The Brother DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer is a compact, 3-in-1 multifunction inkjet printer designed for home and small office (SOHO) use, offering the core functions of printing, scanning, and copying.

It features an ink tank system for high-volume printing and a lower cost per page compared to traditional cartridges.

Key Features and Specifications

Core Functionality

• Functions: Print, Scan, Copy.

• Printer Type: Inkjet Printer with integrated Ink Tank System.

• Connectivity: Hi-Speed USB 2.0.

Performance and Yield

• Print Speed (A4): Up to 16 ipm (images per minute) for black and white, and up to 9 ipm for color.

• Ink Yield (Included Bottles): Comes with full ink bottles that provide an ultra-high page yield of up to 7,500 pages for black and 5,000 pages for color (based on Brother's testing methodology). This significantly reduces the frequency of refills.

Ink Tank and Refilling

• Refilling: Features a front-access ink tank with a spill-free, mess-free, and precise refilling technology, allowing you to easily monitor and top up ink levels.

Paper Handling

• Paper Capacity: Up to a 150-sheet front access paper tray (80 gsm plain paper), which helps protect paper from dust and moisture.

• Manual Feed Slot: Includes a single-sheet manual feed slot for thicker paper (up to 300 gsm) or specialized media.

• Supported Media Types: Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper (coated paper), Glossy Paper, Recycled Paper.

• Maximum Paper Size: Supports various sizes including A4, Letter, Legal, and various photo sizes.

Design and Software

• Compact Size: The printer has a small footprint of $390\text{ mm (W)}\times 343\text{ mm (D)}\times 148.5\text{ mm (H)}$, making it easy to fit into any home or small office environment.

• Compatibility: Works with the Brother iPrint&Scan Desktop App.

• Supported OS: Windows 10/11 and various Windows Server, Linux, and Chrome OS versions.

The Brother DCP-T230 is marketed as a reliable, high-yield solution perfect for users looking to manage their daily printing tasks efficiently while keeping operating costs low.