Used Brother MFC-L8900CDW All-in-One Color Laser Printer

SKU: US1482314

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2025-05-29T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Love this printer!

Have had this model for years - just replaced one last month with the same model. The only problem I seems to be having is when printing in Windows 11 it sometimes puts out an error code if you try to print too quickly between items.

C W.

2025-05-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good

Great machine so far. Haven't had long, little noisy.

K v.

2025-04-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Economical Complete Business Solution

Brothers decision to allow OEM toner products is a key differentiator to the competition, especially HP and Canon. This product performs without issue and scanning speed is excellent. As a plus, the color coverage does not overutiluze the toner.

Phil S.

2025-04-12T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Disappointed

Very disappointed. I had a 9970CDW for years and loved it. This machine has been very frustrating, will not scan to my PC even though it's hardwired to my internet, often times takes several minutes to print, and tech support was very UNhelpful.

Cheryl

2025-03-20T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Envelopes do not print well.

overall +++ rating. Having trouble printing envelopes - they get crinkled in the machine - please help fix this issue!!!!

Nora

2025-03-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Just won't Die

I've had lots of printers over the years; ink jets lasers, copiers, etc. Almost every brand and the Brother has been the most dependable.

Bobs B.

2025-03-10T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

YOU SUCK

Your tactics are SLEAZY to say the least I have 4 of your printer now and several over many years then out of nowhere both of my mfc-7860dw stop connecting to my wifi it can't be a coincidence especially after reading the reviews. YOU SUCK THANKS FOR WASTING MY MOST PRECIOUS ASSET. MY TIME.

Nonya

2025-03-10T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Has trouble printing anything with a picture.

Printer tends to be slow when printing anything with pictures.

Gretchen

2025-03-04T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Treatment Court

This machine is fairly slow. It does NOT give you a warning when you are getting close to be out of ink.

Treatment C.

2025-02-24T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Color is horrible

Color is horrible, I filed a complaint and never heard back.

tharper

2025-02-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

MFC-L8900CDW

GREAT COLOR AND COST EFFECTIVE. EASY SET UP AND EASY CARE.

KEVIN E.

2025-02-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

MFC-L8900CDW

Printer is awesome with great functionality. The only draw back was in the Scanning to E-Mail setup. It was a bit difficult. I called Tech Support and they helped get me through it. He had a bit of an attitude and did forget a step so it didn't work, but I was able to figure out what he forgot.

Peter

2025-01-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

LOVE this Brother's Printer!!

This printer is PERFECT!! It has everything and does everything with a professional polished appearance!

distinctlyvanessa

2025-01-24T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A diamond with one rough edge.

Extremely well crafted printer / scanner with good support. One area for improvement would be better software for windows 11. My setup is windows 11 native driver (for printing) and iPrint&Scan (for scanning) - with ZERO Brother drivers. This works great for me, but should be plug and play right out of the box.

Medical M.

2025-01-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

MFC-L8900CDW

Very happy with purchase. Use it frequently every day. Copies are very professional.

Macon Q.

2025-01-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Printer By Far

Great printer! I use it for my notary business with home loans.. I had one years ago with a dual tray. This one comes with only one tray, but I was able to buy the second tray which makes it complete for me. I was once a GM for Staples and buying cartridges for a less expensive printer is where people go wrong. This is a laser printer and prints up to 6,500 pages per drum.. Love having the scanning as well. It has come in handy so many times..

Dianne

2025-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

They made things right

Great customer service, had an issue with our printer and it was still under warranty. Got a new one sent to us right away .

State O.

2025-01-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this small office printer

This printer has been in service about 3 months now and has not malfunctioned at all.

The B.

2025-01-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great customer service.

I just received my brother printer, it came with a broken part on the back of the machine which caused the back plate to not stay open on its own and would cause paper jams. I contacted brother support and they were very helpful and quick responding. They are sending me a replacement machine. Outstanding customer service. Thank you brother!

Matt

2025-01-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding Printer

For the past few years I have used this printer along with an HP 479. Both did everything I asked of them. The Brother printer has the unique ability to scan an ID both front and back and put on a single piece of paper. The only issue I have had is that the paper supply drawers do not accept envelopes.

Modowk

2025-01-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Light Commercial copier scanner

Great personal or small office copier/scanner. We had 2 of these in our HOA office for over 6 years and never had issues. Ink cartridges last a long time and not too expensive to replace. Unfortunately we had to finally replace as repair was too expensive and with past success we purchased again.

Palm H.

2024-12-31T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Great until the warranty runs out!

Initially was great, then the power supply died. Brother said, warranty expired call a repair center. I could not get a real quote for repairs, but was assured it was more than 50% of a new unit. Called Brother and was basically told "too bad". They offered zero real guidance or support. Probably my first and last Brother product.

