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2024-10-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The must have laser/scanner/all in one.

Absolute workhorse. Everyday reliability. Super high quality. Unmatched value. I'd buy Brother equipment any time. The 6800 is there for me every day. Never a network problem (such as I've had with two other competing brands.) I give this equipment the highest recommendation!

Producer

2024-10-07T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Not very good print quality.

Not able to keep up with small business needs - only a 2 person office. Would prefer color better print quality

Teresa

2023-03-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome Printer!

Really Fast Scans with great quality even with default settings! It is one of the few printers left in this category that actually has direct FTP capabilities. That's much better than shackling you to a cloud service!! Print quality is great and very fast! The color display is very nice. Shortcut configurations are easy to setup. The faxing side works well. I'm very pleased with this purchase!

Happy C.

2023-02-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I like it...

Dependable, clean clear print. Expensive consumables.

From N.

2022-03-12T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Very fast printer

Not exactly plug and play but close. Scanner took some work.

anonymous

2022-02-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Brother MFC-L6800DW - The All-in-One you want.

The Brother MFC-L6800DW All-in-One is a solidly built device that is capable of handling just about all of your copying, printing, faxing and scanning needs with ease. These days, two-sided capability is a necessity to help cut-down on paper usage and save trees. And the MFC-L6800DW has that capability built into all of its functions. The toner saver feature means that it can make more prints / copies without giving up print quality. The color display is clear and bright, and the menu system is straight forward and easy to navigate. The Brother MFC-L6800DW has more capabilities designed into it than I currently need. But in my case, these additional features future-proofs this device when it comes time that I need these features. Meaning I won't need to go out and buy yet another device with the additional features I might need at that time. They are already here in the Brother MFC-L6800DW. I bought the Brother MFC-L6800DW to replace an aging Brother MFC-9700 All-In-One that I bought new and used for 14 years. The Brother MFC-9700 worked flawlessly the entire time I owned it. In fact, I gave it to a friend of mine that is still using it today. So in my opinion, why consider another brand. I decided to go with my experience in owning the Brother MFC-9700 and bought the Brother MFC-L6800DW. And so far, based on reviews about similar machines from other manufacturers, I am glad I bought the Brother MFC-L6800DW.

Norm

2021-04-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice machine

I've used my 6800 for 3 years. It has all the features I need. I get great support from Brother. My computer wouldn't recognize my printer after I had worked away from home, using a different computer. I was able to go to the Brother website and download the correct drivers again.

Jerry

2021-03-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Gets the job done!

So far it's been a great printer, I had to get a replacement because of toner specks and ghosting. Factory could do a better QC for defects.

Asaj

2021-01-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Machjne

Excellent Printer, Copier and Facsimile Product. I rely on this machine.

kingesq

2021-01-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great features and price

I can print on both sides of a sheet of paper with a touch of a button, which all documents that I print are two sided, it’s very quick and easy to use

Maria56

2020-12-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent choice

We are excited about how quickly the printer prints! The print is very legible. Very pleased with the printer.

fmc1155

2020-12-11T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Serves it's purpose

Bought this product cause I WAS happy with my Brother HL-L3290CDW, however the color one kicked the bucket shortly after the 1 yr warranty was up, what a surprise?? Tried to rectify problem with Tech support, no help as of yet, so I'll reserve my usual 5 stars until the problem with the other is solved

murfmann

2020-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for Big Projects!

This is a great printer. Easy to set up. Easy to use. Great for big projects.

Jenna

2020-10-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

BROTHER

I LIKE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT! BOUGHT TWO.BOTH WORK GREAT!

SAM30

2020-10-12T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Printer, lots of features

I would give this print 5 stars except for two issues I have. 1. the low paper warning goes of too soon. I wish I can set what the low level should be. 2. When I print a label the fuser does not get hot enough for the toner to stick to the first label, so I have to print the label twice. Other than that the printed page output is fast

Alan

2020-10-04T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great product!

They set up really easy to use. The scan is clear, printer works well also

Entee

2020-09-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Hidden Features

So far so go, with my MacOS. I also love being able to email PDF Documents directly to clients using the Scan / Email feature.

KGM1828

2020-09-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Was a good choice.

Always use HP. Because of the larger paper input tray I reluctantly tried it. It was a good choice.

FredBatch

2020-07-08T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great features

Love the features just wish I had gotten one with the color capability. But overall I love the printer and the brother brands

Eastatlantaautos

2020-04-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast print, Fast Scan

This is the second printer of this type that I have had in my small business. The first one lasted 4 years. This MFC-L6800DW is even better. It does everything but print color. Great for a business.

elhender44

2019-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

RELIABLE FAST CONVENIENT LOW OPERATING COST

Added 2 more drawers, purchased extra high yield toner. Users havent found a way to break it yet. Quite happy.

