Overview

Brother MFC-L2805DW is a compact 4-in-1 monochrome laser multifunction printer designed for printing, scanning, copying, and faxing in home and small office environments. Built for productivity, it delivers fast output, reliable connectivity, and efficient paper handling in a space-saving design. This model is also identified by SKU MFC-L2805DW and is positioned as a mid-range business-focused solution for everyday document workflows.

Description

The Brother MFC-L2805DW combines high-speed mono laser printing with versatile all-in-one functionality, making it suitable for busy work environments that require consistent document output. It supports wireless and wired connectivity, automatic duplex printing, and a 50-sheet automatic document feeder to streamline multi-page tasks. With mobile printing support and a compact footprint, it enables efficient operation from virtually any workspace while reducing manual intervention in routine printing, scanning, copying, and faxing tasks.

Features

Compact Business Printing for Everyday Productivity
Designed for efficiency, this mono laser printer delivers dependable performance for document-heavy tasks. It integrates essential office functions into a single device, reducing the need for multiple machines while maintaining consistent print quality and speed.

High-Speed Mono Laser Output and Print Quality
The printer produces sharp monochrome documents at speeds of up to 34 pages per minute, making it suitable for high-volume workloads. With a print resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, text and graphics remain clear and professional across all business documents.

Key print capabilities include:

• Up to 34 ppm print speed for fast document turnaround
• Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution for crisp output
• Automatic duplex printing for double-sided documents
• First page print in under 8.5 seconds

All-in-One Functionality for Office Tasks
The device integrates printing, scanning, copying, and faxing in one unit, reducing workspace clutter and improving operational efficiency. The automatic document feeder supports multi-page scanning and copying without manual sheet handling.

Core functions include:

• Print, scan, copy, and fax in one device
• 50-sheet automatic document feeder for batch processing
• Copy support up to 99 pages in one job
• Scanner glass resolution up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
• ADF scanning resolution up to 600 x 600 dpi

Paper Handling and Capacity
Built for continuous use, the printer offers a generous paper input tray and flexible media support. It handles various paper types and sizes, supporting both standard office printing and specialised document formats.

Paper handling details:

• Up to 250-sheet main input capacity
• Up to 120-sheet output capacity
• Supports A4, A5, A6, Letter, Legal, Executive, and Folio sizes
• Manual feed slot for envelopes, labels, and thicker media

Connectivity and Mobile Integration
The Brother MFC-L2805DW supports multiple connectivity options, allowing integration into wired or wireless office networks. Mobile printing and scanning are enabled through dedicated applications for Android and iOS devices.

Connectivity options:

• WiFi Direct and wireless LAN support
• Ethernet 10/100 Mbps networking
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection
• Mobile printing via Brother Mobile Connect and iPrint and Scan

Efficient Design and Office Performance
Engineered for compact spaces, the device maintains a small footprint while offering full multifunction capability. Quiet mode operation helps reduce noise in shared work environments, and energy-efficient design supports lower power consumption during standby and sleep modes.

Technical Summary and Core Specifications

• Product type: Mono laser multifunction printer
• Model: Brother MFC-L2805DW
• Print speed: Up to 34 ppm
• Print resolution: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
• Memory: 256 MB
• ADF capacity: Up to 50 sheets
• Paper input: Up to 250 sheets
• Paper output: Up to 120 sheets
• Duplex printing: Automatic
• Connectivity: USB 2.0, Ethernet, WiFi Direct, Wireless LAN
• Scanner resolution: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (flatbed)
• Fax system: Super G3 compatibility with PC fax support

Operating System Compatibility and Workflow Support
The printer supports a wide range of operating systems including modern Windows and macOS versions as well as select server environments, making it suitable for mixed IT infrastructures in office settings.

Specifications

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Specifications
Product Code	MFC-L2805DW
Basic Specs
Functions	Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Printer Type	Mono Laser Printer
Product Dimensions (Width X Depth X Height)	410 mm x 399 mm x 319 mm
Weight	10.5 kg
Print Speed	Up to 34 ppm
Paper Type	Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Thick Paper, Thicker Paper, Recycled Paper, Bond, Label, Envelope, Env. Thin, Env.Thick
Paper Size	A4, Letter, A5(Long Edge), A6, Executive, Legal, Folio
Maximum Paper Capacity	Up to 250 sheets
What's in The Box	1,200* Page toner
	15,000** Page drum unit
	Power supply cord
	USB cable
	Quick Set-Up Guide
Print
Resolution	Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
2-Sided (Duplex) - Printing Paper Type	Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper
2-Sided (Duplex) - Paper Size	A4
Paper handling
Tray #1 - Paper Type	Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper, Thick Paper
Tray #1 - Maximum Paper Capacity	Up to 250 sheets
Manual Feed Slot - Paper Type	Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Thick Paper, Thicker Paper, Recycled Paper, Bond, Label, Envelope, Env. Thin, Env. Thick
Manual Feed Slot - Maximum Paper Weight	60 to 230 gsm
Manual Feed Slot - Maximum Paper Capacity	1 sheet
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Maximum Paper Capacity	Up to 50 sheets
Paper Output	Up to 120 sheets
Copy
Colour/ Monochrome	No
	Yes
Multiple Copies	Up to 99 pages
Enlarge/ Reduce	25% to 400% (in increments of 1%)
Resolution	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Scan
Colour / Monochrome	Yes/Yes
Resolution - Interpolated	Up to 19,200 x 19,200 dpi (interpolated) (Windows Only)
Resolution - Scanner Glass	Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Resolution - Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Fax
Compatibility	ITU-T Super G3
Modem Speed	33.6 Kbps
Memory Transmission	Up to 400 pages (ITU-T Test Chart #1, Standard Resolution, JBIG)
Out of Paper Reception	Up to 400 pages
PC Fax - Sending	Yes (Mono)
PC Fax - Receiving	Yes (Mono)
Connectivity
WiFi Direct	Yes
Connectivity	Hi-Speed USB2.0, Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode), IEEE 802.11a/g/n (Wi-Fi Direct)
Network
Wireless Network Security	WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA3-SAE (AES)
	*Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES) only.
Wireless Setup Support Utility - WPS	Yes
Display & Memory
Display Type	2 lines (10 characters (2 byte) / 20characters (1byte) (For Korea, Tiwan)
	2 lines (16 characters) (For other countries)
Memory Capacity	256 MB
Operation
Power Source	220 - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption - Ready	Approximately 43 W
Power Consumption - Sleep	Approximately 4.1 W
Power Consumption - Power Off	Approximately 0.08 W
Supported Operating Systems
Supported OS	Windows 11, Windows 10 (32-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 10 S, Windows 8.1 (32-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit), Windows 8 (64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit), Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-bit), Windows Server 2012 (64-bit), Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit), Windows Server 2008 (32-bit), Windows Server 2008 (64-bit)
	macOS 14.x, macOS 13.x, macOS 12.x, macOS 11.x, macOS 10.15.x, macOS 10.14.x, macOS 10.13.x, macOS 10.12.x, OS X (10.11), OS X (10.10)