PJMcM

2024-12-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

New printer for me

All good except the scan feature. . I have to do one sheet at a time from the copier. Software difficult to find and load. Done several times and still not what I want

Dan L.

2024-12-06T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Printer app donot work on windows 11

I upload the program 4 time I still can ton scan on windows 11

Carmin

2024-12-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

An Excellent All In One Printer

The Brother MFC-L8900CDW is an outstanding all-in-one color laser printer that significantly enhances our office setup! From the moment I set it up, I was impressed by its sleek design and user-friendly interface. One of the standout features of this printer is its fast print speeds, which make handling large documents a breeze. The print quality is exceptional, with sharp text and vibrant colors that pop when I print presentations or everyday documents. Additionally, the automatic duplex printing feature saves both time and paper, a fantastic bonus for anyone looking to be more environmentally friendly. I also appreciate the range of connectivity options, including wireless printing directly from my smartphones and tablets. Furthermore, the scanner and copier functions work flawlessly. Love the duplex scanning feature, which allows me to digitize double-sided documents quickly-a huge time-saver Overall, the Brother MFC-L8900CDW is a reliable, efficient, and high-quality printer that meets all of my printing needs I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a robust solution for a small office.

Drew909

2024-11-24T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

service coordinator

the color (red) is not working. we've changed the cartridge and it's still not printing in red.

rscriverparkplace

2024-11-17T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Brother Model MFC-L8900CDW

This is a nice computer for small businesses. The printing from PC's is a bit delayed, as well as copying, but good. Faxing and scanning features are great. Overall, has worked out good for us.

Benefit I.

2024-10-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Device Replacement (Excellent Customer Service)

Our device broke and was out of warrantee! Brother worked with us and provided a replacement! Extremely satisfied and happy with their customer service.

Hormonify

2024-10-17T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Immediate Refund Requested for Faulty Printer

We purchased this Brother MFC-L8900CDW printer in July 2024 for business use, expecting a reliable, high-quality machine to print our marketing materials. Unfortunately, it has been nothing but a source of frustration. From the very start, this printer has failed to meet even the most basic expectations. 1. Ongoing Technical Issues: The printer consistently fails to complete print jobs. Documents get stuck in the queue, and the only way to resolve it is by repeatedly unplugging the machine. This is highly disruptive to our workflow and completely unacceptable for a business-grade printer. 2. Unacceptable Print Quality: The quality of the prints, especially graphics, photos, and vector images, is terrible. The colors are misaligned, and images look unprofessional-far from the quality we need to create polished marketing materials. We bought this printer specifically to print flyers, but it has proven entirely unsuitable for that purpose. Colors that are supposed to be solid have lines in the print. 3. Toner Usage Misrepresentation: Despite the printer's poor performance, we've gone through 3 yellow and 3 magenta toner cartridges in under 1,800 prints-much lower than Brother's advertised 1,800-page yield per cartridge. This is a major cost burden and clearly a misrepresentation of the product's capabilities. 4. Failed Replacement and Support: When we contacted Brother about these issues within the first 10 days, we were sent a replacement printer, but the problems persisted. This demonstrates that the fault lies with the product design, not a one-off defect. Brother has failed to stand by their product, offering no effective solutions despite repeated requests for support. The Impact on Our Business: 1. Lost Revenue and Increased Costs: The poor print quality of our advertising materials is costing us money. We rely on professional-looking flyers to promote our services, but the output from this printer is so unprofessional that it reflects poorly on our business. This has resulted in missed opportunities and lost customers. 2. Repeated Attempts to Resolve the Issue: We have made several attempts to rectify this problem with Brother over the past three months. Despite this, the issues remain unresolved. The replacement printer didn't fix the problems, and we are still experiencing the same frustrating malfunctions. 3. Significant Time and Effort Wasted: I personally have spent over 40 hours trying to troubleshoot and fix the print jobs. This has been a huge drain on my time, and instead of focusing on running our business and serving customers, I am stuck dealing with a printer that simply doesn't work as advertised. Request for Full Refund and Compensation In addition to a full refund for the printer, we are also requesting compensation for the significant amount of time and money we have lost due to this defective product. The countless hours spent troubleshooting, along with the lost revenue from failed print jobs and missed business opportunities, have severely impacted our operations. We believe Brother should compensate us for these losses in addition to refunding the full purchase price of the printer. Our previous printer, which was an older model from a different brand and over 10 years old, delivered professional-quality prints consistently up until the day the CPU needed to be replaced. Switching to Brother has resulted in a significant decline in both print quality and business productivity. Brother's inability or unwillingness to address these issues has left us with no other option but to demand a FULL REFUND and additional compensation. We have lost immeasurable amounts of clients due to the horrible and unprofessional print quality from this printer. This printer is simply not the reliable, high-quality product that Brother advertises. We urge Brother to acknowledge this and process both the refund and compensation without delay.

