Brother PFM5000 Lower Paper Tray Unit — 500-Sheet Expansion for HL-L8000/MFC-L8000 Series

Expand your Brother printer's paper handling with the PFM5000 Lower Paper Tray Unit, adding a 500-sheet capacity to keep high-volume jobs running without constant refills. This optional module integrates seamlessly with compatible Brother HL-L8000/9000 and MFC-L8000/9000 series printers, boosting total input to up to 800 sheets when combined with the standard tray.

Advantages

The PFM5000 reduces interruptions by holding a full ream of paper, so you can print longer reports, mailings, and everyday documents unattended. Its durable plastic and metal construction ensures reliable feeding, while direct mechanical and electrical connection to the printer means no extra power source is needed. Supporting a wide range of media—from plain and recycled to bond, thin, thick, and glossy—this tray handles diverse printing tasks with ease.

Suitable for

• Offices and workgroups with moderate to high print volumes
• Users of Brother HL-L8260CDW, HL-L8360CDW, HL-L9310CDW, MFC-L8690CDW, MFC-L8900CDW, MFC-L9570CDW and similar models
• Environments needing to print on A4, Letter, Legal, Folio, and various other sizes without manual intervention

Key specifications

• Paper capacity: 500 sheets (additional tray)
• Maximum total capacity: up to 800 sheets with standard tray
• Supported media types: Plain, Recycled, Bond, Thin, Thick, Glossy
• Supported media sizes: A4, Letter, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), Executive, Legal, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal
• Compatibility: Brother HL-L8000/9000 series, MFC-L8000/9000 series
• Installation: Optional add-on module, single tray
• Colour: Grey
• Certifications: CE, RoHS

Recommendations

For busy offices seeking to minimize paper refills and maximize productivity, the Brother PFM5000 is an essential upgrade. Pair it with high-yield toner cartridges to keep your workflow uninterrupted.