SOHOs getting spoilt for choice as Brother brings 4 new ink tank printers to market
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SOHOs getting spoilt for choice as Brother brings 4 new ink tank printers to market
In the hunt for ever lower and lower office running costs, printer manufacturers have been coming up with more cost-efficient technologies within their printers. In recent months, we’ve seen competitors like Canon and Epson releasing new SOHO targeted models with ink tank technology that significantly work to lower print costs. And now, Brother is coming in the give customers even more choice.
What they pack inside
This time around, Brother has four new multi-function AIO SOHO printers that the company says come with high yield ink tanks, duplex printing, easy setup and operation, and one-touch access to commonly used functions.
All four are able to print, copy, and scan. They also print in black and white and colour with roughly similar print speeds and quality. They all have the same paper capacity with ink bottles with the same 7,500 pages in black and white and 5,000 pages in colour.
The DCP-T220 is the basic model. It has all the above, but only offer USB 2.0 connectivity. The other three models support Wireless LAN and even Wi-Fi Direct print options in addition to USB 2.0.
The two mid-range DCP-T520W and DCP-T820DW also have the same basic features. However, they also have a basic display to make navigation easier. The DCP-T820DW has a 20 sheets Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) and an 80 sheet Multi-Purpose Tray. It also supports double-sided printing.
Unlike the others, the high-end MFC-T920DW can also fax. Like the DCP-T820DW it can print double-sided, has a 20 sheets Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), and an 80 sheet Multi-Purpose Tray. It can also print via USB storage directly (USB Direct Print) and has a larger LCD with a 1.8-inch TFT colour display.
Pricing and availability
The printers will all be available for sale in Singapore from today. The basic DCP-T220 costs S$198. The mid-range DCP-T520W and DCP-T820DW are priced at S$268 and S$368 respectively and the high-end MFC-T920DW will cost S$408. Prices include a 3-year carry-in warranty.
These machines can be purchased through Brother International Singapore’s authorised resellers and superstores and are supported by the Brother Customer Service Centre, located at 10 Eunos Road 8, #14-01/02 Singapore Post Centre, Singapore 408600. It is open Mondays to Fridays, from 9 am to 6 pm if you prefer to drop by to find out first-hand from Brother's support folks directly.
If you're ready to order one immediately, you can also make the purchase from Brother's LazMall store,
| Specs/Model | DCP-T220 | DCP-T520W | DCP-T820DW | MFC-T920DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| Print speed | Up to 16 mono/9 ipm colour | Up to 17 mono/9.5 ipm colour | Up to 17 mono/16.5 ipm colour | Up to 17 mono/16.5 ipm colour |
| Print quality | 1,200 x 6,000 dpi | 1,200 x 6,000 dpi | 1,200 x 6,000 dpi | 1,200 x 6,000 dpi |
| Paper capacity | 150 sheets standard paper tray | 150 sheets standard paper tray | 150 sheets standard paper tray | 150 sheets standard paper tray |
| Paper holding | Nil | Nil | 20 sheets Automatic Document Feeder 80 sheets Multi-Purpose Tray |
20 sheets Automatic Document Feeder 80 sheets Multi-Purpose Tray |
| Ink bottle yield | 7,500 pages (Mono) / 5,000 pages (Colour) | 7,500 pages (Mono) / 5,000 pages (Colour) | 7,500 pages (Mono) / 5,000 pages (Colour) | 7,500 pages (Mono) / 5,000 pages (Colour) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 connectivity |
Wireless LAN connectivity, Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct, USB 2.0 | Ethernet / Wireless LAN connectivity, Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct, USB 2.0 | Ethernet / Wireless LAN connectivity, Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct, USB 2.0 |
| Display | Nil | Yes - 1-line LCD panel | Yes - 1-line LCD panel | Yes - 1.8-inch TFT Color LCD |
| Extras | Nil | Nil | Nil | Automatic 2-sided printing, USB (Flash Memory) Direct Print |
| Price | S$198 | S$268 | S$368 | S$408 |