BmoreBizConsultants

2024-09-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

I have owned the product for 3 years now and it's a dream.. a person needs to have a ok understanding of computers to use this to its fullest extend but it's worth every penny.. I use this causally not a daily driver for me

Que56

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Brother MFC-L8900CDW Specifications

Print
  • Print Technology

    Color Laser

  • First Time to Print

    Less than 15 sec (color and black)

  • Consumable Type

    4 Toner Cartridges and Drum

  • Black Print Speed (max.)

    33 ppm

  • Color Print Speed (max.)

    33 ppm

  • Print Resolution (max. dpi)

    2400 x 600 dpi class

  • Printer Driver Compatibility

    Windows, Mac OS, Linux

  • Emulation(s)

    PCL6, BR-Script3, PDF Version 1.7, XPS Version 1.0

  • Copying Capability

    B/W & Color

  • Design Style

    Flatbed

  • Black Copy Speed (max.)

    33 cpm

  • Color Copy Speed (max.)

    33 cpm

  • Copy Resolution (maximum)

    1200 x 600 dpi

  • Stand-alone Copying

    Yes

  • Reduction/Enlargement

    25% - 400%

  • Sorting Function

    Yes

  • Duplex Copying

    Yes

  • N in 1 Function

    2in1 / 4in1

  • Poster Function

    No

  • Document Glass Size

    Legal-size

  • ID Copy

    Yes

  • Scan Speeds (maximum)

    Simplex: Up to 29ipm (black/color)
    Duplex: Up to 58ipm (black/color)

  • Scanning Capability

    B/W & Color

  • Scan Drivers Included

    TWAIN, WIA, ICA, ISIS, SANE

  • Duplex Scanning

    Yes

  • Interpolated Scan Resolution (max.)

    19200 x 19200 dpi

  • Optical Scan Resolution (max.)

    1200 x 2400 dpi (flatbed), 1200 x 600 dpi (ADF)

  • Mobile Device Scanning App

    Brother iPrint & Scan

  • "Scan To" Function

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

  • Scan File Formats

    Windows Bitmap (BMP), JPEG (JPG), TIFF Single-page/Multi-page (TIF), Portable Network Graphics (PNG), PDF Single-page/Multi-page (PDF/A, High Compression PDF, Secure PDF, Searchable PDF), XML Paper Specification (XPS), Microsoft Office Word (DOCX), Microsoft Office PowerPoint (PPTX), Microsoft Office Excel (XLSX), HTML 3.2/4.0 (HTM), Microsoft Excel 2003 XP (XLS), RTF Word 2000/WordPad (RTF), WordPerfect 9/10 (WPD), Text (TXT)

  • Scanner Driver Compatibility

    Windows/Mac OS

  • Advanced Scanning Function

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

  • Document Viewer Software / OCR Software

    Nuance Paperport with OCR for Windows and Brother ControlCenter2 with OCR for Mac

  • Faxing Capability

    B/W

  • Fax Modem Speed

    33.6K bps

  • PC Fax Capability (send/receive)

    Yes

  • Best Transmission Speed (approx.)

    2.5sec./page

  • Duplex Faxing

    Yes

  • Call Waiting

    No/No/Yes

  • Caller ID

    No

  • Distinctive Ring Ready

    Yes

  • Out-of-Paper Reception

    Yes

  • External TAD Interface

    Yes

  • Total Auto Dial Locations

    300

  • Broadcasting (# of locations)

    350

  • Quick Scan/Memory Transmission (approx.)

    2.5sec/page

  • Fax/Telephone Switch

    Yes

  • Fax Page Memory (max.)

    500pages

  • Auto Fax Receive Date/Time Header

    Yes

  • Document Memory Backup

    Yes

Paper Handling

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  • Standard Input Paper Capacity

    250-Sheet Input Capacity

  • Manual Feed/Multi-purpose Tray Capacity

    50-sheet multi-purpose tray

  • Automatic Document Feeder Capacity (max)

    70pages

  • Output Paper Capacity

    150 sheets

  • Optional Paper Trays (capacity)

    LT-330CL (250 sheets x3) or LT-340CL (500 sheets x2)

  • Duplex Printing Capability

    Yes

  • Paper Handling Size - Paper Tray

    Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6

  • Paper Handling Size - 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 (min/max)

    16-28 lbs (bond)

  • Sheet Weight - Multi-purpose Tray

    16-43 lbs (bond) (min/max)

  • Minimum Input for ADF (Width/Height)

    4.1/5.8" (10.41/14.73cm)

  • Maximum Input of ADF (Width/Height)

    8.5/14" (21.59/35.56cm)

  • Sheet Weight - ADF (min/max)

    17-24 lbs (bond)

  • Recommended Paper Brands

    Plain Paper: Xerox 4200DP 20 lb., Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb., Labels: Avery Laser Label #5160, NewPage Futura Laser Gloss 80 lb. Text

