MFC-J6940DW Professional A3 inkjet wireless all-in-one printer

Name: MFCJ6940DW
Brand: Brother
SKU: MFCJ6940DWRE1
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Fast automatic 2-sided A3 print, with the added benefit of 2x 250 A3 paper trays, 100 sheet A3 MP tray, a large 8.8cm colour touchscreen, 2-sided A3/A4 scan option and NFC capability. Meeting the needs of demanding small offices and business workgroups.

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Product Details

Print, copy, scan & fax - all up to A3
Print speeds of up to 28 ipm mono & colour (Based on ISO/IEC 24734)
Automatic A4/A3 2-sided print / scan
Wired and wireless connectivity with added NFC capability | Mobile compatible – download app: Brother Mobile Connect
8.8cm colour LCD touch screen
250 sheet standard paper tray, plus additional 250 lower tray | 100 sheet multi purpose tray | 50 sheet ADF

Product Overview

The professional A3 MFC-J6940DW all-in-one printer is built to last, meeting the needs of demanding small offices and business workgroups. A3 capability enables you to produce a variety of A3, as well as A4 colour documents, without any hassle, while experiencing high quality prints, fast print speeds and low running costs. This multifunction device offers print, copy, scan and fax functionality. Print from your workstation, in a meeting room, or from your mobile device with wireless connectivity. Near Field Communication allows you to tap and print directly from your mobile device.

Specifications

General

Printer Type	Colour
Function	Copy, Fax, Print, Scan
Technology	Inkjet
Maximum Paper Size	A3
Connectivity	USB, Wired, Wireless
Memory	Internal (256MB)
Control Panel	Touchscreen
Display	Yes

Printing ⁽¹⁾

One Sided Print Speed A4 Mono	28 (images per minute)
One Sided Print Speed A4 Colour	28 (images per minute)
Two Sided Print Speed A4 Mono	21 (images per minute)
Two Sided Print Speed A4 Colour	21 (images per minute)
First print out time ⁽²⁾	Mono (4,4 seconds), Colour (4,6 seconds)
Mobile Print	Yes
Automatic 2 sided print	Yes
Quiet Mode	Yes
Recommended Monthly Volume	Up to 2,500 pages
Printer Functions	N-up Printing, Poster Printing, ID Printing, Booklet Printing, Print Profiles, Watermark Printing

Drivers

Printer Drivers

ChromeOS (Supports native ChromeOS printing), Linux (CUPS), macOS (10,14,x, 10,15,x, We recommend using AirPrint from 11,0,x), PCL Drivers (Generic PCL XL driver), PostScript (Driver for Windows that enables you to print to any network or locally connected Brother laser printer that supports PostScript), Windows (10, 8), Server (2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019), Visit support.brother.com for the full list of supported OS and to download the latest drivers and software.

Paper Handling ⁽¹¹⁾

Paper input	Multi Purpose Tray (100 sheets), Standard (Tray 1) (250 sheets), Automatic Document Feeder (50 sheets), Lower Trays (250 sheets)
Paper output	A4, 100 sheets, A3, 50 sheets
Sizes	Standard (Tray 1) (A4, LTR, EXE, A5, A6, Photo (10 x 15cm), Indexcard (13 x 20cm), Photo-2L (13 x 18cm), C5 Envelope, DL Envelope, Com-10, Monarch, LGR, LGL, Folio, Photo-L (9 x 13cm), Mexico Legal, India Legal, A3), Auto 2-Sided (A4, LTR, A3, LGR, LGL, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal, EXE, A5), Multi Purpose Tray (A4, LTR, LGR, LGL, A3, A5, A6, Indexcard (13 x 20cm), Photo (10 x 15cm), Photo-2L (13 x 18cm), Photo-L (9 x 13cm), Monarch, DL Envelope, C5 Envelope, Mexico Legal, India Legal, EXE, Com-10), Automatic Document Feeder (Width: 105 to 297 mm,, Length: 148 to 431,8 mm), Scanner Glass (Width: up to 297 mm, Length: up to 431,8 mm), Lower Trays (A4, A3, LGL, LGR, LTR, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal)
Media Types and Weights	Standard (Tray 1) (Plain, Recycled, Glossy, Inkjet, 64 - 220g/m2), Multi Purpose Tray (Plain, Recycled, Glossy, Inkjet, 64-220g/m2 (260g/m2 with Brother BP71 glossy paper only)), Auto 2-Sided (Plain, Recycled, 64 - 120g/m2), Automatic Document Feeder (Plain, Recycled, 64 - 120g/m2), Lower Trays (Plain, Recycled, 64 - 120g/m2)
Envelope Printing	Yes

