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Brother MFC-L8905CDW Business Color Laser All-in-One Wireless Printer

BH #BRMFCL8905CD • MFR #MFCL8905CDW
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Brother MFC-L8905CDW Business Color Laser All-in-One Wireless Printer
Key Features
  • Print, Scan, Copy & Fax Functions
  • Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet & USB Interfaces
  • Triple Layer Security
  • Integrated NFC Card Reader
Designed for workgroups with high print volumes, the Business Color Laser All-in-One Wireless Printer from Brother accommodates the need for low-cost printing, advanced scanning, copying, faxing, and secure document handling. Triple layer security includes an integrated NFC card reader for easy network user authentication.
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Brother MFC-L8905CDW Overview

Designed for workgroups with high print volumes, the Business Color Laser All-in-One Wireless Printer from Brother accommodates the need for low-cost printing, advanced scanning, copying, faxing, and secure document handling. Triple layer security includes an integrated NFC card reader for easy network user authentication.

The printer features a 2400 x 600 dpi print resolution and 33 ppm black/color print speed. The recommended monthly print volume is 4000 pages. Scalable paper handling helps meet diverse simplex/duplex printing needs. A 250-sheet main paper tray, highly-adjustable 50-sheet multipurpose tray, and 70-sheet ADF all support up to legal size paper. The flatbed can also be used for single-sheet scanning and copying. Additionally, the printer can be expanded with optional 250-sheet and 500-sheet trays, which can be added to the bottom of the printer for a higher paper capacity.

Flexible connections include built-in Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB interfaces. A USB-A host port is also provided on the front for printing and scanning from flash drives or scanning to flash drives. A large 7" touchscreen display allows easy menu navigation and lets you create customized shortcuts.

Media Handling
  • 250-sheet main tray (duplex): legal, letter, and folio (8 x 13")
  • 250-sheet main tray (simplex): legal, letter, executive, A4, A5, and A6 (4.1 x 5.8")
  • 50-sheet multipurpose tray: legal, letter, envelopes, executive, A4, A5, A6, and custom sizes from 3 x 5" to 8.5 x 14"
  • 70-sheet ADF: A6 to legal
  • 150-sheet output tray
Key Print Features
  • 2400 x 600 dpi resolution
  • 33 ppm black/color print speed
  • First page printout: 15 seconds
  • PANTONE calibrated
  • Windows, macOS, and Linux printer driver compatibility
Key Scan Features
  • 1200 x 2400 dpi flatbed / 1200 x 600 dpi ADF optical scan resolution
  • 19200 x 19200 dpi interpolated scan resolution
  • 58 ipm black/color duplex scan speed
  • 29 ipm black/color simplex scan speed
  • Continuous scan
  • ADF auto deskew
  • Blank page skip
  • Scan profiles
  • Mobile device scanning: Brother iPrint&Scan app (iOS/Android)
  • Windows, macOS, and Linux scan driver compatibility
  • TWAIN, WIA, ISIS, and SANE scan drivers included
Key Copy Features
  • 1200 x 600 dpi resolution
  • Duplex copying
  • 33 ppm copy speed for black-and-white and color copies
  • ID copy
