Name: Brother MFC-J5920DW
Brand: Brother
SKU: 344709
Rating: 79 (10 reviews)

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Editorial note

The Brother MFC-J5920DW printer stands out for its superior print quality, thanks to a maximum resolution of 1200 x 6000 DPI that ensures documents and images with vibrant and accurate colors. Its print speed of 35 pages per minute in black and 27 pages per minute in color makes it an ideal choice for professional environments requiring high productivity. Additionally, it offers a manual duplex printing feature, thus saving paper while remaining environmentally friendly. However, some drawbacks deserve to be highlighted. The manual duplex printing mode may be less convenient for those seeking a quick solution. The lack of automatic duplex copy function also slows down the process of creating double-sided copies. Furthermore, although the print speed is satisfactory, users have reported a longer wait time for the first print. The 50-sheet automatic document feeder capacity may seem insufficient for those handling large volumes, and the weight of 14,500 g makes it cumbersome to move in certain environments. Regarding user experience, the intuitive interface and wireless connectivity options make the device easy to use, although the manual duplex printing mode may pose issues for some. In terms of performance, the print speed is impressive, although the delay for the first print can be a drawback. Features such as color scanning at 2400 x 2400 DPI and mobile connectivity are advantages, but the absence of automatic duplex copying limits efficiency. The design is modern, but the weight can present challenges in terms of mobility. Finally, the value for money is generally good, considering the print quality and sustainability certifications. However, the capacity of the automatic document feeder could be improved to better meet user needs.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is enhanced by an intuitive interface and wireless connectivity options, although the manual duplex printing mode may be less convenient for some users.

Performance

The printing speed of 35 ppm in black and 27 ppm in color is impressive, although some users note a longer than expected wait time for the first print.

Features

Features such as color scanning at 2400 x 2400 DPI and mobile connectivity are a plus, but the lack of automatic duplex copying limits efficiency.

Design

The design is modern and functional, but the weight of 14,500 g can make moving the printer difficult in some work environments.

Value for money

The overall value for money is good, considering the print quality and sustainability certifications, although the capacity of the automatic document feeder could be improved.

Advantages

High-resolution printing up to 1200 x 6000 DPI.

Print speed of 35 ppm in black.

Manual duplex printing to save paper.

Color scanning at 2400 x 2400 DPI.

Wireless connectivity and mobile printing.

Blue Angel and ENERGY STAR certified.

Disadvantages

Manual double-sided printing is impractical.

No automatic duplex copying.

Long wait time for first prints.

Automatic feeder limited to 50 sheets.

Heavy printer, difficult to move.

Technical Specifications MFC-J5920DW

General Information

Model

MFC-J5920DW
Brand

Brother
Category

Computers and accessories
Type

Printer
SKU

344709
MPN

344709

Print speed

Printing technology

Inkjet
Printing

Color printing
Double-sided printing

Yes
Duplex printing mode

Auto
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)

35 ppm
Maximum resolution

1200 x 6000 DPI
Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter)

27 ppm
Print speed (ISO / IEC 24734) monochrome

22 ipm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) color

20 ipm
Double-sided printing

Yes

Copier

Copy

Color copy
Max. resolution of copies

1200 x 1200 DPI
Copy speed (normal quality, black, A4)

12 cpm
Copy speed (normal quality, color, A4)

9 cpm
Resizing copy

25 - 400 %
Maximum number of copies

99 copies
Duplex copy

Yes

Digitization

Digitization

Color scanning
Optical scanning resolution

2400 x 2400 DPI
Maximum scanning resolution

19200 x 19200 DPI
Type of scanner

Flatbed and ADF scanner
Scan to

E-mail, E-mail Server, File, FTP, Image, Memory Card, SMB, USB
Supported image formats

JPG, MJPEG, TIF
Support for text formats

PDF
Input color display depth

48 bit
Output color display depth

24 bit
Gray levels

256
Scanning technology

Dual CIS
Scan drivers

ICA, TWAIN, WIA
Double-sided scanning

Yes

Fax

Fax

Simple fax
Fax resolution (black)

203 x 203 DPI
Modem speed

33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memory

200 pages
Automatic reminder

Yes
Fax transmission

250 locations
Maximum number of shortcuts for numbers

100
Fax coding methods

MMR

Features

Digital sender

-
Service cycle (Maximum)

- pages per month
Number of print cartridges

4
Printing colors

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Service cycle (recommended)

0 - 2700 pages per month

Network

Email protocols

APOP
Wifi

IMAP4
Wifi

POP3
LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate

SMTP
Security-supported algorithm

Yes
Wifi standards

Yes
Support for network protocols (IPv4)

10, 100 Mbit/s
Support for network protocols (IPv6)

128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, APOP, LEAP, SMTP-AUTH, SSID, SSL/TLS, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Mobile printing technologies

802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Online services supported

ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), WINS / NetBIOS, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR / LPD, Custom Raw Port / Port9100, IPP, FTP Client / Server, SNMPv1 / v2c, TFTP server, SMTP client, ICMP, Web Services (Print / Scan), CIFS Client, SNTP Client, POP3, IMAP4, HTTP Server
Wiring technology

NDP, RA, mDNS, LLMNR responder, DNS Resolver, LPR / LPD, Custom Raw Port / Port9100, IPP, FTP client / server, SNMPv1 / v2, TFTP server, Web Services (Print / Scan), SMTP client, POP3, CIFS Client, SNTP Client, IMAP4, ICMPv6, HTTP Server
Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan
Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Facebook, Flickr, Google Drive, OneDrive, Picasa
10/100Base-T(X)

