Question 1

Does the 50 sheet multi purpose tray pull the first sheet from the top or the bottom?

Accepted Answer

Top.  Also able to separately program which tray is pulled first when doing fax, print or copy.  (ie. copy can be set to pull from Tray 1 first and print could be set to pull from MP first)

Question 2

WHERE DO THE FILES I SCAN GO TO?

Accepted Answer

If you use the software that came with the printer, you tell it directly where to save the scan.  If you use the printer's front panel, you can scan to a USB drive (it has a USB port on the front), a network share, an FTP server, a computer attached directly to the printer, or email.  I only use the scan to network share feature because all my home files are on a NAS server and it's the most convenient method for me.  You have to configure the destination share in advance through a software utility that comes with the printer, most of the above features require some upfront configuration.  The printer will auto-name the file to something like Scanned_001234.pdf, there's no way to input a file name when scanning, but since they will all wind up in one folder on your network you'll just periodically (or immediately) go through the scans and rename them.  The best part is, your PC doesn't have to be on at the time, only your NAS.

Question 3

How well does this machine print photo and or color brochures?

Accepted Answer

We've printed only a few photos, but numerous cap statements/brochures, some on glossy, and they've been flawless. Definitely carries a professional level quality to it. Only issue we've had with this printer is the cost of the dran toners, but hey, that's goes for most.

Question 4

I replaced the black toner cart but the machine didn't reset.  It still keeps telling me to replace the black toner cart.  Any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

The original cartridges do not have a "flag" gear. This gear is required to reset the printer so make certain that your cartridge has one. I'm not allowed to include a link but you can find a how to on youtube.

More than likely your replacement cartridge is missing that gear. think "flag gear" for THIS printer.

btw the original cartridges still have a LOT of toner remain AFTER the warning is displayed (note that the originals that ship with the printer do NOT have this gear). Simply install the flag gear on whatever cartridge and vola! warning goes away and you can probably print another 1000 pages or so before the original cartridge finally gives it up. we use this printer via linux (which fully supports all functions). Hope this helps.

Question 5

How is the memory upgraded and how much of an upgrade will this machine accept?

Accepted Answer

It has a toolless port on the side that accepts a single module of laptop DDR2.

The manual lists these required specs for the additional memory:
144-pin, 16-bit output, CAS latency 4, Clock frequency 267 MHz or more, capacity 64, 128, or 256MB, type DDR2 SO-DIMM, height 30mm (1.18 in).

The manual also states that the following modules can be installed:
128MB Kingston KTH-LJ2015/128
256MB Kingston KTH-LJ2015/256
128MB Transcend TS128MHP422A
256MB Transcend TS256MHP423A

I guess they have tested with these specific brands, but in all likelihood any other brand of the same or better spec will work.

Question 6

Does it come with toner?

Accepted Answer

comes with low capacity toner

Brand	Brother
Model	MFC-9970CDW
Recommended Use	MFC / All-In-One
Display	5" Color Touch Screen

Output Type	Color
Laser Technology	Laser
Black Print Speed	Up to 30 ppm
Black Print Quality	2400 x 600 dpi
Emulations	PCL-6, BR-Script 3
Duplex printing	Yes
Max. Duty Cycle	Up to 60,000 pages monthly

Copy Speed, Black	Up to 30 cpm
Copy Speed, Color	Up to 30 cpm
Max. Document Enlargement	400%
Max. Document Reduction	25%

Scan Color Depth	48bit
Scan Resolution, Optical	1200 x 2400 dpi
Scan Resolution, Enhanced	19200 x 19200 dpi

Fax Transmission Speed	2.5 sec./page
Fax Memory	Up to 500 pages
Modem Speed	33.6kbps

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Input Capacity, std.	300 Sheets
Output Capacity, std.	150 sheets
Media Type	Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Thick Paper, Thicker Paper, Recycled Paper, Bond, Label, Envelope, Env. Thin, Env. Thick, Glossy Paper
Media sizes supported	Paper Tray: Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, A4, A5, B6 Multi-Purpose Tray: Width 2.75" to 8.5", Length 4.57" to 16"

USB Ports	Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Network Ports	Ethernet 10/100BaseTX (RJ-45)
Other Ports	Wireless 802.11b/g
Connectivity Technology	Ethernet (RJ-45) / USB / Wi-Fi

Noise Level (Approx.)	Ready/Copying: 33 dB/57 dB
Memory, std.	256 MB
Memory, max.	TN310BK, TN310C, TN310M, TN310Y, TN315BK, TN315C, TN315M, TN315Y
Power Requirements	110V-120V AC 50/60Hz
Power Consumption	Sleep/Ready/Copying: 1.8W/75W/615W

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions	19.3" x 20.7" x 20.9"
Weight	62.8 lbs.

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