Name: Brother MFC-L6900DWT
Brand: Brother
SKU: 753220
Rating: 3 (17 reviews)

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Editorial note

The Brother MFC-L6900DWT printer stands out for its impressive performance, including a printing speed of 50 pages per minute, ideal for dynamic work environments. Its 4.8-inch touchscreen offers an intuitive user interface, making it easy to use on a daily basis. Additionally, the high-resolution color scanning feature reaches up to 19200 x 19200 DPI, ensuring faithful reproductions of documents. However, there are a few drawbacks to consider. The duplex printing mode is manual, which may be less convenient for those who prefer automatic printing. The lack of duplex scanning also limits efficiency when processing multi-page documents. Furthermore, the weight of 22.9 kg can complicate its installation and movement, especially in tight spaces. Regarding the overall evaluation, the user experience is rated at 85, highlighting the ease of use thanks to the touchscreen interface, although some users may require an adjustment period. Performance is rated at 78, with a distinction between printing speed and color scanning speed, which could be improved. Features receive a score of 82, emphasizing print and scan quality, but noting the absence of certain practical options. Finally, the high cost of ink cartridges could lead to additional expenses in the long run, which is reflected in the score of 75 for value for money. In summary, the Brother MFC-L6900DWT is a solid option for professionals seeking a high-performing and durable printer, although some limitations may influence the user experience.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is enhanced by the 4.8-inch touchscreen, providing an intuitive interface. However, some users may require an adjustment period.

Performance

The printing speed of 50 pages per minute is impressive, but the color scanning speed of 20 inches/minute may seem slow compared to the competition.

Design

The design is modern and the product is equipped with a touchscreen, but its weight of 22.9 kg may complicate installation.

Features

Features include manual duplex printing and high-resolution color scanning. However, the lack of duplex scanning may limit efficiency.

Value for money

Although it is efficient, the high cost of ink cartridges could lead to additional expenses for users in the long run.

Support

Documentation is available, but the product could benefit from more responsive user support for technical questions.

repairability

Repairs can be complicated due to the integrated design of the device, although parts are generally available.

Robustness

The product appears robust and durable, as evidenced by its sustainability certifications such as the Nordic Swan Ecolabel and ENERGY STAR.

Advantages

Print speed of 50 pages per minute.

High-resolution color scanning up to 19200 DPI.

Built-in Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Manual duplex printing to save paper.

Certified Nordic Swan and ENERGY STAR.

Intuitive 4.8-inch touchscreen.

Disadvantages

Manual duplex printing is inconvenient

No duplex scanning

High weight complicates installation

Slow color scanning speed

High cost of ink cartridges

Touch interface requires adjustment

Technical Specifications MFC-L6900DWT

General Information

Model

MFC-L6900DWT
Brand

Brother
Category

Computers and accessories
Type

Printer
SKU

753220
MPN

753220

Print speed

Printing technology

Laser
Printing

Monochrome printing
Preheating time

4.7 s
Copy time for the first page (Black, normal)

7.5 s
Maximum resolution

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

50 ppm
Duplex printing mode

Auto/Manual
Layout option

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

Yes
Double-sided printing

Yes

Digitization

Digitization

Color scanning
Scan drivers
Scan to

ICA, ISIS, SANE, TWAIN, WIA
Type of scanner
Optical scanning resolution

E-mail, E-mail Server, FTP, File, Image, OCR, USB
Maximum scanning resolution
Input color display depth

Flatbed and ADF scanner
Output color display depth
Scanning speed (black)

1200 x 1200 DPI
Scanning speed (color)
Gray levels

19200 x 19200 DPI
Duplex scanning speed (color)
Duplex scanning speed (color)

48 bit
Duplex scanning speed (black)
Supported image formats

24 bit
Scanning technology
Support for text formats

24 inches/minute
Maximum scan area
Double-sided scanning

20 inches/minute
256
50 ppm
50 ppm
17 ppm
JPG, TIF
Dual CIS
PDF
A4 (210 x 297) mm
Yes

Copier

Copy

Simple copy
Max. resolution of copies

1200 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (normal quality, black, A4)

50 cpm
Duplex copy

Yes
Resizing copy

25 - 400 %
Maximum number of copies

99 copies
All-in-one function (N=)

2, 4
Release time of the first print (black, normal)

9.5 s
Duplex copy

Yes

Fax

Fax

Simple fax
Modem speed

33.6 Kbit/s
Duplex fax

Yes
Fax transmission

350 locations
Duplex fax

Yes
Duplex fax

Yes
Duplex fax

Yes
Duplex fax

Yes
Duplex fax

Yes
Maximum number of shortcuts for numbers

300
Duplex fax

Yes
Duplex fax

Yes

Features

Number of print cartridges

1
Languages of the page description

BR-Script 3, Epson FX, IBM ProPrinter, Microsoft XPS, PCL 6, PDF 1.7
Service cycle (Maximum)

150000 pages per month
Digital sender

No
Service cycle (recommended)

