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Brother MFC-L2730DW reviews
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Product overview
Brother MFC-L2730DW is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: No; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code MFC-L2730DW. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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Specifications
Manufacturer code: MFC-L2730DW. Icecat product 38158035 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. The source lists this code for Great Britain. No specifications are transferred from other editions.
Key specifications
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| Print technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | No |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 600 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 34 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Mono copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Sound power level (standby) | 30 dB |
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Display5 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 6.6 cm (2.6") |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Colour display | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage3 details
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB |
|---|---|
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 600 MHz |
Printing, scanning & paper40 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
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| Printing | Mono printing |
| Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 16 ppm |
| Barcode printing | Yes |
| Secure printing | Yes |
| Maximum copy resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 34 cpm |
| Time to first copy (black, normal) | 10 s |
| N-in-1 copy function | Yes |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4 |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | A4 / Letter (216 x 297) |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan to | E-mail, E-mail Server, FTP, File, Image, OCR |
| Scan speed (colour) | 7.5 ppm |
| Faxing | Mono faxing |
| Fax transmission speed | 2.5 sec/page |
| Fax memory | 500 pages |
| Fax speed dialing (max numbers) | 200 |
| Fax forwarding | Yes |
| Fax forwarding to | E-mail, Fax |
| Number of print cartridges | 1 |
| Printing colours | Black, White |
| Number of printer fonts | 160 |
| Total output capacity | 120 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 50 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paper |
| Multi-purpose tray media types | Bond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Thin paper |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Executive |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 163 g/m² |
| Multi-Purpose Tray media weight | 60 - 230 g/m² |
| Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight | 60 - 105 g/m² |
| Duplex media weight | 60 - 105 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 49 dB |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Included cartridge capacity (black) | 700 pages |
Connections & wireless7 details
| Standard interfaces | Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Supported network protocols (IPv4) | ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, IPP/IPPS, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS Server, FTP Client and Server, TFTP Client and Server,SMTP Client, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan) |
| Supported network protocols (IPv6) | NDP, RA, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, SMTP Client, FTP Client and Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMPv6, Web Services (Print/Scan) |
Power & battery4 details
| Power consumption (max) | 440 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (ready) | 42 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 5.1 W |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 1.348 kWh/week |
Controls & features1 detail
| Control type | Touch |
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Design & dimensions6 details
| Custom media width | 76.2 - 215.9 mm |
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| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 513 mm |
| Depth | 435 mm |
| Height | 576 mm |
| Weight | 11.9 kg |
Software & compatibility4 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012 x64, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2016 x64 |
Further product details19 details
| Warm-up time (from sleep mode) | 9 s |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 8.5 s |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Modem speed | 33.6 Kbit/s |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Recommended duty cycle | 250 - 2000 pages per month |
| Page description languages | BR-Script 3, PCL 6, PDF 1.7 |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| Envelopes sizes | C5, DL, Monarch |
| Custom media length | 127 - 355.6 mm |
| Cabling technology | 10/100Base-T(X) |
| Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Power cord included | Yes |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| Layers per pallet | 4 pc(s) |
| Spare part retention | 5 year(s) |
Packaging & supplied accessories9 details
| Country of origin | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Package weight | 14.7 kg |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433100 |
| Pallet gross height | 18.9 cm |
| Pallet gross weight | 253.2 kg |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 16 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 16 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 4 pc(s) |
| Pallet type | 1200 x 1000 mm |
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Choosing the Brother MFC-L2730DW
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.
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What is the listed print technology for Brother MFC-L2730DW?
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What is the listed colour printing for Brother MFC-L2730DW?
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