Copying

One Sided Copy Speed A4 Colour	16 (images per minute)
One Sided Copy Speed A4 Mono	25 (images per minute)
Two Sided Copy Speed A4 Colour	13 (images per minute)
Two Sided Copy Speed A4 Mono	18 (images per minute)
Copy Resolution	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
First copy out time	Colour (6,0 Seconds), Mono (5,0 seconds)
Grey Scale	256 shades of grey (8 bit)
Copy Functions	Multi-Copying/Stack/Sort, Enlargement/Reduction Ratio %, N in 1 Copying, 2 in 1 ID Copying, Receipt Copying, Enlarge Text Copy

Scanning

Scanner type	Dual CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
Colour And Mono Scanning	Yes
Resolution	Interpolated (Up to 19200 x 19200dpi), Scanner Glass (Mono, Colour), ADF (Mono, Colour), Mono (600 x 600dpi), Colour (300 x 600dpi)
Colour Depth	Output (24 bit Colour Processing), Input, 48 bit Colour Processing
Inkjet Scan Grey Scale	Output (8 bit colour Processing), Input (16 bit colour Processing)
One Sided Scan Speed A3 Colour ⁽³⁾	13 (images per minute)
One Sided Scan Speed A3 Mono ⁽³⁾	13 (images per minute)
One Sided Scan Speed A4 Colour ⁽³⁾	25 (images per minute)
One Sided Scan Speed A4 Mono ⁽³⁾	25 (images per minute)
Two Sided Scan Speed A3 Colour ⁽³⁾	17 (images per minute)
Two Sided Scan Speed A3 Mono ⁽³⁾	17 (images per minute)
Two Sided Scan Speed A4 Colour ⁽³⁾	36 (images per minute)
Two Sided Scan Speed A4 Mono ⁽³⁾	36 (images per minute)

Network

WiFi Direct	Yes
Wired network security	SSL/TLS (IPPS, HTTPS, FTPS, SMTP, POP3, IMAP4), 802,1xWired (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), APOP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP v3, 802,1x, Kerberos, IPsec
Wireless network	2,4GHz: IEEE 802,11 b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode), IEEE 802,11 g/n (Wi-Fi Direct), 5GHz: IEEE 802,11 a/n (Infrastructure Mode)
Wireless setup support	Yes

Scanner functions

Standard Functions	Scan to (Network Folder, Microsoft Office, Searchable PDF, SharePoint, SFTP, File, Image, OCR, Email)
Scan Profiles	25 Preset network
Scan Features	Auto Deskew, Base Colour Removal

Scan Drivers

Linux ( SANE), Windows (Windows 10, TWAIN, WIA, Windows 7, Windows 8,1, Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012R2, 2012 & 2008R2), Visit support,brother,com for the full list of supported OS and to download the latest drivers and software,

Faxing

Fax	PC-Fax Send and Receive, Out of Paper Reception, Memory Transmission, Error Correction Mode (ECM), Distinctive Ring Detection (UK, DK only), Broadcasting, Auto Reduction, Greyscale

Fleet Management Tools

LAN/WAN Management Software (BRAdmin Professional), Unattended Installer, MSI Installer, Embedded Web Server, Driver Deployment Wizard

Operating Systems And Software

Software supplied - Windows

Windows Software (Brother iPrint&Scan Desktop), Macintosh Software (Brother iPrint&Scan Desktop)

Supplies And Accessories ⁽⁹⁾

Cartridges

BK (LC422BK - 550 pages, LC422XLBK - 3000 pages), C, M, Y (LC422CMY - 550 pages, LC422XLCMY - 1500 pages), LC422VAL- 4 X 550 pages, LC422XLVAL- 3,000 pages BK, 1,500 pages CMY

Carton Contents

Power supply cord, Quick setup guide, Product safety guide, Warranty, Device, Supplies, User guide

Dimensions And Weights

Dimensions With Carton	681mm (W) x 561mm (D) x 493mm (H)
Weight With Carton	26.6kg
Dimensions Without Carton	576mm (W) x 477mm (D) x 375mm (H)
Weight Without Carton	23.4kg

