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Printer Brother MFC-L2720DN

Brother
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Printer

The Brother MFC-L2720DN printer is a versatile device designed to meet the needs of professionals and home offices. Equipped with laser printing technology, it offers exceptional color print quality with a maximum resolution of 2400 x 600 DPI, ensuring vibrant documents and images.

With a printing speed of 30 pages per minute in black and white, this printer is ideal for everyday printing tasks. Its manual duplex printing mode helps reduce costs and makes an environmentally friendly gesture by optimizing paper usage.

In addition to its printing capabilities, the Brother MFC-L2720DN includes copying, scanning, and faxing functions. The color copier can make up to 30 copies per minute, while the color scanning offers a resolution of 600 x 2400 DPI, perfect for faithful reproductions.

To simplify usage, this device features a 2.7-inch touchscreen and a 35-sheet automatic document feeder, making scanning and copying multiple pages quick and efficient.

Connectivity is also a strong point with a USB port and an Ethernet interface, facilitating integration into various work environments. Although the Brother MFC-L2720DN does not have Wi-Fi capabilities, it remains a reliable choice for wired connections.

In terms of durability, this device complies with RoHS standards, contributing to a reduced environmental impact. Its power consumption in standby mode is 60 W, allowing for energy savings.

In summary, the Brother MFC-L2720DN is a comprehensive multifunction device, combining performance, print quality, and functionality, perfect for professional users seeking a reliable and efficient printing solution.

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Editorial note

The Brother MFC-L2720DN printer stands out for its printing speed, reaching up to 30 pages per minute, making it an ideal choice for demanding work environments. Its 2.7-inch touchscreen makes it easy to access various functions, making the user experience intuitive and enjoyable. Additionally, it offers a color scanning function with an impressive resolution of up to 19200 x 19200 DPI, ensuring high-quality reproductions. However, there are some drawbacks to consider. The duplex printing mode is manual, which may be less convenient for users wanting automatic printing. The lack of Wi-Fi connectivity also limits the flexibility of use in modern offices, where wireless printing is often preferred. Furthermore, the capacity of the automatic document feeder, which can only hold 35 sheets, may prove insufficient for those needing to handle large volumes. Finally, with a weight of 11,500 g, this printer can be difficult to move, which could pose a problem in environments requiring mobility. In summary, the Brother MFC-L2720DN is a high-performing printer rich in features, but its lack of certain modern options and its weight may not suit all users.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is enhanced by the 2.7-inch touchscreen, making access to various functions intuitive and simple.

Performance

The printer offers a fast printing speed of 30 pages per minute, ideal for demanding work environments.

Features

Features include manual duplex printing and the ability to scan in color with a resolution of 19200 x 19200 DPI, ensuring high quality.

connectivity

Network connectivity via Ethernet is an advantage, but the lack of Wi-Fi limits flexibility of use in modern offices.

Usability

Although the printer is easy to use, the manual duplex printing mode may be less convenient for some users.

Robustness

Weighing 11,500 g, the printer can be difficult to move, which may pose a problem in work environments requiring mobility.

Advantages

Fast printing up to 30 pages per minute.

Manual duplex printing to save paper.

Color scanning up to 19200 x 19200 DPI.

Ethernet network connectivity for easy integration.

2.7-inch touchscreen for intuitive use.

Disadvantages

Manual double-sided printing

No Wi-Fi connectivity

Automatic feeder limited to 35 sheets

Color quality limited to 600 x 600 DPI

High weight of 11,500 g

Technical Specifications MFC-L2720DN

General Information

Print speed

  • Printing technology
    Laser
  • Printing
    Monochrome printing
  • Double-sided printing
    Yes
  • Duplex printing mode
    Auto
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    30 ppm
  • Maximum resolution
    2400 x 600 DPI
  • Duplex printing speed (Black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    15 ppm
  • Copy time for the first page (Black, normal)
    10 s
  • Preheating time
    10.5 s
  • Double-sided printing
    Yes
  • Double-sided printing
    Yes

Copier

  • Copy
    Color copy
  • Max. resolution of copies
    600 x 600 DPI
  • Copy speed (normal quality, black, A4)
    30 cpm
  • Release time of the first print (black, normal)
    11 s
  • Maximum number of copies
    99 copies
  • Function ID-Card Copy
    Yes

