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Brother MFC-J6957DW Professional A3 colour inkjet wireless all-in-one printer with premium paper handling capabilities

Name: MFCJ6957DW
Brand: Brother
SKU: MFCJ6957DWRE1
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Robust and easy to use. This professional business colour printer, reliably produces premium quality documents at a competitive cost per page.

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Product Details

Up to 30ipm print speed
Automatic 2-sided A3 print, scan, copy & fax
8.8cm colour touchscreen
Near-Field Communication (NFC) for secure authentication, mobile print & scan
3 x 250 sheet paper trays
Optional high yield inks printing up to 6000 pages black and 5000 pages colour

Product Overview

Delivering premium quality A3 print, scan, copy and fax in one inkjet device. This all-in-one printer comes with the latest print head technology, providing fast, durable, vibrant colour printing. Combining a large paper input capacity, energy efficiency and a fast first print out time of under 5 seconds, the MFC-J6957DW is a great choice for businesses looking for a professional and environmentally friendly printer.

Wired Ethernet connectivity
2.4/5GHz Wireless with Wi-Fi direct and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Business security features as standard
Next generation advanced printhead technology
Built to last with robust and durable design
Fast automatic 2-sided scan A4 up to 36ipm mono and colour

Specifications

General

Printer Type	Colour
Function	Copy, Fax, Print, Scan
Technology	Inkjet
Maximum Paper Size	A3
Connectivity	USB, Wired, Wireless
Memory	Internal (512MB)
Control Panel	Touchscreen
Display	Yes (8,8cm Colour Touchscreen)

Printing ⁽¹⁾

One Sided Print Speed A4 Mono	30 (images per minute)
One Sided Print Speed A4 Colour	30 (images per minute)
Two Sided Print Speed A4 Mono	21 (images per minute)
Two Sided Print Speed A4 Colour	21 (images per minute)
One Sided Print Speed A3 Mono	14 (images per minute)
One Sided Print Speed A3 Colour	14 (images per minute)
Two Sided Print Speed A3 Mono	14 (images per minute)
Two Sided Print Speed A3 Colour	14 (images per minute)
First print out time ⁽²⁾	Mono (4,4 seconds), Colour (4,6 seconds)
Mobile Print	Yes
Automatic 2 sided print	Yes
Print Languages	PCL6, PDF Version 1,7, XPS Version 1,0, BR-Script3
Quiet Mode	Yes
Recommended Monthly Volume	Up to 3,500 pages
Printer Functions	N-up Printing, Poster Printing, ID Printing, Booklet Printing, Print Profiles, Watermark Printing
Embedded Fonts	PCL (73 scalable fonts), Postscript (66 scalable fonts), 12 bitmap fonts

Drivers

Printer Drivers

ChromeOS (Supports native ChromeOS printing), Linux (CUPS, LPD/LPRng (x86/x64 environment)), macOS (10,14,x, We recommend using AirPrint from 11,0,x), Windows (10, 11, 8,1, Server), Server (2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022), 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, EXE, A5), Multi Purpose Tray (A4, LTR, LGR, LGL, A3, A5, A6, Folio, Indexcard (13 x 20cm), Photo-2L (13 x 18cm), Photo-L (9 x 13cm), Monarch, DL Envelope, C5 Envelope, Mexico Legal, India Legal, EXE), Scanner Glass (Width: up to 297 mm, Length: up to 431,8 mm), Automatic Document Feeder (Length: 148 to 355,6 mm, Width: 105 to 215,9 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)
Resolution	Interpolated (Up to 19200 x 19200dpi), Colour (600 x 600dpi), Scanner Glass (Mono, Colour), ADF (Mono, Colour), Mono (600 x 600dpi)
Colour Depth	Output (24 bit Colour Processing), Input, 48 bit Colour Processing
Inkjet Scan Grey Scale	256 levels 8 bit
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

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 setup support	Yes

Scanner functions

Standard Functions	Scan to (Network Folder, SFTP, File, Image, Email)
Scan Profiles	5 preset network
File Format Support	PDF, JPEG
Scan Features	Auto Deskew, Base Colour Removal

Scan Drivers

Linux ( SANE), Macintosh ( AirPrint Scanning, 10,14,x), Windows (Windows 11, Windows 10, TWAIN, WIA, 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, Mass Deployment Tool

Operating Systems And Software

Software supplied - Windows

Windows Software (Brother iPrint&Scan Desktop, Tungsten PaperPort), Macintosh Software (Brother iPrint&Scan Desktop), Utilities, Easy Setup

Supplies And Accessories ⁽⁹⁾

Cartridges	BK (LC427BK - 3000 pages), C, M, Y (LC427CMY - 1500 pages)
Optional accessories	Cabinet

Carton Contents

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

Dimensions And Weights

Dimensions With Carton	681mm (W) x 561mm (D) x 563mm (H)
Weight With Carton	31.3kg
Dimensions Without Carton	576mm (W) x 477mm (D) x 445mm (H)
Weight Without Carton	27.5kg

Duty Cycle

Recommended Monthly Volume

Up to 3,500 pages

Operating Environment

Power Requirement	AC (220-240V AC 50/60Hz)
Power Consumption	Power Off (0.03W), Sleep (0.9W), Network Standby (1.9W), Ready (6.0W), Copying (31.0W), Printing
Sound Power	Colour (<6,64B(A))
Sound Pressure	Printing (50,0dB)
TEC Value	0.17 kWh/week
Ink Save Mode	No
Operating	Humidity %, 20 - 80%, Degrees Celsius, 10°C - 35°C

Environmental

Blue Angel, Nordic Swan, GS Mark

Address Book

LDAP

Solutions

Compatible Solutions

Brother Solutions Interface (BSI)

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
Wireless Setup Support	Yes
Wireless Applications	No
Wired Interface	10BaseT/100BaseTX

Mobile Connectivity

Mobile and Web Connectivity

Apple AirPrint, Brother Print Service Plugin, Mopria®, Brother Apps, Web Connect, Brother Mobile Connect

Security Features

Features	Firmware Updates, E-mail Notifications, E-mail Reports, Secure Function Lock 3,0, Setting Lock, Secure Key Management, Secure Print, Cloud Secure Print, On-Premise Active Directory/LDAP Authentication
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	SSL/TLSWireless (IPPS, HTTPS, SMTP, POP3, IMAP4), 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, SNMP v3, 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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Cost efficient. Built to perform

With a host of business features and functions, the MFC-J6957DW offers quick and secure printing directly from your mobile using Near-Field Communication and is good value, with a low total cost of ownership (TCO) and unbeatable cost per page (CPP). Let us take care of your print with a number of Managed Print Service (MPS) options offering auto supplies replenishment and break-fix services for total peace of mind.

Print and scan for longer

With a large paper input of up to 750 sheets as standard, you don’t need to spend as much time refilling the paper tray and can concentrate on your daily office tasks. The 100 sheet multi-purpose tray allows you to use versatile media options up to 220gsm, whilst the 50 sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) supports quick and cost effective A3 printing and scanning.

Ultra-fast, durable, precision printing

Through years of meticulous engineering design, the new MAXIDRIVE Print Chip redefines printing technology. Ink droplets are ejected into 40 micrometer thick film generating pressure that travels through 1680 individual chambers across a single print chip, delivering ultra-fast, durable, precision printing.

Greener business printing

The MFC-J6957DW uses less power and saves energy, without compromising on print quality. A fast first print out time of under 5 secs with low energy consumption can only be achieved with an inkjet printer.