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Brother MFC-J4540DW
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Product details
The compact MFC-J4540DW is a business-quality multifunctional device that combines print, copy, scan and fax functions. Thanks to the Wi-Fi interface, you can print directly from your workstation, from anywhere in the house or from your mobile device. Thanks to the NFC interface, you can also print quickly and easily from your smartphone. The MFC-J4540DW offers a variety of useful functions, in addition to the high-yield ink cartridges included in the scope of delivery, with ranges of up to 2,250 pages in black and white and 975 pages in colour. It is an ideal business partner for the home office.
Printer functions | ADF, Copy function, Duplex printing, Fax function |
Paper format | A4 |
Connectivity | NFC, RJ45, USB, WLAN |
Printing resolution | 4800 x 1200 dpi |
Mobile printing | Apple AirPrint |
Item number | 16491541 |
Manufacturer | Brother |
Category | Printer |
Manufacturer no. | MFCJ4540DWRE1 |
Release date | 10.7.2021 |
May include power adapter | Yes |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Printer type | Multifunctional printer |
Printing technology | Ink |
Printer functions | ADF, Copy function, Duplex printing, Fax function |
Mobile printing | Apple AirPrint |
Printer application range | Business, Home |
ADF capacity | 20 x |
Printer memory | 128 MB |
Printout | Colour |
Printing resolution | 4800 x 1200 dpi |
Max. print area | 210 x 297 mm |
Printing speed (monochrome) | 20 PPM |
Printing speed (ISO monochrome) | 20 PPM |
Printing speed (colour) | 19 PPM |
Printing speed (ISO color) | 19 PPM |
First page out time | 10.50 s |
Printer language | GDI |
Paper format | A4 |
Paper tray type | Paper cassette |
Number of paper trays | 2 |
Paper capacity (total) | 400 x |
1. paper tray capacity | 150 x |
2. paper tray capacity | 250 x |
Paper density range | 64 - 300 g/m² |
Max. monthly print volume | 2000 x |
Paper format | A4, A5, A6 |
Optical resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
First page out time | 10.50 s |
Optical resolution | 2400 x 1200 dpi |
Colour depth | 24 bits |
Scan format | 213.9 x 353.6 mm |
Scanner sensor type | CIS |
Scan functions | TWAIN |
Scan to | E-mail, FTP, OCR, USB |
Optical resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Fax speed | 14.40 kbit/s |
Fax memory | 180 x |
Fax functions | Copy function |
Connectivity | NFC, RJ45, USB, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n |
Max. port speed | 100 Mbit/s |
Operating system compatibility | Mac OS, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 |
Display size (inches) | 6.86 cm |
Volume (print) | 57 dB |
Sound level (standby) | 6.76 dB |
Storage capacity | 0.13 GB |
Memory capacity (RAM) | 128 MB |
Max. RAM | 128 MB |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Power consumption | 20 W |
Power | 20 W |
Power consumption (standby) | 1.20 W |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Sustainability | Improved production |
Sustainability label | Blauer Angel |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | AC Cables |
Length | 46 cm |
Width | 31 cm |
Height | 50 cm |
Weight | 10.96 kg |
Length | 49.50 cm |
Width | 31.60 cm |
Height | 45.60 cm |
Weight | 11.84 kg |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Printer» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 2.Polaroid0.7 %
- 3.Xiaomi0.8 %
- 4.Brother1.3 %
- 4.Canon1.3 %
- 6.Kyocera1.8 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 2.Polaroid1 day
- 5.Kyocera3 days
- 6.Brother4 days
- 7.Canon5 days
- 7.Epson5 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Printer» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 8.HP2.2 %
- 8.Xiaomi2.2 %
- 10.Brother2.3 %
- 11.OKI3.2 %
- 12.Kodak3.3 %
If it weren't for the lame copying function and the rickety and too small document feeder, the Brother MFC-J4540 with its good features would be a recommendation for the home office. At least the slow copying seems to be a bug that the manufacturer could correct with a firmware update...