Brother MFC-J6957DW A3 Colour Inkjet Multifunction Printer
Description

The Brother MFC-J6957DW A3 Colour Inkjet Multifunction Printer is a high-performance INKvestment Tank device engineered for demanding office environments. Designed for high-volume business workflows, it offers rapid print speeds of up to 30 ipm for both monochrome and colour documents alongside automated 2-sided performance across all functions up to A3 size. Equipped with MaxiDrive printhead technology and an expansive 850-sheet paper capacity split across three 250-sheet paper trays and a 100-sheet multi-purpose tray, it ensures uninterrupted productivity during heavy document processing.
- Full A3 capability across print, copy, scan, and fax operations.
- Fast print speeds of up to 30 ipm for monochrome and colour, with a First Page Out Time as fast as 4.4 seconds.
- Automatic 2-sided (duplex) printing, copying, scanning, and faxing up to A3 size.
- 50-sheet dual CIS Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for fast single-pass 2-sided scanning.
- Total paper input capacity of up to 850 sheets with three 250-sheet paper trays and a 100-sheet multi-purpose tray.
- Flexible connectivity options including Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, Dual Band Wireless (2.4GHz/5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, and NFC.
- Intuitive navigation via the 8.8 cm colour touchscreen LCD interface.
- Uses Brother LC436, LC436XL and LC436P ink cartridge series.
- Includes Brother LC436 series starter ink cartridges for initial setup.
- Compatible with the Brother Mobile Connect app for mobile printing, scanning, and remote device management.
For manufacturer information, see the Brother MFC-J6957DW on Brother Australia.
For customers across Australia, orders for the Brother MFC-J6957DW A3 colour inkjet multifunction printer are fulfilled through distribution centres in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
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Basic Specifications
| Brand | Brother |
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| Model | MFC-J6957DW |
| Functions | Print, Copy, Scan, Fax |
| Printer Type | Colour Inkjet Multifunction Printer |
| Control Panel | 8.8 cm (3.5 inch) TFT Colour Touchscreen LCD |
| Standard Memory | 512 MB |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 576 x 477 x 445 mm |
| Weight | 27.5 kg |
| Print Speed | Up to 30.0 ipm (Monochrome) / 30.0 ipm (Colour) |
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| First Print Out Time | 4.6 seconds (Monochrome) / 4.4 seconds (Colour) |
| Print Resolution | Up to 1200 x 4800 dpi |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes (Up to A3) |
| 2-Sided Print Media Types | Plain Paper, Recycled Paper |
Copy
| Copy Speed | Up to 25 ipm (Monochrome) / 16 ipm (Colour) |
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| 2-Sided Copy Speed | Up to 18 ipm (Monochrome) / 13 ipm (Colour) |
| Copy Resolution | Print: Up to 1200 x 4800 dpi; Scan: Up to 600 x 600 dpi (Flatbed / ADF) |
| Reduction / Enlargement | 25% to 400% in 1% increments |
| Multiple Copies | Stacks or sorts up to 999 pages |
Scan
| Scanner Type | Dual CIS (Contact Image Sensor) |
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| Duplex Scanning | Yes (Single-pass 2-sided up to A3) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi (Flatbed) / Up to 600 x 600 dpi (ADF) |
| Interpolated Resolution | Up to 19200 x 19200 dpi |
| Scan Destinations | Image, OCR, File, Network, FTP, SFTP, Email Server, USB Host, Cloud Services |
Fax
| Modem Speed | 33,600 bps (Super G3) |
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| Page Memory | Up to 150 pages |
| PC Fax | Send and Receive (Windows / Mac, up to A4) |
Paper Handling
| Standard Paper Trays | 3 x 250-sheet Lower Trays (750 sheets total) |
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| Multi-Purpose Tray | 100 sheets |
| Automatic Document Feeder | 50 sheets (80 gsm plain paper) |
| Paper Output Capacity | Up to 100 sheets (A4) / Up to 50 sheets (A3) |
| Supported Media Sizes | A3, A4, Letter, Executive, Ledger, Legal, Folio, A5, A6, Envelopes (Com-10, DL, C5, Monarch), Photo (10x15cm, 13x18cm) |
| Supported Media Types | Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper (coated), Glossy Paper, Recycled Paper |
Connectivity & Network
| Local Interface | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, USB Host (Front) |
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| Wired Network | Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX |
| Wireless Network | 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| NFC Integration | Integrated NFC Card Reader & Mobile Connection |
| Mobile Connectivity | Brother Mobile Connect, AirPrint, Mopria, Web Connect |
Consumables
| Standard Yield Cartridges | LC436 Series (Black: ~3,000 pages, Cyan/Magenta/Yellow: ~1,500 pages) |
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| Super High Yield Cartridges | LC436XL Series (Black: ~6,000 pages, Cyan/Magenta/Yellow: ~5,000 pages) |
| Value Packs | LC436P Value Pack Series |
| Includes Starter Consumables | Yes (Brother LC436 series starter ink cartridges supplied in-box) |
Power & Environment
| Power Source | AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
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| Power Consumption | Ready: Approx. 6 W; Sleep: Approx. 0.9 W; Power Off: Approx. 0.03 W |
| Noise Level | 50.0 dB(A) |
Supported Operating Systems
| Supported OS | Windows 7, 8.1, 10; Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019; macOS 10.14.6, 10.15.x, 11 |
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Warranty
| Warranty | 2 Years Return to Base Warranty |
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