paper Size
Upper Tray Landscape: A4, LTR, EXE
Upper Tray Portrait: A3, LGR, LGL, Folio, A5, A6, Photo(102x152mm/4x6inch), Indexcard(127x203mm/5x8inch), Photo-L(89x127mm/3.5x5inch), Photo-2L(127x178mm/5x7inch), C5, Com-10, DL Envelope, Monarch, Mexico Legal, In
Multi-purpose Tray - Paper Type
Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled
Multi-purpose Tray - Maximum Paper Weight
64 - 220 gsm
Multi-purpose Tray - Paper Size
Landscape: A4, LTR, EXE
Portrait: A3, LGR, LGL, Folio, A5, A6, Photo(102x152mm/4x6inch), Indexcard(127x203mm/5x8inch), Photo-L(89x127mm/3.5x5inch), Photo-2L(127x178mm/5x7inch), C5, Com-10, DL Envelope, Monarch, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Long paper(
Multi-purpose Tray - Maximum Paper Capacity
Up to 100 sheets
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Maximum Paper Capacity
Up to 50 sheets
Paper Output
Up to 100 sheets, Up to 50 sheets larger than A4/LTR
Copy
Colour/ Monochrome
Colour
Multiple Copies
Up to 999 copies
Enlarge/ Reduce
25 - 400 percent in 1 percent increments
Resolution
Mono: (Print) Max. 1200x4800 dpi, (Scan) Max. 600x600 dpi
Colour: (Print) Max. 1200x4800 dpi, (Scan) Max. 600x600 dpi
(FB)
Scan
Colour / Monochrome
Colour
Resolution - Interpolated
For Win 7/8/10/11, up to 19200x19200 dpi with Scanner Utility
Resolution - Scanner Glass
From Glass: 1200x2400dpi(mono) / 1200x1200dpi(colour)
From ADF: 600x600dpi(mono) / 300x600dpi(colour)
Resolution - Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
From Glass: 1200x2400dpi(mono) / 1200x1200dpi(colour)
From ADF: 600x600dpi(mono) / 300x600dpi(colour)
Document Scanning Width / Length - Scanner Glass
Flatbed: 295(W) x 430(L)mm
ADF: 295(W) x 430(L)mm
Duplex ADF: 295(W) x 430(L)mm
Document Scanning Width / Length - Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Flatbed: 295(W) x 430(L)mm
ADF: 295(W) x 430(L)mm
Duplex ADF: 295(W) x 430(L)mm
2-Sided (Duplex) - Paper Size
Flatbed: 295(W) x 430(L)mm
ADF: 295(W) x 430(L)mm
Duplex ADF: 295(W) x 430(L)mm
1-Sided (Simplex) - Scan Speed
Simplex:
A4 portrait: 25ipm/25ipm
A4 landscape: 19ipm/19ipm
A3: 13ipm/13ipm
Duplex:
A4 portrait: 30ipm/30ipm
A4 landscape: 24ipm/24ipm
A3: 17ipm/17ipm
2-Sided (Duplex) - Scan Speed
Simplex:
A4 portrait: 25ipm/25ipm
A4 landscape: 19ipm/19ipm
A3: 13ipm/13ipm
Duplex:
A4 portrait: 30ipm/30ipm
A4 landscape: 24ipm/24ipm
A3: 17ipm/17ipm
Fax
Compatibility
Super G3
Modem Speed
33,600bps (Fax)
Memory Transmission
Up to 150 pages (ITU-T Test Chart)
Fax Forwarding
To Fax number or Email Address
Out of Paper Reception
Up to 150 pages (ITU-T Test Chart)
PC Fax - Sending
Send/Receive from Windows
Send only from MAC / Linux
(Network / USB)
PC Fax - Receiving
Send/Receive from Windows
Send only from MAC / Linux
(Network / USB)
Connectivity
WiFi Direct
Yes - Up to 4 connections
Connectivity
Hi-Speed USB2.0, Wi-Fi Direct, IEEE 802.11a/n (Infrastructure Mode), IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode), Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Network
Wireless Network Security
SSID (32 chr), WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA3-SAE (AES)
*Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES) only.
Wireless Setup Support Utility - WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Display & Memory
Display Type
8.8cm Colour LCD (Touchscreen)
Memory Capacity
512MB
Operation
Power Consumption - Printing
Peak: 31W, Ready: 6.5W, Sleep: 0.9W, Off: 0.03W
Power Consumption - Ready
Peak: 31W, Ready: 6.5W, Sleep: 0.9W, Off: 0.03W
Power Consumption - Sleep
Peak: 31W, Ready: 6.5W, Sleep: 0.9W, Off: 0.03W
Power Consumption - Power Off
Peak: 31W, Ready: 6.5W, Sleep: 0.9W, Off: 0.03W
Noise Level
Sound Pressure Level: (Printing) Less than 50 dBA
Supported Operating Systems
Supported OS
Windows 11, Windows 10 (32&64bit), Windows 8/8.1 (32&64bit), Windows 7 (32&64bit), Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012/R2 (64bit), Windows Server 2008 (32&64bit), Windows Server 2008 R2
macOS 10.14.6 - 10.15
Linux rpm, deb
Software and Apps
Included software
Windows: Nuance Paperport 14SE and OCR, iPrint&Scan, Status Monitor, BRAdmin Light, BRAdmin Professional, Driver Deployment Wizard, PC Fax Send/Receive
Mac: iPrint&Scan, PC Fax Send
Mobile Apps
Print Service Plugin, Mobile Connect
Supplies
Support
Downloads & Drivers
Reviews
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