Duty Cycle

Recommended Monthly Volume

Up to 2,500 pages

Operating Environment

Power Consumption	Power Off (0.03W), Sleep (0.9W), Ready (5.5W), Copying (29.0W)
Sound Power	Printing (Mono, Colour), Mono (<6,54B(A)), Colour (<6,54B(A))
Sound Pressure	Printing (50,0dB)
TEC Value	0.17 kWh/week
Ink Save Mode	Yes
Operating	Humidity %, 20 - 80%, Degrees Celsius, 10°C - 35°C

Environmental

GS Mark, Blue Angel

Address Book

LDAP

Connectivity

Local interface	USB 2,0 Host (Front), Hi-Speed USB 2,0
Wireless network interface	2,4GHz: IEEE 802,11b/g/n, 5GHz: IEEE 802,11a/n (Infrastructure Mode)
Wireless Setup Support	Yes
Wireless Applications	Yes
WiFi Direct	Yes
Wired Interface	Ethernet 10/100BASE-TX Auto Negotiation
Wireless Network	2,4GHz: IEEE 802,11 b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode), IEEE 802,11 g/n (Wi-Fi Direct), 5GHz: IEEE 802,11 a/n (Infrastructure Mode)

Mobile Connectivity

Mobile and Web Connectivity

Brother Mobile Connect (Android, iPad / iPhone), Apple AirPrint, Brother Print Service Plugin, Mopria®, Brother Apps, Web Connect

Security Features

Features	E-mail Notifications, E-mail Reports, Secure Function Lock 3,0
Wired Network Security	SSL/TLS (IPPS, HTTPS, FTPS, SMTP, POP3, IMAP4), 802,1xWired (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), APOP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP v3, 802,1x, Kerberos, IPsec
Wireless network security	802,1xWireless (EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA3-SAE (AES) *Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES) only, APOP, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS, 802,1x, Kerberos, IPsec
IP Filter	Yes
IPv4	ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (AutoIP), DNSResolver, LLMNR responder, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, SMTP Client, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, TFTP server, ICMP, Web Services (Print), Web Services (Scan), SNTPClient, LDAP, CIFS Client, FTP Client, IMAP4, mDNS, TFTP client, HTTP Server, IPP
IPv6	NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port / Port9100, SMTP Client, FTP Server, FTP Client, CIFS Client, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, TFTP server, ICMPv6, SNTP Client, LDAP, Web Services (Print), Web Services(Scan), HTTP Server, IPP, IMAP4, POP3

NFC

Yes

Caveats

[1] Print Speeds based on ISO/IEC 24734
[2] FPOT (First Print Out Time) based on ISO/IEC 17629
[3] Scan Speeds based on ISO/IEC 17991
[9] Approx. declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711
[11] Capacity calculated with 80gsm paper

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Resources

Technical Specifications

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Learn more about this product

More capacity, more paper control

The MFC-J6940DW comes with an extra paper tray – this means the need to frequently replace paper in the device is reduced, when printing in high volume. With this, comes more control over how you use your time to be as productive as possible.

Scanning technology to improve work flow, even when working remotely

As a multifunction device the MFC-J6940DW can do so much more than print. The scanning opportunities available for example can significantly enhance your productivity from home. You can scan in colour or mono at high speeds to several destinations to boost workflow:

Image
File
OCR
Email

Print bigger

Make your documents more memorable by printing them in A3 Size. With full colour A3 print capabilities, your important training materials or presentation documents will stand out and may be easier to digest helping you obtain more interest from the reader. By printing A3 documents in house you have more control over your deadlines and can expand your opportunities.

The MFC-J6940DW, also enables you to print 2-sided in A3.

Work connected, always

You don’t just need to be sat at your desk, or even near the printer to use the MFC-J6940DW. With the range of connectivity options available, you can print anywhere in your office / home – and even from your mobile phone through Wi-Fi, or NFC.

By downloading the Brother Mobile Connect app you can access an array of features – from sending print jobs, to checking your ink levels and ordering replenishments when necessary.

Increase your print speed, with the new Brother MAXIDRIVE print technology

The newly developed high power print head enables a dramatical improvement in print speed, saving you time when printing your business documents. Not only is speed improved, but this new print head is highly durable and produces extremely high print quality, delivering professional results to your outputs.

Built to last

You need a device you can rely on. These A3 professional multifunction devices have been engineered into robust business devices, delivering fast, secure and professional quality to suit the growing needs of your business.