Brother Workhorse Series – MFC-L9630CDN Enterprise Color Laser Printer
$1,149.99
High-Performance Color Laser All-in-One for Medium to Large Workgroups
- Fast Color Printing: Prints up to 42 ppm, delivering the fastest color laser print speeds ever from Brother.
- Professional Results: Produces vibrant color and sharp black output for business documents like reports, brochures, and presentations.
- Advanced Security: Features Triple Layer Security, NFC card reader authentication, and security validation to protect your network and data.
- Efficient Scanning: 100-page auto document feeder with duplex scanning at up to 104 ipm, plus advanced scan features and cloud integration.
- 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 Series MFCL9630CDN is a versatile and reliable all-in-one color laser printer, perfect for medium to large workgroups. With print speeds of up to 42 pages per minute, it’s designed to handle high-volume workloads efficiently, making it ideal for fast-paced office environments. This printer delivers superior color quality, ensuring that your business documents, including presentations, brochures, and reports, are sharp and vibrant.
Equipped with Brother's boldest color laser technology, the MFCL9630CDN offers professional-quality prints, supported by Brother Genuine toner cartridges. It features built-in toner value with high-yield cartridges, offering up to 15,000 black pages and 12,000 color pages, providing the lowest laser color cost per page in its class.
In terms of security, the MFCL9630CDN takes protection seriously. With Triple Layer Security and the Buyers Lab (BLI) Security Validation Testing seal, your documents and network are safeguarded from unauthorized access and potential vulnerabilities. The integrated NFC card reader allows for easy badge authentication, and secure print jobs can be stored via an optional USB memory stick for added protection.
The high-volume scanning capabilities of this printer are just as impressive. It features a 100-page auto document feeder with duplex scanning speeds of up to 104 images per minute. Advanced scanning features such as auto deskew, blank page skip, and scan preview allow for a more efficient scanning process. The device also offers cloud integration, making it easy to scan directly to email, SharePoint, and other cloud services.
This model boasts scalable paper handling, with a 520-sheet capacity paper tray and a 100-sheet multipurpose tray. For those needing even more capacity, a tower tray option expands total input capacity to an impressive 2,700 sheets. Connectivity is equally flexible, featuring built-in Gigabit Ethernet, with an optional wireless module available for dual-band Wi-Fi support.
Navigating the MFCL9630CDN is intuitive and easy thanks to its large 7-inch color touchscreen display, which can be customized with up to 64 shortcuts. Personalization extends further with Secure Function Lock, which allows individual users to tailor the home screen for improved workflow.
Built with the environment in mind, this ENERGY STAR® certified and EPEAT® Silver rated printer includes default duplex printing, Eco Mode, and Toner Save Mode to help reduce waste and energy consumption.
With Brother's At Your Side support, you’ll enjoy peace of mind with a one-year limited warranty, plus lifetime support through online, live chat, or phone channels, ensuring your product performs reliably over time.
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.
