Brother MFC-L3780CDW Wireless Digital Color All-in-One Printer
- Laser Printer
- 250
- 250
- LED
Recommended for its print speed and toner economy, with the caveat that the Refresh subscription and duplex handling on heavier paper have both caused real problems for some owners.
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How it ranks among the 15 laser printers we track
3.9★ across 872 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
872 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
2,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A wireless color laser all in one that copies, scans and faxes at up to 31 pages per minute with single pass duplex scanning, dual band wifi, gigabit ethernet and an NFC reader.
Brother positions this for small business and home office use, with toner sold in three yield tiers (TN229, TN229XL, TN229XXL) and an optional Refresh EZ Print subscription for automatic toner delivery. Owner reviews show the printer itself performing well day to day, with the real complaints centered on the subscription program and how it handles paper jams.
- Up to 31 ppm color laser printing
- Single pass duplex copy and scan
- Dual band wifi, gigabit ethernet and NFC reader
- TN229 toner family in standard, XL and XXL yields
Who it's for
Good for a small office or home worker who wants color laser output with lower per page toner costs than a comparable HP. Less suited to anyone printing a lot of thick or heavy paper double sided, or who wants to avoid a toner subscription entirely.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners repeatedly praised how quickly it went from box to working, calling setup easy even without the mobile app, and several said print quality stayed sharp while toner cost less per page than the HP printers they replaced. The negative reviews cluster around two specific issues: one owner's Refresh subscription payment lapsed and left the printer locked despite very light use, and another hit a paper jam on thicker paper that led to a drum error the toner level did not explain and that normal troubleshooting could not clear. A separate reviewer who compared it directly to an HP said colors were slightly less saturated but the toner savings made up for it.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fast setup that reviewers describe as working right out of the box
- Cheaper toner cost per page than a comparable HP laser printer
- Single pass duplex scanning and copying
- NFC, gigabit ethernet and dual band wifi cover most network setups
- Struggles to duplex print on heavier paper stock per at least one owner
- A paper jam can trigger a persistent drum error that resisted normal troubleshooting
- Refresh EZ Print subscription billing has locked out at least one light user
Performance notes
Print speed reaches up to 31 ppm with scan speeds up to 29 ipm black and 22 ipm color, and copy and scan run in a single duplex pass rather than two separate passes. Networking covers 2.4GHz and 5GHz wifi, wifi direct, gigabit ethernet, NFC tap-to-connect and a USB port for a single computer.
Specifications
| Brand | Brother |
|---|---|
| Model | MFCL3780CDW |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 47.8 pounds |
| Color Depth | 24 bits |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 16.1 × 18.2 × 15.8 inches |
| Maximum Media Size | 8.5 x 14 inch |
| Paper Size | 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, 4 x 6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum Sheet Capacity | 250 |
| Output sheet capacity | 250 |
| Printer Output Type | Color |
| Maximum Copy Speed Black and White | 31 pages_per_minute |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Consumption | 660 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | White |
| Maximum print Resolution Color | 2400 x 600 dpi dots_per_inch |
| Maximum Copy Resolution Color | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Color Pages per Minute | 31 pages_per_minute |
| Ink Color | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Printer Connectivity Type | Ethernet, NFC, USB, Wi-Fi |
| Compatible Cartridge | TN229BK; TN229M; TN229C; TN229Y; TN229XLBK; TN229XLM; TN229XLC; TN229XLY; TN229XXLBK; TN229XXLM; TN229XXLC; TN229XXLY; DR229CL |
| Compatible Devices | Laptops, PC, Smartphones, Tablets |
| Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Display Type | LED |
| Scanner Type | Flatbed, Sheetfed |
| Control Type | App, Touch, Voice |
| Printer Type | Laser |
| Resolution | 300 x 300 |
| Number of Trays | 2 |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 1 |
| Maximum Copies Per Run | 250 |
| Additional Printer Functions | All In One |
| Maximum Print Resolution Black and White | 2400 x 600 dpi dots_per_inch |
| Total USB 20 Ports | 1 |
| BuiltIn Media | Toner Cartridges |
| Model Series | MFC-L3780CDW |
| BW Pages per Minute | 31 pages_per_minute |
| Initial Page Print Time | Less than 12.5 seconds |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Auto-Duplex, Network-Ready |
| Duplex | Automatic |
| Print media | Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy photo paper, Labels, Paper (plain) |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home, Office, School |
| Total Usb Ports | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Multifunction Printer |
| Maximum Copy Resolution Black and White | 600 x 600 dpi |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in laser printers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother MFC-L3780CDW Wireless Digital Color All-in-One PrinterThis product | 3.9 / 5 | 872 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Ultra Duster Compressed Air Cleaner for ElectronicsDuster | 4.7 / 5 | 2,500 | 4.4 / 5 |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101sdw Wireless Black and White All-in-One Laser PrinterHP | 4.5 / 5 | 589 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Canon imageCLASS LBP6030wCanon | 3.8 / 5 | 4,200 | 4.2 / 5 |
| HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw Wireless Black & White All-in-One Laser PrinterHP | 4.2 / 5 | 957 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Brother MFCL3780CDW
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the MFC-L3780CDW support single pass duplex scanning?
Yes, copy and scan both run in a single duplex pass rather than flipping the page manually.
What toner does this printer use?
The TN229 family in Standard, XL, or XXL yield, or the Refresh EZ Print subscription for automatic delivery.
Have owners reported reliability problems?
Some have. Reports include duplex jams on thicker paper leading to a drum error, and billing issues with the Refresh subscription locking a lightly used unit.