Brother Workhorse Series – MFC-L8395CDW Color MFP
$499.99
All-in-One Digital Color Printer for Small Businesses with Duplex Printing, Scanning, and Copying
- Fast Printing and Copying: Achieves print and copy speeds up to 31ppm‡ for professional-quality documents.
- Duplex Scanning and Copying: Features single-pass, two-sided scanning up to 58ipm‡ through a 50-page auto document feeder.
- Cost-Efficient Toner Options: Includes Brother Genuine TN229XXL super high-yield toner for low-cost, high-volume printing.
- Advanced Security: Protects your network and documents with Triple Layer Security, featuring NFC badge authentication.
- Description
- Design and Build
- Print Quality and Performance
- Paper Handling and Capacity
- Connectivity and Mobile Printing
- Security and Management Features
- Energy Efficiency and Environmental Considerations
The Brother Workhorse MFC-L8395CDW is a Digital Color All-in-One Printer tailored for small businesses, busy offices, and small workgroups that require versatile functionality in a compact footprint. Designed to boost efficiency, this device offers print and copy speeds of up to 31ppm‡, ensuring fast, high-quality output for professional documents like reports, brochures, and presentations.
One of the MFC-L8395CDW’s key features is its two-sided scanning and copying, performed with ease thanks to the 50-page auto document feeder (ADF) that enables single-pass duplex scanning at up to 58 images per minute (ipm)‡. For enhanced cost savings, it comes with Brother Genuine TN229XXL super high-yield replacement toner cartridges, which support 4,500 pages in black and 4,000 pages in color, significantly reducing operating costs for high-volume printing.
Additionally, the MFC-L8395CDW offers a versatile paper handling solution with a 250-sheet standard paper tray, adjustable for letter or legal-sized paper, and a 30-sheet multipurpose tray ideal for envelopes or specialty media. For businesses that require more paper capacity, the optional 250-sheet lower tray expands the total capacity to 530 sheets.
This all-in-one printer features flexible connectivity options including built-in Gigabit Ethernet and dual-band wireless networking for easy setup and sharing within both wired and wireless networks. It also supports mobile printing and scanning, allowing users to connect and print from a variety of mobile devices, increasing flexibility for remote or mobile workers.
The 3.5-inch color touchscreen display simplifies navigation and offers customizable shortcuts to streamline frequent tasks. The advanced scanning capabilities allow for scanning directly to popular destinations such as cloud services, email, SharePoint, and SSH Server (SFTP), as well as the ability to create searchable and editable Microsoft Office documents.
Security is a top priority, and the MFC-L8395CDW is equipped with triple-layer security features to safeguard the device, network, and documents. It includes an NFC card reader for easy badge authentication, and the device has undergone rigorous Keypoint Intelligence security testing, earning the Buyers Lab (BLI) Security Validation Testing seal to ensure protection from vulnerabilities.
The MFC-L8395CDW also contributes to a greener workplace, being ENERGY STAR® certified and EPEAT® Silver rated. It features Eco Mode to reduce power consumption and Toner Save Mode to reduce toner usage, while default duplex printing helps minimize paper waste.
Supported by Brother’s At Your Side service, this printer comes with a one-year limited warranty and free online, live chat, or phone support for the life of the product, providing a reliable, long-term solution for any business's printing needs.
Design and Build
The Brother MFCL9630CDN boasts a sleek and professional design, constructed with durable materials to withstand heavy daily use. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for office environments where space is at a premium. The printer features an intuitive 7-inch color touchscreen display that provides easy access to all its functions and settings. The user-friendly interface simplifies navigation and enables quick setup and operation, even for less tech-savvy users.
Print Quality and Performance
This model delivers exceptional print quality, producing sharp text and vibrant colors. It supports a maximum print resolution of up to 2400 x 600 dpi, ensuring crisp and clear output for documents, presentations, and marketing materials. The MFCL9630CDN offers fast printing speeds of up to 33 pages per minute (ppm) for both color and monochrome prints, making it ideal for busy work environments that require efficient handling of large print jobs.
Paper Handling and Capacity
The MFCL9630CDN is equipped with a generous paper capacity to accommodate various office needs. It includes a standard 520-sheet paper tray and a 50-sheet multipurpose tray for printing on different media types and sizes. The printer also supports optional paper trays, expanding the total capacity up to 1,610 sheets. This feature minimizes the need for frequent paper refills, enhancing productivity. Automatic duplex printing is standard, enabling double-sided printing to save paper and reduce operational costs.
Scanning, Copying, and Faxing
As a true all-in-one device, the Brother MFCL9630CDN offers comprehensive scanning, copying, and faxing functionalities. It features a 70-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF) with single-pass duplex scanning, allowing for fast and efficient scanning of multi-page documents. The scanning resolution reaches up to 1200 x 2400 dpi (optical), ensuring high-quality digital copies of documents and images.
Copying is equally efficient, with a copy speed of up to 33 copies per minute (cpm) for both color and monochrome. The copier includes advanced features such as ID copy, sorting, and multiple-copying (up to 99 copies) to streamline office workflows.
For faxing, the MFCL9630CDN offers a 33.6 kbps Super G3 fax modem, enabling quick transmission of documents. It includes a 500-page fax memory for incoming and outgoing faxes, ensuring no loss of important communications.
Connectivity and Mobile Printing
The printer provides a wide range of connectivity options to suit various office setups. It includes standard wired networking via Gigabit Ethernet, as well as USB 2.0 and USB Host interfaces for direct printing and scanning from USB drives. Additionally, the MFCL9630CDN supports wireless networking, allowing for flexible placement and easy sharing among multiple users.
Mobile printing is seamlessly integrated, with support for popular services like Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, and Mopria. Users can print directly from their smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, enhancing convenience and accessibility.
Security and Management Features
Security is a critical consideration in modern office environments, and the MFCL9630CDN addresses this with robust security features. It supports secure print, which requires users to enter a PIN to release their print jobs, protecting sensitive documents. The printer also includes advanced network security protocols, such as IPsec, 802.1x, and SSL/TLS, to safeguard data transmission and prevent unauthorized access.
For ease of management, the printer includes Brother’s BRAdmin Professional software, which provides centralized control over device settings, status monitoring, and firmware updates. This feature is particularly useful for IT administrators managing multiple devices in a network.
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Considerations
The MFCL9630CDN is designed with energy efficiency in mind, featuring a low power consumption mode and ENERGY STAR® certification. It also complies with the Blue Angel and EPEAT environmental standards, reflecting Brother’s commitment to sustainability. The printer uses high-yield toner cartridges, reducing the frequency of replacements and minimizing waste.
