| Functions | Print Speed | Network | Print Resolution | Automatic Document Feeder |
| A3 Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, PC Fax, Direct Photo Print, Double-Sided Print, Wired/Wireless Networking | Fast print speeds up to 35/27ppm (mono / colour) in Fast Mode; Up to 22/20ppm (mono / colour) based on ISO/IEC 24734.Clickhere for more. |
Built-in Wireless and Ethernet for easy networking | Up to 1,200 x 6,000 dpi | Simplify workflow with unattended faxing, copying, scanning with 35-sheet ADF |
Enjoy full A3 printing, copying, scanning and faxing. Ideal for high volume printing as users benefit from low running cost with affordable 2,400* page yield InkBenefit cartridges. Increase productivity with high print speed and auto-duplex printing.
*Refers to black ink. Colour ink: 1,200 page-yield. Declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711.
Main Features

Full A3 Capability
Stunning photography, detailed spreadsheets, precise blueprints and inspiring designs all come to life in A3 format. Full A3 high print volume printing, copying, scanning and faxing in one innovative machine.

Enjoy Lower Running Costs
Save on running cost with affordable 2400^ page-yield InkBenefit cartridges which last longer and allow users to effectively reduce total operating costs. Moreover, users reduce paper and ink wastage with Brother's duplex (two-sided) printing. Plus, easily produce 2-up and 4-up on a single sheet. This saves paper when viewing drafts or layouts.
^ Refers to black ink. Colour ink: 1,200 page-yield. Declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711.

Improve Productivity and Save Time
Beat the deadlines with the fastest print speed in its class+ of up to 22/20ppm*. Time is saved when there are multiple users or large volume printing tasks.
Users can utilise their time more efficiently instead of waiting for their printouts.
+ As of September 2013.
* ISO/IEC 24734. Click here to find out more about Brother print speed.

Convenient Scanning of Multi-Page Documents
The Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) allows unattended scanning, copying and faxing of multi-page documents quickly and easily, complementing our MFC's stack and sort capabilities for added convenience.

Eliminate Printing of Junk Faxes
The PC Fax receiving function boasts a junk fax filter that eliminates the printing of unnecessary faxes by scanning documents directly to your computer instead of printing them out indiscruminately, thereby cutting down on paper and ink wastage.

Direct Printing Without a Computer
The direct print feature enables users to print files such as JPEG or printer-ready documents without even using your computer! Print directly from a USB flash memory drive, media cards or PictBridgeTM compatible digital cameras by simply connecting them to the MFC.

Simplify the Way You Work
Brother's Apps: an ever-evolving range of applications that adds greater flexibility, productivity and efficiency to the way you work.

