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Brother MFC-J480DW

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42 user ratings
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3 stars
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3 editorial reviews
The Brother MFC-J470DW delivers cloud printing from mobile devices, business-friendly accessories like double-sided printing, lightning fast output speeds and cheaper-than-average ink refills.Read more
The best Brother printer for small or home offices we've tested is the Brother MFC-L3770CDW Laser. This model yields an incredible amount of pages at an excellently low cost-per-print.Read more
With speed, office-friendly features, and a low price, the Brother MFC-J470DW inkjet multifunction printer is our top choice for a micro or home office.Read more
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Pros

  • significantly faster speed with essentially the same output quality
  • Photo speed was also good
  • good enough for most day-to-day business use

Cons

  • cheap rubber buttons and an overall plastic feel
  • Less ink used equals reduced expense
  • Ink wastage score View more details
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Brother MFC-J480DW - Pros & Cons

Brother MFC-J480DW

Pros

  • significantly faster speed with essentially the same output quality
  • Photo speed was also good
  • good enough for most day-to-day business use
  • All three features are most useful for an office
  • faster than average output speeds and business-friendly
  • sturdy and well-built printers
  • The printer feels sturdy and well built overall
  • a better page yield and a scanner
  • feels solid and sturdy
  • plenty of features and all-around great performance
  • makes well-built printers with a straightforward design

Cons

  • cheap rubber buttons and an overall plastic feel
  • Less ink used equals reduced expense
  • Ink wastage score View more details
  • Does it support Mac OS without download
  • rating is not included in our total score
  • Does the printer include a USB port
  • even churn out a single page in the same test
  • can't occasionally print photos on this machine
  • four ink cartridges yield a large number of prints
  • two-sided printing
  • the ink cartridges are fairly cheap

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Brother MFC-J480DW - Full Specifications

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General
Copieryes
Scanneryes
Faxyes
Noise level50.0 dB
Supports duplexyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Document feederyes
Document feeder capacity20.0 pages
Double automatic document feederyes
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Display
Displayyes
Touchscreenyes
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Scanner
Maximum optical resolution1200 x 2400 px
Scanner color depth24.0 bit
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Fax
Fax modemyes
Document memory170.0 sheets
Number memory90
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Connectivity
Interfaces
  • Network
  • USB
  • Wireless network
Communication protocol
  • AirPrint
  • Google Cloud Print
  • PictBridge
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Certifications
EnergyStaryes
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Dimensions
Height6.77 in
Width15.75 in
Depth13.43 in
Weight18.3 lb
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Technical details
Color technologyInkjet
Max color resolution6000 x 1200 dpi
Max B/W resolution6000 x 1200 dpi
Number of inks4
Memory capacity128.0 mB
Separate cartridges/cartridges (toner)yes
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Printer
Colour printeryes
Automatic duplexingyes
Color print speed27.0 ppm
B/W print speed12.0 ppm
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Copier
Maximum copying speed6.0 pages/min
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Paper handling
Media supported
  • A4
  • A5
  • A6
  • Photo
  • A3
  • Letter
Feeder capacity50
Tray capacity100.0 sheets
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Power
Power consumption (standby)0.2 W
Operational power consumption (min-max)< 19

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Brother MFC-J480DW Brother - Editorial Reviews (3)

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Brother MFC-J480DW Finally, a multifunction inkjet printer with low-cost ink refills
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CNET
Published: 22.07.2015
Finally, a multifunction inkjet printer with low-cost ink refills

The Brother MFC-J470DW delivers cloud printing from mobile devices, business-friendly accessories like double-sided printing, lightning fast output speeds and cheaper-than-average ink refills.

By Justin Yu
7 minute read
Brother MFC-J480DW The 3 Best Brother Printers of 2022: Reviews
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RTINGS.com
Published: 15.04.2022
The 3 Best Brother Printers of 2022: Reviews

The best Brother printer for small or home offices we've tested is the Brother MFC-L3770CDW Laser. This model yields an incredible amount of pages at an excellently low cost-per-print.

By By Daniel V. Dijamco
10 minute read
Brother MFC-J480DW Brother MFC-J470DW Review
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PCMAG
Published: 17.06.2014
Brother MFC-J470DW Review
4.0

With speed, office-friendly features, and a low price, the Brother MFC-J470DW inkjet multifunction printer is our top choice for a micro or home office.

By M. David Stone
10 minute read

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