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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Compare DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer MFC-T930W Ink Tank Printer
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MFC-T930W Ink Tank Printer
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Included Black Ink Yield
An A4 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 1…
$265.00
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| Specification | DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer | MFC-T930W Ink Tank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150.00 | $265.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 1-line LCD, 16 characters | 1.8" colour LCD |
| Control Panel | 1-line LCD and buttons | 1.8" colour LCD and buttons |
| Quiet Mode | 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 x 6000 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic (A4/Letter/Executive/A5/B5/B6, plain/recycled) | Automatic |
| 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 |
| USB Direct Print | — | Yes |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Dye Ink | Dye Ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 7500 pages | 15000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 5000 pages | 5000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | BTD100BK | BTD100BK |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | BTD100C / BTD100M / BTD100Y | BTD100C/M/Y, approx. 5,000 pages |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 27 (وضع سريع، ليس ISO) ppm | 30 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 11 (وضع سريع، ليس ISO) ppm | 26 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 16 ipm | 17 ipm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 9 ppm | 16.5 ppm |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 6.2 sec | 6 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | 9.6 sec | 6.5 sec |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 210 | — |
| Nozzles Per Color | 70 | — |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 11 ppm | 13 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 3.5 ppm | 10.5 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | Up to 1200 × 1800 dpi | Up to 1200 x 2400 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 | 10.5 sec |
| First Copy Out Time Colour | 28.5 sec | 21 sec |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS flatbed | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 (glass); 1200 × 600 (ADF) dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | Flatbed only: 21.39×29.5 cm (no ADF on this model) 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 | — |
| Scan-to Features | Image, OCR, Email, File | Image, OCR, Email, File, USB memory |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 30-bit input, 24-bit output bit | 30 : input : 16 - output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 10-bit input, 8-bit output bit | 10-bit input, 8 output bit |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | — | 17 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | — | 7 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 19200 × 19200 (interpolated) dpi | — |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | 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, Ethernet, 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 |
| Ethernet Connectivity | — | Yes |
| 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 |
| Brother WebConnect Support | — | Yes |
| Brother Cloud Apps | — | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | 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 | 230 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 2 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64–220 (tray); 64–300 (manual feed) g/m² | 64–220 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | — | 20 sheets |
| Manual Feed Slot Capacity | 1 sheet | — |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled |
| Manual Feed Slot Media Types | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled | — |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64–90 g/m² |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 80 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | — | 139.7–215.9 wide; 148–355.6 long mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 390 mm | 435 mm |
| Depth | 343 mm | 418 mm |
| Height | 148.5 mm | 180 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 9.4 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 | 3.5 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.6 W | 0.9 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.15 W | 0.1 W |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | — | 14.4 kbps |
| Fax Memory | — | Up to 170 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | — | 40 speed dials; up to 6 groups |
| Fax Type | — | Walk-up monochrome fax |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | — | ITU-T Group 3 with ECM |
| Fax Features | — | PC Fax sending/receiving, speed dial, group dial, out-of-paper reception |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home multifunction ink tank printer | Office multifunction ink tank printer |
| Printer Memory | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Product SKU | DCP-T530DW | — |
| 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) | 57 dB(A) |
Verdict: which should you buy?
Buy the Brother DCP-T530DW for home or light office use if you only need print, copy, and scan, with duplex and Wi-Fi, in a lighter body. Buy the Brother MFC-T930W for an office if you need fax, an ADF, wired Ethernet, faster colour, or higher inbox black yield.
DCP-T530DW — for home
- Brother.ae functions: print, copy, and scan; no fax, no ADF, and no Ethernet.
- Up to 16 ipm mono and 9 ipm colour, a 150-sheet tray, a 1-line LCD, and an official 6.3 kg weight.
- Inbox bottles up to 7,500 black and 5,000 colour pages.
MFC-T930W — for office
- Per Brother Gulf’s MFC-T930DW catalog model: print, copy, scan, and fax, a 20-sheet ADF, and Ethernet plus USB and Wi-Fi.
- Up to 17 ipm mono and 16.5 ipm colour, up to 230 sheets with the MP tray, and a 1.8" colour LCD.
- Group 3 fax at 14.4 kbps with up to 170-page memory, and inbox bottles up to 15,000 black and 5,000 colour pages.
Start with fax, ADF, Ethernet, and colour speed, then check the price shown at viewing time; it may change.
What differs?
Material differences (most important first)
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
- Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct vs Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
- Printer Category: Home multifunction ink tank printer vs Office multifunction ink tank printer
- Included Black Ink Yield: 7500 vs 15000
- Iso Print Speed Black: 16 vs 17
- Iso Print Speed Color: 9 vs 16.5
- Lcd Display: 1-line LCD, 16 characters vs 1.8" colour LCD
- Paper Input Capacity: 150 vs 230
One-sided data (missing ≠ unsupported)
- Ethernet Connectivity: Not listed vs 1
Similarities
Duplex Printing: Automatic, Included Color Ink Yield: 5000, Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Ink Technology: Dye Ink, Paper Size: A4
Frequently asked questions
Buy the DCP-T530DW for home if print, copy, scan, duplex, and Wi-Fi are enough. Buy the MFC-T930W for an office if you need fax, a 20-sheet ADF, Ethernet, or faster colour printing per Brother Gulf.
Based on current prices, DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer is the cheaper option. It costs 150 USD versus 265 USD for MFC-T930W Ink Tank Printer. The price difference is 115 USD, about 43.4% less. Prices are live and subject to change.
No. Brother.ae lists USB, Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi Direct only, with print, copy, and scan. Fax, a 20-sheet ADF, and Ethernet belong to the Gulf MFC-T930DW catalog model.
The DCP-T530DW scans from the glass only. The MFC-T930W adds a 20-sheet ADF for multi-page jobs, while the glass remains better for photos and special originals. Gulf optical glass resolution is up to 1200×2400 dpi, and ADF resolution is up to 1200×600 dpi.
DCP-T530DW: up to 16 ipm mono and 9 ipm colour, 150 sheets, and inbox yield up to 7,500/5,000 pages. MFC-T930W via MFC-T930DW: up to 17 ipm mono and 16.5 ipm colour, up to 230 sheets, and inbox yield up to 15,000/5,000 pages.
The DCP-T530DW has a 1-line LCD plus USB and Wi-Fi. The MFC-T930W adds a 1.8" colour LCD and Ethernet, which is more practical if the printer is shared on a wired office network.
DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer and MFC-T930W Ink Tank Printer are currently out of stock at EvoLink in Damascus; you can inquire about restock and shipping to all Syrian governorates.
Address: Syria, Damascus, Halbouni, Musalam Barudi street, Building 1020, 1st floor.
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