Apple-Compatible Printing and Scanning
With the free iPrint&Scan app, you can now print directly from your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Plus, you can scan documents from your MFC straight to your Apple gadgets.
Features
General
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Technology |
Inkjet |
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Memory |
128MB |
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Display |
2.7" Touchscreen Colour LCD* with Touch Sensitive Controls |
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Interface |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed , USB Direct Print, PictBridge™, Media Cards, LAN, Wireless LAN |
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Print Speed |
Up to 35 (Monochrome) / 27 (Colour) ppm (Based on Fast Mode) Up to 22 (Monochrome) / 20 (Colour) ppm (Based on ISO/IEC 24734*) Click here to find out more about Brother print speed. |
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Print Resolution |
Up to 1,200 x 6,000 dpi (Horizontal x Vertical) |
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Duplex (2-sided) Print |
Automatic 2-sided print up to A3/LGR*, *Automatic 2-sided printing requires 3mm top/bottom/left/right minimum default margins. |
|
Ink Save Mode |
Yes |
Copy
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Enlargement / Reduction |
25% - 400% in 1% increments |
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Copy Resolution |
Print: Max. 1200x2400 dpi Scan: Max. 1200x1200 dpi |
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Copy Speed |
Up to 12 (Monochrome) / 9 (Colour) cpm (Based on ISO/IEC 24735) |
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N-in-1 Function |
Compress 2 or 4 pages onto a single sheet (including ID Copy) |
Fax
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Modem Speed |
33.6 Kbps Super G3 |
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Transmission Speed |
Approximately 3 seconds |
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Fax/Tel Switch |
Automatic recognition of fax and telephone reception |
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Speed Dials |
100x2 numbers + 50 locations |
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Group Dials |
Up to 6 groups |
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Auto Reduction |
Yes |
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Memory Transmission |
Up to 200 pages |
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Fax Forwarding |
Yes (B&W Only) |
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Fax Retrieval |
Yes (B&W Only) |
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Out-of-Paper Reception |
Up to 200 pages |
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Dual Access |
Yes (B&W Only) |
Network
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Protocols |
ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP, FTP Client and Server, SNMPv1/v2c, TFTP server, SMTP Client, APOP, POP before SMTP, SMTP-AUTH, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan), CIFS Client, SNTP Client |
Others
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Power Consumption |
Measured when the machine is connected to the USB interface. Power consumption varies slightly depending on the usage environment or part wear. |
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Ecology |
EnergyStar |
Paper Handling
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Paper Input (Standard Tray) |
Up to 250-sheets |
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Multi-Purpose Tray / Manual Slot |
Single sheet rear bypass tray |
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Automatic Document Feed (ADF) |
Up to 35-sheets |
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Paper Handling Sizes |
A4, A5, A3, A6, Folio, Exe, LTR, LGL, Photo 4X6" (102X152mm), Index Card (127x203mm), Photo-2L (127x178mm), C5 Envelope, Com-10, DL Envelope, Monarch, Photo-L (89x127mm), LGR |
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Paper Output |
Up to 50-sheets |
PC Fax
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Sending |
Yes |
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Receiving |
Yes (Windows only) |
Scan
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Scanning Capability |
Colour & Monochrome |
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Optical Scanning Resolution |
Up to 2,400 x 2,400 dpi |
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Interpolated Scanning Resolution |
Up to 19,200 x 19,200 dpi |
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Scan to Feature |
Network, FTP, E-mail, Image, File, E-Mail Server, Media Cards, USB Flash Memory Drive, Optical Character Recognition |
Additional Features
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Booklet Printing |
Yes |
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Poster Printing |
Yes |
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Watermark Printing |
Yes |
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Copy Enhancement |
Yes |
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Secure Function Lock |
Yes |
Software
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Printer Driver (Windows) |
Windows XP / XP x64 / Vista / 7 / 8 Win Server 2003/2003 R2 / Server 2008 / Server 2008 R2/ Server 2012 |
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Printer Driver (Macintosh) |
Mac OS X v10.6.x/ 10.7.x/ 10.8.x |
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Network Management Tool |
BRAdmin Professional* - Brother original Windows utility for printer and print server management, BRAdmin Light - Printer and print server management operates under Windows and Macintosh, Driver Deployment Wizard - Drivers with customized settings can be installed by the user with the click of a mouse button rather than someone in IT having to manually configure every PC in the office |
Dimension / Weight
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Dimension (W x D x H) |
553 (W) x 433 (D) x 247 (H) mm |
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Weight |
14.5 Kg |
Innobella™ Ink Cartridges
| Ink Cartridge | Colour | Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LC-563BK | ![]() |
Black Ink (High Yield) |
600 pages |
| LC-569XL BK | ![]() |
Black Ink (Super High Yield) |
2400 pages |
| LC-563C | ![]() |
Cyan Ink (High Yield) |
600 pages |
| LC-563M | ![]() |
Magenta Ink (High Yield) |
600 pages |
| LC-563Y | ![]() |
Yellow Ink (High Yield) |
600 pages |
| LC-565XL-C | ![]() |
Cyan Ink (Super High Yield) |
1200 pages |
| LC-565XL-M | ![]() |
Magenta Ink (Super High Yield) |
1200 pages |
| LC-565XL-Y | ![]() |
Yellow Ink (Super High Yield) |
1200 pages |
Colour Available: White
Package Includes:
1 x BROTHER MFCJ3520 Colour Inkjet A3 & A4 Multi Function Centre Printer
Warranty: