Copying
Duplex copying mode	Auto
Copying	Colour copying
Maximum copy resolution	1200 x 4800 DPI
Maximum copy size	A3
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)	25 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)	16 cpm
Time to first copy (black, normal)	5 s
Time to first copy (colour, normal)	6 s
Maximum number of copies	999 copies
Copier resize	25 - 400%
N-in-1 copy function (N=)	2, 4
Duplex copying
N-in-1 copy function
Design
Product colour	White, Grey
Market positioning	Business
Display	LCD
Display diagonal	8.89 cm (3.5")
Control type	Touch
Built-in display
Colour display
Fax
Faxing	Colour faxing
Fax resolution (black)	203 x 392 DPI
Fax resolution (colour)	203 x 196 DPI
Fax transmission speed	3 sec/page
Modem speed	33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memory	150 pages
Duplex faxing
Features
Recommended duty cycle	250 - 3500 pages per month
Maximum duty cycle	40000 pages per month
Duplex functions	Copy, Fax, Print, Scan
Number of print cartridges	4
Printing colours	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languages	PCL XL, BR-Script 3, PCL 6
Printer fonts	Barcode, Bitmap, PCL, PostScript
Number of PCL fonts	73
Number of PostScript fonts	66
Number of barcode fonts	16
Number of bitmap fonts	12
Input & output capacity
Total number of input trays	4
Total input capacity	850 sheets
Total output capacity	100 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacity	250 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacity	250 sheets
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity	100 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity	50 sheets
Multi-Purpose tray
Auto document feeder (ADF)
Network
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Security algorithms	APOP, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS, SNMPv3, 802.1x RADIUS, EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, IPSec, 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, TKIP, AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE, WPS
Supported network protocols (IPv4)	ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS résolution de nom, résolveur DNS, mDNS, répondeur LLMNR, LPR/LPD, port brut personnalisé/port 9100, IPP/IPPS, client et serveur FTP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, client et serveur TFTP, client POP3/IMAP4/SMTP, ICMP, services Web (impression/ numérisation), client CIFS, client SNTP, LDAP/ LDAPS, serveur HTTP/HTTPS, Syslog
Supported network protocols (IPv6)	NDP, RA, mDNS, LLMNR Répondeur, résolveur DNS, LPR/LPD, port brut personnalisé/port 9100, IPP/IPPS, client FTP, serveur FTP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, client et serveur TFTP, services Web (impression/numérisation), client POP3/ IMAP4/SMTP, client CIFS, client SNTP, LDAP/LDAPS, ICMPv6, serveur HTTP/HTTPS, Syslog
Mobile printing technologies	Mopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect, Brother iPrint & Scan
Wi-Fi
Ethernet LAN
Wi-Fi Direct
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Other features
Noise level	54.5 dB
Packaging content
Included cartridge capacity (black)	5400 pages
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)	3900 pages
Cartridge(s) included
Packaging data
Package width	681 mm
Package depth	616 mm
Package height	574 mm
Package weight	33.8 kg
Paper handling
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A3
Paper tray media types	Plain paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A3, A4, A5, A6
Non-ISO print media sizes	Legal, Ledger (media size), Folio, Executive, Letter
Envelopes sizes	C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch
Photo paper sizes	10x15,13x20,9x13,13x18
Custom media width	105 - 297 mm
Custom media length	148 - 431.8 mm
Paper tray media weight	64 - 220 g/m²
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight	64 - 220 g/m²
Performance
Internal memory	1024 MB
Processor frequency	960 MHz
Built-in processor
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Direct printing
USB port
Power
Power consumption (printing)	27 W
Power consumption (copying)	35 W
Power consumption (ready)	6 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.9 W
Power consumption (off)	0.03 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)	0.13 kWh/week
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz
Printing
Duplex printing mode	Auto
Print technology	Inkjet
Printing	Colour printing
Maximum resolution	1200 x 4800 DPI
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono	31 ipm
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono	22 ipm
Time to first page (black, normal)	4.4 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)	4.6 s
N-up printing	2, 4, 9, 16
Duplex printing
N-in-1 print function
Barcode printing
Watermark printing
Secure printing
Booklet printing function
Poster printing function
Scanning
Duplex scanning mode	Auto
Scanning	Colour scanning
Optical scanning resolution	1200 x 2400 DPI
Optical scanning resolution (colour)	1200 x 1200 ppi
Optical scanning resolution (ADF)	600 x 600 DPI
Maximum scan resolution	19200 x 19200 DPI
Maximum scan area	295 x 429.8 mm
Scanner type	Flatbed & ADF scanner
Scan technology	Dual CIS
Scan to	USB, E-mail, OCR, File, Image, FTP, SMB, E-mail Server
Image formats supported	JPEG, TIFF
Document formats supported	PDF
Input colour depth	48 bit
Output colour depth	24 bit
Greyscale levels	256
Scan drivers	TWAIN, WIA, SANE
Duplex scanning
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates	Blue Angel, Nordic Swan Ecolabel, ENERGY STAR
System requirements
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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016
Other operating systems supported	ChromeOS
Linux operating systems supported
Technical details
Compliance certificates	GS mark
Weight & dimensions
Width	576 mm
Depth	510.6 mm
Height	445 mm
Weight	27.6 kg

