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Brother
Brother DCP-8110DN Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

38 ppm mono print/copy/scan with Ethernet and automatic duplex. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

Brother's U.S. specifications identify the DCP-8110DN as a monochrome multifunction printer rated up to 38 pages per minute on Letter. The listed functions include printing, copying and color scanning; fax is not listed. Brother specifies a 35-sheet ADF, 250-sheet tray plus 50-sheet multipurpose tray, 150-sheet output and automatic print duplex. The standard interfaces include USB and 10/100 Ethernet. The source does not provide a recommended monthly workload. This combination suits a wired small office that needs document copying and scanning, but a buyer should not mistake the DCP family name for fax support or built-in wireless.

Consider it for

A wired office needing fast monochrome printing plus copy and color-scan functions, with fax or Wi-Fi supplied elsewhere..

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Skip it if fax, Wi-Fi or a published monthly workload recommendation is required, or if color printing is needed.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • Brother rates the model up to 38 ppm Letter and documents automatic duplex printing.
  • A 35-sheet ADF, 250+50-sheet input and 150-sheet output are listed.
  • Standard 10/100 Ethernet supports a wired shared queue; scanning is in color.

What to weigh up

  • The documented model prints in monochrome and does not list color printing.
  • Fax and built-in wireless are not listed for the exact DCP-8110DN.
  • Brother's reviewed specifications do not state a recommended monthly range.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredDCP-8110DN
Main functionsMonochrome print, copy and color scan; fax not listed
Print outputUp to 38 ppm Letter; 35-sheet ADF
Two-sided printingAutomatic duplex, 300-sheet standard input and 10/100 Ethernet

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 15, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

Copy and scan complement monochrome printing

Brother's support page identifies this DCP as a monochrome laser MFP with print, copy and color scan functions. It does not list fax. That distinction helps a buyer avoid assuming every multifunction model has a telephone line interface. Color scanning means captured files can retain color detail; it does not make printed output color. Brother's U.S. page provides the model's exact specifications ([DCP-8110DN specifications](https://support.brother.com/g/b/spec.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=dcp8110dn_us)). Keep a separate color printer if paper output in color is part of the workflow.

The speed rating fits a busy mono queue

Brother rates the DCP-8110DN at up to 38 pages per minute on Letter. The rating gives a useful comparison point for reports and forms, but it is not a promise for every file or the condition of a used unit. The 35-sheet ADF also helps stage multi-page copy or scan jobs. Brother's specification does not state a recommended monthly page range, so estimate routine volume separately and avoid turning top speed into a service-life claim. Test output quality and feed behavior on the specific machine before assigning it to daily use.

Automatic duplex handles two-sided print jobs

Brother lists automatic duplex printing for the exact model. The printer can turn sheets during a two-sided output job, avoiding hand reordering for longer reports. That is separate from the ADF: the reviewed specs do not establish a duplex scanner, so treat document input as one-sided unless another exact manual confirms otherwise. The 250-sheet cassette and 50-sheet multipurpose tray make 300 sheets of standard input, while the output tray holds 150. Verify both trays and the duplex path on a refurbished device.

Wired networking is the documented setup

Brother's U.S. specifications list USB and wired 10/100 Ethernet for the DCP-8110DN. That gives a direct computer connection and a network port for a shared office queue. The reviewed exact source does not list built-in Wi-Fi, so wireless placement should not be assumed from a generic listing. The Ethernet evidence is supported by Brother's interface requirements documentation for this model ([Brother interface documentation](https://www.brother-usa.com/-/media/brother/product-catalog-media/documents/2018/06/26/05/19/mfc8870dw_systemrequirements.pdf)). Confirm a supported driver and functioning network port before deployment.

Paper feed is practical but workload remains open

The standard 250-sheet tray and 50-sheet multipurpose tray provide 300 input sheets, with 150 sheets listed for output. That can reduce refills compared with a small personal printer, and the multipurpose feed may simplify alternate media when the manual supports it. Brother does not state a recommended monthly page range in the reviewed specifications. Workload fit therefore remains an estimate based on the office's actual print pattern, not a value inferred from the 38 ppm rating. For a used unit, check rollers, drum life and toner separately from the model's published features.

Compare for your needs

For fax choose a mono MFP with fax explicitly listed; for wireless choose a model whose exact source confirms built-in Wi-Fi rather than only Ethernet.

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Before you buy

Does the DCP-8110DN print in color?

No. Brother identifies it as a monochrome printer, though its scan function captures color.

Does it copy and scan?

Yes. Brother lists copying and color scanning along with monochrome printing.

Is automatic duplex printing included?

Yes. Brother's exact U.S. specifications list automatic duplex printing.

Does it have built-in Wi-Fi?

Brother's reviewed exact-model interface list documents USB and Ethernet, not built-in Wi-Fi.

What is the standard paper input?

Brother lists a 250-sheet tray and a 50-sheet multipurpose tray, totaling 300 sheets.

Does the DCP-8110DN include fax?

Fax is not listed among the functions in Brother's reviewed U.S. specifications.

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

The DCP-8110DN pairs fast mono output with color scanning, automatic duplex and wired Ethernet, while fax, wireless and recommended volume remain unconfirmed.

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