Name: Brother MFC-J6945DW
Brand: Brother
SKU: 1386925
Rating: 81 (17 reviews)

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Editorial note

The Brother MFC-J6945DW is a multifunction printer that stands out for its exceptional print quality, offering a maximum resolution of 1200 x 4800 DPI, ideal for professional documents and colorful images. Its advanced features, such as a 180-page fax memory and error correction mode, ensure reliable and efficient fax transmissions. Additionally, the versatile connectivity, including Wi-Fi and Ethernet, allows for easy integration into various work environments. However, this device has some drawbacks. The initial purchase cost may be a barrier for small budgets, and although its print speed is respectable, it may not be sufficient for very high-volume environments. Furthermore, the manual duplex printing mode can be less convenient for those who frequently print double-sided documents. Its weight of nearly 24 kg can also complicate its relocation. Regarding performance, the user experience is generally positive thanks to an intuitive interface and a touchscreen. The low power consumption in sleep mode contributes to a more economical and environmentally friendly use. The advanced features are particularly appreciated, but the possibility of automatic duplex printing would have been an additional asset. The provided documentation is clear and helpful, facilitating the setup and use of the printer. In summary, the Brother MFC-J6945DW is an excellent choice for professionals looking for a high-performing and reliable multifunction printer, although it may not suit all budgets or extremely high printing needs.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is generally positive thanks to an intuitive interface and well-thought-out features, such as the touchscreen and versatile connectivity.

Performance

The performance is adequate for most tasks, but the printing speed may not be sufficient for very high-volume work environments.

Battery life

The low power consumption in sleep mode contributes to a more economical and environmentally friendly use.

Design

The design is modern and professional, but the weight of nearly 24 kg can make moving the printer difficult.

Value for money

The initial purchase cost is relatively high, which may be a barrier for small budgets, despite the advanced features.

Features

Advanced features, such as the 180-page fax memory and error correction mode, ensure reliable and efficient transmissions.

Usability

The duplex printing mode being manual may be less convenient for users who frequently print double-sided documents.

Support

The product comes with a comprehensive user manual and a warranty card, providing a good level of support.

Documentation

The provided documentation is clear and helpful, making it easier to set up and use the printer.

Advantages

High-quality printing up to 1200 x 4800 DPI.

Advanced and reliable fax features.

Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and mobile printing connectivity.

500-sheet capacity and 50-sheet ADF.

Energy savings in sleep mode.

Disadvantages

High initial purchase cost.

Insufficient printing speed for large volumes.

Manual duplex printing.

Weight of 24 kg, difficult to move.

Internal memory limited to 512 MB.

Technical Specifications MFC-J6945DW

General Information

Model

MFC-J6945DW
Brand

Brother
Category

Computers and accessories
Type

Printer
SKU

1386925
MPN

1386925

Fax

Modem speed

33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memory

180 pages
Quick numbering

Yes
Quick numbering

Yes
Fax transmission

250 localizations
Fax

Color fax
Quick numbering

Yes
Maximum number of shortcuts for numbers

100

Print speed

Printing technology

Inkjet
Maximum resolution

1200 x 4800 DPI
Print speed (ISO / IEC 24734) monochrome

22 ipm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) color

20 ipm
Copy time for the first page (Black, normal)

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

6 s
Double-sided printing

Yes
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
Printing

Color printing
Double-sided printing

Yes
Double-sided printing

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

35 ppm
Double-sided printing

Yes

Representation / realization

Built-in memory card reader

-
Internal memory

512 MB
Sound pressure level (impression)

50 dB

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)
Mobile printing technologies

Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service
Filtering IP addresses

Yes
Security-supported algorithm

64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 802.1x RADIUS, APOP, EAP-FAST, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, HTTPS, IPPS, IPSec, PEAP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP, WPS
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
Wiring technology

10/100Base-T(X)

Connectivity

Standard interfaces

Ethernet
USB port

USB 2.0
Quantity of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless LAN
USB port

Yes
1
Yes

Design

Color display

Yes
Color display

Yes
Color display

Yes
Screen

LCD
Product color

Gray
Market position

Professional
Order type

Touchscreen

Features

Digital sender

-
Languages of the page description

BR-Script 3
Service cycle (Maximum)

PCL 6
Service cycle (recommended)

