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MPS-Exclusive Colour Laser MFC Built for Heavy Workloads
- Up to 31ppm print speed and up to 100ipm automatic 2-sided (duplex) scan; 80-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
- Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 & 5 GHz), USB with front and rear USB host; NFC, Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
- Ultra High-Yield toner in-box (up to 10,000 pages black¹ / 6,500 colour¹); Ultra High-Yield replacement options (up to 10,000 pages each¹)
- 250-sheet paper tray and 50-sheet multi purpose tray, expandable to 1,340 sheets with optional trays
- 17.6cm colour touchscreen with Dedicated UI for at-device control
Information
Overview
Reliable by design
Brother laser printers have always been built to last, with durable long-lasting internal components. This model takes serviceability further with a modular design. When wear parts need attention, the device can be serviced more efficiently, helping reduce downtime and keep everyday work moving.
Reclaim your desk space
26% smaller than the previous model. The full MFC - print, scan, copy, and fax - sits comfortably on a small desk or counter, leaving more room for the work itself.
Fast 2-sided scan for MPS placements
Up to 50ipm single-sided (simplex) and 100ipm 2-sided (duplex) mono scan. Multi-page jobs go through quickly.
Lower running costs
Up to 10,000 pages¹ of Ultra High-Yield BK toner ships in the box. TN647 cartridges deliver up to 10,000 pages¹ in both black and colour, keeping cost-per-page low across long contract terms.
Connect any way you work
Print and scan to the cloud from any device on your network, with flexible connectivity built for busy teams. Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi, USB with front USB host, AirPrint, Mopria and Brother Mobile Connect help keep workflows moving, while NFC card authentication supports secure, controlled access.
Secure by design
To keep pace with evolving privacy legislation, our devices offer industry-standard features to securely protect your data. The printer uses triple-layer security at a device, network and document level.
Greener business printing
Up to 31% reduction in typical energy consumption (TEC)² compared to the previous equivalent model. Automatic 2-sided (duplex) printing and high-yield toner help reduce paper and cartridge 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.
Brother at your side
Wherever you are in Australia, Brother offers free Customer Care for the lifetime of your product.
Personalised access for every user.
17.6cm colour touchscreen with Dedicated UI - each user gets their own Home Tab on login, with one-touch access to the workflows they use most.
Built for MPS.
The MFC-L8970CDW is sized for managed print services contracts.
Up to 10,000 pages¹ of Ultra High-yield BK toner ships in the box, and TN647 cartridges deliver up to 10,000 pages¹ in both black and colour - lowering cost-per-page substantially across the contract term.
1 Approximate page yields are declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798.
2 Compared to Brother's previous equivalent model.
Specifications
Basic Specs
Functions
Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Printer Type
Color Laser Printer
Product Dimensions (Width X Depth X Height)
454 mm × 505 mm × 460 mm
Weight
27.1 kg
Print Speed
A4: Up to 31 ppm
Letter: Up to 33 ppm
Paper Type
Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper, Colored Paper, Letter Head
Paper Size
A4, Letter, B5(JIS), B6(JIS), A5, A5(Long Edge), A6, Executive, Legal, A4SHORT, FOLIO, 16K(195x270 mm), India Legal, Mexico Legal
Maximum Paper Capacity
300 sheets (Standard Tray: 250 / MP Tray: 50)
1340 sheets with optional trays:
250 sheets (LT-350CL) x 2 pcs or
520 sheets (LT-360CL) x 2 pcs or
250 sheets (LT-350CL) x 1 pcs + 520 (LT-360CL) x 1 pcs
Resolution
Up to 600 x 600 dpi, 2,400 dpi class (2400 x 600) quality
2-Sided (Duplex) - Printing Paper Type
Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper, Glossy Paper,Colored Paper, Letter Head
2-Sided (Duplex) - Paper Size
A4, A4 Short
Paper handling
Tray #1 - Paper Type
Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper, Colored Paper, Letter Head
Tray #1 - Maximum Paper Weight
60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb)
Tray #1 - Maximum Paper Capacity
Up to 250 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper
Tray #1 - Paper Size
A4, Letter, B5(JIS), B6(JIS), A5, A5(Long Edge), A6, Executive, Legal, A4SHORT, FOLIO, 16K(195x270 mm), India Legal, Mexico Legal
Tray #2 - Paper Type
Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper, Colored Paper, Letter Head
Tray #2 - Maximum Paper Weight
60 to 105 gsm (16 to 28 lb)
Tray #2 - Paper Size
A4, Letter, B5(JIS), A5, B6(JIS), Executive, Legal, A4SHORT, FOLIO, 16K(195x270 mm), India Legal, Mexico Legal
Tray #2 - Maximum Paper Capacity
LT-350CL: Up to 250 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper
LT-360CL: Up to 520 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper
Multi-purpose Tray - Paper Type
Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Thick Paper, Recycled Paper, Bond Paper, Label, Envelopes, Env. Thick, Env. Thin, Glossy Paper, Colored Paper, Letter Head * When you print on glossy paper, set only a single sheet on the MP tray.
