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MFC-J6960DW A3 Business Inkjet Multi-Function Printer
$559.00
High-productivity A3 INKvestment Business Printer with Dual Trays and Duplex Scan
$559.00
- Up to 1 year of ink included in-box with INKvestment*
- Automatic 2-sided (duplex) A3 print and scan
- Up to 31ppm print speed and rapid FPOT from approximately 4.4s
- Dual band Wi-Fi (2.4 & 5 GHz), Ethernet and USB with front USB host; Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
- Dual 250-sheet paper trays (500 sheets total) for different paper sizes or types, and a 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for multi-page documents
- 100-sheet multi purpose tray and support for long length printing up to 1,200mm for banners and point-of-purchase materials⁴
Available exclusively from Officeworks
Information
Overview
A3 performance for busy workgroups
Gives workgroups fast, professional A3 printing and scanning. Features duplex A3 capabilities and a 100-sheet multi-purpose tray to support a wide range of media without constant reconfiguration.
Keep printing for longer
With dual 250-sheet trays (500 total) and a 100-sheet MP tray, keep multiple paper types ready. Supports long-length printing up to 1.2m⁴ and heavy daily use via the 50-sheet ADF.
Ultra-fast, durable, precision printing
MAXIDRIVE technology delivers speeds up to 31ppm with a First Print Out Time from approx. 4.4 seconds.² ³ Advanced self-maintenance helps maintain sharp text while reducing downtime.
Advanced connectivity and workflows
Features Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi, and a front USB host. Supports LDAP for network address lookups. An 8.8cm touchscreen provides quick access to workflows and cloud services with minimal training.
INKvestment value for busy teams
Get up to one year of ink in-box.⁵ Uses premium pigment inks for crisp text. Choose high-yield or super high-yield cartridges (up to 5,000 black, 2,500 colour pages)¹ to reduce cost per page.
Brother at your side
Wherever you are in Australia, Brother offers free Customer Care for the lifetime of your product.
Secure by design
To keep pace with evolving privacy legislation, our devices offer the latest industry-standard features to securely protect your data.
The MFC-J6960DW uses triple-layer security at a device, network and document level, guaranteeing data integrity at every step.
Greener business printing
Inkjet tech requires no warm-up and a Fast First Print Out Time of approx. 4.4 seconds³ offering lower energy use and reduced idle time.
Auto 2-sided (duplex) printing and high-yield cartridges reduce waste.
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. Approximate page yields are declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711
2. Print speeds (ESAT) are measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734
3. First Print Out Time (FPOT) is measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 17629
4. Long length printing is supported up to approximately 1,200mm when using recommended media and the multi-purpose tray; actual maximum may vary depending on conditions and application
* Based on average monthly print volumes of approximately 200 pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 using 4 cartridges provided in-box. For additional page yield information, see go.brother/pageyield
Specifications
Basic Specs
Functions
Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Printer Type
Colour Inkjet
Product Dimensions (Width X Depth X Height)
576 mm × 477 mm × 375 mm
Weight
23.4 kg
Print Speed
31/31 ipm (A4 Mono/Colour: based on ISO/IEC 24734)
14/14 ipm (A3 Mono/Colour: based on ISO/IEC 24734)
Paper Type
Upper Tray: Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled
Lower Tray: Plain, Recycled
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 250 Sheets
Warranty
2 years Return to Base Warranty
Resolution
Up to 1200 x 4800 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, Folio, A4, LTR, A5, Mexico Legal, India Legal
Paper handling
Tray #1 - Paper Type
Upper Tray: Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled
Lower Tray: Plain, Recycled
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 250 Sheets
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(10x15cm/4x6in), Indexcard(13x20cm/5x8in), Photo-L(9x13cm/3.5x5in), Photo-2L(13x18cm/5x7in), Com-10, DL Envelope, Monarch, C5, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Long paper(max length:1200m
Multi-purpose Tray - Maximum Paper Capacity
Up to 100 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
(Print) Max. 1200x4800 dpi, (Scan) Max. 600x600 dpi (FB)
(Print) Max. 1200x4800 dpi, (Scan) Max. 300x600 dpi (ADF)
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
Document Scanning Width / Length - Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Flatbed: 295(W) x 430(L)mm
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
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
@ (Mono/Colour) ISO/IEC 17991
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
@ (Mono/Colour) ISO/IEC 17991
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/1000Base-T
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
Copying: 31W, Printing: 27W, Ready: 5.5W, Sleep: 0.9W, Off: 0.03W
Power Consumption - Ready
Copying: 31W, Printing: 27W, Ready: 5.5W, Sleep: 0.9W, Off: 0.03W
Power Consumption - Sleep
Copying: 31W, Printing: 27W, Ready: 5.5W, Sleep: 0.9W, Off: 0.03W
Power Consumption - Power Off
Copying: 31W, Printing: 27W, Ready: 5.5W, Sleep: 0.9W, Off: 0.03W
Noise Level
Sound Pressure Level: (Printing) Less than 54.5 dBA
Supported Operating Systems
Supported OS
Windows 11, Windows 10 (32&64bit), Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016
macOS 13-26³
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
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