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Manufacturer codeMFC-J497DW
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About the Brother MFC-J497DW
Brother MFC-J497DW 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-J497DW. 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)
- 27 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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Brother MFC-J497DW specifications
Manufacturer code: MFC-J497DW · Icecat product 55898434 · Checked 19 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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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) | 27 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
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Display4 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 4.5 cm (1.77") |
| Colour display | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage3 details
| Card reader integrated | No |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
Printing, scanning & paper39 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
|---|---|
| Printing | Colour printing |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, quiet mode, A4/US Letter) | 12 ppm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 12 ipm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour | 6 ipm |
| Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 3 ipm |
| Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour | 1.7 ipm |
| N-up printing | 2, 4, 6, 9, 16, 25 |
| Watermark printing | Yes |
| Booklet printing function | Yes |
| Poster printing function | Yes |
| ID printing function | Yes |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| N-in-1 copy function | Yes |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4 |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Scanner type | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan to | E-mail, File, HTTP, Image, OCR, USB |
| Scan drivers | TWAIN, WIA |
| Faxing | Mono faxing |
| Fax memory | 170 pages |
| Fax broadcasting | 50 locations |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Paper input type | Paper tray |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 20 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Glossy paper, Plain paper |
| Photo paper sizes | 9x13,10x15,13x18 |
| Borderless printing media sizes | A4 |
| Paper tray media weight | 64 - 220 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 50 dB |
| Sound pressure level (copying) | 50 dB |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
Connections & wireless8 details
| Standard interfaces | RJ-11, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| RJ-11 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, DNS, mDNS, LLMNR, LPR/LPD, SNMPv1/v2c, TFTP server, ICMP, SNTP Client |
| Supported network protocols (IPv6) | NDP, RA, mDNS, LLMNR, DNS, LPR/LPD, SNMPv1/v2c, TFTP server, SNTP client, ICMPv6 |
| Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) | Yes |
Power & battery4 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 16 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (ready) | 3.5 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 1 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W |
Design & dimensions10 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 14 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 | 250 mm |
| Depth | 460 mm |
| Height | 480 mm |
| Weight | 7.93 kg |
Software & compatibility7 details
| Online services supported | Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, OneDrive, OneNote |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, 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 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 P |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012 x64 |
| Certification | GS |
| Bundled software | Mac - Brother ControlCenter2 Win - Brother ControlCenter4, Nuance Paperport 14 SE OCR |
| Software CD | Yes |
Further product details19 details
| Warm-up time | 0 s |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 8 s |
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Modem speed | 14.4 Kbit/s |
| Auto reduction | Yes |
| Error Correction Mode (ECM) | Yes |
| Maximum duty cycle | 2500 pages per month |
| Total input capacity | 100 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4 |
| Envelopes sizes | C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch |
| Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, AES, TKIP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Sustainability certificates | Nordic Swan Ecolabel, Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR |
| Power cord included | Yes |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| Layers per pallet | 4 pc(s) |
| Safety sheet | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories15 details
| Country of origin | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Package width | 447 mm |
| Package depth | 249 mm |
| Package height | 457 mm |
| Package weight | 9.02 kg |
| Cables included | Phone |
| Manual | Yes |
| Warranty card | Yes |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433100 |
| Pallet gross height | 19.5 cm |
| Pallet gross weight | 305.4 kg |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 32 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 32 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 8 pc(s) |
| Pallet type | 1200 x 1000 mm |
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