Name: Brother MFC-J5945DW
Brand: Brother
SKU: 1305958
Rating: 70 (2 reviews)

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Editorial note

The Brother MFC-J5945DW printer stands out as an ideal multifunctional solution for professional users, offering printing, copying, scanning, and faxing features. With a maximum resolution of 4800 x 1200 DPI, it ensures exceptional print quality, while its printing speed of 22 ipm in monochrome and 20 ipm in color allows for efficient handling of a large volume of documents. Additionally, its energy certifications such as Nordic Swan Ecolabel and ENERGY STAR attest to its energy efficiency, thereby helping to reduce energy costs while being environmentally friendly. However, some drawbacks must be considered. Its weight of 20.9 kg can make it difficult to move, especially in tight spaces. The lack of a duplex scanning function and the manual duplex printing mode may limit efficiency for some users. Furthermore, while the printing speed is reasonable, it may not be sufficient in highly demanding work environments. Finally, the high cost of ink cartridges represents an additional expense to consider in the long term. Overall, with a score of 80 for user experience and 90 for energy efficiency, the Brother MFC-J5945DW is a solid choice for those seeking a versatile and environmentally friendly printer. However, it is essential to consider its limitations in terms of mobility and operating costs before making a decision.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is enhanced by the combination of several functions (printing, copying, scanning, faxing), but the lack of duplex scanning may be a drawback for some users.

Performance

The performance is solid with a maximum resolution of 4800 x 1200 DPI, but the printing speed, while reasonable, may not be sufficient for very demanding environments.

Battery life

The printer is very energy efficient, with certifications such as the Nordic Swan Ecolabel and ENERGY STAR, ensuring environmentally friendly operation.

Design

The design is functional, but with a weight of 20.9 kg, the printer may be difficult to move in tight spaces.

Value for money

Although the printer offers good print quality and multiple features, the high cost of ink cartridges can represent an additional expense in the long run.

Advantages

All-in-one multifunction printer

Certified energy efficiency

Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity

Print quality 4800 x 1200 DPI

Print capacity of 30,000 pages

Disadvantages

Heavy weight, difficult to move.

No duplex scanning.

Limited printing speed.

Manual duplex printing.

High cost of ink cartridges.

Technical Specifications MFC-J5945DW

General Information

Model

MFC-J5945DW
Brand

Brother
Category

Computers and accessories
Type

Printer
SKU

1305958
MPN

1305958

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates

Nordic Swan Ecolabel
Blue Angel
ENERGY STAR

Weight and dimensions

Width

545 mm
Depth

436 mm
Height

379 mm
Weight

20900 g

Packaging information

Package width

662 mm
Package depth

543 mm
Package height

504 mm
Package weight

25300 g

Power

Average power consumption in Copy mode

30 W
Energy consumption (loan)

6.5 W
Energy consumption (in standby mode)

1.5 W
Electricity consumption (stop)

0.04 W
Energy consumption (standby mode)

2.2 W
Electricity consumption (average operation)

- W

Packaging contents

Drivers included

Yes
Drivers included

Yes
Drivers included

Yes
Drivers included

Yes

Other features

CD software

Yes

Minimum system requirements

Support for the Windows operating system

Windows 10
Support for the Mac operating system

Windows 10 Education
Support for the Linux operating system

Windows 10 Education x64
Support for the server operating system

Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows 10 Enterprise x64
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Home x64
Windows 10 IOT Core
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Pro x64
Windows 7
Windows 7 Enterprise
Windows 7 Enterprise x64
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Basic x64
Windows 7 Home Premium
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 7 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
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Yes
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2

Representation / realization

Internal memory

512 MB
Built-in memory card reader

No

Connectivity

Standard interfaces

Ethernet
USB port

USB 2.0
USB port

Wireless LAN
Yes
Yes

Network

Filtering IP addresses

Yes
Filtering IP addresses

Yes
LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate

10, 100 Mbit/s
Wifi standards

802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Filtering IP addresses

Yes
Security-supported algorithm

64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, APOP, EAP-FAST, EAP-MD5, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, HTTPS, IPPS, IPSec, LEAP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP
Support for network protocols (IPv4)

ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP, FTP/FTPs Client FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, TFTP server, SMTP Client, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan), CIFS Client, SNTP Client, POP3, LDAP, IMAP4, HTTP Server
Support for network protocols (IPv6)

NDP, RA, mDNS, LLMNR Responder, DNS Resolver, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP, FTP/FTPs Client FTP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, TFTP server, Web Services (Print/Scan), SMTP Client, POP3, CIFS Client, SNTP Client, LDAP, IMAP4, ICMPv6, HTTP Server
Filtering IP addresses

Yes
Mobile printing technologies

Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service
Wiring technology

10/100Base-T(X)

Features

Digital sender

-
Service cycle (Maximum)

30000 pages per month
Service cycle (recommended)

