Brother MFC-8950DW Wireless Monochrome All-in-One Laser Printer

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Brother MFC-8950DW Wireless Monochrome All-in-One Laser Printer
Key Features
  • Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
  • Print Resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi
  • 42 ppm
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi, AirPrint, Cloud Print
The MFC-8950DW Wireless Monochrome All-in-One Laser Printer from Brother features a fast 42ppm print speed (single-sided) and up to 1200 dpi. The printer features automatic duplex printing, making it easy to reduce your paper consumption by up to 50%. The unit can handle paper sizes up to 8.5x14" (legal size) and features a large 500-sheet input tray so you can print even more without having to reload. Additionally, the multipurpose tray can handle heavier media such as card stock and labels and provides the option to keep a 2nd, commonly used media type in the printer for easy swapping.
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Brother MFC-8950DW Overview

The MFC-8950DW Wireless Monochrome All-in-One Laser Printer from Brother features a fast 42ppm print speed (single-sided) and up to 1200 dpi. The printer features automatic duplex printing, making it easy to reduce your paper consumption by up to 50%. The unit can handle paper sizes up to 8.5x14" (legal size) and features a large 500-sheet input tray so you can print even more without having to reload. Additionally, the multipurpose tray can handle heavier media such as card stock and labels and provides the option to keep a 2nd, commonly used media type in the printer for easy swapping.

In addition to a USB connection, the MFC-8910DW features both wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity. Easily share the unit with everyone on your network while still protecting your proprietary data thanks to the unit's built-in security features. Additionally, the MFC-8910DW is compatible with Brother's iPrint&Scan mobile app, available for the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, and Windows Phone 7 devices. The app lets you print to and scan from your printer right from your mobile device, regardless of where you are. The MFC-8950DW's 5.0" color touchscreen features web connectivity, allowing you to scan directly to cloud services such as Google Docs, Evernote, and Dropbox without a computer.

The unit's legal-size glass provides the flexibility of scanning and copying legal documents without having to use the ADF. The unit's auto duplex ADF makes it easy to scan large 2-sided documents in 1 step. Easily create a paperless office by digitizing your files. Use the included OCR software to convert your scanned documents into searchable/editable text. The scanner's 1200 dpi (optical) provides high quality color and grayscale scans. In addition to scanning to the computer, the MFC-8910DW's network connectivity allows for scanning to a mobile device via Brother's iPrint&Scan app (Apple/Android/Windows Phone), an email address, an FTP server, USB device, network folder or email server.

The embedded fax modem provides sending and receiving capabilities both from the unit itself and via a PC. Easily send multi-page and 2-sided documents in 1 step with the ADF. Additionally, the machine provides a wide range of fax options including auto redial, fax forwarding and broadcasting. Even if the machine is out of paper, the dedicated memory stores up to 500 pages so you don't miss any important faxes.

The MFC-8910DW lets you copy legal sized documents right from the scan glass. The duplex ADF provides the ability to copy 2-sided multipage documents in 1 easy step. In addition to basic copying, use the menus for options such as 2-in-1 and 4-in-1 copying, reduction and enlargement and ID Copy which provides a simple way to copy 2 sides of an ID card onto 1 page.

