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Brother MFC-L3720CDW

What toner cartridges does the Brother MFC-L3720CDW use, and what are their yields?

The MFC-L3720CDW uses four separate toner cartridges: TN229BK (black, 1,500 pages), TN229C/M/Y (cyan/magenta/yellow, 1,200 pages each), and high-yield options TN239BK (3,000 pages) and TN239C/M/Y (2,300 pages each). A separate DR239CL drum unit is also required, rated for approximately 30,000 pages.

What is the paper capacity of this printer?

The standard input tray holds 250 sheets of plain paper, with a 50-sheet multipurpose tray for specialty media. The output capacity is 150 sheets face-down.

Does the Brother MFC-L3720CDW support automatic duplex printing?

Yes, it supports automatic duplex (2-sided) printing on both letter and legal-sized paper.

What connectivity options are available on the MFC-L3720CDW?

It includes USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), and built-in dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) for wireless networking. Wi-Fi Direct is also supported for peer-to-peer printing without a router.

What is the print speed of the Brother MFC-L3720CDW?

It prints up to 24 pages per minute (ppm) in both color and monochrome, with a first-page-out time of approximately 15 seconds for color and 14.5 seconds for black.

Can the MFC-L3720CDW be expanded with additional paper trays?

Yes, it supports an optional 250-sheet lower paper tray (model LT230CL), bringing total paper capacity to 550 sheets.

What are the key expandable features of this printer?

Beyond the optional paper tray, the MFC-L3720CDW includes a built-in automatic document feeder (ADF) for up to 50 sheets, and supports expandable memory via a standard 256 MB RAM (not user-upgradable). It also offers NFC touch-to-connect for mobile printing.

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