MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer
An A3 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 2…
$575.00
in stock
Compare Brother MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer vs DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer
A full comparison of Brother printers on price, Printer Functions, LCD Display, Control Panel, Maximum Print Resolution, and technical specs.
DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer
A color ink tank multifunction printer for A4 printing, copying and scanning, with ISO speeds up to 16 ppm bla…
$110.00
in stock
| Specification | MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer | DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $575.00 | $110.00 |
| 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 |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| Print Method | Inkjet | Inkjet |
| تقنية الطباعة | Piezoelectric inkjet print head | Piezoelectric inkjet print head |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | CMYK | CMYK |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1200 × 4800 dpi | 1200 × 6000 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Manual |
| Borderless Printing | Yes, up to A3 | Yes |
| Paper size | A3 | A4 |
| USB Direct Print | Yes | — |
| Ink | ||
| Included Black Ink Yield | 6500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 5000 pages | 5000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | BTD60BK, approx. 6,500 pages | BTD100BK, approx. 7,500 pages |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | BT5000C/M/Y, approx. 5,000 pages | BTD100C/M/Y, approx. 5,000 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 | — | PDF, JPEG, BMP, PNG |
| Interpolated Scan Resolution | Up to 19200 × 19200 dpi | Up to 19200 × 19200 dpi |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | — | Monochrome: 3.35 sec; Colour: 4.38 at 100 dpi 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-bit input, 24 output bit | 30-bit input, 24 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 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing Services | Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct | No |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | USB 2.0 |
| 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 | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 350 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 100 (A4/Letter); 50 (larger than A4/Letter) 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 |
| ADF Legal Paper Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| 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 |
| Boxed Width | — | 461 mm |
| Boxed Depth | — | 208 mm |
| Boxed Height | — | 461 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 19.14 kg | 6.3 kg |
| Boxed Weight | — | 7.3 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | AC 220–240 V | AC 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 |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Brother iPrint&Scan | Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows) |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10–35 °C | 10–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20–80 % | 20–80 % |
The verdict
Choose MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer if you want:
- Best when you need the higher-priced capabilities highlighted in the differences, even if the cost is slightly higher.
DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer is better if you want:
- Best when you want stronger value for money while covering baseline needs, especially if budget is the main constraint.
What is the difference between MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer and DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer?
This page compares Brother MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer and DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer using the price and specifications currently listed on EvoLink. They are alike on Print Method (Inkjet) and تقنية الطباعة (Piezoelectric inkjet print head) and Print Colors (4). They diverge on price, where DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer is the lower-cost option, Printer Functions (MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer: Print, Scan, Copy), LCD Display (MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer: 2.7" colour touchscreen, DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer: LED). If budget leads, start with DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer; if you need the stronger differing capabilities, MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer may fit better.
Frequently asked questions
The main practical differences are: Price: MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer ($575.00) vs DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer ($110.00); Printer Functions: MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer (Print, Scan, Copy, Fax) vs DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer (Print, Scan, Copy); LCD Display: MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer (2.7" colour touchscreen) vs DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer (LED); Control Panel: MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer (2.7" colour touchscreen) vs DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer (LED panel with copy/scan shortcut keys). Review the specification table above before buying.
Based on current EvoLink pricing, DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer is the lower-cost option. MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer is $575.00 and DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer is $110.00.
Choose MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer if: Best when you need the higher-priced capabilities highlighted in the differences, even if the cost is slightly higher. Choose DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer if: Best when you want stronger value for money while covering baseline needs, especially if budget is the main constraint.
Yes, they share Print Method (Inkjet), تقنية الطباعة (Piezoelectric inkjet print head), Print Colors (4). These common points make comparison easier within the same use category.
Yes. You can compare and buy MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer and DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer through EvoLink in Syria. MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer is currently in stock at $575.00, and DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer is currently in stock at $110.00. Orders are handled from our store in Damascus – Al-Halbouni. Delivery availability, fees, and timing are confirmed based on governorate, order weight, and stock before dispatch.