Copying
Duplex copying mode	Auto
Copying	Colour copying
Maximum copy resolution	1200 x 600 DPI
Maximum copy size	A4
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)	31 cpm
Time to first copy (black, normal)	12.5 s
Time to first copy (colour, normal)	12.5 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	Grey
Market positioning	Business
Display	LCD
Display diagonal	8.89 cm (3.5")
Control type	Touch
Built-in display
Colour display
Fax
Faxing	Mono faxing
Fax resolution (black)	203 x 392 DPI
Fax transmission speed	2.5 sec/page
Modem speed	33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memory	500 pages
Duplex faxing
Auto-redialing
Speed dialling
Fax forwarding
Auto reduction
Error Correction Mode (ECM)
Features
Recommended duty cycle	0 - 5000 pages per month
Maximum duty cycle	60000 pages per month
Duplex functions	Print, Copy, Fax, Scan
Printing colours	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languages	BR-Script 3, PDF, PCL 6
Printer fonts	PostScript, PCL, Bitmap
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	2
Total input capacity	300 sheets
Total output capacity	150 sheets
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity	50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity	80 sheets
Multi-Purpose tray
Auto document feeder (ADF)
Network
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g
Security algorithms	SSL/TLS, 802.1x RADIUS, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, SNMP, IPSec, 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, TKIP, AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
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/Port9100, POP3, SMTP Client, IPP/IPPS, FTP Client and Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan), SNTP Client, LDAP, LDAPS, IMAP4, Syslog
Supported network protocols (IPv6)	NDP, RA, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, POP3, SMTP Client, FTP Client and Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMPv6, Web Services (Print/Scan), SNTP Client, LDAP, LDAPS, IMAP4, Syslog
Mobile printing technologies	Apple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect, Mopria Print Service
Wi-Fi
Ethernet LAN
Wi-Fi Direct
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 32.5 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	35 - 85%
Other features
Noise level	49 dB
Packaging content
Cables included	AC
Warranty card
User guide
Packaging data
Package width	650 mm
Package depth	560 mm
Package height	643 mm
Package weight	33.5 kg
Paper handling
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4
Paper tray media types	Thin paper, Plain paper, Thick paper, Recycled paper, Bond paper, Labels, Envelopes, Glossy paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4, A5, A6
Non-ISO print media sizes	Letter, Legal, Executive
Envelopes sizes	C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch
Custom media width	76.2 - 216 mm
Custom media length	116 - 355.6 mm
Paper tray media weight	60 - 105 g/m²
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight	60 - 163 g/m²
Performance
Internal memory	512 MB
Processor frequency	1200 MHz
Built-in processor
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Direct printing
USB port
Power
Power consumption (PowerSave)	330 W
Power consumption (printing)	540 W
Power consumption (copying)	540 W
Power consumption (ready)	60 W
Power consumption (standby)	8.4 W
Power consumption (sleep)	0.53 W
Power consumption (off)	0.04 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)	0.43 kWh/week
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz
Printing
Duplex printing mode	Auto/Manual
Print technology	Laser
Printing	Colour printing
Maximum resolution	2400 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	31 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	31 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	20 ppm
Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	20 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)	9.9 s
N-up printing	2, 4, 9, 16, 6
Duplex printing
N-in-1 print function
Barcode printing
Watermark printing
Secure printing
Poster printing function
Scanning
Duplex scanning mode	Auto
Scanning	Colour scanning
Optical scanning resolution	1200 x 1200 DPI
Optical scanning resolution (ADF)	600 x 600 DPI
Maximum scan resolution	19200 x 19200 DPI
Maximum scan area	215.9 x 297 mm
Scanner type	Flatbed & ADF scanner
Scan technology	Dual CIS
Scan to	USB, E-mail Server, Network folder, FTP, Image, OCR, E-mail, HTTP, SMB
Image formats supported	TIFF, JPEG
Document formats supported	PDF
Input colour depth	48 bit
Output colour depth	24 bit
Input greyscale depth	16 bit
Output greyscale depth	8 bit
Greyscale levels	256
Scan drivers	WIA, TWAIN, 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 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
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	404 mm
Depth	473 mm
Height	460 mm
Weight	25.6 kg