  • Media Type

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

Connectivity & Compatibility

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  • Standard Interface(s)

    Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0

  • USB Host

    Yes, front

  • 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, Mopria, Brother iPrint & Scan, Cortado Workplace, NFC, Wi-Fi Direct

  • Cloud Services (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

  • Industry Specific Certifications

    Cerner Certified

  • Brother Cloud Apps

    Office Print, Easy Scan to E-mail, 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

General

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  • LCD Display

    5" Color Touchscreen display

  • Standard Memory

    512MB

  • Toner Save Mode

    Yes

  • Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle

    60,000 printed pages

  • Recommended Monthly Print Volume

    Up to 4,000 pages

  • Dimensions (WxDxH)

    19.5 x 20.7 x 21.6" (49.53 x 52.58 x 54.86cm)

  • Weight

    63.1 lbs (28.62kg)

Security Features

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  • Security Functions

    Active Directory, Integrated NFC Card Reader, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Setting Lock

  • Wireless Network Security

    WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
    Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES) only.

  • Security Protocols (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

  • 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

Power & Operating Requirements

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  • ENERGY STAR Certified

    Yes

  • EPEAT Registered

    Bronze

  • EPA ENERGY STAR TEC Value

    1.8 kWh / Week

  • Power Source

    AC 120V 50/60Hz

  • Power Consumption

    0.02W / 1.7W / 9.5W / 75W / 600W (Power Off/Deep Sleep/Sleep/Ready/Printing)

  • Operating Environment: Temperature

    50 to 90 deg. F (10 to 32 deg. C)

  • Operating Environment: Humidity

    20-80% (w/out condensation)

  • Machine Noise (Ready/Printing)

    Inaudible / 49dB

About Brother MFC-L8900CDW All-in-One Color Laser Printer - SKU#1482314

FEATURED REVIEWS

Performs as advertised

By RLM25

Have only one negative comment. When scanner is set on Auto, will not scan to legal size, only letter size. It does not seem to recognize a legal size from a letter size.

Great Printer

By ojm526

Well built. Nice features. I had to correct a problem when I printed in duplex mode. The second page would print upside down. I never had that happen with other printers that I owned. It was corrected in the printer dialog page and saved as default. It has worked fine since that. I am very pleased with this printer.

Discover the Brother MFC-L8900CDW All-in-One Color Laser Printer, a high-performance solution for workgroups with high print volumes. This device offers low-cost printing, easy scanning, secure document handling, and reliable, business-quality output. With fast print speeds of up to 33ppm and double-sided scan speeds of up to 58ipm, this All-in-One printer helps boost your productivity.

The MFC-L8900CDW is equipped with advanced security features that limit document and device access, and help control costs by restricting color printing. It offers flexible paper handling with an expandable capacity of up to 1,300 sheets with optional trays.

Experience fast, high-quality business printing and copying with print speeds up to 33 pages per minute in both color and black. The Brother MFC-L8900CDW also offers low-cost printing with Brother Genuine super high-yield 6,500-page replacement toner cartridges.

Enjoy flexible network connectivity with built-in wireless 802.11b/g/n and Gigabit Ethernet network interfaces for easy setup and sharing on your wireless or wired network. This printer also supports convenient mobile device printing and scanning via AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Mopria, Brother iPrint & Scan, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct, and NFC.

The MFC-L8900CDW features advanced duplex capabilities for automatic two-sided printing and copying, and a 70-page capacity duplex auto document feeder for two-sided scanning. It also offers advanced scanning capabilities to popular destinations including E-mail, SharePoint, business cloud services, SSH Server (SFTP), and more.

The printer comes with a 250-sheet capacity paper tray adjustable for letter or legal size paper, and a 50-sheet capacity multi-purpose tray for printing letterhead and alternative media. The 5" color Touchscreen display offers easy menu navigation and creation of up to 64 customized shortcuts, and allows scanning to popular business cloud services directly from the Touchscreen.

The Brother MFC-L8900CDW All-in-One Color Laser Printer is designed to deliver superior reliability, enhanced productivity, and advanced connectivity, making it an ideal choice for workgroups with higher print volumes.

What's in the box:

  • MFC-L8900CDW Business All-in-One Color Laser Printer
  • Standard Yield Black Toner Cartridge
  • Standard Yield Color Toner Cartridges
  • DR431CL Drum Unit
  • BU330CL Belt Unit
  • WT320CL Waste Toner Box
  • Item Note: Printer is Damaged and Not Functional; Printer Always Sensing a Paper Jam; Will Not Print; Missing AC Power Cord; Missing Telephone Line Cord; Not With Original Box. May Have Additional Issues. Cosmetic COndition is G. SOLD AS-IS; FOR PARTS ONLY; FINAL SALE