Brother Printer MFC8950DW Wireless Monochrome Printer with
Scanner, Copier and Fax
From Brother
List Price: $599.99
Price: $445.00
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Average customer review:
(31 customer reviews)
Product Description
The MFC-8950DW is a cost efficient laser all-in-one with
wired and wireless networking. Ideal for businesses with higher print volumes,
it combines reliable printing and copying up to 42ppm, color scanning and
faxing. Plus, it offers a 5-Inch color Touchscreen display, automatic duplex
(two-sided) print/copy/scan/fax, a 550-sheet paper capacity, and a super
high-yield replacement toner cartridge for low cost output.
Product Details
Size: Legal,8 1/2" x 14"
Color: Black
Brand: Brother
Model: MFC8950DW
Original language: English
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: 18.80" h x 19.30" w x 16.30" l,
39.00 pounds
Memory: 128MB
Native resolution: 1200 x 1200
Display size: 4.9
Features
Print and copy at up to 42ppm
Automatic duplex print/copy/scan/fax
5" Color Touchscreen display with Web Connect
550-sheet paper capacity, expandable
Built-in wireless 802.11b/g/n and Gigabit Ethernet network
interfaces
Editorial Reviews
From the Manufacturer
Legal-size document glass for
scanning and copying bound materials
The MFC-8950DW is the ultimate monochrome laser all-in-one
solution for businesses with higher print volumes. It combines reliable,
low-cost printing and copying at up to 42ppm, high-quality color scanning, and
faxing. In addition, the MFC-8950DW features a five-inch color touchscreen
display, advanced duplex capabilities, built-in wireless and Gigabit Ethernet
networking, and a large paper capacity.
Key Features
Fast printing and copying up to 42ppm
Wireless 802.11b/g/n and Gigabit Ethernet network interfaces
Five-inch color touchscreen display with Web Connect14
Automatic two-sided printing. Plus, single-pass, duplex
scanning / copying simultaneously scans both sides of the page
Fewer paper refills via 550-sheet paper capacity,
expandable4
Low cost output via super high-yield 12,000-page3
replacement toner cartridge4
Legal-size document glass for scanning / copying bound
materials
Wireless printing from your mobile device via1: AirPrint,
Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, Cortado Workplace, and Wi-Fi
Direct
USB Direct Interface to print from or scan to your USB flash
memory drive5
Advanced security features including: Secure printing,
Secure function lock, Enterprise security (802.1x), and more
Paper tray
Exceptional Performance with Large Paper Capacity
Featuring blazing fast print and copy speeds of up to 42ppm,
the MFC-8950DW lets you stop waiting for your documents and move onto other
important tasks. With the large 550-sheet paper capacity13 you can save time
with fewer refills, and use the automatic duplex printing feature to help save
paper and reduce costs. Plus, single-pass, two-sided scanning / copying /
faxing simultaneously scans both sides of the page. This feature allows you to
quickly produce two-sided copies / scans / faxes from one or two-sided
originals.
The MFC-8950DW also offers a five-inch color touchscreen
display, which allows for easy navigation and menu selection and also scanning
documents to your Google Docs, Evernote, and Dropbox accounts14. And, for
organizations concerned with security, the MFC-8950DW offers several advanced
security features including: Secure Print, Secure Function Lock, Enterprise
Security (802.1x), and more.
Flexible Connectivity with Convenient Mobile Device
Printing1
Eliminate extra cables via built-in wireless 802.11b/g/n
networking. Plus, print, scan, or PC fax6 via your Gigabit Ethernet or wireless
network. For local connectivity, a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface is also
available, and the MFC-8950DW lets you wirelessly print from your mobile device
via1: AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, Cortado Workplace,
and Wi-Fi Direct.
In addition, the MFC-8950DW supports wireless scanning1
(JPEG, PDF, web page, and e-mail14) from your Apple, Android, or Windows Phone
7 (JPEG only) via the Brother iPrint&Scan free app download.
Advanced Scanning Capabilities
The MFC-8950DW offers document scanning and management
solutions to easily share, archive, or edit your paper-based documents electronically.
With up to 19200 x 19200 dpi (interpolated) scanning resolution, you can create
high-quality color scans in a variety of file formats including: PDF, Secure
PDF, JPEG, TIFF, and more. Scan multi-page documents using the 50-page capacity
auto document feeder or use the legal-size document glass for bound materials.
Enjoy a wide range of scanning options including: E-mail,
file, image, and OCR. You can also scan documents directly to a FTP server or
e-mail scanned documents directly to your e-mail server7. Plus, you can scan
and save electronic documents directly to an internally shared location on your
network8 for easy access to information.
The MFC-8950DW includes both TWAIN and WIA (Windows Imaging
Acquisition) scanner drivers and Nuance PaperPort SE with OCR for Windows and
Presto! PageManager with OCR for Mac for greater flexibility.
