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Brother MFC L8905cdw Color Laser All-in-One Printer
Brother MFC L8905cdw Color Laser All-in-One Printer
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SPECIFICATIONS
The Brother MFC‑L8905CDW is a workgroup‑level color laser multifunction printer (MFP / AIO) that offers printing, scanning, copying, and faxing with advanced features like duplexing, network connectivity, and security. It’s aimed at offices or teams with moderate to heavy color printing needs.
Key selling points:
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33 ppm color & black printing speed
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7" color touchscreen for UI & workflow shortcuts
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Duplex printing / scanning / copying across functions
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Security & network features (e.g. triple layer security, NFC reader)
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Good scan / ADF capacity for multipage jobs
🔍 Detailed Specifications & Capabilities
Here’s a breakdown of what the L8905CDW offers in real terms:
Feature | Specification / Detail |
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Print Speed | Up to 33 ppm (black & color) |
Print Resolution | 2400 × 600 dpi (via internal enhancements) |
First Page Out | ~15 seconds (black or color) |
Automatic Duplexing | Yes — printing, copying, scanning, and fax functions support two‑sided (duplex) modes |
Scanner / ADF | 70‑sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Optical scan resolution: 1200 × 2400 dpi flatbed ADF duplex scan speed ~58 ipm (both sides) Simplex (single‑sided) scan ~29 ipm |
Copying | Up to 33 cpm (color & B/W) Duplex copying supported Reduction/enlargement 25%–400% |
Fax | Super G3 fax, 33.6 kbps modem Memory for ~500 pages Broadcast / speed dialing features, auto duplex fax, PC fax support |
Paper Handling | • Main input tray: 250 sheets • Multipurpose / bypass tray: ~50 sheets • ADF: 70 sheets • Output tray capacity: ~150 sheets • Expandable: optional extra trays can boost capacity |
Memory / Processor | 512 MB RAM, 800 MHz CPU |
Connectivity / Interfaces | • Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) • WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) • USB 2.0 (USB‑B) input & USB host (USB‑A) for direct print/scan from flash drive • NFC card reader for secure user authentication / user logon (optional integrated) |
Security / Features | Triple‑layer security architecture Secure Print, IP filtering, SSL/TLS, 802.1x support, Active Directory / LDAP, and optional card authentication Device setting lock, firmware verification and more |
Consumables / Yield | Includes starter toners: Black ~3,000 pages, each color ~1,800 pages Uses TN437 ultra high yield cartridges: Black: ~9,000 pages, Color (C, M, Y) ~8,000 pages each Drum unit (DR431CL) with ~30,000‑page lifetime Belt unit, waste toner box also replaceable |
Duty Cycle / Usage | Maximum monthly duty cycle: 60,000 pages Recommended / typical usage: ~4,000 pages/month |
Power & Noise | Power consumption: ~600 W during operation, ~75 W in ready, ~9.5 W in sleep mode Acoustic noise: ~49 dBA operating |
Dimensions / Weight | Dimensions: ~19.5" W × 20.7" D × 21.6" H (≈ 49.5 × 52.6 × 54.9 cm) Weight: ~65.4 lb (≈ 29.7 kg) |
Included In Box / Warranty | Comes with starter toners, drum, belt, waste toner box, power cord, telephone line cord, etc. Typically includes a 1‑year limited warranty (with option for extended service) |
✅ Strengths & Advantages
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Balanced color & B/W performance — 33 ppm for both color and black is strong and keeps workflows efficient even for color documents.
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Duplex across functions — Full duplexing for print, copy, scan, fax reduces manual effort and paper waste.
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Robust scanning capabilities — The 70‑sheet ADF with duplex scanning (both sides in a single pass) is excellent for multipage documents.
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Security & manageability — Good for shared office environments; NFC card login, secure printing, network protocols, device locking etc.
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High yield consumables — The TN437 ultra high yield cartridges help lower running costs when volumes are significant.
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Modern UI & connectivity — The 7" touchscreen makes it easier to operate locally, configure workflows, access cloud / scan destinations etc.
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Expandable / scalable — You can add extra trays or upgrade paper capacity for heavier use.
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Strong duty tolerance — With a 60,000 page/month maximum cycle (and recommended usage of ~4,000), it can handle spikes in use.
Best Use Cases & Fit
This is a strong choice for:
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Small to medium offices / departmental environments where color printing is needed reasonably often (marketing materials, charts, proposals) in addition to standard document printing.
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Environments with multiple users / shared usage, where secure print, network control, and user authentication are important.
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Workflows with multipage documents (contracts, proposals, reports), thanks to duplex ADF scanning & copying.
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Offices aiming to manage total printing costs: high yield cartridges and robust hardware make it more economical at higher volumes.
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When you need a future‑proof, scalable printer — it can grow (extra trays, higher capacity) as your needs increase.
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