The Brother MFC-J6977DW is a professional inkjet multifunction printer of the category all-in-one ink, specifically developed for office environments with high demands on performance and reliability. The device combines printing, scanning, copying, and faxing in one system and supports formats up to DIN A3, making it suitable for various workflows. The integrated duplex function enables automatic double-sided printing, copying, scanning, and faxing, reducing paper consumption and improving workflow efficiency.

Applications

The MFC-J6977DW is designed for offices requiring a high monthly workload between 250 and 3500 pages, with a maximum workload of 40,000 pages per month. The high paper capacity of 850 sheets in total, distributed across three paper trays of 250 sheets each and a multi-purpose tray with 100 sheets, allows processing large print volumes without frequent refilling. Support for various media types such as standard paper, recycled paper, envelopes, and glossy paper, as well as formats like Legal, Folio, or Letter, expands its application possibilities. The maximum paper size of A3 and support for photo paper in various sizes (e.g. 10x15 cm, 13x20 cm) also make the device suitable for graphic or presentation-related tasks.

Functions and Equipment in Detail

The device offers a print speed of 31 pages per minute (black and white, ISO/IEC 24734) and 30 pages per minute in colour (ISO). The first page is delivered within 4.4 seconds (black) or 4.6 seconds (colour). The print resolution is 1200 x 4800 DPI, ensuring sharp text and detailed graphics. Features such as N-in-1 printing (2, 4, 9, 16), booklet printing, poster printing, and watermark printing expand design options. The secure print function allows controlled output of sensitive documents. For copying, the device achieves 25 copies per minute in black and 16 in colour (A4, normal quality), with the first copy available after 5 seconds (black) or 6 seconds (colour). Zooming is adjustable between 25 and 400 %, and up to 999 copies can be created consecutively.

Technology Explained Simply

The scanner features a flatbed and ADF scanner (Automatic Document Feeder) with a capacity of 50 sheets. The optical scan resolution is 1200 x 2400 DPI, with a maximum scan resolution up to 19200 x 19200 DPI. The Dual CIS scanning technology ensures precise and accurate colour results. The device supports Scan to functionality, allowing documents to be sent directly to USB, email, OCR, file, image, FTP, SMB, or email server. Supported formats include JPEG, TIFF, and PDF. The input colour depth is 48 bit, output 24 bit, ensuring detailed colour reproduction. The fax function supports colour faxing with a resolution of 203 x 392 DPI (black) or 203 x 196 DPI (colour) and a transmission speed of 3 seconds per page. The fax memory holds 150 pages.

Compatibility and Accessories

The device is equipped with WLAN (802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4) and Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000Base-T(X)), enabling flexible network integration. It supports Apple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect, Mopria, and Wi-Fi Direct, allowing mobile devices to print directly. The USB 2.0 interface and USB host port expand connectivity options. Compatible operating systems include Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. The printer languages are PCL XL, BR-Script 3, and PCL 6, with 73 PCL fonts, 66 PostScript fonts, 16 barcode fonts, and 12 bitmap fonts available.

Installation and Mounting

Installation is performed via the integrated network and USB interfaces. Setup can be controlled via the 8.8 cm touchscreen colour display (LCD technology). The device dimensions are 57.6 cm (width) x 51.06 cm (depth) x 44.5 cm (height), and the weight is 27.6 kg. Power supply is via 220–240 V, with power consumption of 27 W during operation and 1.8 W in standby.

Operational Advantages

The MFC-J6977DW offers high productivity through the combination of fast printing, large paper tray, and duplex function. Support for various formats and media types increases flexibility. Integrated security features such as secure printing and network capability with modern protocols facilitate use in professional environments. The use of ink cartridges (black, cyan, magenta, yellow) enables cost-efficient maintenance, with standard cartridges LC528 (BK approx. 6,000, CMY approx. 5,000 pages) and XL cartridges LC528XL (BK approx. 12,000, CMY approx. 10,000 pages) available. Compatible cartridges are LC527 and LC527XL.