Compatible Solutions: HL-L8245CDW
Active Directory Authentication
Manage machine access and authenticate users with existing Microsoft Active Directory logins.
Active Directory Print Release
Print data is held in the machine's memory and released when users enter their Active Directory sign-in information.
AirPrint®
Wirelessly print from and scan to AirPrint-enabled devices* connected to the same network segment as the printer.
Attach, Email and Print
Enables printing via email over the Internet without using a printer driver*.
Auto Installer (Driver Package Installer)
Prestage plug-and-play drivers for printers, scanners, and multifunction products.
Barcode Print+
Print barcodes on demand from a software application without a dedicated barcode printer.
Box / Box Business
Connect to a Box account directly from a compatible Brother device* to scan and print documents.
BRAdmin Professional 4
Management tool for Brother network-connected devices that can also be used to view the status of other SNMP-compliant (v1, v2c, or v3) network printing devices.
Brother Mobile Connect
Downloadable app that allows a user to wirelessly print from and scan to* Apple iOS® and Android™ devices.
Brother PrintFleet Server (Brother Dashboard)
The Brother Dashboard is a value added managed print service solution with advanced reporting capabilities.
Built-in NFC
Control access to a Brother device with built-in card authentication, without requiring an external card reader.
Card Reader Holder
Add optional card reader holder when using a third-party card reader.
Clone Device Settings
Copy settings and configurations from one machine to another via a USB flash drive (requires additional purchase).
Cloud Secure Print
Enables password-protected printing over the Internet* without using a printer driver.
Custom Output Settings
Select from a range of pre-defined and user-customizable print settings.
Device Notifications (Email Notifications)
Manage status change notifications and receive information on events and alerts*.
Device Reports (Email Reports)
Configure email server settings on a Brother machine to generate and send reports about the machine's status*.
Driver Deployment Wizard
Easily deploy a customized printer driver to a PC for installation of local or network-connected machines.
Dropbox / Dropbox Business
Connect to a Dropbox account directly from a compatible Brother device* to scan and print documents.
E-notify
Enables email notifications to be set up so that requests for support on a Brother device and supply orders are sent right from the machine.
Email Print
Enables automatic printing via email over the Internet without using a printer driver.
Embedded Web Server (EWS)
An Embedded Web Server (EWS) enables machine configuration and management via a web browser.
Evernote® / Evernote® Business
Connect to an Evernote® account directly from a compatible Brother device* to scan and print documents.
Firmware Update Lockout
Automatic firmware updates to the printer or MFP can be disabled.
FMAudit
Software tool enabling extensive data collection.
Google Drive™ / Google Drive™ Business
Connect to a Google Drive™ account directly from a compatible Brother device* to scan and print documents.
HTTPS
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is the secure version of HTTP.
IEEE 802.1X
IEEE 802.1X defines an access control and authentication protocol that restricts unauthorized users from connecting to a LAN/WLAN through publicly-accessible ports.
IP Filtering
IP Filtering limits devices that are allowed or denied access to a machine based on an individual IP address or a list/range of IP addresses.
IPPS
Network Internet Printing Protocol that uses TLS to communicate between devices and printers.
IPSec
IP Security (IPSec) is a suite of security protocols developed to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and authentication of data communications over an IP network.
Kofax Micro Card Reader
Control access to a Brother device with card authentication via an external card reader.
LDAP Authentication
Manage machine access and authenticate users to an existing LDAP Server.
Lower Trays
Add optional lower tray(s) to a compatible model to increase input capacity or to automatically print on mixed paper types or sizes.
Mass Deployment Tool
Provides a configuration interface to help manage and deploy device settings.
Mopria™ Print
Wirelessly print directly from any supported Android™ device* connected to the same network segment as the printer.
nddPrint 360
Enables tracking, charging, and billing of copying, printing, faxing, and scanning.
OneDrive / OneDrive Business
Connect to a OneDrive account directly from a compatible Brother device* to scan and print documents.
OneNote
Connect to a OneNote account directly from a compatible Brother device* to scan and print documents.
PaperCut MF
Enables tracking, charging, and billing of copying, printing, and faxing.
Password Intelligence
Help prevent unauthorized access to the administration sections of web based management for the device.
PJL Lockout
Security measure that ensures corrupt PJL files are not sent to the printer or MFP.
Print Audit
Software tool enabling print tracking and copy auditing for managing a print environment.
Print Emulations
Receive print commands in a printer job language or emulation.
Print Profiles
Customizable print shortcuts for the most commonly used print configurations.
Printer & Scanner Interface
Enables third-party developers to build custom solutions for and integrate with Brother machines.
PrintFleet
Complete print management solutions powered by a remote data collection unit.
rf IDEAS Card Reader
Control access to a Brother device with card authentication via an external card reader.
Secure Email Certificate
Enables direct communication to a secure email server using TLS V1.2, STARTTLS, and SMTP-AUTH.
Secure Function Lock
Built-in solution that prevents access to device settings and functions, along with page limits/restrictions for mono and color printing.
Secure Print
Ensures that confidential or sensitive documents do not print until the user enters a PIN on the machine's control panel.
Secure Print Advanced
Ensures that confidential or sensitive documents do not print until the user authenticates by entering a PIN or via an NFC card on the machine's integrated NFC card reader.
Secure Print+
Ensures that confidential or sensitive documents do not print until the user authenticates by entering a PIN or using an NFC card on the machine's integrated NFC card reader.
Setting Lock
Set a password to prevent unauthorized users from changing machine settings.
SharePoint Online
Scan documents to and print from SharePoint Online via a compatible Brother device*.
SNMPv3
Simple Network Management Protocol for safe configuration and control operations on networked machines.
Special Solutions Team (SST)
The Brother Special Solutions Team (SST) assesses a business' unique needs and develops customized solutions to meet those needs.
Syslog Report
Syslog sends a report containing network device event messages to a logging server running a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) application.
ThinPrint Client
ThinPrint Client enables efficient print workflow from a virtual desktop environment by compressing print data.
Third-Party HID Reader Support
Control access to a Brother device with card authentication via an external card reader.
TLS Certificates
Transport Layer Security (TLS) uses encrypted data to help protect the transfer of data and information.
Tungsten ControlSuite (formerly Kofax)
Secure, govern, and manage documents with content-aware unified printing, document capture, and workflow process automation.
uniFLOW
Enables device locking, secure print job release, and print and copy accounting.
Universal Print
Manage print infrastructure on select Brother devices via cloud services from Microsoft. This eliminates the need for on-premise print servers and installation of printer drivers on Brother devices.
USB Direct Print
Print directly from a USB flash drive.
Wi-Fi Direct®
Allows a user to configure a wireless network between a Brother machine and a mobile device that supports Wi-Fi Direct®.