0 - 10000 pages per month
Printing colors

Black
Number of printer fonts

66

Design

Screen

LCD
Screen size

4.8 "
Built-in screen

Yes
Built-in screen

Yes
Product color

White
Built-in screen

Yes
Market position

Professional
Order type

Touchscreen

Network

Wifi

Yes
Wifi

Yes
LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate

10,100,1000 Mbit/s
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, POP3, SMTP Client, IPP/IPPS, FTP Client and Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan), SNTP Client, LDAP, IMAP4
Support for network protocols (IPv6)

NDP, RA, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, POP3*, SMTP Client, FTP Client and Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMPv6, SNTP Client, LDAP, Web Services (Print/Scan), IMAP4
Security-supported algorithm

64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 802.1x RADIUS, EAP-FAST, EAP-MD5, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, HTTPS, IPPS, IPSEC, LEAP, PEAP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP, SSL/TLS, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Email protocols

SMTP
Mobile printing technologies

Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service
Online services supported

Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Facebook, Flickr, Google Drive, OneDrive, OneNote, Picasa
Wifi standards

802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wiring technology

10/100/1000Base-T(X)

Representation / realization

Internal memory

1024 MB
Processor family

ARM
Processor frequency

800 MHz
Sound pressure level (silent mode)

53 dB
Sound pressure level (copy)

57 dB
Built-in memory card reader

No
Sound power level (standby)

35 dB
Integrated into the processor

Yes

Minimum system requirements

Support for the Windows operating system

Windows 10 Education
Support for the Mac operating system

Windows 10 Education x64
Support for the Linux operating system

Windows 10 Enterprise
Support for the server operating system

Windows 10 Enterprise x64
Supported mobile system

Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Home x64
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Pro x64
Windows 2000
Windows 2000 Professional
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 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 10.0 Cheetah
Mac OS X 10.1 Puma
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
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
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Phone
Windows RT

Connectivity

USB port

Yes
Quantity of USB 2.0 Ports

1
Standard interfaces

Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
USB port

Yes

Weight and dimensions

Width

495 mm
Depth

427 mm
Height

650 mm
Weight

22900 g

Packaging information

Package height

1047 mm
Package depth

526 mm
Package width

599 mm
Package weight

29200 g

Power

Electricity consumption (average operation)

805 W
Energy consumption (standby mode)

34 W
Energy consumption (in standby mode)

8 W
Electricity consumption (stop)

1.6 W
Energy consumption (eco mode)

390 W
Energy Star, typical electrical consumption (TEC)

2.493 kWh/week

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates

Nordic Swan Ecolabel
Blue Angel
ENERGY STAR

Other features

Energy Saving Mode

Yes

Paper management

Weight of paper tray support

60 - 120 g/m²
Weight of the media, automatic document feeder

64 - 90 g/m²
Maximum ISO A series paper size

A4
ISO, Format Series A (A0...A9)

A4, A5, A6
Non-ISO print support sizes

Executive (184 x 267mm), Folio (media size), Legal (media size), Letter (media size)
Type of paper tray support

Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paper
Weight of the multifunctional tray support

60 - 200 g/m²
Support width customization

76.2 - 215.9 mm
Customization of support length

127 - 355.6 mm
Types of multi-purpose bins

Bond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Thin paper

Input and output capacity

Total power capacity

520 sheets
Total output capacity

250 sheets
Automatic document feeder capacity

40 sheets
Input capacity of multi-purpose trays

50 sheets
Paper feed type

Paper bin
Total number of power supply units

2
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Yes
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Yes

Packaging contents

Drivers included

Yes

Certificate

Certification

GS Mark

Logistics data

Harmonized System Code

84433100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of the Brother MFC-L6900DWT?

The weight of the Brother MFC-L6900DWT is 22,900 g.

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

It is recommended to carefully remove the jammed paper. 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 not recognizing the original cartridges?

Non-original cartridges may not be detected by the printer. In this case, a message may indicate that the cartridge is empty. Check the manual of the purchased cartridge for solutions, or contact the seller if the problem persists.

Why is the quality of my prints poor?

There are several reasons that can explain poor print quality. Check if the toners or cartridges are full. Inkjet printers may require cleaning if the cartridges are dry or the print head is damaged. For laser printers, calibration is recommended.

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

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

Why does my inkjet printer leave black streaks on prints?

This is usually 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 applied per inch on the paper during printing.

What certifications does the Brother MFC-L6900DWT have?

The Brother MFC-L6900DWT is certified GS Mark.

How many cartridges can be inserted into the Brother MFC-L6900DWT?

The Brother MFC-L6900DWT can accommodate a single cartridge.

What is the size of the screen on the Brother MFC-L6900DWT?

The screen of the Brother MFC-L6900DWT measures 4.8 inches.

What is the height of the Brother MFC-L6900DWT?

The height of the Brother MFC-L6900DWT is 650 mm.

What is the width of the Brother MFC-L6900DWT?

The width of the Brother MFC-L6900DWT is 495 mm.

What is the depth of the Brother MFC-L6900DWT?

The depth of the Brother MFC-L6900DWT is 427 mm.

Is the manual for the Brother MFC-L6900DWT available in French?

Yes, the manual for the Brother MFC-L6900DWT is available in French.

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