Name: Brother MFC-L6970DW
Brand: Brother
SKU: 1100679
Rating: 86 (4 reviews)

Manual of product MFC-L6970DW

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Editorial note

The Brother MFC-L6970DW positions itself as a high-performance multifunction printer, particularly suited to the needs of professionals. With an impressive printing speed of 50 pages per minute and a maximum resolution of 1200 x 1200 DPI, it ensures high-quality results, whether for simple prints or more complex documents. Additionally, its versatile features, including printing, scanning, copying, and faxing, offer excellent value for users looking for an all-in-one solution. However, a few drawbacks deserve to be highlighted. The lack of a duplex scanning function and the fact that the duplex printing mode is manual can slow down certain processes for those who frequently handle double-sided documents. Moreover, its weight of 19 kg can make moving and installing it difficult, especially in small workspaces. Finally, the initial cost may be a barrier for small businesses or occasional users. In terms of user experience, the intuitive interface and advanced connectivity, including support for mobile printing and integration with online services like Dropbox and Google Drive, are major assets. Nevertheless, the input capacity of the multipurpose trays, limited to 50 sheets, may require frequent reloading when printing large volumes. In summary, the Brother MFC-L6970DW is a solid choice for professionals, combining performance and print quality, despite some limitations that could affect certain users.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is generally positive thanks to an intuitive interface and versatile features that meet professional needs.

Performance

The printing speed of 50 pages per minute is exceptional, although the duplex printing mode is manual, which can be less convenient.

Features

The all-in-one features (printing, scanning, copying, faxing) and advanced connectivity offer great flexibility for professional users.

Design

The design is functional, but the weight of 19 kg can make moving and installing it difficult in tight spaces.

Value for money

The initial purchase cost can be high for small businesses or occasional users, but the print quality and features justify this investment.

Usability

Although the interface is intuitive, the lack of duplex scanning can slow down the process when handling double-sided documents.

Advantages

Fast printing of 50 pages per minute.

All-in-one features: printing, scanning, copying, faxing.

Mobile connectivity and integration with online services.

High print quality up to 1200 x 1200 DPI.

Energy-efficient design with ENERGY STAR certification.

Disadvantages

No double-sided scanning.

Manual double-sided printing.

Weight of 19 kg difficult to move.

High purchase cost for small businesses.

Input capacity limited to 50 sheets.

Technical Specifications MFC-L6970DW

General Information

Model

MFC-L6970DW
Brand

Brother
Category

Computers and accessories
Type

Printer
SKU

1100679
MPN

1100679

Design

Market position

-
Color display

Yes
Screen

LCD
Screen size

4.85 "
Color display

Yes
Color display

Yes
Product color

Gray
Order type

Touchscreen

Representation / realization

Internal memory

1000 MB
Built-in memory card reader

No
Processor family

ARM Cortex-A9
Processor frequency

800 MHz
Sound pressure level (copy)

57 dB
Sound pressure level (silent mode)

53 dB
Integrated into the processor

Yes

Print speed

Printing technology

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

50 ppm
Duplex printing speed (ISO / IEC 24734) monochrome

24 ipm
Maximum resolution

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

25 ppm
Duplex printing mode

Auto/Manual
Copy time for the first page (Black, normal)

7.5 s
Double-sided printing

Yes
Double-sided printing

Yes
Double-sided printing

Yes
Double-sided printing

Yes
Double-sided printing

Yes
Double-sided printing

Yes
Printing

Mono printing
Double-sided printing

Yes
Double-sided printing

Yes

Features

Digital sender

-
Languages of the page description

BR-Script 3
Service cycle (Maximum)

Epson FX
IBM ProPrinter
PCL 6
PDF 1.7
XPS
150000 pages per month

Network

Mobile printing technologies

Apple AirPrint
Online services supported

Brother iPrint & Scan
Wi-Fi Protected Configuration (WPA/WPA2)

Google Cloud Print
Wi-Fi Protected Configuration (WPA/WPA2)

Mopria Print Service
Wi-Fi Protected Configuration (WPA/WPA2)
LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate

Box
Wifi standards

Dropbox
Wi-Fi Protected Configuration (WPA/WPA2)

Evernote
Support for network protocols (IPv4)

Facebook
Support for network protocols (IPv6)

