The Brother MFC-J4540DW is a multifunction printer that can print, scan, copy and fax documents up to A4 size. Here are some of its features, advantages, disadvantages and specifications:
- Features:
- It has a 35-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF) that can scan, copy and fax multi-page documents up to A4 or Legal size.
- It has a 250-sheet paper tray that can handle paper sizes from 15 x 10 cm to A4.
- It has a 2.7-inch colour touchscreen control panel that allows easy access to various functions and settings.
- It supports wireless, USB and Ethernet connectivity, as well as direct printing from mobile devices using Brother’s iPrint&Scan app, Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service.
- It can print in duplex mode on both sides of A4 paper, saving paper and reducing environmental impact.
- Advantages:
- It is a budget-friendly device that offers a range of features for a low initial cost and low running cost.
- It is a fast device that can print up to 34 pages of text or more than 10 pages of colour graphics per minute, and can scan high-resolution images in less than a minute.
- It has programmable function buttons that can be customized to perform frequently used tasks with a single touch.
- It has a flexible feature-set that can suit the needs of small businesses or home users who may need to print, scan, copy or fax documents occasionally.
- Disadvantages:
- It has a poor photograph printing and copying quality, with dull colours and visible banding.
- It has a small LCD screen that is not very responsive and can be accidentally pushed down when using the control panel buttons.
- It has a flimsy and fiddly paper tray that is not easy to load and adjust for different paper sizes.
- It has a large and bulky design that takes up a lot of desk space and is not very attractive.
- Specifications:
- Print resolution: up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
- Scan resolution: up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (optical), up to 19200 x 19200 dpi (interpolated)
- Copy resolution: up to 600 x 600 dpi
- Fax resolution: up to 203 x 392 dpi
- Print speed: up to 34 ppm (mono), up to 10 ppm (colour)
- Scan speed: up to 3.37 seconds (mono), up to 4.83 seconds (colour)
- Copy speed: up to 34 cpm (mono), up to 10 cpm (colour)
- Fax speed: up to 3 seconds per page
- Paper capacity: 250 sheets
- Memory: 128 MB
- Dimensions: 435 x 335 x 250 mm
- Weight: 10.4 kg