Description
The Brother DCP-T530DW is a 3-in-1 ink-tank printer (print, scan, copy) designed for home and small office use, combining high page yields, wireless connectivity, and duplex printing in a compact form.
With print speeds up to 16 ipm (mono) and 9 ipm (colour) under ISO/IEC test standards, and in Eco mode higher throughput, it gives responsive performance for everyday tasks.
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A 150-sheet input tray plus a manual feed slot give flexibility in media handling (photographic paper, envelopes, special media).
One of its highlights is the high-yield ink system: the DCP-T530DW ships with full ink bottles and supports yields up to 7,500 pages (black) and 5,000 pages (colour), reducing the frequency of ink replacement.
The refill system is designed to be spill-resistant and user-friendly.
Connectivity is robust: Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct, USB 2.0, and support for mobile printing via Brother’s Mobile Connect app.
Automatic duplex printing is supported for plain and recycled paper, helping to reduce waste.
Compact in size (390 × 343 × 148.5 mm) and weighing 7.2 kg, the DCP-T530DW fits neatly into smaller workspaces without compromising on functionality.
Brother backs it with a 3-year or 30,000-page carry-in warranty (terms vary by region).
Overall, it’s a cost-effective choice for users who want dependable colour printing, scanning, and copying, with low running costs and flexible connectivity.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Functions | Print / Scan / Copy |
| Printer Type | InkTank (ink tank) |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 390 mm × 343 mm × 148.5 mm |
| Weight | 7.2 kg |
| Print Speed (ISO) | Up to 16.0 ipm (mono) / 9.0 ipm (colour) |
| Resolution | Up to 1200 × 6000 dpi (Windows) |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic on plain & recycled paper (A4, etc.) |
| Paper Input Tray | 150 sheets |
| Manual Feed Slot | 1 sheet, supports up to 300 gsm |
| Paper Output | Up to 50 sheets |
| Supported Paper Sizes (Tray, Manual) | A4, Letter, A5, B5, A6, Photo sizes, DL/C5 envelopes, etc. |
| Copy | Up to 99 copies; zoom 25-400 % |
| Scan | Up to 1200 × 2400 dpi (glass); interpolated up to 19,200 × 19,200 dpi (Windows) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct, USB 2.0 |
| Wireless Security | WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE (AES) |
| Display & Memory | 1-line LCD (16 characters); memory 128 MB |
| Power | 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | Ready: ~2.5 W; Sleep: ~0.6 W; Off: ~0.15 W |
| Noise Level | 56.0 dB(A) |
| Warranty | 3 years or 30,000 pages (carry-in) |
| Included in Box | 1 × 7,500-page black ink bottle, 5,000-page cyan/magenta/yellow bottles; power cord; USB cable; setup guide; driver & software download. |
https://www.brother.co.za/en/printers/all-printers/dcp-t530dw
