Brother Ink Benefit Printer Comparison
Discover the features and specifications of the Brother DCP-T530DW, DCP-T730DW, and MFC-T930DW Ink Benefit printers.
Product Overview
Brother's Ink Benefit series offers efficient and cost-effective printing solutions. This document outlines the key features of three popular models: DCP-T530DW, DCP-T730DW, and MFC-T930DW.
All models feature the "Fill up and print inkbenefit" system, utilizing high-yield ink bottles for extended printing capacity.
Model Comparison
Brother DCP-T530DW
Key Features:
- Print speed: Up to 16 images per minute¹
- Automatic 2-Sided print
- 1 Line LCD control panel
- Connectivity: 5GHz WiFi and USB
- Direct printing/scanning to PC and mobile app
- Paper Input: 150 Sheet paper input tray¹¹, Manual feed slot¹¹
- Ink Bottles: Includes 15,000 (2 x 7,500) black, 5,000 colour page yield ink bottles. Available in 7,500 black, 5,000 colour maximum yield bottles.
Brother DCP-T730DW
Key Features:
- Print speed: Up to 16 images per minute¹
- Automatic 2-Sided print
- 1 Line LCD control panel
- Connectivity: 5GHz WiFi and USB
- Direct printing/scanning to PC and mobile app
- Paper Input: 150 Sheet paper input tray¹¹, Manual feed slot¹¹
- Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): 20 Sheet¹¹
- Ink Bottles: Includes 15,000 (2 x 7,500) black, 5,000 colour page yield ink bottles. Available in 7,500 black, 5,000 colour maximum yield bottles.
Brother MFC-T930DW
Key Features:
- Print speed: Up to 17 images per minute¹
- Automatic 2-Sided print
- Display: 4.5cm (1.8") Colour display
- Connectivity: Fast ethernet, 5GHz WiFi and USB
- Direct printing/scanning to PC, mobile app and USB
- Paper Input: 150 Sheet paper input tray¹¹, 80 Sheet multi-purpose tray¹¹
- Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): 20 Sheet¹¹
- Ink Bottles: Includes 15,000 (2 x 7,500) black, 5,000 colour page yield ink bottles. Available in 7,500 black, 5,000 colour maximum yield bottles.
Specifications and Features
General
Display | 1 Line LCD / 4.5cm (1.8") Colour display |
Memory | 128MB |
Feature | DCP-T530DW | DCP-T730DW | MFC-T930DW |
---|---|---|---|
1-Sided Print Speed (Mono/Colour) | 16.0 ipm / 9.0 ipm | 16.0 ipm / 15.5 ipm | 17.0 ipm / 16.5 ipm |
2-Sided Print Speed (Mono/Colour) | 7.0 ipm / 5.0 ipm | 7.0 ipm / 6.5 ipm | 5.5 ipm / 5.5 ipm |
FPOT (First Print Out Time) (Mono/Colour) | < 6.2 sec / 9.6 sec | < 6.2 sec / 6.5 sec | < 6.0 sec / 6.5 sec |
Recommended Monthly Print Volume | Up to 1000 pages |
Scan
Feature | DCP-T530DW | DCP-T730DW | MFC-T930DW |
---|---|---|---|
1-Sided Scan Speed (Mono/Colour) | 17.0 ipm / 7.0 ipm | 17.0 ipm / 7.0 ipm | 17.0 ipm / 7.0 ipm |
Scan Resolution (ADF) | Up to 1200 x 600dpi | ||
Scan Resolution (Glass) | Up to 1200 x 2400dpi Mono/Colour | ||
Scan Destinations | Email, File, Image, USB |
Copy
Feature | DCP-T530DW | DCP-T730DW | MFC-T930DW |
---|---|---|---|
1-Sided Copy Speed (Mono/Colour) | 11.0 ipm / 3.5 ipm | 11.0 ipm / 8.0 ipm | 13.0 ipm / 10.5 ipm |
2-Sided Copy Speed (Mono/Colour) | 5.5 ipm / 5.0 ipm | 5.0 ipm / 4.5 ipm | N/A |
Copy Resolution | Up to 1200 x 1800dpi Mono and Colour / Up to 1200 x 2400dpi Mono and Colour |
Fax
Feature | All Models | ||
---|---|---|---|
Modem Speed | 33,600 bps Super G3 | ||
Features | PC Fax Send and Receive, Up to 50 Manual Location Broadcast |
Connectivity
Feature | All Models | ||
---|---|---|---|
High Speed USB | Yes (2.0) | ||
USB Host | Yes (Front) Direct Print / Scan | ||
Ethernet | No | No | Yes (Fast Ethernet) |
Wireless | Yes (2.4 & 5GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct®) | ||
Mobile Printing | Mobile Connect, Brother Print Service Plugin, AirPrint, Mopria | ||
Web Connect | Yes (Connect with 3rd party services) | ||
Brother Apps | Yes (Brother original services) |
Paper Handling
Feature | DCP-T530DW | DCP-T730DW | MFC-T930DW |
---|---|---|---|
Standard Input Tray | 150 Sheets (64 to 220gsm) | 150 Sheets (64 to 220gsm) | 150 Sheets (64 to 220gsm) |
Manual Feed Slot | 1 Sheet (64 to 300gsm) | 1 Sheet (64 to 300gsm) | 1 Sheet (64 to 300gsm) |
Multi-Purpose Tray | N/A | N/A | 80 Sheet (64 to 220gsm) |
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) | N/A | 20 Sheets (64 to 90gsm) | 20 Sheets (64 to 90gsm) |
2-Sided Print Media | 64 to 105gsm | 64 to 105gsm | 64 to 105gsm |
Output Tray | 50 Sheets | 50 Sheets | 50 Sheets |
Supplies & Consumables
Feature | All Models | ||
---|---|---|---|
Included Ink Bottles (Initial) | 15,000 Black, 5,000 Colour (C,M,Y) | ||
Standard Yield Bottles | 7,500 Black (BTD100BK), 5,000 Colour (BTD100CMY) |
Notes:
- ¹ Print Speeds based on ISO/IEC 24734.
- ² FPOT (First Print Out Time) based on ISO/IEC 17629.
- ³ Scan Speeds based on ISO/IEC 17991.
- ⁴ ADF Copy Speeds ESAT based on ISO/IEC 24735.
- ⁵ Non ADF Copy Speeds SESAT based on ISO/IEC 29183.
- ¹¹ Capacity calculated with 80gsm paper.
- ¹⁷ Optional download.
- ¹⁸ Requires an Internet connection.
- ³⁰ Approx. declared yield value based on Brother's original methodology using ISO/IEC 24712 test patterns. Yields are NOT based on ISO/IEC 24711.
- ³¹ The first time you use a set of ink bottles, the machine will use an amount of ink to fill the delivery tubes. This process will only happen once. The amount of ink remaining³⁰ will be approximately 7,125 pages BK and 4,450 pages CMY (MFC-T930DW: approximately 7,125 pages BK and 4,400 pages CMY).
All specifications are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries Ltd.
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