A full comparison of Brother printers on price, Duplex Printing, Standard Black Ink Bottle, Standard Colour Ink Bottles, Wireless Connectivity, and technical specs.
An A4 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying and scanning, with ISO speeds up to 16 ppm bl…
$150.00
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A color ink tank multifunction printer for A4 printing, copying and scanning, with ISO speeds up to 16 ppm bla…
$115.00
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| Specification | DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer | DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150.00 | $115.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 1-line LCD, 16 characters | LED |
| Control Panel | 1-line LCD and buttons | LED panel with copy/scan shortcut keys |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Piezoelectric print head | Piezoelectric print head |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | Up to 1200 × 6000 (Windows) dpi | Up to 1200 × 6000 (Windows) dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic (A4/Letter/Executive/A5/B5/B6, plain/recycled) | Manual (up to A4/Letter) |
| Borderless Printing | Up to A4 | Up to A4 |
| Paper size | A4, Letter, Legal, Folio, Executive, A5, A6, Photo, Index card, envelopes | A4, Letter, Legal, Folio, Executive, A5, A6, Photo, Index card, envelopes |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Dye Ink | Dye Ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 7500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 5000 pages | 5000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | BTD100BK | BTD100BK, approx. 7500 pages |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | BTD100C / BTD100M / BTD100Y | BTD100C / BTD100M / BTD100Y (5000 pages) |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 27 (وضع سريع، ليس ISO) ppm | 27 (وضع سريع، ليس ISO) ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 11 (وضع سريع، ليس ISO) ppm | 11 (وضع سريع، ليس ISO) ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 16 ipm | 16 ipm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 9 ppm | 9 ppm |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 6.2 sec | 6.2 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | 9.6 sec | 9.6 sec |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 210 | 210 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 70 | 70 |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 11 ppm | 11 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 3.5 ppm | 3.5 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | Up to 1200 × 1800 dpi | Up to 1200 × 1800 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | A4/Letter | A4/Letter |
| N-in-1 Copy | 2-in-1, 2-in-1 ID, 4-in-1 | 2-in-1, 2-in-1 ID, 4-in-1 |
| First Copy Out Time Monochrome | 13 sec | 13 sec |
| First Copy Out Time Colour | 28.5 sec | 28.5 sec |
| Copy Features | — | Multiple copies up to 99, N-in-1, poster, background colour removal, fit to page, ID copy |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS flatbed | CIS flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | Flatbed only: 21.39×29.5 cm (no ADF on this model) cm | Flatbed only: 21.39×29.5 cm (no ADF on this model) cm |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black 3.35; Colour 4.38 sec | Black 3.35; Colour 4.38 sec |
| Scan-to Features | Image, OCR, Email, File | Image, OCR, Email, File |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 30-bit input, 24-bit output | 30-bit input, 24-bit output |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 10-bit input, 8-bit output | 10-bit input, 8-bit output |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Scan Features | — | Multiple pages to a single page, background colour removal |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 19200 × 19200 (interpolated) dpi | 19200 × 19200 (interpolated) dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing Services | Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria | Not supported (USB-only) |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6 | — |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE | — |
| Supported OS | Windows 10/11/Server 2016/2019/2022, macOS 12–15, Linux, Chrome OS | Windows 10/11/Server 2016/2019/2022, Linux |
| Email Print | Yes | — |
| Network Management Tools | BRAdmin Light, Embedded Web Server (EWS) | — |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct) | — |
| Wireless Setup | WPS | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64–220 (tray); 64–300 (manual feed) g/m² | 64–220 (tray); 64–300 (manual feed) g/m² |
| Manual Feed Slot Capacity | 1 sheet | 1 sheet |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled |
| Manual Feed Slot Media Types | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 390 mm | 390 mm |
| Depth | 343 mm | 343 mm |
| Height | 148.5 mm | 148.5 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 6.3 kg |
| Printer Colour | Black | Black |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220–240 V | 220–240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 2.5 W | 2 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.6 W | 0.6 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.15 W | 0.15 W |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home multifunction ink tank printer | — |
| Printer Memory | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| CPU Speed | — | 576 MHz |
| Product SKU | DCP-T530DW | DCP-T230 |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Brother iPrint&Scan | Brother iPrint&Scan |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10–35 °C | 10–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20–80 % | 20–80 % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 56 dB(A) | 55 dB(A) |
Brother DCP-T530DW and Brother DCP-T230 are the same 3-in-1 ink-tank class at the same ISO speeds: 16 ipm black and 9 ipm colour. Both use BTD100 bottles — about 7,500 black and 5,000 colour pages inbox and as replacements — after a one-time first-fill loss to prime the tubes. The purchase split is duplex and connectivity, plus what is actually in stock.
