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3.50out of 5
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Manufacturer codeMFC-J6520DW
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About the Brother MFC-J6520DW
Brother MFC-J6520DW is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Inkjet; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code MFC-J6520DW. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The listed print technology is Inkjet. Compare replacement consumable prices and expected page volumes alongside the purchase price. Features such as duplex printing or a scanner should be confirmed independently in the specification table.
- Print technology
- Inkjet
- Colour printing
- Yes
- Maximum resolution
- 6000 x 1200 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 35 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A3
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3.00 / 5Original rating: 3 / 5
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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 18 Oct 2026
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3.50 / 5Original rating: 3.5 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 18 Oct 2026
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Brother MFC-J6520DW specifications
Manufacturer code: MFC-J6520DW · Icecat product 19650039 · Checked 19 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 1200 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 35 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A3 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Display4 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 6.6 cm (2.6") |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage3 details
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB |
| Compatible memory cards | MMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Image formats supported | BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF |
|---|
Printing, scanning & paper24 details
| Printing | Colour printing |
|---|---|
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 27 ppm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 22 ipm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour | 20 ipm |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Optical scanning resolution | 2400 x 2400 DPI |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Scan to | E-mail, E-mail Server, File, FTP, Image, Memory card, OCR, USB |
| Faxing | Colour faxing |
| Fax memory | 200 pages |
| Fax speed dialing (max numbers) | 100 |
| Fax forwarding | Yes |
| Fax dual access | Yes |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 35 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 297 x 420 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | 2L, Executive, Folio, Index card, L, Ledger (media size), Letter |
| Borderless printing media sizes | A3, A4, A6, Index card, Letter |
| Paper tray media weight | 64 - 220 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 50 dB |
Connections & wireless5 details
| Standard interfaces | Ethernet, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 1.1 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Power & battery4 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 28 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 1.5 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 5.5 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.04 W |
Controls & features1 detail
| Control type | Touch |
|---|
Design & dimensions7 details
| Input colour depth | 48 bit |
|---|---|
| Output colour depth | 24 bit |
| Product colour | Black, White |
| Width | 526 mm |
| Depth | 350 mm |
| Height | 657 mm |
| Weight | 14.3 kg |
Software & compatibility5 details
| Document formats supported | |
|---|---|
| Online services supported | Dropbox, Evernote, Facebook, Flickr, Google Drive, Picasa, Sky Drive |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home B |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 x64 |
Further product details17 details
| Warm-up time | 0 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Modem speed | 33.6 Kbit/s |
| Auto-redialing | Yes |
| Auto reduction | Yes |
| Error Correction Mode (ECM) | Yes |
| Recommended duty cycle | 250 - 1500 pages per month |
| Maximum duty cycle | 26000 pages per month |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A3, A4, A5, A6 |
| Envelopes sizes | 10, C5, DL, Monarch |
| Security algorithms | 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPS |
| Market positioning | Business |
| Sustainability certificates | Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR |
| PictBridge | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories5 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package width | 657 mm |
| Package depth | 521 mm |
| Package height | 350 mm |
| Package weight | 17.2 kg |
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What is the listed print technology for Brother MFC-J6520DW?
The source specification records print technology as Inkjet. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
What is the listed colour printing for Brother MFC-J6520DW?
The source specification records colour printing as Yes. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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