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Manufacturer codeMFC-J5730DWZU1
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About the Brother MFC-J5730DW
Brother MFC-J5730DWZU1 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-J5730DWZU1. 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 4800 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 35 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A3
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Brother MFC-J5730DW specifications
Manufacturer code: MFC-J5730DWZU1 · Icecat product 99702501 · Checked 21 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 4800 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 | 9.3 cm (3.66") |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Card reader integrated | No |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 256 MB |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 576 MHz |
Printing, scanning & paper37 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 |
| Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 12 ipm |
| Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour | 11 ipm |
| Duplex copying | Yes |
| Maximum copy resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 12 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 9 cpm |
| Duplex scanning | Yes |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | 210 x 297 mm |
| Scanner type | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
| Scan technology | Dual CIS |
| Scan to | E-mail, E-mail Server, FTP, File, Image, OCR, USB |
| Scan speed (colour) | 14 ppm |
| Scan speed (black) | 14 ppm |
| Duplex scan speed (colour) | 10 ppm |
| Duplex scan speed (black) | 10 ppm |
| Faxing | Mono faxing |
| Fax memory | 200 pages |
| Fax speed dialing (max numbers) | 100 |
| Fax forwarding | Yes |
| Fax dual access | Yes |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Total number of input trays | 2 |
| Total output capacity | 100 sheets |
| Paper input type | Paper tray |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 50 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Thin paper |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 50 dB |
Connections & wireless5 details
| Standard interfaces | Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Power & battery4 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 30 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 6.5 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 1.6 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.04 W |
Controls & features1 detail
| Control type | Touch |
|---|
Design & dimensions8 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 6 s |
|---|---|
| Input colour depth | 48 bit |
| Output colour depth | 24 bit |
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 530 mm |
| Depth | 398 mm |
| Height | 374 mm |
| Weight | 20.6 kg |
Software & compatibility3 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Bundled software | Brother Control Center 4 Nuance PaperPort 14 |
Further product details14 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 6 s |
|---|---|
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Modem speed | 33.6 Kbit/s |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Error Correction Mode (ECM) | Yes |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 500 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A3, A4 |
| Cabling technology | 10/100Base-T(X) |
| Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 802.1x RADIUS, APOP, EAP-FAST, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, HTTPS, IPPS, PEAP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP, SSL/TLS, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK |
| Email protocols | APOP, POP3 |
| Market positioning | Business |
| Sustainability certificates | Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR |
| Drivers included | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories5 details
| Package width | 639 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 469 mm |
| Package height | 511 mm |
| Package weight | 24.3 kg |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433100 |
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What is the listed colour printing for Brother MFC-J5730DW?
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