Input and output capacity

Total power capacity

500 sheets
Paper feed type

Cassette
Maximum input capacity

250 sheets
Total output capacity

50 sheets
Input capacity of multi-purpose trays

80 sheets
Total output capacity

50 sheets
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Yes
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Yes
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Yes

Paper management

Maximum ISO A series paper size

A3
Type of paper tray support

Coated paper
ISO, Format Series A (A0...A9)

Envelopes
Non-ISO print support sizes

Glossy paper
JIS series B format (B0...B9)

Photo paper
Envelope sizes

Plain paper
Photo paper formats

A3
Borderless print size

A4
Weight of paper tray support

A5
Weight of paper tray support

A6
Weight of the media, automatic document feeder

2L
Support weight supported in duplex mode

Executive (184 x 267mm)
Support width customization

Folio (media size)
Customization of support length

Index card
L
Ledger (media size)
Letter (media size)
B4
B5
10
C5
DL
Monarch
9x13
10x15
13x18 cm
2L
A3
A4
A6
Index card
L
Ledger
Letter
64 - 220 g/m²
64 - 220 g/m²
64 - 90 g/m²
64 - 120 g/m²
148 - 215.9 mm
148 - 355.6 mm

Design

Screen

TFT
Screen size

3.7 "
Built-in screen

Yes
Product color

Black
Built-in screen

Yes
Market position

Professional
Order type

Touchscreen

Connectivity

USB port

Yes
Standard interfaces

Ethernet, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
USB port

Yes
Quantity of USB 1.1 ports

1

Other features

PictBridge

Yes
Compatible fax

ITU-T G3

Representation / realization

Internal memory

256 MB
Built-in memory card reader

Yes
Compatible memory cards

MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MiniSD, MiniSDHC, MMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Sound pressure level (impression)

50 dB

Power

Electricity consumption (average operation)

32 W
Energy consumption (eco mode)

1.8 W
Electricity consumption (stop)

0.04 W
Energy consumption (standby mode)

5.5 W
AC input frequency

50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage

220 - 240 V

Minimum system requirements

Support for the Windows operating system

Windows 7 Enterprise
Support for the Mac operating system

Windows 7 Enterprise x64
Support for the Linux operating system

Windows 7 Home Basic
Support for the server operating system

Windows 7 Home Basic x64
Support for other operating systems

Windows 7 Home Premium
Minimal disk space

Windows 7 Home Premium x64
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Professional x64
Windows 7 Starter
Windows 7 Starter x64
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Windows 8
Windows 8 Enterprise
Windows 8 Enterprise x64
Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8 Pro x64
Windows 8 x64
Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 Enterprise
Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64
Windows 8.1 Pro
Windows 8.1 Pro x64
Windows 8.1 x64
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Business x64
Windows Vista Enterprise
Windows Vista Enterprise x64
Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Home Basic x64
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Home Premium x64
Windows Vista Ultimate
Windows Vista Ultimate x64
Windows XP Home
Windows XP Home x64
Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Professional x64
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Yes
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 x64
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64
Windows Server 2008 x64
Windows Server 2012 R2 x64
Windows Server 2012 x64
Android
iOS
Windows Phone
50 MB

Packaging contents

Provided software

BRAdmin Light
Embedded Web Server

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates

Blue Angel
ENERGY STAR

Weight and dimensions

Width

490 mm
Depth

308 mm
Height

345 mm
Weight

14500 g

Environmental conditions

Relative humidity rate (storage)

20 - 80 %
Temperature out of operation

20 - 33 °C
Operating temperature

10 - 35 °C
Relative humidity rate (storage)

20 - 80 %

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of the Brother MFC-J5920DW?

The weight of the Brother MFC-J5920DW is 14,500 g.

What is the best method to remove paper jammed in the printer?

To remove the jammed paper, it is advisable to do so gently. Turn off the printer and ensure that the print head is not touching the paper and that no pieces of paper remain inside.

Why is my printer not recognizing the original cartridges?

Non-original cartridges may not be detected by the printer. In this case, a message may appear indicating that the cartridge is empty. Refer to the cartridge manual for solutions, and if that does not resolve the issue, it is recommended to contact the seller.

What could be the reasons for poor print quality?

Print quality can be affected by several factors. Ensure that the cartridges or toners are full. Inkjet printers often require cleaning, cartridges may be dry, or the print head could be damaged. For laser printers, calibration is often advised.

What is the difference between a laser printer and an inkjet printer?

A laser printer uses toner to print, while an inkjet printer uses ink.

Why does my inkjet printer leave black streaks on prints?

Generally, this is due to a defective cartridge that needs to be replaced.

What does the acronym DPI mean?

DPI stands for Dots Per Inch and indicates the number of ink droplets deposited on the paper per inch during printing.

How many cartridges can be inserted into the Brother MFC-J5920DW?

The Brother MFC-J5920DW can hold 4 cartridges.

What is the size of the screen on the Brother MFC-J5920DW?

The screen on the Brother MFC-J5920DW measures 3.7 inches.

What is the height of the Brother MFC-J5920DW?

The height of the Brother MFC-J5920DW is 345 mm.

What is the width of the Brother MFC-J5920DW?

The width of the Brother MFC-J5920DW is 490 mm.

What is the depth of the Brother MFC-J5920DW?

The depth of the Brother MFC-J5920DW is 308 mm.

Is the manual for the Brother MFC-J5920DW available in French?

Unfortunately, the manual for the Brother MFC-J5920DW is not available in French; it is only available in English.

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