Is the MFC-L8900CDW good for a busy office?

Yes. It prints up to 33 pages per minute in color and black, scans double-sided pages at up to 58 images per minute, and has a 70-page ADF for multi-page jobs. It is built for workgroups that print and route documents all day.

Does it scan both sides of a page?

Yes. The automatic document feeder supports duplex scanning, so two-sided originals are captured in a single pass.

How does it connect to an office network?

It has Gigabit Ethernet and built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. Scans can go to email, SharePoint, SFTP and supported cloud services through Brother iPrint&Scan.

How much paper can it hold?

The standard tray holds 250 sheets of letter or legal paper. Optional trays raise total capacity to 1,300 sheets.

Which toner does it use?

It uses Brother genuine TN431 standard-yield and TN433 high-yield toner. High-yield cartridges lower how often you replace them in heavy use.

Can it restrict color printing?

Yes. Security controls limit device and document access and can restrict color printing to manage costs.

Where is the Brother MFC-L8900CDW Color Laser MFP cheapest?

At Takimia, for $275.42, 71% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Brother MFC-L8900CDW Color Laser MFP?

Rated 4 out of 5 from 4 ratings.

Where can I buy the Brother MFC-L8900CDW Color Laser MFP?

15 stores we checked sell it, including Takimia, Trumans Fabric and Foam, Vitcher, Argecy Computer Corporation, Insight.

Brother MFC-L8900CDW Color Laser MFP

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What reviewers say

Owners of Brother business color lasers generally praise fast output, reliable feeding and easy scanning to network folders and cloud services. Complaints center on the machine's size, toner running costs and occasional setup friction on network scanning.

What people mention

SpeedPraisedOwners say color pages and double-sided scans come out quickly enough for busy workgroups.
ADF feedingPraisedLong copy and scan jobs run through the 70-page feeder without frequent jams.
FootprintCriticisedThe printer is large and heavy, so it needs a dedicated spot in the office.
Toner costCriticisedHeavy color printing makes toner replacements a recurring expense.
Network scanningMixedScanning to email and SharePoint works well once set up, but the initial configuration can take effort.
TouchscreenPraisedThe color touchscreen and saved shortcuts make common jobs quicker to start.

About the Brother MFC-L8900CDW Color Laser MFP

The Brother MFC-L8900CDW is a business color laser all-in-one printer that prints, copies and scans. It prints at up to 33 pages per minute and scans double-sided pages at up to 58 images per minute.

A 70-page automatic document feeder handles multi-page scanning and copying. A 5-inch color touchscreen lets you navigate functions and create up to 64 customized shortcuts. Security controls help limit device and document access and restrict color printing.

It connects through built-in 802.11b/g/n wireless and Gigabit Ethernet. You can scan with Brother iPrint&Scan or to destinations such as email, SharePoint, SFTP and supported cloud services. An internet connection and accounts with selected services may be required for cloud workflows.

Model

MFC-L8900CDW

Type

Color laser all-in-one printer

Functions

Print, copy, scan

Print speed

Up to 33 ppm

Duplex scan speed

Up to 58 ipm

Document feeder

70-page automatic document feeder