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Manufacturer codeMFC-J650DW
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About the Brother MFC-J650DW
Brother MFC-J650DW 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-J650DW. 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)
- 33 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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3.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 70%
A potentially good fit for a micro or home office, the Brother MFC-J650DW can print, scan, copy, and fax, but its 100-sheet paper capacity limits it to light duty use....
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 26 Sep 2026
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Brother MFC-J650DW specifications
Manufacturer code: MFC-J650DW · Icecat product 18674592 · 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) | 33 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 | 6.86 cm (2.7") |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage2 details
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Image formats supported | JPG, PCX, PNG, TIF |
|---|
Printing, scanning & paper37 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
|---|---|
| Print resolution colour | 6000 x 1200 DPI |
| Print resolution black | 6000 x 1200 DPI |
| Printing | Colour printing |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 27 ppm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 12 ipm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour | 10 ipm |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 6 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 6 cpm |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4 |
| PC free copying | Yes |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | 216 x 297 mm |
| Scanner type | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
| Scan to | E-mail, File, Image, Memory card, OCR, USB |
| Faxing | Colour faxing |
| Fax transmission speed | 7 sec/page |
| Fax memory | 200 pages |
| Fax broadcasting | 90 locations |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Paper input type | Sheetfed |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 20 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) output capacity | 20 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Glossy paper, Plain paper, Transparencies |
| Multi-purpose tray media types | Envelopes, Glossy paper, Transparencies |
| Photo paper sizes (imperial) | 4x6,5x7,5x8,3.5x5 |
| Paper tray media weight | 64 - 220 g/m² |
| Paper tray media weight (imperial) | 7.71 - 26.3 kg (17 - 58 lbs) |
| Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight (imperial) | 7.71 - 10.9 kg (17 - 24 lbs) |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print |
| Sound pressure level (copying) | 50 dB |
Connections & wireless4 details
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| 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, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c, TFTP server, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan) |
Power & battery3 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 18 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 4 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 1.1 W |
Controls & features1 detail
| Control type | Touch |
|---|
Design & dimensions5 details
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Width | 478 mm |
| Depth | 456 mm |
| Height | 244 mm |
| Weight | 9.5 kg |
Software & compatibility6 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 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 Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Wind |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64 |
Further product details18 details
| Warm-up time | 0 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Modem speed | 14.4 Kbit/s |
| Caller ID | Yes |
| Maximum duty cycle | 2500 pages per month |
| Optional functions | Fax |
| Total input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 120 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| Envelopes sizes | 10, C5, DL, Monarch |
| Security algorithms | 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, SSID, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| PictBridge | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories2 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package weight | 11.2 kg |
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What is the listed print technology for Brother MFC-J650DW?
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-J650DW?
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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