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Manufacturer codeDCP-J1200W
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About the Brother DCP-J1200W
Brother DCP-J1200W 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 DCP-J1200W. 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
- 1200 x 6000 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
- Scanning
- Colour scanning
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Brother DCP-J1200W specifications
Manufacturer code: DCP-J1200W · Icecat product 92781868 · Checked 24 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 6000 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
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Display2 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LED |
Processor, memory & storage3 details
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB |
|---|---|
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 576 MHz |
Printing, scanning & paper41 details
| Duplex printing mode | Manual |
|---|---|
| Printing | Colour printing |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 9 ppm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 16 ipm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour | 9 ipm |
| N-in-1 print function | Yes |
| N-up printing | 2, 9, 16 |
| Watermark printing | Yes |
| Booklet printing function | Yes |
| Poster printing function | Yes |
| Duplex copying | Yes |
| Duplex copying mode | Manual |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 1800 DPI |
| Time to first copy (black, normal) | 11.5 s |
| Time to first copy (colour, normal) | 27 s |
| N-in-1 copy function | Yes |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4 |
| Duplex scanning | Yes |
| Duplex scanning mode | Manual |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | 213.9 x 295 mm |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan to | E-mail, File, Image, OCR |
| Scan drivers | TWAIN |
| Faxing | No |
| Duplex functions | Copy, Print, Scan |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Recycled paper |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Index card |
| Photo paper sizes (imperial) | 4x6" |
| Paper tray media weight | 64 - 220 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Mopria Print Service |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 56 dB |
| Sound power level (printing) | 6.71 dB |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Recommended monthly print volume | 1000 pages |
Connections & wireless5 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Supported network protocols (IPv4) | ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP, SNMPv1/v2c,TFTP server, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan), SNTP Client,HTTP Server |
| Supported network protocols (IPv6) | NDP, RA, mDNS,LLMNR Re-sponder, DNS Resolver, LPR/LP,Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP, SNMPv1/v2c, TFTP server, Web Services (Print/Scan), SNTP Client, ICMPv6, HTTP Server |
Power & battery4 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 13 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (ready) | 2.5 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.8 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 35 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions10 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 6.5 s |
|---|---|
| Input colour depth | 30 bit |
| Output colour depth | 24 bit |
| Input greyscale depth | 10 bit |
| Output greyscale depth | 8 bit |
| Product colour | White |
| Width | 220 mm |
| Depth | 470 mm |
| Height | 510 mm |
| Weight | 6.61 kg |
Software & compatibility3 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 8 |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Browser supported | Internet Explorer 11/Edge (for Windows), Safari 10/11 (for Mac), Chrome (for Android), Chrome/Safari (for iOS)Recommend OS: 4.x or later (for Android), 10.x or later (for iOS)) |
Further product details16 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 10 s |
|---|---|
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Maximum duty cycle | 2500 pages per month |
| Total input capacity | 150 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9) | C5 |
| Envelopes sizes | C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch |
| Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, SSID, SSL/TLS, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK |
| Embedded web server | Yes |
| IP address filtering | Yes |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | Blue Angel |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| Layers per pallet | 3 pc(s) |
Packaging & supplied accessories15 details
| Country of origin | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Package width | 220 mm |
| Package depth | 505 mm |
| Package height | 465 mm |
| Package weight | 8.04 kg |
| Cables included | AC |
| Warranty card | Yes |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433100 |
| Pallet gross height | 15.4 cm |
| Pallet gross weight | 186.8 kg |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 21 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 21 pc(s) |
| Pallet GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 4977766809252 |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 7 pc(s) |
| Pallet type | 800 x 1200 mm |
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This page identifies Brother DCP-J1200W using manufacturer code DCP-J1200W. Check that code, configuration and supplied accessories against the retailer listing. Related-version reviews are labelled separately and do not contribute to this version’s score.
What is the listed print technology for Brother DCP-J1200W?
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 DCP-J1200W?
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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