Brother MFC-T4500DW A3 Ink Tank Printer

Brother MFC-T4500DW A3 Ink Tank Printer

Brother MFC-T4500DW A3 Ink Tank Printer is priced at Kes 86,100  here at Novelty Tech Solution in Nairobi, Kenya

Full Specifications

Key Features Explained

1. Refillable Ink Tank System:

   • Ultra-Low Cost-Per-Page: This is the primary advantage. Instead of expensive cartridges, you pour ink from bottles directly into large, integrated tanks. The included 70ml bottles yield thousands of pages, making the cost per page extremely low.

   • Easy Refilling: The tanks are color-coded and designed for spill-free refilling.

2. A3+ Printing Capability:

   • The manual bypass tray supports paper up to A3+ (329 x 483mm). This is essential for printing large documents like engineering drawings, posters, large spreadsheets, and artwork without needing a specialized plotter.

3. All-in-One Functionality with ADF:

   • It’s not just a printer. It includes a flatbed scanner for single pages/books and an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for scanning, copying, or faxing multi-page documents without having to place each page individually.

4. Wireless Connectivity & Mobile Printing:

   • The “W” in the model name stands for Wireless. It can connect directly to your Wi-Fi network, allowing multiple users to print from laptops, phones, and tablets without cables.

   • Supports popular mobile printing standards like AirPrint (Apple) and Mopria (Android), making it easy to print directly from your mobile device.

5. Automatic Duplex (2-sided) Printing:

   • Automatically prints on both sides of the paper. This saves paper and is essential for creating professional-looking documents.

Who is this printer for?

• Small Businesses & Home Offices: Ideal for users who print a high volume of documents and need low running costs.

• Students & Educators: Perfect for printing essays, reports, and especially large-format posters for presentations.

• Creative Hobbyists & Architects: The A3 capability is great for printing artwork, drafts, and plans.

• Anyone needing basic color printing and copying with the convenience of wireless and automatic two-sided printing.

Potential Considerations / Limitations

• Print Speed: With speeds around 12-15 images per minute (ipm), it is not a speed demon. It’s designed for efficiency and cost-saving, not for high-speed production environments.

• Scanner Type: It uses a CIS (Contact Image Sensor) for scanning, which is typically faster and more compact but may not capture the same depth and detail as a CCD scanner, especially for scanned 3D objects or book spines on the flatbed.

• A3 Printing Method: To print A3, you must use the single-sheet manual bypass tray at the front. You cannot load a stack of A3 paper into the main paper tray, which is limited to A4. This is fine for occasional A3 prints but inefficient for large A3 jobs.

• Ink Type: Uses dye-based inks. While vibrant for color documents and photos, they are generally less water-resistant and may fade faster than pigment-based inks used in some business-oriented printers.

Conclusion

The Brother MFC-T4500DW is a highly practical and economical choice for users who need the versatility of A3 printing alongside standard A4 functions. Its standout feature is the dramatically low cost per page thanks to the refillable ink tank system. If your priorities are cost-effectiveness, A3 capability, and all-in-one convenience over blistering print speed or the highest photo quality, this printer is an excellent option.