Easy-to-install, super high-yield toner cartridge
is available for low cost output
Low-Cost Output and Money-Saving Features
The MFC-8950DW ships with a standard yield 3,000-page3 toner
cartridge that delivers a low cost per page. For an up to a 50% lower cost per
page, a super-yield 12,000-page3 toner cartridge (TN-780) is also available4.
In addition, the MFC-8950DW is ENERGY STAR Qualified and offers a Deep Sleep
mode to help reduce your energy costs. You also can help save money by using
the following features:
Toner Save Mode for printing your less critical business
documents
PC Fax to send and receive faxes directly from your computer
without having to print them9.
N-in-1 printing and copying to help reduce paper and toner
usage by combining multiple pages onto one page.
Technical Specifications
Interfaces
Standard Interfaces: Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Gigabit Ethernet,
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
USB Direct Interface5 / PictBridge: Yes / No
Print
Paper Size (maximum): Up to 8.5" x 14" (legal)
Print Speed (maximum): Up to 42ppm
Print Resolution (maximum): Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Memory (standard / maximum4): 128 MB / 384 MB
Duplex Printing Capability: Yes
Paper Input Capacity (maximum)13: 500-sheet capacity paper
tray, 50-sheet capacity multi-purpose tray
Auto Document Feeder: Up to 50 pages
Copy
Copy Speed (maximum): Up to 42cpm
Duplex Copy Capability: Yes
Copy Resolution (maximum): 1200 x 600 dpi
Reduction / Enlargement : 25 - 400% in 1% increments
Copy Options: Sorting, N-in-1, Multi-copying (up to 99), ID
copy
Scan
Scanner Type: Color Flatbed with ADF
Document Glass Size: 8.5" x 14" (legal)
Scan Resolution (maximum): Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (optical);
up to 19200 x 19200 dpi (interpolated)
Scan To Capability: File, Image, E-mail, OCR, FTP, USB,
E-mail Server7, Network Folder (CIFS)8, Web Connect (Google Docs, Evernote,
Dropbox)
Document Viewer / OCR Software: Nuance PaperPort 12SE w/ OCR
for Windows; Presto! PageManager9 w/ OCR for Mac
Fax
Fax Modem: 33.6K bps
Fax Page Memory (maximum)11: Up to 500 pages
One Touch / Speed Dial Locations: 32 / 300
PC Fax Capability12: Yes
Supported Operating Systems
Windows: XP / XP Professional X64 / Windows Vista / Windows
7 / Windows Server 2003 / 200810
Mac: Mac OS X v10.5.8, v10.6.x, v10.7.x
Linux
Other
Unit Dimensions: 19.3" x 16.3" x 18.8"
Carton Dimensions: 23.4" x 21" x 25"
Unit Weight / Carton Weight: 39 lbs. / 48.7 lbs.
MFC-8510DN MFC-8710DW MFC-8910DW MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT
Maximum Print / Copy Speeds 38ppm 40ppm 42ppm 42ppm 42ppm
Print Resolution (maximum dpi) 1200 x 1200 1200
x 1200 1200 x 1200 1200 x 1200 1200 x 1200
Memory (standard / maximum) 64
MB / 320 MB4 64 MB / 320 MB4 128 MB / 384 MB4 128 MB / 384 MB4 128 MB / 384 MB
Input Paper Capacity (standard / maximum) 250 sheets / 250 sheets 250 sheets / 750 sheets4 250 sheets / 750 sheets4 500 sheets / 1000 sheets4 1000 sheets / 1000 sheets
Bypass / Multi-purpose tray (maximum pages) 50 sheets 50
sheets 50 sheets 50 sheets 50 sheets
ADF Capacity (maximum pages) 35 50 50 50 50
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Automatic Duplex Scanning No No Yes Yes Yes
Standard Interfaces Ethernet,
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Wireless
802.11b/g/n, Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Wireless
802.11b/g/n, Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Wireless
802.11b/g/n, Gigabit Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Wireless
802.11b/g/n, Gigabit Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Document Glass Size Letter Legal Legal Legal Legal
Modem Speed (maximum) 33.6K
bps 33.6K bps 33.6K bps 33.6K bps 33.6K
bps
Mobile Device Compatibility1 AirPrint,
Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, Cortado Workplace AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother
iPrint&Scan, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan,
Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct AirPrint,
Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct AirPrint, Google Cloud Print,
Brother iPrint&Scan, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct
LCD Display Backlit,
five-line Backlit,
five-line Backlit, five-line 5-inch Color Touchscreen with
Web Connect 5-inch Color
Touchscreen with Web Connect
USB Direct Interface Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Replacement Toner Yields4 3,000
or 8,0003 3,000 or 8,0003 3,000 or 8,0003 3,000 or 8,000 or 12,0003 3,000
or 8,000 or 12,0003
1. Requires connection to a wireless network. See
www.brother.com for details, availability, and mobile device compatibility.