The Brother MFC-L8730CDW is a professional colour laser multifunction printer with integrated functions for printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. The device is designed for office environments that require high productivity and reliability in document processing. It features laser printing technology, ensuring fast and high-quality output, and supports colour printing with a maximum resolution of 2400 x 600 DPI. The print speed reaches up to 31 pages per minute in black-and-white and colour at normal quality on A4 format. For duplex printing, a speed of 20 pages per minute is achieved. The first page is output within 9.9 seconds. The device supports N-in-1 printing functions with options for 2, 4, 6, 9, and 16 pages per sheet, as well as poster printing and barcode printing. Additionally, it includes a watermark printing function and secure printing to enhance document security.

Applications

The MFC-L8730CDW is suitable for office environments with a monthly print volume of up to 60,000 pages, with a recommended usage of 0 to 5,000 pages per month. The combination of high speed, duplex functionality, and versatile scanning and copying features makes it particularly suitable for small to medium-sized businesses and departments with high document throughput. The integrated fax function, with a transmission speed of 2.5 seconds per page and a fax memory for 500 pages, supports communication in traditional workflows.

Functions and Equipment in Detail

The device offers a duplex function for printing, copying, scanning, and faxing, reducing paper consumption. The copying function enables colour copies with a resolution of 1200 x 600 DPI and a speed of 31 copies per minute. The first copy is produced in 12.5 seconds. Up to 999 copies per job can be created, with zoom options between 25 and 400 percent. The N-in-1 copying function supports 2- and 4-page summaries. The device features an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with a capacity of 80 sheets, enabling fast scanning and copying of multi-page documents.

Technology Explained Simply

The scanner combines a flatbed and ADF scanner with Dual CIS technology, ensuring precise and fast document capture. The optical scan resolution is 1200 x 1200 DPI, with a maximum interpolated resolution of up to 19200 x 19200 DPI. The input colour depth is 48 bit, and the output is 24 bit, ensuring detailed colour reproduction. Supported formats include TIFF, JPEG, and PDF. The device can transmit scans directly to email servers, network folders, FTP, HTTP, SMB, or as an image or OCR text. Paper handling includes various media types such as plain paper, recycled paper, thick paper, labels, and envelopes. The maximum supported paper size is A4, with additional formats like Letter, Legal, Executive, and envelope sizes such as C5, Com-10, DL, and Monarch also supported. The total input capacity is 300 sheets, with the multipurpose tray holding 50 sheets. The output capacity is 150 sheets.

Compatibility and Accessories

The MFC-L8730CDW is equipped with WLAN (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n) and Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 MBit/s), enabling flexible network integration. Security standards include WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA3. For mobile use, functions such as Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria, and Wi-Fi Direct printing are available. The device also supports Brother Mobile Connect and Alexa Print. Print languages include BR-Script 3, PDF, and PCL 6, with 73 PCL® fonts, 66 PostScript® fonts, 16 barcode fonts, and 12 bitmap fonts available. The internal memory is 512 MB.

Installation and Setup

Installation is performed using the included quick start guide, which describes unpacking the packaging materials, loading paper, connecting to the network, and installing the software. Connection options include USB, network, or WLAN. The software can be downloaded from setup.brother.com. Device configuration is done via the 8.8 cm colour touchscreen display, used for operation and settings. Power supply is via mains connection, with 540 W consumed during operation and 60 W in standby mode.

Operational Advantages

The MFC-L8730CDW offers high efficiency by combining printing, copying, scanning, and faxing functions in a single device. The duplex function reduces paper consumption, while fast speeds and support for mobile printing functions increase productivity. Integrated security features such as secure printing and WPA3 security protect sensitive documents. Support for various paper formats and types increases flexibility in daily use. Network capability and mobile printing options enable flexible use in different work environments.