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Manufacturer codeMFC-8380DN
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About the Brother MFC-8380DN
Brother MFC-8380DN is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: No; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: No. This entry covers manufacturer code MFC-8380DN. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The listed print technology is Laser. Compare replacement consumable prices and expected page volumes alongside the purchase price. Features such as duplex printing or a scanner should be confirmed independently in the specification table.
- Print technology
- Laser
- Colour printing
- No
- Maximum resolution
- 1200 x 1200 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 30 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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Brother MFC-8380DN specifications
Manufacturer code: MFC-8380DN · Icecat product 3892276 · Checked 21 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Print technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | No |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 30 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Mono copying |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Sound power level (standby) | 30 dB |
|---|
Display5 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 4.7 cm (1.85") |
| Display number of lines | 2 lines |
| Display number of characters | 16 |
Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Card reader integrated | No |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 64 MB |
| Processor frequency | 266 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 0.576 GB |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Image formats supported | BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF |
|---|
Printing, scanning & paper35 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
|---|---|
| Printing | Mono printing |
| Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 6.5 ppm |
| Economical printing | Yes |
| Duplex copying | Yes |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 600 DPI |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 30 cpm |
| Time to first copy (black, normal) | 10.5 s |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4, 16, 25 |
| PC free copying | Yes |
| Duplex scanning | Yes |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 2400 DPI |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Scanner type | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan to | E-mail, E-mail, FTP, OCR, USB |
| Scan speed (black) | 2.49 ppm |
| Faxing | Mono faxing |
| Fax transmission speed | 2 sec/page |
| Fax memory | 500 pages |
| Fax forwarding | Yes |
| Fax broadcasting | 366 locations |
| Fax dual access | Yes |
| Total output capacity | 150 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 20 sheets |
| Maximum number of input trays | 3 |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 356 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper |
| Multi-purpose tray media types | Bond paper, Envelopes, Heavyweight paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 105 g/m² |
| Multi-Purpose Tray media weight | 60 - 163 g/m² |
| Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight | 64 - 90 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 56 dB |
Connections & wireless4 details
| Standard interfaces | Ethernet, USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Network ready | Yes |
Power & battery6 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 680 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 11 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 80 W |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Energy saving mode | Yes |
Design & dimensions10 details
| Input colour depth | 48 bit |
|---|---|
| Output colour depth | 24 bit |
| Custom media width | 76.2 - 216 mm |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Width | 560 mm |
| Depth | 560 mm |
| Height | 600 mm |
| Weight | 15.9 kg |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 531 x 451 x 475 mm |
| Colour all-in-one functions | Scan |
Software & compatibility4 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business 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 operating systems supported | 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 |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64 |
Further product details21 details
| Warm-up time | 18 s |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 8.5 s |
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Modem speed | 33.6 Kbit/s |
| Auto reduction | Yes |
| Error Correction Mode (ECM) | Yes |
| Caller ID | Yes |
| Digital sender | No |
| Page description languages | Epson FX, IBM ProPrinter, PCL 6, PostScript 3 |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Multi-Purpose tray | Yes |
| Multi-Purpose tray input capacity | 50 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5, B6 |
| Custom media length | 116 - 356 mm |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| All-in-one functions | Copy, Fax, Print, Scan |
Packaging & supplied accessories3 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package weight | 20.3 kg |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 628 x 567 x 575 mm |
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What is the listed print technology for Brother MFC-8380DN?
The source specification records print technology as Laser. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
What is the listed colour printing for Brother MFC-8380DN?
The source specification records colour printing as No. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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Is Wi-Fi printing less secure?
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