Compatible Solutions: MFC-L2980DW
3manager CONNECT
Simplify device management with no computer or data collector software required.
Active Directory Authentication
Manage machine access and authenticate users with existing Microsoft Active Directory logins.
Active Directory Email Lookup
Search the corporate Microsoft Active Directory address book directly from the front panel of the machine for destination addresses using the Scan to Email Server feature.
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.
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.
Barcode Utility
Automatically separate batches of documents using barcode-reading technology and send the documents to the correct folders.
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.
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.
Easy Scan to Email
Send documents to an email address from a Brother device* without the need to configure an email server or use a computer.
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.
Fax Forward
Automatically forward incoming faxes to another fax machine or email address*.
Fax Forward to Cloud or Email
Automatically forward incoming faxes to a defined cloud service or email address*.
Fax to Server
Scan documents and send them over the network to a fax server, which converts the documents to fax data and sends it using standard phone lines.
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.
I-Fax
Send and receive faxes over the Internet.
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.
LDAP Authentication
Manage machine access and authenticate users to an existing LDAP Server.
LDAP Email Lookup
Search the corporate address book located on an LDAP Server for destination addresses using the machine's front panel.
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.
Network PC Fax
Send documents directly from Windows-based PCs to a Brother MFP or Fax for transmission.
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.
Remote Panel
Enables remote operation of the control panel for a network-connected device and configuration of machine settings using a web browser.
Scan Job Email Report
Send an email report for scan job activity to a registered destination.
Scan to Cloud Service (Brother iPrint&Scan Desktop)
Use Brother iPrint&Scan desktop to scan directly to Google Drive™, Dropbox, or OneDrive*.
Scan to Email
Send a scanned document as an attachment to email recipients.
Scan to Email Server
Scan a document and send as an email attachment to other users directly from a Brother device.
Scan to Excel
Scan a hard copy document and convert it into Microsoft Excel format* using Optical Character Recognition (OCR).
Scan to File
Scan a document directly to a folder on a PC or to a shared network or cloud-based folder from that PC.
Scan to FTP
Scan documents directly to an FTP server within a local network or on the Internet.
Scan to Image
Scan an image via Brother ControlCenter4 and Brother iPrint&Scan desktop, and automatically open it in pre-selected image or photo application on PC.
Scan to Mobile
Retrieve a scanned document on a mobile device simply by scanning a QR code link on the front panel of a Brother machine*.
Scan to Network Folder (SMB 1,2,3)
Scan documents directly to a shared folder located on a Windows computer.
Scan to OCR
Convert a scanned document into editable text using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology.
Scan to PowerPoint
Scan a hard copy document and convert it into Microsoft PowerPoint format* using Optical Character Recognition (OCR).
Scan to Searchable PDF
Scan a single- or multi-page hard copy document and convert it into a searchable PDF using Optical Character Recognition (OCR).
Scan to Secure PDF
Scan important documents and protect them using various secure PDF formats, depending on workflow needs.
Scan to SharePoint
Scan documents directly to a Microsoft SharePoint server.
Scan to Word
Scan a hard copy document and convert it into Microsoft Word format using Optical Character Recognition (OCR).
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+
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.
SecureRx by TroyRx
SecureRx simplifies discharge processes by printing CMS-compliant prescriptions directly onto plain paper, eliminating the need for preprinted tamper-resistant forms or special hardware.
Send to My Email (Active Directory and Secure Function Lock)
Autopopulate an email address with an easy-to-use Send to My Email button on the machine's control panel.
Send to My Folder (Active Directory)
Scan a document directly to a designated folder by selecting the Send to My Folder icon.
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*.
SMBv3 (Scanning)
Server Message Block (SMB) is a protocol connecting Windows clients and servers so they can share files and printers.
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.
ThinPrint Client
ThinPrint Client enables efficient print workflow from a virtual desktop environment by compressing print data.
TLS Certificates
Transport Layer Security (TLS) uses encrypted data to help protect the transfer of data and information.
Tungsten PaperPort 14SE (formerly Kofax)
Document management software included with Brother multifunction printers.
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.
Wi-Fi Direct®
Allows a user to configure a wireless network between a Brother machine and a mobile device that supports Wi-Fi Direct®.