250 - 2000 pages per month
Printing colors

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Number of print cartridges

4
Languages of the page description

BR-Script 3, PCL 6, PDF 1.7, PostScript 3, XPS
Number of printer fonts

151

Print speed

Printing technology

Inkjet
Printing

Color printing
Print speed (ISO / IEC 24734) monochrome

22 ipm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) color

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

- ppm
Maximum resolution

4800 x 1200 DPI
Layout option

2, 4, 9, 16, 25
Double-sided printing

Yes
Double-sided printing

Yes
Double-sided printing

Yes
Double-sided printing

Yes
Duplex printing mode

Auto/Manual
Double-sided printing

Yes
Copy time for the first page (Black, normal)

5.5 s
Copy time for the first page (color, normal)

6 s
Preheating time

0 s
Double-sided printing

Yes
Double-sided printing

Yes

Copier

Copy

Color copy
Max. resolution of copies

600 x 600 DPI
Duplex copy

Yes
All-in-one function (N=)

2, 4
Duplex copy

Yes
Resizing copy

25 - 400 %
Maximum number of copies

999 copies
Duplex copy

Yes
Release time of the first print (black, normal)

10 s
Release time of the first print (color, concept)

11 s
Duplex copy

Yes

Digitization

Digitization

Color scanning
Optical scanning resolution

600 x 600 DPI
Maximum scanning resolution

19200 x 19200 DPI
Type of scanner

Flatbed and ADF scanner
Scan to

Cloud, Email, Email Server, FTP, File, Image, OCR, USB
Scanning speed (color)

14 inches/minute
Scanning speed (color)

14 inches/minute
Input color display depth

48 bit
Output color display depth

24 bit
Scanning technology

CIS
Scan drivers

ICA, ISIS, SANE, TWAIN, WIA
Gray levels

256
Double-sided scanning

Yes

Fax

Fax

Color fax
Modem speed

33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memory

180 pages
Fax transmission

250 locations
Duplex fax

Yes
Duplex fax

Yes

Design

Market position

Professional
Product color

Grey, White
Color display

Yes
Screen

LCD
Color display

Yes
Color display

Yes
Screen size

3.66 "
Order type

Touchscreen

Input and output capacity

Total output capacity

100 sheets
Total power capacity

250 sheets
Automatic document feeder capacity

50 sheets
Paper feed type

Paper tray
Total output capacity

100 sheets
Maximum input capacity

650 sheets
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Yes
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Yes

Paper management

Maximum ISO A series paper size

A3
Type of paper tray support

Glossy paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper
Types of multi-purpose bins

Envelopes, Glossy paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper
ISO, Format Series A (A0...A9)

A3, A4, A5, A6
Envelope sizes

C5, DL, Monarch
Non-ISO print support sizes

Legal
Photo paper formats

9x13, 10x15, 13x18, 13x20 cm
Weight of the multifunctional tray support

64 - 220 g/m²
Weight of the multifunctional tray support

64 - 220 g/m²
Weight of the media, automatic document feeder

64 - 90 g/m²

Logistics data

Harmonized System Code

84433100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of the Brother MFC-J5945DW?

The weight of the Brother MFC-J5945DW is 20,900 g.

What is the best method to remove a paper jam from the printer?

To remove a paper jam, it is advisable to proceed with caution. Turn off the printer and check that the print head is not touching the paper and that no pieces of paper remain inside the device.

Why is my printer not recognizing the original cartridges?

Non-genuine cartridges may not be detected by the printer. In this case, a message indicating that the cartridge is empty may appear. The manual for the purchased cartridge may offer solutions; otherwise, it is recommended to contact the seller.

Why is the quality of my prints poor?

Several factors can affect print quality. Ensure that the cartridges or toners are full. Inkjet printers may require cleaning due to dry cartridges or a faulty print head. For laser printers, calibration is often recommended.

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

A laser printer uses toner, while an inkjet printer operates with ink.

Why does my inkjet printer leave black streaks on prints?

Generally, this is due to a damaged inkjet printer cartridge that needs to be replaced.

What does the acronym DPI mean?

DPI, or Dots Per Inch, refers to the number of ink droplets deposited on the paper per inch during printing.

How many cartridges can be installed in the Brother MFC-J5945DW?

The Brother MFC-J5945DW can accommodate 4 cartridges.

What is the size of the screen on the Brother MFC-J5945DW?

The screen on the Brother MFC-J5945DW measures 3.66 inches.

What is the height of the Brother MFC-J5945DW?

The height of the Brother MFC-J5945DW is 379 mm.

What is the width of the Brother MFC-J5945DW?

The Brother MFC-J5945DW has a width of 545 mm.

What is the depth of the Brother MFC-J5945DW?

The depth of the Brother MFC-J5945DW is 436 mm.

Is the manual for the Brother MFC-J5945DW available in French?

Yes, the manual for the Brother MFC-J5945DW is available in French.

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