Brother MFC-J410W Ink Cartridges

Brother MFC-J410W Printer Review

With the speed of a laser printer and the quality to fit into a professional atmosphere, the Brother MFC-J410 (also known as the MFC-J410W) combines versatility with affordability. This machine can be purchased for around $100, yet serves the purpose of a printer, scanner, copier and fax machine. It features a 15-sheet automatic document feeder and a wireless network interface so multiple computers can share it.

When generating black-and-white documents only, this unit can operate at a maximum speed of 33 pages per minute, which is less than 2 seconds per print. In color, the speed slows just a bit to 27 pages per minute. Duplicates can be made at a rate of 20-23 copies per minute and faxes take up to 7 seconds to be fully processed. These speeds are above average for color inkjet printers, especially in this price range. Even with this fast output rate, documents print at an impressive resolution of 6000x1200 dpi with a combination of Brother MFC-J410 printer ink and drop-on-demand technology.

The built-in wireless networking capability is essential for small offices looking to share a machine, and for homes with multiple computers. A standard USB port is located on the back of the MFC-J410 and memory card slots are available for directly printing photos, while images can be previewed on the 1.9" color LCD screen on the control panel. Additionally, the unit supports Brother iPrint&Scan, which is an application that can be downloaded to mobile devices and allow users to print images or documents directly from a smartphone or tablet.

Brother MFC-J410 printer ink cartridges can only yield 325 for the color supply and 450 pages for the black supply, so replacements may be needed frequently depending on how much daily printing is done. Replacement Brother MFC-J410 ink cartridges are not expensive, and there are compatible versions available that will cost even less.

The maximum duty cycle is 2,500 prints per month, though the manufacturer does not recommend printing more than 1,000 documents monthly. Up to 100 sheets can be held in the input tray, the output tray can hold 50 sheets, and the automatic document feeder can hold up to 15 sheets at a time for scanning.

This inkjet printer was not designed to handle large volumes, but it is built to handle a large variety of tasks. It offers unique features that are not common in this price range such as wireless networking and faxing. Its affordable upfront price and replacement Brother MFC-J410 ink make it a great value overall.