JOHNNY O.

2019-10-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

L6800 better than L6700 in printing adhesive label

We are long time Brother Laser MFC users. Our first unit of the current generation is the L6800DW. Also purchased the LT5500 lower paper tray. This did not last long before the paper handler could no longer grab sheet from the lower tray. The printer lasted through atleast 3-4 of the TN880's. I was not sure what the meaningful differences were between the 6700, 6800, and 6900's, aside from Max MDC and Recommended MPV. The 6900 was very expensive. For the second and third units, I went with the 6700's. Afterwards, I noticed that the 6800 was great at printing to labels with adhesive. The 6700 tended to smear a little. Is this an inherent trait of each model or did I get lucky on the 6800?

jchang

2019-06-30T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Multi purpose

Just wish the print was a little bit clearer. Print not dark enough.

Tinalem

2019-06-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Happy

Excellent copier. Ink cartridge last along time. I would recommend.

Business o.

2019-06-09T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

I like it!

It is a great improvement from what we had. I am still having an issue with the scanner falling off the network (or I just have not figured out in the setup what needs to happen. But other than that it works as advertised and is a wonderful machine.

Jmarriott

2019-05-12T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good machine

Happy with everything except a malfunctioning ink cartridge. The cartridge must have been bad and has nothing to do with the machine itself.

MMC A.

2019-04-12T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Wrinkled Pages

The print quality is good, and the scan and fax features work as advertised. That being said, I will never buy another Brother product. The original printer started wrinkling pages toward the end of the warranty period and was replaced by Brother under warranty with no hassles. Fortunately, I bought the extended warranty because I am now on printer number 4 or 5. All have needed replacing because the refurbished units they replaced my new printer with wrinkle pages during printing or have some other issue. Their customer service is good, but their printers are junk. Please, do yourself a favor and buy a different brand. I wish I had.

jhill

2019-03-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

affordable small business printer

Bought this unit to replace a copier machine that had scan to email functionality and a fax machine. This was a perfect fit for our office: small enough to sit on a desk and easy to set up on our network. The paper capacity is sufficient so that we aren't refilling it constantly. Toner usage is minimal: maybe we've had to replace it once in two years? One issue we've experienced is that sometimes the touchscreen does not come back on after the unit has gone to sleep. Pressing the Home button sometimes brings it back up, but occasionally the printer has to be power cycled. Not a huge concern. The other thing that bothers me a bit is that autofeed scans are never straight. They are always slightly crooked relative to the original document.

christagna

2019-03-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Features

Works like a charm, doesn't jam. A very reliable machine and i definately recommend it.

Jean02

2019-03-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

scan documents

I like how well it scans documents and the scanning tools

help S.

Brother MFC-L6800DW Specifications

  • Print Technology

    B/W Laser Technology

  • First Time to Print

    Less than 7.5 seconds

  • Consumable Type

    Toner Cartridge & Drum Unit

  • Black Print Speed

    48ppm Black (Max.)

  • Print Resolution

    Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (Max.)

  • Printer Driver Compatibility

    Windows, Mac OS, Linux

  • Emulation(s)

    PCL6, BR-Script3, IBM , Epson FX, PDF Version 1.7, XPS Version 1.0

  • Copying Capability

    B/W Copying

  • Design Style

    Flatbed

  • Automatic Document Feeder Capacity

    80-Page ADF (Max.)

  • Black Copy Speed

    48cpm Black (Max.)

  • Copy Resolution (maximum)

    Up to 1200 x 600 dpi

  • Stand-alone Copying

    No PC Required

  • Reduction/Enlargement

    25% - 400%

  • Sorting Function

    Yes

  • Duplex Copying

    Yes

  • N in 1 Function

    2 in 1 / 4 in 1

  • Poster Function

    No

  • Document Glass Size

    Legal-size

  • ID Copy

    Yes

  • Scan Speed (maximum)

    Simplex: Up to 50ipm (black)/20ipm (color)
    Duplex: Up to 100ipm (black)/34ipm (color)

  • Scanning Capability

    B/W & Color Scanning

  • Scan Drivers Included

    TWAIN, WIA, ICA, ISIS, SANE

  • Duplex Scanning

    Yes

  • Max. Interpolated Scan Resolution

    19200 x 19200 dpi

  • Optical Scan Resolution

    1200 x 1200 dpi

  • Mobile Device Scanning App

    Brother iPrint & Scan free app download for wireless printing from and scanning to your mobile device

  • "Scan To" Functions

    E-mail, Image, OCR, File, FTP, USB, Network Folder (CIFS - Windows only), E-mail Server, SharePoint, SSH Server (SFTP), Cloud (Web Connect)

  • Scan File Formats

    JPEG, PDF Single-page/Multi-page (Secure PDF, Searchable PDF, PDF/A), TIFF Single-page/Multi-page, TXT, BMP, DOCX, XML, PPTX, XPS, PNG

