DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer
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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DCP-T536DW Ink Tank Printer
An A4 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying and scanning, with ISO speeds up to 16 ppm bl…
$140.00
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| Specification | DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer | DCP-T536DW Ink Tank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150.00 | $140.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 1-line LCD, 16 characters | 1-line LCD, 16 characters |
| Control Panel | 1-line LCD and buttons | 1-line LCD and buttons |
| 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); 1200 × 3600 (Mac) dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic (A4/Letter/Executive/A5/B5/B6, plain/recycled) | Automatic (A4/Letter/Executive/A5/B5/B6, plain/recycled) |
| 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/M/Y (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 |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS flatbed | CIS flatbed — no ADF |
| 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 | Glass 21.39×29.5 — no ADF 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 |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 19200 × 19200 (interpolated) dpi | 19200 × 19200 (interpolated) dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria | Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE | 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, macOS 12–15, Linux, Chrome OS |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | BRAdmin Light, Embedded Web Server (EWS) | BRAdmin Light, Embedded Web Server (EWS) |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct) | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct) |
| Wireless Setup | WPS | WPS |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | 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 |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | — | 0 sheets |
| 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 | 7.2 kg |
| Printer Colour | Black | White |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220–240 V | 220–240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 2.5 W | 2.5 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 | 128 MB |
| Product SKU | DCP-T530DW | DCP-T536DW |
| 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) | 56 dB(A) |
Summary: Which fits better?
Brother DCP-T530DW and DCP-T536DW are sibling A4 ink-tank 3-in-1s: automatic duplex, 150-sheet tray, and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi on the Middle East listings shown here. Neither has an ADF; that feeder is on DCP-T730DW and DCP-T830DW. You are not choosing two different capability classes—mainly a black SKU versus a white SKU.
Choose DCP-T530DW for the black body, or if that is the code your supplier actually has. Shared figures include ISO 16/9 ipm, inbox BTD100 yields around 7500/5000 pages, 128 MB, and a 1-line LCD. Brother lists 1200×6000 print on Windows for this family, and Gulf/South Africa sheets add 1200×3600 on Mac; the higher number alone does not prove better print quality.
Choose DCP-T536DW for the white body, or if the current list price (about $140 vs $150) is enough once stock returns. It is not a scan, duplex, or ink upgrade. Scanner colour depth is 30-bit in / 24-bit out, grey 10/8, on both per the shared Brother spec.
Both are currently unavailable in this store. A $10 list gap does not buy a missing feature. ASE weight for this class is 7.2 kg at 390×343×148.5 mm; Gulf product pages list 6.3 kg for both models, so that is a regional documentation conflict, not a T530 vs T536 hardware gap. Verdict: functional tie—colour, SKU, price, and stock decide.
What differs?
Material differences (most important first)
- Body colour: DCP-T530DW black, DCP-T536DW white.
- SKU: DCP-T530DW versus DCP-T536DW; current list prices $150 vs $140, and both are out of stock.
Similarities
Both are A4 ink-tank 3-in-1s with no ADF, automatic duplex, a 150-sheet tray, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, BTD100 inbox yields around 7500/5000 pages, and 30/24-bit scanning. BRAdmin Light / Embedded Web Server (EWS) is the same tool under two labels, not a capability gap.
Frequently asked questions
In practice yes: the same 3-in-1 class with no ADF, ISO 16/9 ipm, automatic duplex, inbox BTD100 yields around 7500/5000 pages, and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi on this listing. The documented purchase gap is SKU and colour—black T530DW versus white T536DW—not a large function gap.
Based on current prices, DCP-T536DW Ink Tank Printer is the cheaper option. It costs 140 USD versus 150 USD for DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer. The price difference is 10 USD, about 6.7% less. Prices are live and subject to change.
No. Both are flatbed-only per Brother. The automatic document feeder (about 20 sheets) is on DCP-T730DW and DCP-T830DW, so do not buy T530 or T536 if you need unattended multi-page scanning.
No. Stock is 0 on both, and each card shows unavailable / not purchasable. The $150 and $140 figures are list prices only until stock returns.
No. The higher black-SKU list price does not add ADF, Ethernet, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, or different ink. T536DW is about $10 cheaper on the list; when stock returns, choose colour and SKU, not a phantom upgrade.
Brother’s shared ASE spec lists 7.2 kg for both T530DW and T536DW at 390×343×148.5 mm. Gulf product pages list 6.3 kg for both models too. That is a regional documentation conflict, not proof that one SKU is lighter.
On Windows, yes for both: Brother lists up to 1200×6000. Gulf and South Africa sheets also list 1200×3600 on Mac, so do not assume the higher figure on every OS.
DCP-T536DW 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.
Contact: +963 96 44 007 44 or via WhatsApp.
References
- https://support.brother.com/g/s/id/htmldoc/mfc/cv_dcpt830dw/ase/html/GUID-2A5FC4AA-2B7F-4D72-8562-24FF6A146AFD_1.html?c=as_ot&lang=en&prod=dcpt530dw_us_eu_as
- https://www.brother.ae/en/printers/all-printers/dcp-t530dw
- https://www.brother.ae/en/printers/all-printers/dcp-t536dw
- https://www.brother.co.za/en/printers/all-printers/dcp-t536dw