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Pros

  • Average or better speed
  • Inexpensive
  • High-capacity inks are economical

Cons

  • No automatic duplexing

At A Glance

This compact multifunction printer gives you good performance and reasonable ink costs--unusual for such a low price.

Manufacturer’s Description

This compact, easy-to-use All-in-One allows you to print, copy, scan and fax and is ideal for the small or home office. Its stylish design with patterned lid will complete your modern office. Share with multiple computers on a network using the wireless (802.11b/g/n) network connection. Fast print speeds of 33 ppm black/ 26 ppm color (Fast mode)). ISO standard 10 ppm black / 8ppm color (ISO/IEC 24734)). Compatible with Brother iPrint&Scan free app download that allows you to print images (jpeg and PDF) from and scan to your Apple,Android or Windows Phone 7 (JPEG only) mobile device. Only change the ink cartridge that needs replacing with the convenient, 4-cartridge ink system.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number MFCJ430W
Requirements
Operating System Compatibility
  • Macintosh OS X 10.5.x
  • Macintosh OS X 10.6.x
  • Microsoft Windows 7
  • Microsoft Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Windows XP
Display
Display size 1.9 inches
Display type Color
Text Only 0
Touchscreen 0
Ports and Connections
USB Yes
Wireless connection Yes
Power
Maximum Power Draw (watts) 28.0 watts
Standby Power Draw (watts) 6.0 watts
Green
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Faxing
Fax page memory capacity 170.0
Dimensions
Width 15.9 inches
Depth 14.9 inches
Height 7.1 inches
Weight 19.8 pounds
Media Handling
Standard Number of Input Trays 1.0
Maximum sheet capacity with standard trays 100.0 sheets
Optional Trays Available 0.0
Manual Feed Slot 0.0
Automatic Duplexer Not Available
Media Sizes Accepted Legal inches
Dedicated photo tray 0.0
Automatic Document Feeder 1.0
Duty Cycle 2500.0
Resolutions
Monochrome horizontal optical resolution 600 dpi
Monochrome vertical optical resolution 600 dpi
Color vertical optical resolution 600 dpi
Color horizontal optical resolution 600 dpi
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed
Maximum Scan Size Letter
Horizontal Optical Scan Resolution 2400.0
Vertical Optical Scan Resolution 1200.0
Maximum External Bit Depth 48-bit
Platform Support
Printer languages supported GDI/Host-based
Printer Type
Number of Colors 4.0
Colors Available
  • Cyan
  • K (Black)
  • Magenta
  • Yellow
Vendor Rated Speeds
Monochrome print speed 33.0 ppm
Color print speed 26.0 ppm
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year

Performance

PCWorld Test Center (Quality)
Print quality: Text Very Good
Print quality: Color photo Good
Scan quality: Text Good
Scan quality: Color photo Fair
Scan quality: Line art Fair
Copy quality Very Good
PCWorld Test Center (Speed)
Print speed: Text 7.6   ppm
Print speed rating: Text Good
Print speed: Color photo 1.9   ppm
Print speed rating: Color photo Good
Copy speed 3.3   ppm
Copy speed rating Good