  • Scanner Driver Compatibility

    Windows/Mac OS

  • Advanced Scanning Functions

    Continuous Scan, ADF Auto Deskew, Blank Page Skip, ID Scan, Scan Profiles (up to 25)

  • Document Viewer Software

    Includes Nuance Paper Port SE with OCR for Windows and Presto! PageManager for Mac

  • OCR Software

    Includes Nuance PaperPort SE with OCR for Windows and Presto! PageManager for Mac

  • Faxing Capability

    B/W Faxing

  • Fax Modem Speed

    33.6Kbps Super G3 Fax Modem

  • PC Fax Capability (send/receive)

    Yes

  • Best Transmission Speed (sec)

    2.5 seconds per page (Approx.)

  • Duplex Faxing

    Yes

  • Call Wait/Call ID/Distinctive Ring Ready

    No/No/Yes

  • Out-of-Paper Reception

    Yes

  • External TAD Interface

    Yes

  • Total Auto Dial Locations

    300 locations

  • Broadcasting (Number of locations)

    Yes (350 locations)

  • Quick Scan (Memory Transmission)

    2.5 sec/page (Approx.)

  • Fax/Telephone Switch

    Yes

  • Fax Page Memory

    Up to 500 page fax memory

  • Auto Fax Receive Date/Time Header

    Yes

  • Document Memory Backup

    Yes

  • Standard Input Paper Capacity

    520-Sheet Input Capacity

  • Multi-purpose Tray

    Yes (up to 50 sheets)

  • Output Paper Capacity

    250 sheets (with paper full sensor)

  • Optional Paper Capacity

    LT-5500 (2x 250 sheets) or LT-6500 (2x 520 sheets)

  • Duplex Printing Capability

    Yes

  • Paper Handling Size

    Paper Tray: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6
    Multi-Purpose Tray: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, Envelopes, Custom Sizes (3.0-8.5" (w), 5.0-14" (l))

  • Sheet Weight

    Paper Tray (max/min): 16-32lbs / 7.26-14.52kg (bond)
    Multi-purpose Tray: 16-53lbs (bond)(max/min)

  • Minimum Input for ADF (Width/Height)

    4.1" / 5.8"

  • Max Input of ADF (Width/Height)

    8.5" / 14"

  • Sheet Weight: ADF (max/min)

    17-24lbs / 7.71-10.89kg

  • Recommended Paper Brands

    Plain Paper: Xerox 4200DP 20 lb., Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb., Labels: Avery Laser Label #5160

  • Media Type

    Plain, Bond, Envelopes (up to 10), Labels, Recycled Paper, Colored Paper, Letterhead

  • Standard Interface(s)

    Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Gigabit Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0

  • USB Host

    Yes, front and back (for external IC Card Reader)

  • Standard Network Functions

    Printing, Scanning, PC Fax Send / Receive (PC Fax receive not available for Mac OS), I-Fax, Corporate Address Book (LDAP)

  • Mobile Device Compatibility

    AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint & Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, NFC and Wi-Fi Direct

  • Web Connect

    GOOGLE DRIVE/GOOGLE DRIVE for Business, EVERNOTE/EVERNOTE Business, ONEDRIVE/ONEDRIVE for Business, ONENOTE, DROPBOX/DROPBOX for Business, Google Apps for Business, BOX/BOX for Business, FACEBOOK, FLICKR

  • Brother Cloud Apps

    Office Print, Outline & Copy, Outline & Scan, Easy Scan to E-mail, Note Scan, Office Doc Creator, CreativeCenter

  • Supported Network Protocols (IPv4)

    ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, POP3, SMTP Client, IPP/IPPS, FTP Client and Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan), SNTP Client, LDAP, IMAP4

  • Supported Network Protocols (IPv6)

    NDP, RA, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, POP3, SMTP Client, FTP Client and Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMPv6, SNTP Client, LDAP, Web Services (Print/Scan), IMAP4

  • One-Push Wireless Setup

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup

  • LCD Display

    4.85" Color Touchscreen display

  • Standard Memory

    512MB

  • Toner Save Mode

    Yes

  • Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle

    125,000 printed pages

  • Recommended Monthly Print Volume

    Up to 7,500 pages

  • Security Functions

    Integrated NFC Card Reader, Secure Function Lock, Active Directory, Enterprise Security (802.1x), Lock Slot, Secure Print, SSL/TLS, IPSec

  • Wireless Network Security

    WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)

  • Security Protocols

    Wired: APOP, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS (IPPS, HTTPS, SMTP, POP3, IMAP4), SNMP v3, 802.1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), Kerberos, IPSec
    Wireless: APOP, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS (IPPS, HTTPS, SMTP, POP3, IMAP4), SNMP v3, 802.1x (LEAP, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), Kerberos, IPSec