Multi-purpose Tray - Maximum Paper Weight
60 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 43 lb)
Multi-purpose Tray - Paper Size
Width 76.2 to 216mm, Length 116 to 355.6mm(Width 3" to 8.5", Length 4.57" to 14")
Envelope: COM-10, DL, C5, Monarch
Multi-purpose Tray - Maximum Paper Capacity
Up to 50 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper
Envelope; 10 envelopes
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Maximum Paper Capacity
Up to 80 sheets
Paper Output
Face Down Output Tray: Up to 150 sheets of 80 gsm Plain Paper
Face Up Output Tray: Up to 1 sheet
Copy
Colour/ Monochrome
Yes/Yes
Multiple Copies
Up to 999 pages
Enlarge/ Reduce
25% to 400% (in increments of 1%)
Resolution
Print: Up to 1200 x 600 dpi
2-Sided (Duplex) - Copying Paper Type
Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper, Glossy Paper,Colored Paper, Letter Head
2-Sided (Duplex) - Paper Size
A4, A4 Short
Scan
Colour / Monochrome
Yes/Yes
Resolution - Interpolated
Up to 19,200 × 19,200 dpi (interpolated) (Windows Only)
Resolution - Scanner Glass
Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi
Resolution - Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Up to 600 × 600 dpi
Document Scanning Width / Length - Scanner Glass
A4 (ADF/FB): 204 mm, 8.03"
LTR (ADF/FB): 210 mm, 8.27"
Document Scanning Width / Length - Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
A4 (ADF/FB): 204 mm, 8.03"
LTR (ADF/FB): 210 mm, 8.27"
2-Sided (Duplex) - Scanning Paper Type
Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper, Glossy Paper,Colored Paper, Letter Head
2-Sided (Duplex) - Paper Size
A4, A4 Short
1-Sided (Simplex) - Scan Speed
A4: 50.0/35.0 ipm
LTR: 52.0/36.0 ipm
2-Sided (Duplex) - Scan Speed
A4: 100.0/70.0 ipm
LTR: 104.0/72.0 ipm
Fax
Compatibility
ITU-T Super Group 3
Modem Speed
33.6 Kbps
Memory Transmission
Up to 500 pages (ITU-T Test Chart, JBIG)
Fax Forwarding
Yes
Out of Paper Reception
Up to 500 pages (ITU-T Test Chart, JBIG)
PC Fax - Sending
Yes
PC Fax - Receiving
Yes
Connectivity
WiFi Direct
Yes
Connectivity
Hi-Speed USB2.0, 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct), NFC
Network
Wireless Network Security
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
Yes
Display & Memory
Display Type
7" (17.6 cm) Touch Screen
Memory Capacity
1 GB
Operation
Power Source
220 V to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption - Printing
Approximately 540 W
Power Consumption - Ready
Approximately 60 W
Power Consumption - Sleep
Approximately 8.4 W
Power Consumption - Power Off
Approximately 0.04 W
Noise Level
49 dB (A)
Supported Operating Systems
Supported OS
Windows 11, Windows 10 (32&64bit), Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016
macOS 13-26
Linux rpm, deb
Software and Apps
Mobile Apps
Mobile Connect, AirPrint, Mopria, Print Service Plug-in
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