Choose Brother DCP-T530DW if you need automatic two-sided printing (A4, Letter, Executive, A5, B5, B6 on plain or recycled paper) and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct plus mobile print via Brother Mobile Connect, AirPrint, and Mopria. The 1-line 16-character LCD and 128 MB memory suit a small shared desk. This model is currently unavailable (stock 0).
Choose Brother DCP-T230 if you need a unit you can take today (stock 14), a single USB cable is enough, and you will flip pages by hand for the second side up to A4/Letter. Flatbed CIS scan is 1200×2400 optical; print resolution is up to 1200×6000 on Windows. Neither model has an ADF (that is T730/T830). The 19200×19200 scan figure is interpolated, not optical.
The current price gap is about $35 ($150 vs $115) and is worth it only if you need auto duplex and wireless. Verdict: T530 is the more complete office machine for wireless plus auto duplex; T230 is the one you can buy now if USB is enough and you cannot wait for restock.
ISO 16/9, Print/Scan/Copy with no ADF, CIS flatbed 1200×2400 optical and 19200 interpolated, colour 30/24 and grey 10/8, BTD100 ink about 7500/5000 inbox and replacement, 150-sheet tray.
DCP-T230 is in stock (14 units). DCP-T530DW is unavailable (stock 0). If you need a printer this week, T230 is the purchasable choice; T530 is the more capable machine only once it is restocked.
Based on current prices, DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer is the cheaper option. It costs 115 USD versus 150 USD for DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer. The price difference is 35 USD, about 23.3% less. Prices are live and subject to change.
Not on ISO: both are 16 ipm black and 9 ipm colour, with first page about 6.2 s black and 9.6 s colour. The 27/11 figures are fast mode, not ISO. The real split is T530 automatic duplex versus T230 manual page-flipping, not speed.
On DCP-T530DW, yes: automatic on A4, Letter, Executive, A5, B5 and B6 with plain or recycled paper. On DCP-T230 the second side is manual up to A4/Letter — print one side, then reload. Neither has an ADF; that feeder is on T730/T830.
No. Brother lists DCP-T230 as USB 2.0 only; wireless LAN is on siblings such as T430W, not T230. So there is no AirPrint, Mopria, or Brother Mobile Connect. DCP-T530DW uses 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi on Middle East units with those services.
Same series on both: BTD100BK about 7,500 pages and BTD100C/M/Y about 5,000 each, inbox and replacement. First fill uses some ink once to prime the tubes (about 7,125 black and 4,450 per colour remain), then replacements return to the nominal yield. Ink is not a reason to prefer either model.
No. 19200×19200 is interpolated on both; optical scan is 1200×2400 from glass. Maximum print is up to 1200×6000 on Windows only and does not prove better quality by itself. Decide on duplex, Wi-Fi, and stock.
DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer is currently in stock at EvoLink in Damascus, with shipping to all Syrian governorates. DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer is currently out of stock; you can inquire about availability.
Address: Syria, Damascus, Halbouni, Musalam Barudi street, Building 1020, 1st floor.
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