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified

    Yes

  • Power Source

    AC 120V 50/60Hz

  • Power Consumption

    0.03W / 1.8W / 8.9W / 36W / 680W (Power Off/Deep Sleep/Sleep/Ready/Printing)

  • Operating Temperature

    32 to 104 deg. C (90 to 219 deg. F)

  • Operating Humidity

    20-80% (without condensation)

  • Machine Noise (Ready/Printing)

    35dB / 57dB

  • EPA ENERGY STAR TEC Value

    2.321 kWh / Week

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    19.5 x 16.8 x 20.4" (495.30 x 426.72 x 518.16mm)

  • Weight

    41.5lbs (18.82kg)

About Brother MFC-L6800DW All-in-One Monochrome Laser Printer - SKU#1446368

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great printer at a great price

By RCPilotMD

We replaced a very expensive leased Canon with this printer. The monthly capital cost + consumables is about 20% the cost of the lease. Even if I have to replace this printer in a year, it will still be less than the leased machine. And, I'm locking myself into a multi-year lease.

Best Multifunction unit for small business

By Bobby072

If all you need is black and white this is the printer/copier/scanner for you. It does it all and it does it fast. Easy to set up, easy to unbox. Holds 2x the paper of our old one. 12,000 page toner. The only model better is not quite out in the US yet. The MFC-L6900DW which is very similar only it can do 20,000 pages vs 12,000 on toner.

Brother MFC-L6800DW All-in-One Monochrome Wireless Business Laser Printer with Higher Print Volumes, 48 ppm Print Speed (Black), Up to 100 ipm Duplex Scan Speed (Black), Up to 1200x1200 dpi, 520 Sheet Standard Input Tray, 80 Page ADF - Print, Copy, Scan, Fax

Medium-to-large workplaces with high-volume printing and scanning needs can turn to Brother’s MFC-L6800DW All-in-One Monochrome Wireless Business Laser Printer to get the job done right. The unit delivers great value and low cost output because of its high-yield, in-box toner cartridge and replacement toner cartridge. Your workforce can depend on the machine to boost productivity since it can copy and print at up to 48ppm. On a similar vein, the MFC-L6800DW’s paper tray has a 520-sheet capacity that can hold more than just a single ream of paper. For your ultimate convenience, you can add optional trays to the printer to expand paper capacity. Since it is a wireless printer, you can easily connect to the internet through its built-in WiFi, but you may also use its USB connection or operate it through your tablet or smartphone.

Take your mid-sized workgroup's productivity to new heights with the Brother MFC-L6800DW All-in-One Monochrome Laser Printer. Engineered for high-volume printing, this robust and multifunctional device is the ultimate workhorse, delivering crisp, high-quality prints at a resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi. With its impressive print speed of up to 48 pages per minute, you can rely on this printer to keep pace with the demands of your busy office environment.

The MFC-L6800DW is designed with efficiency in mind, featuring a standard 520-sheet capacity paper tray that minimizes the need for frequent refills. For those with even greater paper handling needs, the capacity can be expanded to a substantial 1,610 sheets with optional trays. This flexibility ensures that the printer can be tailored to suit the specific needs of your workgroup.

Advanced scanning capabilities are a cornerstone of this model, with a class-leading monochrome scan speed and a variety of scan-to destinations, including email, SSH Server (SFTP), USB, SharePoint, and cloud services. The 80-page capacity duplex auto document feeder enables swift two-sided scanning, enhancing your office's efficiency.

The MFC-L6800DW also excels in connectivity, offering built-in wireless 802.11b/g/n and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for seamless network integration. Mobile device printing and scanning are made easy with a range of compatible applications such as AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Mopria, Brother iPrint&Scan, and Wi-Fi Direct.

Security is paramount, and this printer delivers with advanced features like an integrated NFC card reader and Active Directory support for network user authentication. Additional security measures include Secure Function Lock, LDAP, SSL/TLS, and more, ensuring sensitive documents remain confidential.

Navigating through tasks is a breeze with the large 4.85" color Touchscreen display, which allows for the creation of up to 48 customized shortcuts and direct access to popular business cloud services for streamlined workflow.

The Brother MFC-L6800DW is not just a printer but a comprehensive solution for your business's document management needs, offering a combination of high-speed printing, advanced scanning, secure networking, and flexible paper handling. It's a durable, reliable, and high-quality choice for any mid-sized workgroup looking to boost efficiency and productivity.

What's in the box:

  • Brother MFC-L6800DW All-in-One Monochrome Wireless Business Laser Printer
  • High-Yield Toner Cartridge (Yields Approx. 8000 Pages)
  • DR820 Drum Unit (Yields Approx. 30000 Pages)
  • AC Power Cord
  • Telephone Line Cord
  • USB Cable
  • Original Box