Brother MFC-J4510DW Ink Cartridges

Brother MFC-J4510DW Printer Review

The Brother MFC-J4510DW is an affordable solution for versatile tabloid-size printing, scanning, copying and faxing in a small office. The unit has adequate print speeds of up to 35 pages per minute for monochrome documents and 27 pages per minute for color that are average among comparable printers. While this inkjet printer doesn't represent the best-quality features in its class of all-in-one devices, the MFC-J4510DW has flexible media handling and user-friendly controls that make it a good value.

This unit's intuitive design incorporates a large touchscreen that provides simple control over onscreen menus, as well as updates on document progress and alerts when printer ink is near expiring. The display is also one of many photo-centric elements that will allow users to preview and edit photos, in addition to its PhotoCapture Center which includes digital media card slots and a PictBridge port for direct image printing. Additional connectivity includes cloud printing compatibility, Apple AirPrint for printing wirelessly from mobile phones, and ethernet for networking.

Measuring at just 18x14x7 inches, the MFC-J4510DW is one of the more compact tabloid-size printers on the market. To accommodate larger paper, the unit loads paper through a horizontal path that can support a maximum media size of 11x17 inches. Since the device can only support a total media capacity of 150 pages, it is best suited for low volumes. Users are also provided with a 20-sheet automatic document feeder for large scan and copy jobs.

Expert tests reveal an adequate output quality, particularly for text and photos, the latter printing with enough detail to match drugstore prints with a maximum resolution of 6000x1200 dpi using color Brother MFC-J4510DW printer ink. Graphics printed slightly below par, but were satisfactory enough to support simple projects.

The printer uses separate black, cyan, magenta and yellow Brother MFC-J4510DW ink cartridges that are relatively inexpensive to replace. Each Brother MFC-J4510DW ink cartridge has a maximum yield of only 600 pages that can best benefit light-duty offices.

The MFC-J4510DW is a good fit for small offices looking for a multipurpose printer and also has occasional photo and tabloid printing needs. However, for a little more money buyers can find quicker inkjet printers with better output.