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Manufacturer codeDCP-J562DW
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About the Brother DCP-J562DW
Brother DCP-J562DW 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-J562DW. 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
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 27 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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Brother DCP-J562DW specifications
Manufacturer code: DCP-J562DW · Icecat product 29727078 · Checked 24 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 6000 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 27 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Noise level | 50 dB |
|---|
Display4 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 6.86 cm (2.7") |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage7 details
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB |
| Compatible memory cards | MMC, MMC Mobile, MiniSD, MMC+, MiniSDHC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), SD, MS PRO Duo, MicroSD (TransFlash), SDHC, MicroSDHC, SDXC |
| Processor frequency | 288 MHz |
| Minimum storage drive space | 50 MB |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 20 - 33 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Image formats supported | BMP, JPG, PNG |
|---|
Printing, scanning & paper26 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
|---|---|
| Printing | Colour printing |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 12 ipm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour | 6 ipm |
| Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 1.7 ipm |
| Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour | 1.7 ipm |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 5.6 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 2.7 cpm |
| PC free copying | Yes |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | A4 (210 x 297) |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan to | Image, Memory card, E-mail, File |
| Faxing | No |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Paper input type | Paper tray |
| Paper tray media types | Envelopes, Glossy paper, Plain paper, Coated paper, Recycled paper |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | 2L, Executive, Letter, Index card, L |
| Photo paper sizes | 10x15,13x18 cm |
| Borderless printing media sizes | 2L, 10x15, Letter, A4, Index card, A6 |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Mopria Print Service, Google Cloud Print |
Connections & wireless4 details
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Power & battery7 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 19 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 0.8 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 3 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Energy saving mode | Yes |
Controls & features2 details
| Control type | Touch |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 35 °C |
Design & dimensions5 details
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Width | 225 mm |
| Depth | 450 mm |
| Height | 470 mm |
| Weight | 6.83 kg |
Software & compatibility8 details
| Document formats supported | |
|---|---|
| Online services supported | Box, Facebook, OneDrive, Dropbox, Flickr, OneNote, Evernote, Google Drive, Picasa |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows 10 Education, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows XP Home, Windows 10 Home, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 8 x64, |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2012 R2 x64, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2012 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 |
| Other operating systems supported | Android, iOS, Windows Phone |
| Bundled software | Brother Control Center 2 Brother Control Center 4 Nuance Paperport 14 SE Brother MFL-Pro Suite |
Further product details13 details
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
|---|---|
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Maximum duty cycle | 2500 pages per month |
| Digital sender | No |
| Total input capacity | 100 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A5, A6, A4 |
| ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9) | C5 |
| Envelopes sizes | 10, DL, C5, Monarch |
| Security algorithms | WPA2-AES, SSID, 64-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, 128-bit WEP, WPS, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | Nordic Swan Ecolabel, Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR |
Packaging & supplied accessories6 details
| Country of origin | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Manual feeder | Yes |
| Package width | 477 mm |
| Package depth | 249 mm |
| Package height | 475 mm |
| Package weight | 8.09 kg |
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What is the listed print technology for Brother DCP-J562DW?
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-J562DW?
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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Is Wi-Fi printing less secure?
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