About Brother DCP-T430W Multifunction Printer
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| General | Functions: Print, Scan, Copy |
| Printer Type: Inkjet, Ink-tank system | |
| Dimensions (W × D × H): 390 × 343 × 148.5 mm | |
| Weight: approx. 6.3 kg | |
| Print Speed (A4): Up to 16.0 ipm (Mono) / 9.0 ipm (Colour) | |
| Print Resolution: Up to 1200 × 6000 dpi (Windows only) | |
| Borderless Printing: Supported (for certain paper sizes) | |
| Paper Handling | Input Tray: Up to 150 sheets (80 gsm plain paper) |
| Supported Paper Types: Plain paper, inkjet-coated, glossy, recycled paper | |
| Supported Paper Sizes: A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, various photo sizes, envelopes (C5, DL, Monarch, etc.) | |
| Output Capacity: Up to 50 sheets (80 gsm) | |
| Copy | Colour/Mono: Yes / Yes |
| Copy Resolution: Up to 1200 × 1800 dpi | |
| Multiple Copies: Up to 99 pages | |
| Enlargement / Reduction: 25% – 400% in 1% increments | |
| Scan | Scanner Type: Flatbed colour CIS |
| Optical Scan Resolution: Up to 1200 × 2400 dpi | |
| Interpolated Scan Resolution: Up to 19200 × 19200 dpi (Windows only) | |
| Maximum Scan Size: Up to A4 / Letter (Width up to ~213.9 mm, Length up to ~295 mm) | |
| Connectivity | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct / Wireless Direct |
| Wireless Security: WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA3-SAE (AES) for WLAN; Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES) | |
| Memory & Interface | Memory: 128 MB |
| Display: LED | |
| Power & Environmental | Power: 220–240 V AC 50/60 Hz (in India) |
| Power Consumption: Ready ~2.5 W; Sleep ~0.6 W; Power Off ~0.15 W | |
| Operating Temperature: 10–35 °C; Best Print Quality: 20–33 °C |
At the heart of the Brother DCP-T430W Multifunction Printer lies a high-resolution inkjet printing engine capable of producing output up to 1200 × 6000 dpi (on Windows), resulting in sharp text, detailed graphics, and vivid colour prints.
Whether you’re printing essays, presentations, study materials or colourful posters — the quality remains consistent and reliable.
With print speeds of up to 16.0 ipm for monochrome and 9.0 ipm for colour (on A4), it balances print quality with reasonable speed, well-suited for everyday home or office use.
One of the key strengths of this printer is its ink-tank system.
Instead of traditional cartridges, the Brother DCP-T430W Multifunction Printer uses refillable ink bottles — a design that significantly lowers running costs while offering high page yields.
This means fewer interruptions and less frequent refilling, especially helpful if you print often.
The front-access ink tank and spill-free refill mechanism make maintenance quick and clean.
Paper handling on this printer is flexible and generous.
The main paper tray can hold up to 150 sheets of standard plain paper, which means fewer reloads.
The printer supports a wide variety of paper sizes and types — from standard A4 and Letter pages to legal-size documents, envelopes (DL, C5, Monarch etc.), and even photo papers.
For output, it can hold up to 50 sheets, ensuring you can queue up several print jobs without constant supervision.
Beyond printing, the Brother DCP-T430W Multifunction Printer offers robust scanning and copying features.
Its flatbed colour CIS scanner can handle standard office-sized documents (up to A4/Letter), with an optical resolution up to 1200 × 2400 dpi and interpolated scan resolution up to 19200 × 19200 dpi (on supported systems).
Copying is equally versatile, with up to 99 copies at a time, and the ability to enlarge or reduce documents between 25% and 400% — ideal for scaling documents or photos.
Borderless printing is supported for several sizes (e.g. photos or A4), which adds to its flexibility for creative or presentation-oriented print tasks.
One of the features that stands out is its wireless and mobile connectivity.
The printer supports Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct, and high-speed USB 2.0 — enabling printing from laptops, desktops, tablets, or smartphones, without the hassle of cables.
For users who frequently switch devices or rely on mobile devices for work/study, this flexibility can be a major convenience.
Despite packing all these features, the Brother DCP-T430W Multifunction Printer remains compact and desk-friendly.
With dimensions around 390 × 343 × 148.5 mm and a weight of just about 6.3 kg, it fits comfortably on a small desk, shelf or in a tight workspace.
This makes it especially suitable for home offices, student study rooms, or small businesses where space is at a premium.
From a power and efficiency standpoint, the printer is designed with energy saving in mind: it consumes very little power when idle or in sleep mode, and its standby/off power draw is minimal.
This helps reduce electricity usage over time — beneficial for both cost and sustainability.
The Brother DCP-T430W Multifunction Printer strikes a strong balance between cost-effective operation, versatile functionality, and quality output.
It’s ideal for those seeking a dependable all-in-one printer solution for daily documents, assignments, creative prints or small-scale office tasks, without needing bulky equipment or frequent cartridge changes.
Its compact build, high print quality, wide media support, and modern connectivity options make it a reliable workhorse for home, school or small business needs.
