Computers & Office · PRODUCT REVIEW

Brother
MFC-9560CDW Color Laser All-in-One

Color fax MFP with duplex scanning. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

The Brother MFC-9560CDW is a color laser MFP with print, copy, scan, and fax plus an important workflow distinction: Brother documents a 35-sheet ADF that scans both sides automatically. It also offers automatic duplex printing and copying, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB. Brother rates it up to 25 pages per minute and specifies 250-sheet input. This makes it a more complete two-sided document machine than an MFP whose feeder scans only one side, though the saved sources do not establish a recommended monthly volume.

Consider it for

A wired or wireless color workgroup that needs fax and automatic two-sided handling of originals as well as output..

Look elsewhere if

Choose another model if a published monthly workload range, compact footprint, current exact Amazon offer, or confirmed present-day supplies support is required.

Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • The 35-sheet ADF is documented for duplex scanning, a useful difference for two-sided originals.
  • Automatic duplex print and copy, fax, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB cover a broad office workflow.
  • Brother rates the model up to 25 ppm and lists 250-sheet standard input with 150-sheet output.

What to weigh up

  • The saved sources do not establish a recommended monthly page range for workload matching.
  • The historical ASIN B004ARMN1S is not treated as a verified current exact listing or offer.
  • Current condition, toner state, compatible software, and replacement supplies need checking on any specific unit.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredMFC-9560CDW
Main functionsPrint, copy, scan, and fax
Print outputColor laser; up to 25 ppm
Two-sided printingAutomatic duplex print and copy; duplex ADF; Wi-Fi and Ethernet

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 4, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

Color documents and office functions in one device

Brother lists the MFC-9560CDW for color printing, copying, scanning, and fax. That set can make sense at a workgroup desk where outgoing pages, originals, and fax traffic belong together. A print-only model may be faster or simpler, but cannot replace those functions. The decision should be driven by the real document cycle rather than an assumption that every office needs an all-in-one. The exact model identity matters because Brother's similar color MFPs vary in their feeders, connection options, and duplex behavior.

Duplex scanning is the defining feeder advantage

Brother specifies a 35-sheet ADF capable of duplex scanning. That means the feeder can process both sides of an original without the operator manually turning each page, a different benefit from automatic duplex printing. Brother also lists automatic duplex printing and copying. The combination can reduce handling across both incoming paper and outgoing documents. The 35-sheet capacity still limits how large a stack can be loaded at once, and it does not promise a scan speed for every job. Confirm that the exact machine's feeder operates as specified.

Rated speed and paper capacity shape its role

Brother rates the MFC-9560CDW up to 25 pages per minute and lists 250 sheets of standard input with 150 sheets of output. Those specifications place it in a more substantial office role than a compact 150-sheet color unit, while its monthly recommended volume remains unknown in the saved packet. Do not substitute the maximum duty cycle for a recommendation. A team should estimate normal use and compare with a maker-published range where available. Tray capacity describes the product setup, not the condition of an individual drawer or pickup mechanism.

Network flexibility supports a shared location

The model has built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB according to Brother. A wireless office may place it near the document workflow, while a wired network or direct host remains possible. The source does not establish how an older device will behave with a present router or operating system; check that compatibility independently. Wireless and Ethernet should be treated as distinct verified capabilities, not alternatives inferred from a generic network label. A sample connection and print/scan test on the intended environment are useful checks when evaluating a used unit.

No volume recommendation should remain visible

Brother's saved MFC-9560CDW material confirms functions, speed, duplex scanning, interfaces, and paper handling, but not a recommended pages-per-month range. Both volume endpoints therefore stay unknown in the matching profile. This prevents a high duty-cycle figure or the workgroup label from becoming an unsupported recommended workload. Buyers who need volume-based ranking should compare against exact models with published recommendations and use the MFC-9560CDW only after checking its service and use history. No sales, stock, price, or remaining-life conclusion follows from the original manufacturer specifications.

Check the age and actual offer before choosing

The historical Amazon ASIN B004ARMN1S is not asserted as a current exact offer. The product search link names the MFC-9560CDW, but seller condition and included toner remain unknown. For a specific machine, confirm the model plate, run a color print, copy, scan both sides through the feeder, send and receive fax if needed, test network access, and inspect consumables. Ask about return terms and compatible host software. This review describes manufacturer-documented capability; it is not a physical inspection or an assertion that supplies are currently available.

What else to compare

Compare the Lexmark MC2425adw for another color fax MFP with a reversing duplex ADF, or a newer model after verifying its exact scan workflow.

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Before you buy

Does the MFC-9560CDW scan both sides automatically?

Yes. Brother documents a 35-sheet duplex ADF, distinct from its separate automatic print duplex feature.

Does it include fax and color printing?

Yes. Brother's exact-model materials list color print, copy, scan, and fax functions.

What recommended monthly volume does Brother publish?

The saved exact-model sources do not establish a recommended monthly range, so both profile endpoints remain unknown.

Where can I check the current price?

Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.

Sources & review basis

We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product 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 MFC-9560CDW earns consideration for its integrated color fax workflow and duplex ADF. Its unknown monthly recommendation and present-unit details keep the recommendation conditional.

Is it the right fit?

Check the exact model and today’s offers on Amazon.

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