Digitization

  • Digitization
    Color scanning
  • Optical scanning resolution
    600 x 2400 DPI
  • Maximum scanning resolution
    19200 x 19200 DPI
  • Type of scanner
    Flatbed and ADF scanner
  • Input color display depth
    30 bit
  • Output color display depth
    24 bit
  • Gray levels
    256
  • Scanning technology
    CIS
  • Scan to
    E-mail, File, Image, OCR
  • Scan drivers
    WIA

Fax

  • Fax
    Simple fax
  • Modem speed
    33.6 Kbit/s
  • Fax coding methods
    JBIG, MH, MMR (Fax coding method), MR
  • Fax transmission speed
    2 sec/page
  • Fax with Dual access
    Yes
  • Fax transmission
    250 locations
  • Fax memory
    500 pages
  • Maximum number of shortcuts for numbers
    200
  • Fax with Dual access
    Yes

Features

  • Service cycle (Maximum)
    - pages per month
  • Digital sender
    No
  • Printing colors
    Black
  • Number of print cartridges
    1

Design

  • Product color
    Gray
  • Touch screen
    Yes
  • Screen
    TFT
  • Screen size
    2.7 "
  • Touch screen
    Yes
  • Market position
    Domestic and professional
  • Order type
    Touchscreen

Representation / realization

  • Sound power level (standby)
    33 dB
  • Sound pressure level (impression)
    50 dB
  • Internal memory
    64 MB
  • Built-in memory card reader
    No

Connectivity

  • USB port
    Yes
  • Standard interfaces
    Ethernet, USB 2.0
  • Quantity of USB 2.0 Ports
    1
  • USB port
    Yes

Network

  • Mobile printing technologies
    -
  • Wifi
    No
  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate
    10, 100 Mbit/s
  • Support for network protocols (IPv4)
    TCP/IP
  • Wiring technology
    10/100Base-T(X)

Power

  • Electricity consumption (average operation)
    510 W
  • Energy consumption (standby mode)
    60 W
  • Consumption (max)
    880 W
  • Energy Star, typical electrical consumption (TEC)
    77 kWh/week
  • AC input voltage
    100 V
  • AC input frequency
    50 - 60 Hz

Other features

  • Energy Saving Mode
    Yes

Sustainability

  • Sustainability certificates
    RoHS

Input and output capacity

  • Total output capacity
    100 sheets
  • Total power capacity
    250 sheets
  • Paper feed type
    Paper tray
  • Automatic document feeder capacity
    35 sheets
  • Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
    Yes
  • Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
    Yes

Environmental conditions

  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    20 - 80 %
  • Operating temperature
  • 10 - 32 °C

Paper management

  • Maximum ISO A series paper size
    A4
  • Type of paper tray support
    Envelopes
  • ISO, Format Series A (A0...A9)
    Labels
  • Non-ISO print support sizes
    Plain paper
  • JIS series B format (B0...B9)
    Postcard
  • Support width customization
    Recycled paper
  • Customization of support length
    A4
  • A5
  • A6
  • Letter
  • B5
  • 76.2 - 215.9 mm
  • 127 - 355.6 mm

Weight and dimensions

  • Width
    409 mm
  • Depth
    398.5 mm
  • Height
    316.5 mm
  • Weight
    11500 g

Minimum system requirements

  • Support for the Windows operating system
    Windows 10
  • Support for the Mac operating system
    Windows 10 Education
  • Support for the server operating system
    Windows 10 Education x64
  • 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 Vista
  • 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 Vista x64
  • Windows XP Home
  • Windows XP Home x64
  • Windows XP Professional
  • Windows XP Professional x64
  • Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite
  • Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
  • Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
  • Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Server 2003 x64
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2