  • N in 1 Functions: 2-in-1 / 4-in-1
  • 25-400% reduction/enlargement
  • Sorting function
Key Fax Features
  • Black-and-white faxes
  • Auto fax receive date/time header
  • Broadcasting (number of locations): 350
  • Document memory backup
  • Duplex faxing
  • External TAD interface
  • 33.6Kb/s fax modem speed
  • Fax page memory: 500 pages
  • Fax/telephone switch
  • Out-of-paper reception
  • PC fax capability (send/receive)
  • Quick scan/memory transmission (seconds per page): approximately 2.5
  • 300 auto dial locations
Other Features
  • Toner Save mode
  • Cerner certified
  • Citrix ready
  • One-push wireless setup: Wi-Fi Protected Setup
  • Included Software: Kofax PaperPort SE with OCR for Windows, Brother ControlCenter2 with OCR for Mac
Scan File Formats
PDF single-page/multi-page (secure PDF, searchable PDF, PDF/A), WordPerfect 9/10 (WPD), Microsoft Excel (XLSX), Windows bitmap (BMP), Microsoft Word (DOCX), HTML 3.2/4.0 (HTM), JPEG (JPG), XML paper specification (XPS), Portable Network Graphics (PNG), Microsoft PowerPoint (PPTX), RTF Word 2000/WordPad (RTF), TIFF single-page/multi-page (TIF), Text (TXT), Microsoft Excel 2003 XP (XLS)
Scan To Feature
Easy scan to email, mobile devices, PC (file, email, image, OCR), FTP, USB memory stick, network folder (CIFS - Windows only), email server, SharePoint, SSH server (SFTP), cloud services (Web Connect)
Supported Network Protocols (IPv4)
APIPA (auto IP), ARP, BOOTP, CIFS client, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, DHCP, DNS Resolver, FTP client and server, HTTP/HTTPS server, ICMP, IMAP4, IPP/IPPS, LDAP, LLMNR Responder, LPR/LPD, mDNS, POP3, RARP, SMTP client, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, SNTP client, TELNET server, TFTP client and server, Web services (print/scan), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution
Supported Network Protocols (IPv6)
NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR Responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, IPP/IPPS, POP3, SMTP client, FTP client and server, CIFS client, TELNET server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMPv6, SNTP client, LDAP, Web services (print/scan), IMAP4
Security Functions
Integrated NFC card reader, setting lock, active directory (LDAP), enterprise security (802.1x), IPSec, LDAP, external card reader compatibility, TLS/SSL, IP filter, syslog reporting, secure function lock, secure print
Security Protocols (Wired)
APOP, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS (IPPS, HTTPS, SMTP, POP3, IMAP4), SNMP v3, Kerberos, IPSec, 802.1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS)
Security Protocols (Wireless)
APOP, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS (IPPS, HTTPS, SMTP, POP3, IMAP4), SNMP v3, 802.1x (LEAP, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), Kerberos, IPSec
Wireless Network Security
WEP 64/128 bit, WPA/PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)
Supported Media Types
Plain, glossy, envelopes (#10), bond, labels, recycled paper, colored paper, letterhead
Brother-Recommended Paper
  • Xerox Vitality Multipurpose Printer Paper 20 lb
  • Avery Laser Label #5160
  • Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb
  • NewPage Futura Laser Gloss 80 lb text/32 lb bond
UPC: 012502664314

