Brother MFCL8730CDW - MFCL8730CDW Colour Multifunction
Features
The Brother MFC-L8730CDW Business Color Laser All-in-One Printer is ideal for business work teams, supporting maximum productivity in high-demand environments with reliable performance. Fast printing and copying with lifelike color and sharp black output for professional documents, presentations, and marketing collateral, plus advanced scanning capabilities. Maximize printing budgets with included Brother Genuine standard yield toner cartridges and achieve cost-effective printing using the TN635XL high yield replacement toner cartridges. Triple Layer Security features help to keep the device secure, protect documents in transit, and safeguard against network intrusions. The printer includes dual band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) wireless and Gigabit Ethernet for wireless or wired networks, plus convenient mobile device printing and scanning
- Professional results. Fast print and copy speeds of up to 33ppm‡ help optimize productivity. Lifelike color and sharp black output for professional business documents, presentations, and marketing collateral.
- Maximize printing budgets. Offers built-in value with included Brother Genuine 3,000-page black and 1,800-page color toner cartridges. Print confidently and cost-efficiently by using Brother Genuine TN635XL high yield replacement toner cartridges providing 5,500 pages black and 4,500 pages color‡.
- Advanced scanning capabilities. Fast, two-sided scanning up to 58ipm‡. The 80-page capacity‡ auto document feeder easily handles large scan and copy jobs. Scan to popular destinations directly from the touchscreen display, including cloud services‡, email, SharePoint, and SSH Server (SFTP). Create searchable and editable Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)‡.
- 3.5" color touchscreen display. Enables easy menu navigation, scan preview, and the creation of up to 48 customized shortcuts for your most frequently used tasks.
- Expandable paper capacity. The standard paper capacity supports 250 sheets in the lower tray and 50 sheets in the multipurpose tray, allowing for printing on custom media and envelopes. Optional trays expand the total capacity up to 800 sheets‡.
- Flexible connectivity. Features built-in dual-band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) wireless networking and Gigabit Ethernet networking for seamless setup and sharing, plus easy printing from and scanning to mobile devices‡.
- Durable design, reduced size. Built for dependable performance and efficiency, this model is ideal for today's business needs; additionally, it is over 25% smaller than its predecessor.
- Triple Layer Security. Advanced security features to help keep devices secure, protect documents in transit to and from print devices, and safeguard networks. Includes an integrated NFC card reader for easy badge authentication.
Automatic two-sided printing. Help save paper usage and reduce costs with default duplex printing.
- Eco-friendly features. EPEAT® Silver rated, ENERGY STAR® certified, EPS-free (expanded polystyrene) packaging, 12% Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) material.
Reliability, Robust Security, Professional Results
Fast, lifelike color and sharp black printing up to 33ppm‡ for busy offices and work teams.

Help Maximize Budgets with Brother Genuine Toners
Lower your printing costs by using Brother Genuine high yield replacement toner cartridges.

Fast, Advanced Scanning Supports Workflows and Productivity
Two-sided scanning up to 58ipm‡ to a variety of destinations, including cloud services‡.

Triple Layer Security
Security is a top concern for today's businesses. Configure features to control access to the device, secure documents, and safeguard your network.

Optional Trays for Greater Capacity
250-sheet capacity paper tray. Add optional trays for a maximum total capacity of 800 sheets‡.

Advanced Security Features
Equipped with Triple Layer Security features to help keep your devices and documents secure and safeguard your network. Includes an integrated NFC card reader for easy badge authentication.
Convenient Document Digitization and Sharing
80-page capacity auto document feeder‡ offers single-pass, duplex scanning and copying to various destinations including cloud services‡.
Expandable Paper Capacity
250-sheet capacity paper tray and 50-sheet capacity multipurpose tray for custom media, expandable up to 800 sheets with optional trays‡. Add an optional cabinet for a floor standing configuration.
3.5" Color Touchscreen Display
Enables seamless menu navigation, scan preview, and the ability to create up to 48 custom shortcuts for your most frequently used tasks.
Flexible Connectivity
Easy setup and sharing via built-in dual band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) wireless or Gigabit Ethernet networking. Connect locally via USB interface. Easily print from and scan to a variety of mobile devices‡.