2. PDF, JPEG, and XPS files.
3. Approx. toner cartridge yield in accordance with ISO/IEC
19752 (letter/A4).
4. Requires additional purchase.
5. PDF (up to ver. 1.7), JPEG, XPS and Secure PDF files
(scan only). USB flash memory drive not included.
6. See system requirements chart on www.brother.com.
7. Requires SMTP/POP3 mail server support. Download from
http://solutions.brother.com.
8. Windows only.
9. PC Fax Receive not supported for Mac OS.
10. Server 2003/2008 network printing only.
11. Using ITU-T Test Chart #1 with JBIG coding and std.
resolution.
12. Black and white only. PC Fax Receive not available for
Mac users.
13. Maximum capacity based on using 20 lb. (bond) paper.
14. Requires an Internet connection and an account with
desired service. See www.brother.com for details.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
Very good but not quite five star material
By Michael Smith
I've configured and setup Canon, Epson, and HP printers over
the years but this is my first Brother model. With USB and network connectivity
being more common in the past few years, there's really not much initial setup
difference between brands.
I took the unit out of the box and began removing umpteen
pieces of strapping tape and figured out how to install the initial starter
(3,000 pages) cartridge and paper trays. (Two different high yield cartridges
are available for purchase as well.) Took me a little while to figure how to
fit everything in, but the instructions were clear. Powered the unit up and
programmed it via touchscreen to connect to my wifi. Unfortunately, it does not
support 5GHz 802.11n networks so I joined it with my 2.4GHz network, and after
figuring out a few acronyms, got it to print. My Macs running Mountain Lion
(10.8) had no problem seeing the printer via Bonjour and drivers were installed
automatically.
I did not refer to the user guide during the setup process,
but there are several available printed in addition to some very detailed
network guides on the enclosed CD-ROM. Brother stroke a good balance between
providing decent documentation but not printing a 500 page manual that everyone
doesn't need.
Printed the first few documents quickly and double sided
with ease. I've printed envelopes and standard 20lb paper and haven't had any
jams or misfeeds. Clear, crisp black printing as expected from a laser. I didn't
time it to see if it met 42 pages per minute but it doesn't seem too far off.
Once the printer is on the network, it's much easier to
configure via the HTTP gateway on the your computer's web browser rather than
the touch screen. First, I put in an SMTP gateway to be able to do
scan-to-email and a POP server for email-to-print directly on the unit.
Scan-to-email works great directly on the unit in PDF, JPG, or other common
formats, including the fast and accurate automatic document feeder (ADF.) Unfortunately,
email-to-print only works with the TIFF-F format -- which is not useful. Would
be nicer to be able to send a PDF directly to the printer (or even a word doc)
and have it print as is, but alas, no. Subsequently, I shut this feature off.
Similarly, printing via the front USB port is limited to PRN files (Windows)
and JPG images -- not real useful.
I did not test the fax function as I do not have a landline
to test it out, but it seems well thought out and offers plenty of options
(PC-Fax, address book, etc.) Scanning directly to my Mac does not work with the
native Mac OS drivers but requires the installation of software from Brother --
not sure who to blame for this, but my Epson inkjet multifunction totally
functions within the native Mac OS X scan and print application. Additional
software is included in the CD-ROM, but I didn't feel a need to install it.
In terms of other costs, there's 128MB RAM standard in the
printer and it's expandable using standard DIMMs. This should be fine for most
users though. The drum unit, which is not part of the cartridge, has to be
replaced every 30,000 pages -- so factor this into your per page cost even if
you are buying high yield cartridges. (Other brands usually include a new drum
unit with every cartridge -- I know this to be the case with HP.)
I'm knocking off one star for some poor thinking in the
networking functions (no 5GHz network support), no native Mac network scanning,
and unnecessary requirements of obscure/uncommon formats (i.e. TIFF) for the
USB mass storage printing and email-to-print. If those features don't really
matter to you, then you've likely got a 5 star unit for your small to medium
size office with laser printing, color scanning, and monochrome copying/faxing
needs.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
Simply Awesome.......and I'm a geek!
By J. Stark
Over the past few years I've spent well over $10,000 on
Amazon. Just call me an amazon junkie! However, I think I've probably written
only one review during that time. I'm grateful for those that do write reviews
and I read many, many reviews as I research my purchases. Having said that,
this printer is so freaking awesome I can't resist letting the rest of my
junkie friends know how wonderful it is.
I am a geek. I have used Dell, Apple, Epson, Brother, HP,
Samsung, Ricoh, Canon, etc. printers. I have set them up, used them, abused
them, and loved many. This Brother MFC8950DW is replacing a HP Color Laserjet
2840. There is absolutely no comparison between the two. Although I should
point out the HP was a color laser multi-function printer. I bought a $150
epson multi-function to take care of my color needs and I bought this Brother
printer to take care of the high-volume daily needs for B&W laser printing,
faxing, copying, scanning, etc.
I could go on for hours about the greatness of this machine.
However, let me skip to the pertinent details that are not well documented.
- This is definitly geared for the workplace.
- It has settings locks, function locks, and more.
- It comes with all the necessary drivers on CD.
Another reviewer dissed it due to not having network
drivers. The drivers come on the CD. It's a network printer.
It's wifi built-in. I don't know what that guy was talking
about. I have 4 different computers all using this printer.
All 4 computers use the printer wirelessly. No problems. No
errors. No confusion. It was amazingly simple. The silly
CD even finds the printer on the network and does all the
installation/firewall/port routing for you. It's really really easy.
- It is an excellent scanner. The scanning resolution can be
changed depending on your needs, so those that didn't like
the scanning quality need to adjust their settings. Upon
receipt of this AIO (all-in-one) I immediately set the employees
up with the task of scanning in 10 pages from 320 files.
That comes out to 3,200 pages scanned. Every page had hole
punches in the top of the page. We fed the tops into the ADF
even though the documentation said not to as the ADF
might jam. Many of the 3,200 pages were dog-eared, wrinkled,
or otherwise imperfect. Over the course of 3,200 pages
we had 5 jams. (Jams are super simple to clear) That is
simply unbelievably impressive.
- All of the scanning was done wirelessly and it
effortlessly sent the pdf's to the computer we told it to. It scans into
tiff's,
pdf's, jpeg's, and more! You determine either at the time
you scan or via the control panel how you want it to scan your job.
You pick the resolution and the format it's saved into. This
is true for the USB capabilities as well.
- It can scan to an e-mail address, or a computer on the
network.
- It has it's own e-mail capabilities. Once I set it up with
an e-mail address of it's own, I can scan anything and e-mail it
to anyone in the world, without using a computer.
- The paper tray hold closer to 550 pages.
- Although this is a B&W printer, it will scan and fax
in color if you want it to.
- The warranty is 1 year, but is an on-site warranty!
Pound for pound I don't think there's another MFC on the
market that comes anywhere near this one at this price point. Originally I was
just going to replace my HP with the newest model from HP. However, when I
actually went to a store and looked at the HP models, I was highly unimpressed
with the build quality. They felt cheap and had tiny touchscreens. I love that
this printer retains physical buttons to navigate it's menus and use it's
functions. The touchscreen works like a charm as well, but for heavy office
use, I wanted physical buttons as well.
I'm sure if you're still reading this, you probably think
I'm a fanatic........and maybe I am. This MFC has made me a fanatic. I'm trying
to save my personal pennies to buy one for my home. It's overkill for my home,
but it's that awesome. It's that well made. It's that easy to use. It's
everything I could hope for in a MFC (save color printing capabilities, hence
the Epson) and the supplies (i.e. toner, imaging drum, etc.) are cheap (when
compared to competitors) and the high yield toner lasts forever! Someone stated
that they can't get the toner for this printer. I ordered an extra when I
bought this and received it within days. I failed to mention how fast this dang
thing is at printing. It is freaky fast at printing. Single-sided and
double-sided.
If you have any questions, leave a comment and I'll try and
answer them.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Lightweight drivers and nice screen. Good network printing
By Stephanie Sullivan
We have only just setup this printer, but have used other
older models that are similar. It was a snap with windows XP and windows 7
PC's. We don't have windows server in our little environment.
As we expected the brother network setup software installed
quickly and easily on windows xp and 7. The drivers are lightweight, especially
as compared to what comes with HP printers - that stuff won't fit on a CDROM,
so they have to package it on DVD. We use wired networking and that setup was
trivially easy. It just DHCP'd (automatic IP assignment) and that's that.
One of the very nice things about the driver install it is
registers your PC on the multifunction so you can scan to your computer from
the unit. No relay race to place paper and run to your PC to start the scan.
Nice! The scanning quality and paper handling is also quite good. Even though
the printer is monochrome, the scanning is full color. The auto-feeder works
well and so far is quite reliable. The legal size scanning is great.
We don't use the FAX function on this unit, but the setup
has been easy to perform in the past and looking over the instructions it
appears the same on this unit.
Printing is quick and high quality. In one older brother
model there were paper handling issues with #10 envelopes. Not with this one.
Paper handling is great. The large paper tray is nice too.
On-printer controls are mostly on the relatively large touch
screen. This is a big improvement from older models and I find it makes
changing settings quick and easy.
I used to be a HP gal, but now I've been converted to a
brother enthusiast.
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