Flickr
Security-supported algorithm

Google Drive
Wiring technology

OneDrive
OneNote
Picasa
Yes
Yes
Yes
10,100,1000 Mbit/s
802.11b
802.11g
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Yes
ARP
RARP
BOOTP
DHCP
APIPA(Auto IP)
WINS/NetBIOS name resolution
DNS Re-solver
mDNS
LLMNR
LPR/LPD
Custom Raw Port/Port9100
POP3
client SMTP
IPP/IPPS
client/server FTP
client CIFS
server TELNET
SNMPv1/v2c/v3
server HTTP/HTTPS
client/server TFTP
ICMP
client SNTP
LDAP
IMAP4
NDP
RA
DNS
mDNS
LLMNR
LPR/LPD
Custom Raw Port/Port9100
IPP/IPPS
POP3
client SMTP
client/server FTP
client CIFS
server TELNET
SNMPv1/v2c
server HTTP/HTTPS
client/server TFTP
ICMPv6
client SNTP
LDAP
IMAP4
64-bit WEP
128-bit AES
802.1x RADIUS
AES
APOP
EAP-FAST
EAP-MD5
EAP-TLS
EAP-TTLS
HTTPS
IPPS
IPSec
LEAP
PEAP
SMTP-AUTH
SNMP
SSL/TLS
TKIP
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
10/100/1000Base-T(X)

Connectivity

USB port

Yes
USB connector

USB Type-A
Standard interfaces

Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
USB port

Yes

Digitization

Optical scanning resolution

19200 x 19200 DPI
Scan to

E-mail, File, OCR, USB
Digitization

Monochrome scanning
Scan drivers

ICA, ISIS, SANE, TWAIN, WIA
Double-sided scanning

Yes
Scanning technology

CIS

Copier

Max. resolution of copies

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

50 cpm
Release time of the first print (black, normal)

9.5 s
Copy

Single copy
Duplex copy

Yes
All-in-one function (N=)

2, 4
Duplex copy

Yes

Fax

Fax

Simple fax
Duplex fax

Yes
Maximum number of shortcuts for numbers

300
Modem speed

33.6 Kbit/s
Duplex fax

Yes

Input and output capacity

Total power capacity

520 sheets
Input capacity of multi-purpose trays

50 sheets
Automatic document feeder capacity

80 sheets
Total output capacity

250 sheets
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Yes
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Yes

Paper management

Maximum ISO A series paper size

A4
Type of paper tray support

Art paper, Letterhead, Plain paper, Recycled paper
Weight of paper tray support

60 - 120 g/m²
Weight of the multifunctional tray support

60 - 200 g/m²
Weight of the media, automatic document feeder

64 - 90 g/m²
Support weight supported in duplex mode

60 - 105 g/m²
ISO, Format Series A (A0...A9)

A4, A5, A6
Types of multi-purpose bins

Letterhead, Plain paper, Recycled paper

Power

Electricity consumption (average operation)

- W
Average power consumption in Copy mode

805 W
Energy consumption (loan)

34 W
Energy consumption (in standby mode)

8 W
Electricity consumption (stop)

0.04 W
Energy Star, typical electrical consumption (TEC)

2.493 kWh/week

Certificate

Certification

GS

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates

Nordic Swan Ecolabel
Blue Angel
ENERGY STAR

Weight and dimensions

Width

495 mm
Depth

427 mm
Height

518 mm
Weight

19000 g

Packaging information

Package width

599 mm
Package height

762 mm
Package depth

526 mm
Package weight

23800 g

Packaging contents

Drivers included

Yes
Included cartridge capacity (black)

20000 pages
Drivers included

Yes
Drivers included

Yes
Cables included

Phone
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 10 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
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
Yes
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of the Brother MFC-L6970DW?

The Brother MFC-L6970DW weighs 19,000 g.

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

To remove the jammed paper, first turn off the printer, then gently pull out the paper. Make sure the print head does not touch the paper and that there is no remaining paper inside.

Why is my printer rejecting original cartridges?

Non-authentic cartridges may not be recognized by your printer, which can result in a message indicating that the cartridge is empty. Check the manual of the purchased cartridge for solutions; otherwise, it is recommended to contact the seller.

What could be the reasons for poor print quality?

Print quality can be affected by several factors. Check if the cartridges or toners are full. In the case of inkjet printers, cleaning may be necessary if the cartridges are dry or if the print head is damaged. For laser printers, calibration is often recommended.

How does a laser printer differ from an inkjet printer?

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

Why is my inkjet printer leaving black streaks on prints?

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

What does the acronym DPI mean?

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

What certifications does the Brother MFC-L6970DW have?

The Brother MFC-L6970DW has GS certification.

What is the size of the screen on the Brother MFC-L6970DW?

The screen on the Brother MFC-L6970DW measures 4.85 inches.

What is the height of the Brother MFC-L6970DW?

The height of the Brother MFC-L6970DW is 518 mm.

What is the width of the Brother MFC-L6970DW?

The Brother MFC-L6970DW is 495 mm wide.

What is the depth of the Brother MFC-L6970DW?

The depth of the Brother MFC-L6970DW is 427 mm.

Is the manual for the Brother MFC-L6970DW available in French?

Yes, the manual for the Brother MFC-L6970DW is available in French.

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