Brother MFC-8950DW: The MFC-8950DW includes all the features as the MFC-8910DW plus a larger 500-sheet paper tray, a higher monthly duty cycle (100,000 pages), a 5.0" web connected color touchscreen for printing from websites, and the ability to scan to Google Docs, Evernote, and Dropbox
Fast, High-Quality Printing & Copying: Produces professional black & white output at impressive print and copy speeds of up to 42 pages per minute
5.0" Color Touchscreen Display: Allows for easy navigation and menu selection. Scan documents to your Google Docs, Evernote and Dropbox accounts via Web Connect Touchscreen interface
Advanced Duplex Capability: Automatic two-sided printing helps save paper. Plus, single-pass, two-sided scanning/copying/faxing simultaneously scans both sides of the page
Flexible Connectivity: Print, scan or PC fax over your wireless 802.11b/g/n or Gigabit Ethernet network or connect locally via its Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface
Large Paper Capacity: Easily handle your large print jobs via an adjustable, 500-sheet capacity paper tray and 50-sheet capacity multi-purpose tray. For additional capacity, an optional 500-sheet capacity paper tray is available
Low Cost Printing: Spend less time replacing supplies and produce low cost output via 12,000-page super high-yield replacement toner cartridge
Convenient Mobile Device Printing: Print from your mobile device via AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, Cortado Workplace, and Wi-Fi Direct
Advanced Scanning Capabilities: Supports a variety of "scan to" functions including: E-mail, file, image, OCR, FTP, USB, Network (CIFS - Windows only) and E-mail Server
Legal-Size Document Glass: Easily copy or color scan bound materials or up to legal-size documents
50-Page Capacity Auto Document Feeder: Use for unattended copying, faxing or scanning of multi-page documents (up to legal size)
Convenient Walk-Up Printing & Scanning: A USB Direct Interface is located on the front of the machine for printing files from or scanning files to your USB flash memory drive
Advanced Security Features: This monochrome laser all-in-one provides a wide-range of security features including: secure print, Secure Function Lock, Enterprise Security (802.1x) and more
Customer Support: The Brother MFC-8950DW offers a 1-year on-site limited warranty with toll-free technical support for the life of your machine

