A full comparison of Brother printers on price, LCD Display, Control Panel, Duplex Printing, 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 | Epson Micro Piezo | Epson Micro Piezo |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1200 × 6000 dpi | 1200 × 6000 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Manual |
| Borderless Printing | Up to A4 | Up to A4 |
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| 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 |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | BTD100C/M/Y, approx. 5,000 pages | BTD100C/M/Y, approx. 5,000 pages |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 27 ppm | 27 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 11 ppm | 11 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 16 ppm | 16 ppm |
| 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 |
| 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 | Flatbed | Flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.39 × 29.5 cm | 21.39 × 29.5 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 : input : 16 - output bit | 30 : input : 16 - output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 10-bit input, 8 output bit | 10-bit input, 8 output bit |
| 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 dpi | 19200 × 19200 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, Brother Print Service Plugin | No |
| Interfaces | USB، Wi-Fi، Wi-Fi Direct | USB |
| 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 | — |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | — |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 sheets | 1 sheets |
| 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 | 6.3 kg | 6.3 kg |
| Printer Colour | 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 | Home / SOHO 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) | — |
Decision: The DCP-T530DW is the better overall model because it offers broader connectivity, automatic duplex printing, a more informative control interface, and twice the memory. The DCP-T230 retains the same core output performance when USB-only operation and manual duplexing are sufficient.
The Brother DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer and Brother DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer are A4 multifunction ink tank models for printing, scanning, and copying. They share a 1200 × 6000 dpi print resolution, ISO speeds of 16 ppm in black and 9 ppm in colour, and a 1200 × 2400 dpi optical scan resolution. Both also have a 150-sheet tray and included ink yields of 7,500 black pages and 5,000 colour pages.
The main difference is connectivity. The DCP-T530DW supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and mobile printing services, while the DCP-T230 uses USB 2.0 and explicitly lacks wireless connectivity. The T530DW also provides automatic duplex printing, compared with manual duplexing on the T230. It adds a 1-line LCD and 128 MB of memory instead of an LED panel and 64 MB, while also listing macOS and Chrome OS support plus email printing. The T230 has slightly lower ready-mode consumption at 2 W versus 2.5 W.
The DCP-T530DW benefits users who want to print from phones or multiple devices and reduce manual handling for two-sided jobs. The DCP-T230 may suit a direct USB workflow where the same core speed, resolution, paper capacity, and ink yield are the main priorities.
The DCP-T530DW supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Brother Mobile Connect, AirPrint, and Mopria. It also offers automatic duplex printing, a 1-line LCD, and 128 MB of memory. The DCP-T230 uses USB 2.0, manual duplexing, an LED panel, and 64 MB of memory. Their print speeds, resolution, paper capacity, and included ink yields are the same.
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.
The DCP-T530DW is better suited to printing from phones or multiple devices, automatic two-sided jobs, and users who need macOS or Chrome OS support. The DCP-T230 may suit a direct USB workflow where wireless printing is unnecessary while retaining the same core speed, resolution, and paper capacity.
Both print, scan, and copy up to A4 using a four-colour CMYK system. Each offers up to 1200 × 6000 dpi print resolution, ISO speeds of 16 ppm black and 9 ppm colour, and 1200 × 2400 dpi optical scanning. They also share a 150-sheet input tray, 50-sheet output capacity, and included yields of 7,500 black and 5,000 colour pages.
No. The DCP-T530DW supports Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, and Brother Print Service Plugin through Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. The DCP-T230 lists mobile printing services as unsupported and provides USB 2.0 as its available interface.
Yes — DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer and DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer are available at EvoLink in Damascus, with shipping to all Syrian governorates.
Address: Syria, Damascus, Halbouni, Musalam Barudi street, Building 1020, 1st floor.
Contact: +963 96 44 007 44 or via WhatsApp.