Note on Toner Yields:
Toner cartridge yields are provided as approximate values based on ISO/IEC standard testing methods.
Actual yield may vary depending on usage, print content, and other environmental factors.
In-box toner is typically a starter cartridge and may yield fewer pages than replacement cartridges.
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Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Print Technology | Electrophotographic Laser |
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| Print Speeds (max.)1 | Up to 33ppm color / black |
| Time to First Page2 | Less than 9.9 seconds color / black |
| Print Resolution (max.) | Up to 2400 x 600 dpi class |
| Print Emulations | PCL6, BR-Script33, PDF Version 2.0 |
| Scan Speeds (max.)4 | Simplex: Up to 29ipm (black / color); Duplex: Up to 58ipm (black / color) |
| Scan Resolution (max.) | ADF (optical): Up to 600 x 600 dpi; Glass (optical): Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi;Interpolated5: Up to 19200 x 19200 dpi |
| Scan To Capability | PC (Image, E-mail, OCR, File), Network Folder5, E-mail Server6, SharePoint, FTP, FTPS,SSH Server (SFTP), USB Memory Stick7, Cloud Services (Web Connect)8, MobileDevices9, Easy Scan to E-mail10 |
| Advanced Scanning Features | Auto deskew, Blank page skip, Scan preview, File split, Multi-page to single-page, Basecolor removal, Scan profiles |
| Copy Speed / Copy Resolution (max.) | Up to 33 cpm / Up to 1200 x 600 dpi |
| Copy Options | Sorting, N-in-1, Multi-copying (up to 999) |
| Reduce / Enlarge | 25 - 400% in 1% increments |
| Fax Features | 33.6K bps modem speed, Fax page memory: up to 500 pages11,Fax forward to: Network Folder5 and E-mail, Internet Fax10, PC Fax12 |
| Standard Interfaces | Dual Band Wireless 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) / 802.11a/n (5GHz), Gigabit Ethernet,Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| USB Host | Front: Print from and scan to USB memory stick; external card reader |
| Operating Systems Compatibility13 | For the latest OS compatibility and to download drivers, visit support.brother.com |
| Mobile Device Compatibility9 | AirPrint®, Mopria™, Brother Mobile Connect, Wi-Fi Direct® |
| Cloud Services (Web Connect)8 | Google Drive™, Evernote®, OneDrive, OneNote, Dropbox, Box, SharePoint Online |
| Brother Cloud Apps10 | Easy Scan to E-mail, Scan to Mobile, Cloud Secure Print, Fax Forward to Cloud orE-mail, Scan to Searchable PDF, Scan to Word, Scan to Excel, Scan to PowerPoint,E-mail Print |
| Security Features | Integrated NFC Card Reader, External Card Reader Compatibility, Active Directory,Enterprise Security (802.1x), Secure Print, SSL/TLS, IP Filter, Syslog Reporting, SNMP v3,LDAP, OAuth (SMTP, POP3, IMAP4), Secure Boot, Secure Function Lock, Setting Lock, StorePrint Log, Firmware Encryption |
| Paper Input Capacity (max.)14 | 250-sheet standard tray, 50-sheet multipurpose tray |
| Optional Input Capacity (max.)14 | 800 sheets via optional trays |
| Output Capacity (max.)14 | 150 sheets (face down), 1 sheet (face up) |
| Document Glass Size | Up to 8.5" x 11" (Letter) |
| Auto Document Feeder Capacity14 | 80 pages |
| Paper Sizes (max.) | Standard Tray: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, FolioMultipurpose Tray: 3" - 8.5" (W) / 5" - 14" (L)Duplex: Letter, Legal, Folio |
| Media Types | Standard Tray: Plain Paper, Recycled Paper, Colored Paper, LetterheadMultipurpose Tray: Plain Paper, Recycled Paper, Labels, Envelopes (up to 10),Glossy Paper (single sheet), Colored Paper, Letterhead |
| Media Weights15 | Standard Tray: 16 to 28 lbs.; Multipurpose Tray: 16 to 43 lbs.; ADF: 16 to 28 lbs. |
| Automatic Duplex Print (default setting), plus single-pass copy, scan, fax | Display / Customizable Shortcuts 3.5" Color Touchscreen / 48 |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz |
| Memory (std. / max.) | 512MB / 512MB |
| Included Software9 | Brother Mobile Connect for iOS and Android™; Brother iPrint&Scan (desktop) forWindows and Mac®; BRAdmin Light5, BRAdmin Pro 45, Tungsten PaperPort™ 14SE5 |
| Optional Brother Value Added Services | Secure Print+, Remote Panel, Remote Connect, Custom UI, Barcode Print+, BarcodeUtility, ThinPrint Client, Secure Print Advanced, Request Help, Order Supplies |
| Optional Solutions | 3manager, PaperCut, nndPrint, uniFLOW, Tungsten ControlSuite |
| Sustainability Features | EPEAT® Silver rated, ENERGY STAR® certified, EPS-free (expanded polystyrene)packaging, 12% Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) material |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle16 | Up to 60,000 pages |
| Recommended Monthly Volume17 | Up to 5,000 pages |
| Brand | Brother |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Printers & Office > Printers > Multifunction Printers |
| Weight | 15.283 kg |
| Warranty |
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Note:
Warranty period is as stated above unless the manufacturer has chosen to specify a longer period.
All warranties are return to base unless otherwise specified.
Shipping Information
- Free NZ-wide shipping on orders over $299
- Standard delivery 2–5 business days
- Rural delivery may take an additional 1–2 days
- Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 2pm (weekdays)
Returns Policy
- 7-day returns on unused items in original packaging
- Faulty or damaged products covered under warranty
- Contact our support team to initiate a return








