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…
$140.00
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$115.00
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| Specification | DCP-T536DW Ink Tank Printer | DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140.00 | $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, EWS | — |
| 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 | White | — |
| 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-T536DW | 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: DCP-T536DW is the best overall because it adds wireless connectivity, automatic duplex, broader platform support, and twice the memory. DCP-T230 suits a USB-based setup when those additions are unnecessary.
Both are A4 multifunction ink tank printers that print, scan, and copy. They share a maximum print resolution of 1200 × 6000 dpi, ISO speeds of 16 ppm in black and 9 ppm in colour, and a 1200 × 2400 dpi optical scan resolution. Each also provides a 150-sheet input tray and included ink yields of up to 7,500 black pages and 5,000 colour pages.
The main differences concern connectivity and workflow. DCP-T536DW supports automatic duplex printing, while DCP-T230 requires manual page turning. The former also adds Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, and email printing, whereas the latter is limited to USB 2.0. DCP-T536DW supports macOS 12–15 and Chrome OS in addition to Windows and Linux, and it has 128 MB of memory versus 64 MB. DCP-T230 has one measurable advantage: ready-mode power consumption is 2 W instead of 2.5 W.
DCP-T536DW benefits users who need wireless printing from multiple devices, automatic duplex, or broader platform support. DCP-T230 may suit a fixed USB-based setup where the shared print speed, resolution, paper capacity, and ink yield matter more than wireless features.
DCP-T536DW adds Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, mobile printing services, automatic duplex, macOS and Chrome OS support, and 128 MB of memory. DCP-T230 uses USB 2.0, manual duplex, and 64 MB of memory, but consumes 2 W in ready mode instead of 2.5 W.
Based on current prices, DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer is the cheaper option. It costs 115 USD versus 140 USD for DCP-T536DW Ink Tank Printer. The price difference is 25 USD, about 17.9% less. Prices are live and subject to change.
DCP-T536DW is better suited to users printing from multiple devices or needing wireless access, automatic duplex, and broader platform support. DCP-T230 may suit a fixed USB-connected setup when wireless features and automatic two-sided printing are unnecessary.
Both print, scan, and copy at A4 size, with a maximum print resolution of 1200 × 6000 dpi and 1200 × 2400 dpi optical scanning. They also share ISO speeds of 16 ppm black and 9 ppm colour, a 150-sheet input tray, and the same included ink yields.
No. DCP-T536DW supports automatic duplex printing, so users do not need to turn pages over between sides. DCP-T230 supports manual duplex only, requiring pages to be reinserted before printing the reverse side.
Yes — DCP-T536DW 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.