Brother MFC-8950DW Specs

Printer
Printing Technology
Electrophotographic laser printer
Resolution
1200 x 1200 dpi
2400 x 600 dpi (HQ1200)
Speed
Simplex: Up to 42 ppm
Duplex: Up to 18 ppm (sides/minute)
First Print-Out Time
≤ 8.5 seconds
Monthly Duty Cycle
Recommended: 500 to 3500 pages
Maximum: 100,000 printed pages
Duplex Printing
Automatic duplex printing
Emulation
PCL6, BR-Script3 (PostScript 3), IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850
Copier
Resolution
Up to 1200 x 600 dpi
Capability
B/W copying
Input
Flatbed, 50-page ADF
Speed
42 cpm
First Copy-Out Time
≤ 10 seconds
Copy Size
8.5 x 14.0" (21.59 x 35.56 cm) scan glass
Copy Features
Sorting, N-In-1, ID Copy
Reduction / Enlargement
25 to 400%
Duplex Copying
Automatic
Scanner
Scanner Type
B/W & color
Resolution
Optical - Glass: 1200 x 1200 dpi
Optical - ADF: 1200 x 600 dpi
Interpolated: 19,200 x 19,200 dpi
Maximum Scan Area
Up to 8.27" (210 mm) wide
Duplex Scanning
Automatic duplex
Scan File Format
JPEG, TIFF, PNG, PDF, PDF/A, Secure PDF, Searchable PDF, XML
Scan Modes
Scan to: Email, Image, OCR, File, FTP, USB, Network Folder (CIFS - Windows only), Email Server, Google Docs, Evernote, Dropbox
Color Depth
Internal: 48-bit
External: 24-bit
Grayscale
256 levels
Scanner Drivers
TWAIN (Windows, Mac), WIA (Windows), ICA (Mac)
Fax
Fax Capability
B/W faxing
Modem
33.6 Kbps Super G3 fax modem
Transmission Speed
As fast as 2.5 seconds/page
Resolution
Standard: 203 x 98 dpi
Fine: 203 x 196 dpi
Photo: 203 x 196 dpi
Superfine: 203 x 392 dpi
Fax Features
Out-of-Paper Reception, External TAD Interface, Distinctive Ring Ready, Quick Scan, Auto Fax Reduction, Fax Forwarding, Automatic Redial, Dual Access, Fax/Telephone Switch, PC Fax, Auto Fax Receive Date/Time Header, Duplex Faxing
Speed Dial Locations
332
Broadcasting Number of Locations
366
Fax Memory
Up to 500 pages
Grayscale
256 levels
Codes
MH, MR, MMR, JBIG, JPEG
Paper Handling
Media Types
Plain Paper, Bond Paper, Recycled Paper
Media Weight
Paper Tray: 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2)
Multipurpose Tray: 16 to 43 lb (60 to 163 g/m2)
Paper Capacity
Input: 500 sheets
Multipurpose Tray: 50 sheets
ADF: 50 pages Output Tray: 150 sheets
Paper Sizes
Paper Tray: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6
Multipurpose Tray: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Envelopes
ADF: 5.8 x 5.8 to 8.5 x 14.0" (14.73 x 14.73 to 21.59 x 35.56 cm)
Custom (Multipurpose): 3.0 x 5.0 to 8.5 x 14.0" (7.62 x 12.7 to 21.59 x 35.56 cm)
Connectivity
Windows System Requirements
XP: Intel Pentium II, 128 MB RAM, 150 MB disk space (drivers), 500 MB disk space (applications)
XP Pro (x64): 64-bit supported CPU, 256 MB RAM, 150 MB disk space (drivers), 500 MB disk space (applications)
Vista: Pentium 4 or equiv., 512 MB RAM, 500 MB disk space (drivers), 1.2 GB disk space (applications)
Vista (x64): Intel 64/AMD64, 512 MB RAM, 500 MB disk space (drivers), 1.2 GB disk space (applications)
Windows 7: Pentium 4 or equiv., 1 GB RAM, 650 MB disk space (drivers), 1.2 GB disk space (applications)
Windows 7 (x64): Intel 64/AMD64, 2 GB RAM, 650 MB disk space (drivers), 1.2 GB disk space (applications)
Apple System Requirements
OS X 10.5.8: PowerPC G4/G5 Intel Processor, 512 MB RAM, 80 MB disk space (drivers), 400 MB disk space (applications
OS X 10.7.x: Intel Processor, 1 GB RAM, 80 MB disk space (drivers), 400 MB disk space (applications
OS X 10.6.x: Intel Processor, 2 GB RAM, 80 MB disk space (drivers), 400 MB disk space (applications
Interfaces
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
USB Direct Interface (PDF, JPEG, TIFF)
Ethernet
Wireless 802.11b/g/n
Mobile: AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct
Network Protocol
IPv4: ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, POP3, SMTP Client, IPP/IPPS, FTP Client and Server, LDAP Client, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan), SNTP Client
IPv6: NDP, RA, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, FTP Client and Server, LDAP Client, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, SMTP Client, ICMPv6, SNTP Client, Web Services (Print/Scan)
Network Features
Printing, Scanning, PC Fax Send/Receive (not available for Mac OS), I-Fax, Corporate Address Book (LDAP)
Security
General: Secure Function Lock, Setting Lock, Secure Print
Wireless: WEP 64/128, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (AES), LEAP(CKIP), EAP-FAST(TKIP/AES)
802.1x Enterprise Security: EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS
General Attributes
Memory
128 MB
Control Panel
Buttons:Home Key, Tel/R, Redial/Pause, Quick Dials, Dial Pad, Stop/Exit, Start
Display: Touchscreen LCD LED: Ready/Receiving Data/Data Remaining In Memory
Printer Emulations
PCL6, BR-Script 3, IBM Proprinter, Epson FX
Certifications
Energy Star
Power Requirements
120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Maximum: ~ 1200 W
Copying: ~ 694 W
Copying (Quiet Mode): ~ 350 W
Ready: ~ 9.8 W
Sleep (LAN On): ~ 6.8 W
Deep Sleep: ~ 1.6 W
Typical Power Consumption
2.574 kWh/week
Temperature / Humidity
Operating Temperature: 50 to 90.5 °F (10 to 32.5 °C)
Storage Temperature: 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
Operating Humidity: 20 to 80%
Storage Humidity: 10 to 90%
Acoustics
Sound Pressure - Printing: 59 dB(A)
Sound Pressure - Ready: 37 dB(A)
Sound Pressure - Quiet Mode: 54 dB(A)
Sound Power - Printing: 6.59 B(A)
Sound Power - Ready: 4.70 B(A)
Sound Power - Quiet Mode: 6.4 B(A)
Dimensions
19.3 x 16.3 x 18.8" (49.02 x 41.40 x 47.75 cm)
Weight
39 lb (17.69 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
47.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
24.5 x 23 x 21"

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