Packaging contents

  • Drivers included
    Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of the Brother MFC-L2720DN?
The weight of the Brother MFC-L2720DN is 11,500 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 in contact with the paper and that no pieces of paper remain inside.
Why is my printer rejecting original cartridges?
Non-authentic cartridges may not be recognized by the printer, which can result in a message indicating that the cartridge is empty. The manual for the purchased cartridge may provide solutions. 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. For inkjet printers, cleaning may be necessary if the cartridges are dry or if the print head is damaged. For laser printers, it is recommended to calibrate the device.
What are the differences between a laser printer and an inkjet printer?
A laser printer uses toner, while an inkjet printer operates with ink.
Why is my inkjet printer printing black streaks?
This is usually due to a defective cartridge that 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.
How many cartridges are compatible with the Brother MFC-L2720DN?
The Brother MFC-L2720DN can accommodate one cartridge.
What is the size of the screen on the Brother MFC-L2720DN?
The screen on the Brother MFC-L2720DN measures 2.7 inches.
What is the height of the Brother MFC-L2720DN?
The height of the Brother MFC-L2720DN is 316.5 mm.
What is the width of the Brother MFC-L2720DN?
The Brother MFC-L2720DN has a width of 409 mm.
What is the depth of the Brother MFC-L2720DN?
The depth of the Brother MFC-L2720DN is 398.5 mm.
Is the manual for the Brother MFC-L2720DN available in French?
Unfortunately, the manual for the Brother MFC-L2720DN is not available in French, but it is available in English.

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Presentation of product MFC-L2720DN specifications from brand Brother

General Information

The Brother MFC-L2720DN is a multifunction printer from Brother, known for its innovation and reliability in the office equipment sector. This model offers optimal performance, ideal for demanding work environments. The EAN code 4977766737739 allows for precise product identification in distribution systems.

Print Speed

Equipped with laser printing technology, the Brother MFC-L2720DN delivers superior print quality, especially for color documents. It can print up to 30 pages per minute in black, and its maximum resolution of 2400 x 600 DPI ensures sharp and detailed results. The manual duplex printing mode is an economical option that optimizes paper usage. The warm-up time is 10.5 seconds, and the first page print delay is 10 seconds, ensuring appreciable responsiveness in daily tasks.

Copier

The built-in copier allows for color copies with a maximum resolution of 600 x 600 DPI. Its copying speed reaches 30 copies per minute in black and white mode, while the first copy output delay is 11 seconds. This model can make up to 99 copies in a single operation and includes the ID-Card Copy function for accurate reproduction of ID cards.

Scanning

The Brother MFC-L2720DN offers color scanning with an optical resolution of 600 x 2400 DPI, and a maximum resolution reaching 19200 x 19200 DPI. It uses a flatbed scanner and features an automatic document feeder (ADF) that can handle 35 pages at a time. The input color depth is 30 bits, ensuring faithful reproductions. Scanning modes include options for email and OCR, providing great flexibility.

Fax

The fax machine of the Brother MFC-L2720DN allows for quick sending and receiving of documents, with a transmission speed of 2 seconds per page. It supports multiple coding methods and has a fax memory of 500 pages, facilitating storage and management of sent documents. The model also allows for sending faxes to 250 different locations.

Features

Designed for heavy use, the Brother MFC-L2720DN can handle a maximum duty cycle suitable for high print volumes. The machine operates with a single print cartridge, thus optimizing consumable management.

Design

The modern and sleek design of the Brother MFC-L2720DN is primarily gray and incorporates a 2.7-inch touchscreen for easy access to various functions. This model is suitable for both home and professional use, thanks to its practical and intuitive features.

Connectivity

With a USB 2.0 port for quick connection, the Brother MFC-L2720DN does not have Wi-Fi connectivity, which may limit its use in some modern environments. However, it is equipped with an Ethernet interface for effective network integration.

Power and Consumption

The power consumption in operation is 510 W, while in standby, it is reduced to 60 W. The AC input voltage is 100 V with a frequency of 50 - 60 Hz, ensuring compatibility with standard electrical systems.

Input and Output Capacities

The Brother MFC-L2720DN has a paper tray with a feed capacity of 250 sheets and an output capacity of 100 sheets. The model also allows for manual feeding for direct control during printing.

Environmental Conditions

Operation is optimized in a relative humidity of 20 - 80 % and an ambient temperature of 10 - 32 °C, ensuring effective use in various office environments.

Weight and Dimensions

The Brother MFC-L2720DN measures 409 mm in width, 398.5 mm in depth, and 316.5 mm in height, with a total weight of 11,500 g, which may pose challenges in terms of mobility in certain workspaces.

Minimum System Requirements

Compatible with a wide range of operating systems, the Brother MFC-L2720DN supports modern versions of Windows and Mac, thus facilitating its integration into various computing environments.

Durability

The Brother MFC-L2720DN complies with RoHS durability standards, ensuring adherence to environmental requirements and responsible energy consumption.