Brother MFC-L8905CDW Specs

Key Specs
Functions
Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Printing Technology
Laser
Color Type
Color
Configuration
4x Individual Cartridge
Print Resolution
2400 x 600 dpi
Media Sizes
Input Tray 1
Minimum: 4.1 x 5.8" / 10.4 x 14.7 cm
Maximum: 8.5 x 14" / 21.6 x 35.6 cm
Multipurpose Tray
Minimum: 3 x 5" / 7.6 x 12.7 cm
Maximum: 8.5 x 14" / 21.6 x 35.6 cm
Scanner Type
Flatbed Scanner with Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Scanner Maximum Resolution
Flatbed
1200 x 2400 dpi (Hardware)
19,200 x 19,200 dpi (Interpolated)
ADF
1200 x 600 dpi (Hardware)
Wireless
802.11b/g Wi-Fi 
Power Source
AC Adapter (Included)
Printer
Printing Technology
Laser
Color Type
Color
Configuration
4x Individual Cartridge
Compatible Cartridges
Brother TN431, Brother TN433, Brother TN436, Brother TN437
Print Resolution
2400 x 600 dpi
Borderless Printing
No
Duplex Printing
Yes
Printer Language
HP PCL 5c, HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6, PDF, XPS
Print Speed (By Time)
33 ppm (Black)
33 ppm (Color)
First Print Out Time
15 Seconds (Black)
15 Seconds (Color)
Monthly Duty Cycle
4000 Pages (Recommended)
60,000 Pages
Printer Media Handling
Media Handling
1 x Input Tray, Multipurpose Tray, Output Tray
Media Sizes
Input Tray 1
Minimum: 4.1 x 5.8" / 10.4 x 14.7 cm
Maximum: 8.5 x 14" / 21.6 x 35.6 cm
Multipurpose Tray
Minimum: 3 x 5" / 7.6 x 12.7 cm
Maximum: 8.5 x 14" / 21.6 x 35.6 cm
Media Weight
Input Tray 1: 16 to 28 lb
Multipurpose Tray: 16 to 43 lb
Paper Capacity
Input Tray 1: 250 x Sheet
Multipurpose Tray: 50 x Sheet
Output Tray: 150 x Sheet
Scanner
Scanner Type
Flatbed Scanner with Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Scanner Maximum Resolution
Flatbed
1200 x 2400 dpi (Hardware)
19,200 x 19,200 dpi (Interpolated)
ADF
1200 x 600 dpi (Hardware)
Duplex Scanning
Yes
Single Pass Duplex
No
Scan Speed
Duplex Speed
58 ipm
Simplex Speed
29 ipm
Scanner Media Handling
Scan Sizes
ADF
Minimum: 4.1 x 5.8" / 10.4 x 14.7 cm
Maximum: 8.5 x 14" / 21.6 x 35.6 cm
Paper Capacity
ADF: 70x Sheet
Media Weight
ADF: 17 to 24 lb
Copier
Reduction/Enlargement
25 to 400%
Copy Speed
33 cpm (Color)
33 cpm (Black)
Duplex Copying
Yes
Copy Resolution
1200 x 600 dpi
Fax
Modem Transmission Speed
33.6 kb/s
Duplex Support
Yes
Fax Memory
500 Pages
Speed Dial Capacity
300 Numbers
Connectivity
Data I/O
1x USB-B 2.0 Input
1x USB-A 2.0 Input (Flash Drive Only)
1x RJ45 Input
1x RJ11 Input
1x RJ11 Output
Wireless
802.11b/g Wi-Fi 
Direct Printing
Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct
Processor Speed
800 MHz
Internal Memory
512 MB
Scanner Drivers
TWAIN, WIA, ISIS, SANE
OS Compatibility
Windows 10 or Later / macOS 10.11 or Later
General
Display Size
7"
Display Type
Color Touchscreen LCD
Power Source
AC Adapter (Included)
Battery
No
Input Power
120 VAC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption
600 W (Maximum)
75 W (Ready)
9.5 W (Sleep)
0.02 W (Off)
Max Acoustic Noise
49 dBA
Operating Conditions
50 to 90°F / 10 to 32°C at 20 to 80% Humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)
19.5 x 21.6 x 20.7" / 49.5 x 54.9 x 52.6 cm
Weight
65.4 lb / 29.7 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
77.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
28.5 x 26.5 x 25.6"

Brother MFC-L8905CDW Reviews

Economical Complete Business Solution

By Phil S
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-04-19

Brothers decision to allow OEM toner products is a key differentiator to the competition, especially HP and Canon. This product performs without issue and scanning speed is excellent. As a plus, the color coverage does not overutiluze the toner.

YOU SUCK

By Nonya
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-11

Your tactics are SLEAZY to say the least I have 4 of your printer now and several over many years then out of nowhere both of my mfc-7860dw stop connecting to my wifi it can't be a coincidence especially after reading the reviews. YOU SUCK THANKS FOR WASTING MY MOST PRECIOUS ASSET. MY TIME.

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does this printer have linux drivers?

does this printer have linux drivers?
Asked by: Arunas
Yes, this Brother MFC-L8905CDW Business Color Laser All-in-One Wireless Printer does have Linux drivers.
Answered by: Sagi C
Date published: 2024-05-29

My MFC9970CDW will scan both sides of a document ...

My MFC9970CDW will scan both sides of a document simultaneously via the ADF. Will the MFCL8905CDW do that?
Asked by: Lou
Yes, the Brother MFCL8905CDW does support duplex scanning.
Answered by: Brother
Date published: 2024-11-26

Whats the difference /improvements from the ...

Whats the difference /improvements from the MFCL89050CDW model?
Asked by: Stefan
Do the other differences also include a larger touchscreen for the 8905 model as well as 512MB Standard RAM instead of upgradable 256MB for the 8900 model?
Answered by: Stefan
Date published: 2024-07-29
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