Brother MFC-L8730CDW Colour Laser Multifunction Printer
Description
The Brother MFC-L8730CDW is a compact, business-grade colour laser multifunction printer engineered to print, scan, copy, and fax efficiently in office environments. Designed for small-to-medium businesses and demanding workgroups needing dependable desktop performance, it delivers sharp text and vibrant graphics at speeds of up to 31 pages per minute. An integrated 80-sheet 2-sided Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) enables fast, single-pass double-sided scanning, while triple-layer security features protect confidential documents across device, network, and document workflows.
- Delivers print speeds up to 31 ppm for both monochrome and colour documents.
- Supports automatic 2-sided (duplex) printing, scanning, copying, and faxing.
- 80-sheet duplex Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) processes multi-page scan jobs efficiently.
- 300-sheet standard input capacity via a 250-sheet tray and 50-sheet multi-purpose tray, expandable up to 800 sheets with optional lower trays.
- Comprehensive connectivity options including Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, front USB host, and NFC card authentication.
- User-friendly 8.8 cm colour touchscreen for easy navigation and direct machine management.
- Uses Brother TN645 standard-yield and TN645XL high-yield toner cartridges.
- Includes in-box standard-yield black (up to 3,000 pages) and colour (up to 1,800 pages) toner cartridges for setup.
- Compatible with the Brother Mobile Connect app for mobile printing, scanning, and management.
For manufacturer information, see the Brother MFC-L8730CDW on Brother Australia.
Orders for the Brother MFC-L8730CDW colour laser multifunction printer are fulfilled through distribution centres in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth for delivery across Australia.
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Basic Specifications
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
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| Printer Type | Colour Laser |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 404 mm x 473 mm x 460 mm |
| Weight | 26 kg |
| Print Speed | A4: Up to 31 ppm | Letter: Up to 33 ppm |
| Maximum Paper Capacity | 300 sheets (250-sheet standard tray + 50-sheet MP tray); expandable to 800 sheets with optional LT-350CL trays |
| Warranty | 1 year Return to Base Warranty |
| Print Resolution | Up to 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 dpi class (2400 x 600 dpi quality) |
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| 2-Sided (Duplex) Printing | Automatic duplex printing |
| Duplex Paper Sizes | A4, A4 Short |
| Duplex Paper Types | Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper, Glossy Paper, Colored Paper, Letter Head |
Paper Handling
| Standard Paper Tray (Tray #1) | Up to 250 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper (60 to 105 g/m²) |
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| Standard Tray Sizes | A4, Letter, B5(JIS), B6(JIS), A5, A5(Long Edge), A6, Executive, Legal, A4SHORT, FOLIO, 16K(195x270 mm), India Legal, Mexico Legal |
| Multi-Purpose Tray | Up to 50 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper or 10 envelopes (60 to 163 g/m²) |
| Multi-Purpose Tray Sizes | Width 76.2 to 216 mm, Length 116 to 355.6 mm; Envelopes: COM-10, DL, C5, Monarch |
| Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) | Up to 80 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | Face Down: Up to 150 sheets (80 gsm plain paper) | Face Up: 1 sheet |
Copy
| Colour / Monochrome Copying | Yes / Yes |
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| Multiple Copies | Up to 999 pages |
| Enlarge / Reduce | 25% to 400% (in 1% increments) |
| Copy Resolution | Print: Up to 1200 x 600 dpi |
| Duplex Copying | Yes (Automatic 2-Sided Copy) |
Scan
| Scanner Type | Flatbed with 2-Sided Duplex ADF |
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| Scan Speed (Simplex A4) | Up to 28.0 ipm (Monochrome & Colour) |
| Scan Speed (Duplex A4) | Up to 56.0 ipm (Monochrome & Colour) |
| Optical Resolution (Glass) | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Optical Resolution (ADF) | Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
| Interpolated Resolution | Up to 19,200 x 19,200 dpi (Windows only) |
| Document Scanning Width/Length | A4 (ADF/FB): 204 mm | Letter (ADF/FB): 210 mm |
Fax
| Modem Speed | 33.6 Kbps (ITU-T Super Group 3) |
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| Memory Transmission | Up to 500 pages (ITU-T Test Chart, JBIG) |
| Out of Paper Reception | Up to 500 pages |
| PC Faxing | Yes (Sending and Receiving) |
| Fax Forwarding | Yes |
Connectivity
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Front USB Host, 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct), NFC |
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| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| NFC Authentication | Yes (Card authentication for secure access) |
Network
| Wireless Network Security | WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA3-SAE (AES) |
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| Wi-Fi Setup Support Utility | WPS Supported |
Display & Memory
| Display Type | 8.8 cm (3.5 inch) Colour Touchscreen |
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| Memory Capacity | 512 MB |
Power & Environment
| Power Source | 220 V to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz |
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| Power Consumption (Printing) | Approximately 540 W |
| Power Consumption (Ready) | Approximately 60 W |
| Power Consumption (Sleep / Off) | Approximately 8.4 W / 0.04 W |
| Noise Level | 49 dB(A) |
Supported Operating Systems
| Supported OS | Windows 11, Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit), Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016; macOS 13-26; Linux (rpm, deb) |
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Software & Apps
| Mobile Applications & Standards | Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Print Service Plug-in |
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Consumables
| Standard Yield Toners | Brother TN645 Black (up to 3,000 pages) / Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (up to 1,800 pages each) |
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| High Yield Toners | Brother TN645XL Black / Cyan, Magenta, Yellow high-yield toner cartridges |
| Included In-Box Consumables | Brother TN645 standard-yield Black and C/M/Y toner cartridges |
Warranty
| Warranty | 1 year Return to Base Warranty |
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