PDF 1.7
Printing colors

XPS
Number of printer fonts

30000 pages per month
250 - 2000 pages per month
Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
151

Minimum system requirements

Support for the Windows operating system

Windows 10
Support for the server operating system

Windows 10 Education
Support for the Mac operating system

Windows 10 Education x64
Support for the Linux 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
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
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
Oui

Input and output capacity

Total power capacity

500 sheets
Paper feed type

Paper bin
Automatic document feeder capacity

50 sheets
Total output capacity

100 sheets
Total output capacity

100 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
Weight of paper tray support

64 - 220 g/m²
Types of multi-purpose bins

Envelopes
Non-ISO print support sizes

Folio (media size), Index card, Legal (media size)
ISO, Format Series A (A0...A9)

A3, A4, A5, A6
Photo paper formats

9x13, 10x15, 13x18 cm
Envelope sizes

C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch
Weight of the media, automatic document feeder

64 - 90 g/m²
Support width customization

105 - 297 mm
Customization of support length

148 - 431.8 mm

Copier

Copy

Color copy
Release time of the first print (color, concept)

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

6 s
Max. resolution of copies

600 x 600 DPI
Maximum number of copies

999 copies
Resizing copy

25 - 400 %
Duplex copy

Yes
All-in-one function (N=)

2, 4
Duplex copy

Yes
Duplex copy

Yes
Duplex copy

Yes

Digitization

Scanning technology

CIS
Digitization

Color scanning
Optical scanning resolution

1200 x 2400 DPI
Maximum scanning resolution

19200 x 19200 DPI
Input color display depth

48 bit
Output color display depth

24 bit
Scan to

Cloud, E-mail, E-mail Server, FTP, File, Image, OCR, USB
Type of scanner

Flatbed and ADF scanner
Scan drivers

ICA, ISIS, SANE, TWAIN, WIA
Gray levels

256
Double-sided scanning

Yes

Other features

Printer management

BRAdmin Light/Professional
Software support

Brother iPrint&Scan, Nuance PaperPort 14 SE, Brother Control Centre 4 for Windows

Weight and dimensions

Width

575 mm
Depth

477 mm
Height

379 mm
Weight

24200 g

Packaging information

Package width

681 mm
Package depth

576 mm
Package height

504 mm
Package weight

28700 g

Power

Energy consumption (standby mode)

2.2 W
Average power consumption in Copy mode

29 W
Energy consumption (in standby mode)

1.6 W
Energy consumption (loan)

6.5 W
Electricity consumption (stop)

0.04 W
Electricity consumption (average operation)

- W

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates

Nordic Swan Ecolabel
Blue Angel
ENERGY STAR

Certificate

Certification

GS Mark
Wi-Fi

Packaging contents

Warranty card

Yes
Warranty card

Yes
Warranty card

Yes

Logistics data

Harmonized System Code

84433100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of the Brother MFC-J6945DW?

The weight of the Brother MFC-J6945DW is 24,200 g.

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

To remove the jammed paper, turn off the printer and gently pull it out. Make sure the print head is not sticking out and that no pieces of paper are left inside.

Why is my printer not recognizing the original cartridges?

Non-genuine cartridges may not be detected by the printer, which can result in a message indicating that the cartridge is empty. Refer to the cartridge manual for solutions, and if the problem persists, contact the seller.

Why is the quality of my prints poor?

Poor print quality can be due to several factors. Check if the cartridges or toners are full. Inkjet printers may require cleaning, while laser printers may need calibration.

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

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

Why is my inkjet printer producing black streaks?

Generally, this indicates that the ink cartridge is damaged and needs to be replaced.

What does DPI mean?

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

What certifications does the Brother MFC-J6945DW have?

The Brother MFC-J6945DW is certified with GS Mark and Wi-Fi.

What is the height of the Brother MFC-J6945DW?

The height of the Brother MFC-J6945DW is 379 mm.

What is the width of the Brother MFC-J6945DW?

The width of the Brother MFC-J6945DW is 575 mm.

What is the depth of the Brother MFC-J6945DW?

The depth of the Brother MFC-J6945DW is 477 mm.

Is the manual for the Brother MFC-J6945DW available in French?

Yes, the manual for the Brother MFC-J6945DW is available in French.

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