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Manufacturer codeMFC-L2827DWXL
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Brother MFC-L2827DWXL 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-L2827DWXL. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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Manufacturer code: MFC-L2827DWXL · Icecat product 114762573 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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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) | 32 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Mono copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB |
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| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
|---|---|
| Printing | Mono printing |
| Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 16 ppm |
| Duplex copying | No |
| Maximum copy resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Duplex scanning | No |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Optical scanning resolution (ADF) | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Scanner type | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan to | E-mail, E-mail Server, File, Network folder |
| Scan speed (colour) | 7.5 ppm |
| Faxing | Mono faxing |
| Duplex functions | |
| Number of print cartridges | 1 |
| Printing colours | Black |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
| Total output capacity | 120 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 50 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Thin paper |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Executive |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 230 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 49 dB |
| Power consumption (printing) | 470 W |
| Power consumption (copying) | 480 W |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Power consumption (ready) | 43 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (sleep) | 4.1 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.08 W |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 0.37 kWh/week |
| Control type | Buttons |
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| Input colour depth | 30 bit |
|---|---|
| Output colour depth | 24 bit |
| Input greyscale depth | 10 bit |
| Output greyscale depth | 8 bit |
| Custom media width | 105 - 216 mm |
| Product colour | Black, Grey |
| Width | 517 mm |
| Depth | 434 mm |
| Height | 580 mm |
| Weight | 12.8 kg |
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 8.5 s |
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| Modem speed | 33.6 Kbit/s |
| Maximum duty cycle | 2500 pages per month |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5, B6 |
| Envelopes sizes | C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch |
| Custom media length | 147 - 356 mm |
| Cabling technology | 10/100Base-T(X) |
| Security algorithms | WPA2-AES, 64-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, 128-bit WEP, WPA3-SAE, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Layers per pallet | 4 pc(s) |
| Spare part retention | 5 year(s) |
| Country of origin | Vietnam |
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| Package width | 580 mm |
| Package depth | 517 mm |
| Package height | 434 mm |
| Package weight | 15.2 kg |
| Pallet gross height | 18.5 cm |
| Pallet gross weight | 261.2 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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