A full comparison of Brother printers on price, Printer Functions, LCD Display, Control Panel, Maximum Print Resolution, and technical specs.
An A3 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 2…
$580.00
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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 | MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer | DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $580.00 | $115.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 2.7" colour touchscreen | LED |
| Control Panel | 2.7" colour touchscreen | 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 | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 1200 × 6000 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Manual |
| Borderless Printing | Up to A3 | Up to A4 |
| Paper size | A3 | A4 |
| USB Direct Print | Yes | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Dye Ink | Dye Ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 6500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 5000 pages | 5000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | BTD60BK | BTD100BK |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | BT5000C/M/Y, approx. 5,000 pages | BTD100C/M/Y, approx. 5,000 pages |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 6500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 35 ppm | 27 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 27 ppm | 11 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 22 ppm | 16 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 20 ppm | 9 ppm |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 5.5 sec | 6.2 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | 6 sec | 9.6 sec |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 15 ppm | 11 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 11 ppm | 3.5 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | Up to 1200 × 4800 dpi | Up to 1200 × 1800 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 999 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 | 25-400 |
| Maximum Copy Size | A3 | 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 |
| First Copy Out Time Colour | — | 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 with ADF | Flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 (glass); 600 × 600 (ADF) dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 29.5 × 42.98 cm | 21.39 × 29.5 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | — | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | — | Black: 3.35; Colour: 4.38 sec |
| Scan-to Features | Image, OCR, Email, File, USB, Network, FTP, SFTP | Image, OCR, Email, File |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48: input : 24- output bit | 30 : input : 16 - output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 16-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 iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct | No |
| Interfaces | USB، Ethernet،Wi-Fi، Wi-Fi Direct | USB |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6 | — |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2-PSK | — |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Supported OS | Windows, Windows Server, macOS, Linux | Windows 10/11/Server 2016/2019/2022, Linux |
| Email Print | Yes | — |
| Brother WebConnect Support | Yes | — |
| Brother Cloud Apps | Yes | — |
| 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 | 350 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 2 | 1 |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64–220 (tray); 64–220 (multi-purpose tray) g/m² | 64–220 (tray); 64–300 (manual feed) g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Manual Feed Slot Capacity | — | 1 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled |
| Manual Feed Slot Media Types | — | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | — |
| ADF Paper Size Range | 105–297 wide; 148–431.8 long mm | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 575 mm | 390 mm |
| Depth | 477 mm | 343 mm |
| Height | 310 mm | 148.5 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 19.14 kg | 6.3 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220–240 V | 220–240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 6 W | 2 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 1.5 W | 0.6 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.04 W | 0.15 W |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | Up to 33.6 kbps | — |
| Fax Memory | Up to 170 pages | — |
| Fax Speed Dials | 100 × 2 numbers; up to 6 groups | — |
| Fax Type | Walk-up monochrome and colour fax | — |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | ITU-T Super Group 3 with ECM | — |
| Fax Resolution | Up to 203 × 392 dpi | — |
| Fax Features | PC Fax, Fax forwarding, address book, group dial, broadcast | — |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A3 office multifunction ink tank printer | Home / SOHO multifunction ink tank printer |
| Printer Memory | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| CPU Speed | — | 576 MHz |
| Product SKU | MFC-T4500DW | 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 % |
The MFC-T4500DW is the best overall choice because of its A3 capability, broader functions, faster performance, network connectivity, and larger paper capacity. The DCP-T230 remains suitable when A4 output, USB operation, and a smaller footprint are the priorities.
Both printers use a piezoelectric inkjet print head and a four-colour CMYK system. Each model prints, scans, copies, and supports borderless output. They also share a 1200 × 2400 dpi flatbed optical scan resolution, a 5,000-page included colour ink yield, and the same stated operating temperature and humidity ranges.
The main difference is that the MFC-T4500DW supports A3 printing, copying, and scanning, while also adding fax and a 50-sheet ADF; the DCP-T230 is an A4 model with a flatbed scanner. The larger model delivers automatic duplex printing and ISO speeds of 22 ppm in black and 20 ppm in colour, compared with 16 and 9 ppm. It also holds 350 sheets and provides Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and Ethernet, whereas the smaller model uses USB 2.0 and manual duplexing. In return, the DCP-T230 weighs 6.3 kg rather than 19.14 kg, offers 1200 × 6000 dpi maximum print resolution, and includes a 7,500-page black ink yield.
The MFC-T4500DW benefits users who need larger media, multi-page document handling, network access, and more functions. The DCP-T230 may suit users who only require A4 printing, scanning, and copying through USB in a smaller, lighter device.
The MFC-T4500DW supports A3, fax, a 50-sheet ADF, automatic duplex printing, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and Ethernet. The DCP-T230 is an A4 model with USB 2.0 and manual duplexing, but it is lighter and provides a higher maximum print resolution and a greater included black ink yield.
Based on current prices, DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer is the cheaper option. It costs 115 USD versus 580 USD for MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer. The price difference is 465 USD, about 80.2% less. Prices are live and subject to change.
The MFC-T4500DW is better suited when A3 output, faxing, automatic multi-page document handling, or network sharing is required. The DCP-T230 may suit users who only need A4 printing, scanning, and copying through USB while prioritising a smaller, lighter device and lower ready-mode and sleep-mode power consumption.
Both are ink tank printers with a piezoelectric inkjet print head and a four-colour CMYK system. They print, scan in colour or monochrome, copy, and support borderless output. Both also provide 1200 × 2400 dpi flatbed optical scanning and an included colour ink yield of 5,000 pages.
No. The MFC-T4500DW supports A3 and includes Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, AirPrint, and Mopria. The DCP-T230 is specified for A4 paper, while wireless connectivity, Wi-Fi Direct, and Ethernet are explicitly listed as unsupported; its stated interface is USB 2.0.
Yes — MFC-T4500DW 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.
