Anyone looking for a printer for the home quickly realises that the price range is huge. The printers tested by Stiftung Warentest range from under 100 to over 1,000 euros. The differences in quality are just as great: while many good printers tested impress with razor-sharp text or brilliant photo prints, others disappoint with blurred, streaky print images, poor contrast or colour errors...
Brother MFC-L2800DW
Laser, Black and whiteProduct details
With the easy-to-connect Brother MFC-L2800DW, you'll be ready to go in no time. This multifunctional monochrome laser printer features a range of efficiency-boosting functions, saving you time with fast printing and scanning in high quality, automatic double-sided printing, fax capabilities, a generous paper tray capacity, and a large automatic document feeder. Work smarter by downloading the Brother Mobile Connect app, which allows you to print and scan from virtually anywhere.
The MFC-L2800DW keeps your printing costs low, as it has a separate drum and toner unit, and the 700-page inbox toner supports your higher print volume. The toner is easy to replace, and a high-yield toner is available that prints up to 3,000 pages, reducing the cost per page and the frequency of replacement.
Printer functions | Fax function |
Paper format | A4 |
Connectivity | LAN, USB, WLAN |
Printing resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Item number | 39630128 |
Manufacturer | Brother |
Category | Printer |
Manufacturer no. | MFCL2800DWC1 |
Release date | 27.11.2023 |
Sales rank in Category Printer | 96 of 1439 |
May include power adapter | Yes |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Printer type | Multifunctional printer |
Printing technology | Laser |
Printer functions | Fax function |
Printer application range | Home |
ADF capacity | 50 x |
Printer memory | 128 MB |
Printout | Black and white |
Printing resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Printing speed (monochrome) | 32 PPM |
Printing speed (ISO color) | 32 PPM |
First page out time | 8.50 s |
Paper format | A4 |
Paper tray type | Paper cassette |
Number of paper trays | 1 |
Paper capacity (total) | 300 x |
1. paper tray capacity | 1 x |
Max. monthly print volume | 2500 x |
Paper format | A4 |
Optical resolution | 600 x 600 dpi |
Optical resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Colour depth | 30 bits |
Scanning speed (image / graphics) | 7.50 PPM |
Scan format | 210 x 297 mm |
Scanner sensor type | CIS |
Scan to | E-mail, File, OCR |
Fax speed | 33.60 kbit/s |
Fax functions | ADF |
Fax to | Enamel |
Connectivity | LAN, USB, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n |
Operating system compatibility | Linux, Windows |
Display size (inches) | 2 cm |
Volume (print) | 66.30 dB |
Sound level (standby) | 61.20 dB |
Storage capacity | 0.13 GB |
Memory capacity (RAM) | 128 MB |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Power consumption | 480 W |
Power | 480 W |
Power consumption (standby) | 43 W |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Drum, Power cord, Print worker, Quick start guide, Toner |
Length | 39.90 cm |
Width | 41 cm |
Height | 31.90 cm |
Weight | 11.60 kg |
Length | 57.50 cm |
Width | 51.50 cm |
Height | 43 cm |
Weight | 14.40 kg |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Printer» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 2.Polaroid0.7 %
- 3.Xiaomi0.8 %
- 4.Brother1.3 %
- 4.Canon1.3 %
- 6.Kyocera1.8 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 2.Polaroid1 day
- 5.Kyocera3 days
- 6.Brother4 days
- 7.Canon5 days
- 7.Epson5 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Printer» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 8.HP2.2 %
- 8.Xiaomi2.2 %
- 10.Brother2.3 %
- 11.OKI3.2 %
- 12.Kodak3.3 %