Pros

  • Compact design
  • Handles up to 11-by-17-inch documents
  • Low ink costs

Cons

  • Default settings can create grainy graphics and flaws along edge of printhead path

At A Glance

Brother's MFC-J4510DW is a fast, innovative inkjet multifunction that handles large paper sizes, produces nice photos and is easy to use. There's also automatic duplex printing and an ADF, and best of all: affordable ink.

The Specs

Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces USB 2.0
Wireless connection
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • Wi-Fi
PictBridge Yes
Faxing
Tansmission Time (Per Page) 3
Maximum Fax Speed 33.6 Kbps
Dimensions
Width 18.9 inches
Depth 11.4 inches
Height 7.3 inches
Weight 20.5 pounds
Media Handling
Standard Number of Input Trays 2.0
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed
Vendor Rated Speeds
Monochrome print speed 35.0 ppm
Color print speed 27.0 ppm

Performance

Macworld Labs (Speed)
Print speed: Text 12.8   ppm
Print speed rating: Text Superior
Print speed: Color photo 146.48   seconds for 8X10 photo
Print speed rating: Color photo Good
Print speed: PDF 202.41   seconds for 4-page PDF
Print speed rating: PDF Good
Scan speed 1 24.3   seconds for 8 x 10 color photo at 600 dpi
Scan speed 2 38.8   seconds 4 x 6 color photo at 1200 dpi
Scan speed rating Superior