DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer

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USB connected, compact 3-in-1 ink tank printer

  • Print
  • Scan
  • Copy

^Pricing is VAT Inclusive and indicative only

  • Up to 16/9 ipm (Mono/Colour)
  • USB 2.0
  • Manual 2-sided Printing
  • 1-Sheet Manual Feed Slot
  • LED Display
  • 64 mb memory

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Overview

Compact-sized printer, perfect for both home and business environments

The Brother InkBenefit Tank Series DCP-T230 3-in-1 Colour Inkjet Printer makes home printing simple and efficient. It offers impressive print speeds of up to 27 pages per minute (black) and 11 pages per minute (colour) in Eco mode. Standard print speeds are 16 ipm (black) and 9 ipm (colour), based on ISO/IEC 24734 standards.

The intuitive control panel provides quick access to all printer functions, while the 150-sheet paper tray and single-sheet manual feed slot enable you to print on a variety of paper sizes, including envelopes and photos. Connectivity is seamless, with an included USB 2.0 cable allowing easy integration between the printer and your computer.

The DCP-T230 features redesigned ink bottles with spill-proof nozzles, ensuring quick and mess-free refilling while preventing mix-ups between colours. Additionally, this printer comes with ultra-high-yield ink bottles, capable of printing approximately 7,500 pages in black and 5,000 pages in colour, making it a cost-effective and reliable choice for all your printing needs.

 

Printing and scanning on the DCP-T230 via Mac requires downloading of the Brother iPrint&Scan Desktop app from the App Store. The Brother iPrint&Scan Desktop application on macOS supports PDF/JPG/BMP and PNG formats only. Mac printer driver is not provided. 

Find out more about the Brother iPrint&Scan Desktop Software.

Compact Size for any home environment

Maximize your space with a compact-sized printer, perfect for both home and business environments. Our DCP-T230's small footprint of 390mm(w) x 343mm(d) x 148.5mm(h) fits easily on any desk or workspace, freeing up valuable room while delivering powerful performance. Enjoy all the functionality you need without compromising on space or efficiency.

High Capacity Paper Tray

High Capacity Paper Tray

Experience the convenience of a front access paper cassette of up to 150-sheets, designed for easy paper loading and accessibility. Keep your paper protected from moisture and dust, ensuring it stays flat and free from curling. This feature enhances print quality and reliability, making your printing experience smooth and hassle-free.

Precise and hassleless refilling

Precise and hassleless refilling

Experience the convenience of a front access ink tank with spill-free, mess-free, and precise refilling technology. Easily monitor and refill ink levels without hassle, ensuring clean and accurate refills every time.

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Brother Genuine Consumables for best results

All genuine Brother consumables are designed as part of an entire printing system, and tested to ensure optimum performance and component protection for your home and business.


 

Peace of Mind. Guaranteed.

When you purchase a Brother Printer and our genuine inks or toners, we’ll support you every step of the way with our FREE 3-year* warranty commitment. YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT, our warranty is automatic when you purchase your Brother device. To keep your Brother machine running in optimal condition we recommend using only Brother Genuine Consumables, this will ensure you automatically enjoy our exclusive 3-year warranty.

 

*Effective 1 September 2025. Only valid for purchases in South Africa.

 

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Specifications

Basic Specs

Functions

Print, Scan, Copy

Printer Type

Inkjet Printer

Product Dimensions (Width X Depth X Height)

390 mm × 343 mm × 148.5 mm

Weight

6.3 kg

Print Speed

Up to 16.0 (Mono) / Up to 9.0 (Colour) ipm

Paper Type

Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper (coated paper), Glossy Paper, Recycled Paper

Paper Size

A4, Letter, Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, Executive, B5 (JIS), A5, B6 (JIS), A6, Photo(10x15cm/4x6"), Photo-L(9x13cm/3.5x5"), Photo-2L(13x18cm/5x7"), Indexcard(13x20cm/5x8"), Com-10, DL Envelope, Monarch, C5

(B5 (JIS) and B6 (JIS) size paper are supported only in some countries.)

Maximum Paper Capacity

Up to 150 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper

Warranty

3 Year or 30k pages Carry-in Warranty

What's in The Box

  • 1 x 7,500* Page black ink bottles, 5,000* Pg/CMY colour ink bottles
  • Power supply cord and USB cable
  • Full Driver & Software Package on support.brother.com
  • Free 3-year*/30,000 Page Carry-in Warranty

    • Print

    Resolution

    Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi (Windows only)

    Paper handling

    Tray #1 - Paper Type

    Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper (coated paper), Glossy Paper, Recycled Paper

    Tray #1 - Maximum Paper Weight

    64 to 220 gsm (17 to 58 lb)

    Tray #1 - Maximum Paper Capacity

    Up to 150 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper

    Tray #1 - Paper Size

    A4, Letter, Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, Executive, B5 (JIS), A5, B6 (JIS), A6, Photo(10x15cm/4x6"), Photo-L(9x13cm/3.5x5"), Photo-2L(13x18cm/5x7"), Indexcard(13x20cm/5x8"), Com-10, DL Envelope, Monarch, C5

    (B5 (JIS) and B6 (JIS) size paper are supported only in some countries.)

    Manual Feed Slot - Paper Type

    Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper (coated paper), Glossy Paper, Recycled Paper

    Manual Feed Slot - Maximum Paper Weight

    64 to 300 gsm (17 to 79 lb)

    Manual Feed Slot - Paper Size

    A4, Letter, Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, Executive, B5 (JIS), A5, B6 (JIS), A6, Photo(10x15cm/4x6"), Photo-L(9x13cm/3.5x5"), Photo-2L(13x18cm/5x7"), Indexcard(13x20cm/5x8"), Com-10, DL Envelope, Monarch, C5

    (B5 (JIS) and B6 (JIS) size paper are supported only in some countries.)

    Manual Feed Slot - Maximum Paper Capacity

    1 sheet

    Paper Output

    Up to 50 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper

    Copy

    Colour / Monochrome

    Yes / Yes

    Multiple Copies

    Up to 99 pages

    Enlarge/ Reduce

    25% to 400% (in increments of 1%)

    Resolution

    Print: Up to 1200 x 1800 dpi

    Scan

    Colour / Monochrome

    Yes / Yes

    Resolution - Interpolated

    Up to 19200 x 19200 dpi (interpolated) (Windows Only)

    Resolution - Scanner Glass

    Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi

    Document Scanning Width / Length - Scanner Glass

    Width: Up to 213.9 mm (8.42")
    Length: Up to 295 mm (11.61")

    Connectivity

    Connectivity

    Hi-Speed USB2.0

    Display & Memory

    Display Type

    LED

    Memory Capacity

    64 MB

    Operation

    Power Source

    100 - 120 V AC 50/60 Hz (For Taiwan), 220 - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz (Except for Taiwan)

    Power Consumption - Ready

    Approx. 2.0 W

    Power Consumption - Sleep

    Approx. 0.6 W

    Power Consumption - Power Off

    Approx. 0.15 W

    Noise Level

    55.0 dB(A)

    Supported Operating Systems

    Supported OS

    Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Sever 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Mac OS v12, Mac OS v13, Mac OS v14

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