Brother A3 Printers

Brother's Business Smart A3 inkjet range brings wide-format printing capability to offices that need A3 output without the cost of a laser workgroup device. All four models in the stocked range print up to A3, include print/scan/copy/fax, and use high-yield ink cartridges designed to keep running costs competitive with mono laser.

The Range at a Glance

All models print at up to 28–30ppm and include wireless, Ethernet, USB, auto duplex printing, fax, and an 8.8cm colour touchscreen. All support Windows and macOS, and are compatible with AirPrint and Mopria for mobile printing.

Model Breakdown

Brother MFC-J6540DW ($310.06) : Entry model in the Business Smart A3 range. Single 250-sheet paper tray plus a manual feed slot. Auto duplex printing on A3 and A4, but duplex scanning is not available : the ADF scans one side at a time. The most affordable way into A3 inkjet MFP capability. Uses LC3319XL/LC3317 high-yield ink cartridges.

Brother MFC-J5740DW ($371.51) : Dual paper tray model with single-pass duplex scanning. Two lower trays supporting up to A3 plus a multipurpose tray, giving more flexible paper handling than the J6540DW. Single-pass duplex scanning means both sides of a two-sided document are scanned in one pass : a genuine time saving for offices scanning contracts, forms, or multi-page reports. Uses LC3319XL/LC3317 cartridges.

Brother MFC-J6940DW ($435.18) : Sits between the J5740DW and the flagship J6957DW. Dual paper trays with single-pass duplex scanning and the same 28ppm print speed. The distinction from the J5740DW is build quality and duty cycle : the J6940DW is rated for heavier monthly use. Uses LC3319XL/LC3317 cartridges.

Brother MFC-J6957DW (please call for price) : Flagship model with INKvestment Tank technology. Three paper trays, 30ppm print speed, single-pass duplex scanning, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, and Ethernet. Includes up to 1 year of ink in the box : up to 3,000 pages black and 3,000 pages colour from the bundled cartridges. Super high-yield replacement INKvestment Tank cartridges provide up to 6,000 pages black and up to 5,000 pages colour. The highest-capacity and lowest ongoing running cost of the four models.

Brother INKvestment Tank Technology

The MFC-J6957DW uses Brother's INKvestment Tank system : a high-yield cartridge format that feeds an internal ink reservoir rather than printing directly from a small cartridge.

The result is cartridge yields comparable to many laser toners (up to 6,000 pages black, 5,000 pages colour on super high-yield cartridges) without the mess or commitment of a refillable tank system.

Ink is supplied in standard cartridge form, so there's no filling or priming, you swap the cartridge and keep printing. The bundled cartridges cover approximately one year of typical office use, making the upfront cost easier to justify against ongoing running costs.

Who These Printers Suit

The Business Smart A3 range is aimed squarely at offices that regularly need to print A3 : architects, designers, real estate agents, teachers, and anyone producing presentations, plans, signage, or wide-format reports in-house.

If your A3 printing is occasional (a few sheets a month), sending to a print shop is likely more economical. If you're printing A3 regularly across a team, an in-house A3 inkjet MFP at this price point makes clear sense.

Choose the J6540DW if you need A3 at the lowest entry cost and single-sided scanning is sufficient.

Choose the J5740DW or J6940DW if duplex scanning matters : the single-pass ADF saves significant time on double-sided document workflows.

Choose the J6957DW if volume and running cost are the priority : the INKvestment Tank cartridges and three-tray paper handling suit the busiest office environments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What's the difference between the MFC-J5740DW and MFC-J6940DW?

Both have dual paper trays and single-pass duplex scanning at the same print speed. The J6940DW has a higher monthly duty cycle and is designed for heavier shared use.

If the printer will serve a small team printing consistently throughout the day, the J6940DW is the more appropriate choice. For lighter shared use or a single-user office, the J5740DW is well-specified at a lower price.

2. How does the running cost compare to a colour laser printer?

With LC3319XL super high-yield cartridges (up to 3,000 pages black, 1,500 pages colour), the J6540DW, J5740DW, and J6940DW are competitive with entry-level colour laser on running cost : and significantly cheaper to purchase.

The J6957DW with INKvestment Tank cartridges (up to 6,000 pages black, 5,000 pages colour) matches or beats many mid-range colour lasers on cost per page.

The main advantage over laser remains the significantly lower purchase price for A3 capability.

3. Can these printers handle A3 for both printing and scanning?

All four models print up to A3. Scanning up to A3 from the flatbed glass is supported on all models.

ADF scanning on the J5740DW, J6940DW, and J6957DW handles up to A4 single-pass duplex : A3 originals fed through the ADF are scanned at A3 size but in single-sided mode only.

For two-sided A3 scanning, pages need to be manually flipped or scanned from the flatbed.

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