Name: Brother MFC-J4620DW
Brand: Brother
SKU: 217050
Rating: 3 (22 reviews)

Manual of product MFC-J4620DW

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Editorial note

The Brother MFC-J4620DW is a multifunction printer that stands out for its impressive printing speed, reaching up to 35 pages per minute in black and 27 pages in color. This performance allows for quick document production while maintaining optimal print quality with a maximum resolution of 6000 x 1200 DPI. Its versatile features, including printing, scanning, copying, and faxing, make it an ideal tool to meet various professional and personal needs. However, there are some drawbacks to consider. The duplex printing function is manual, which can slow down the printing process for those who prefer a more automated operation. Additionally, the automatic document feeder capacity is limited to 20 sheets, which can be a hindrance for users with high printing volumes. The printer's weight, at 9500 g, may also pose mobility challenges, and the limited support for older operating system versions could complicate its integration into older environments. In terms of design, the Brother MFC-J4620DW features a modern and ergonomic look, facilitating its use with a 3.7-inch touchscreen. However, the internal memory of 128 MB may seem insufficient for heavy tasks, impacting performance in high-demand contexts. In summary, the Brother MFC-J4620DW offers good value for money for users looking for a fast and versatile printer, but certain limitations in terms of features and mobility may deter some buyers.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is satisfactory thanks to the 3.7-inch touchscreen and the compact design that makes it easy to use in various work environments.

Performance

The printing performance is impressive with speeds of up to 35 ppm in black and 27 ppm in color, but the manual duplex printing feature can slow down the process.

Features

The versatile features of this multifunction device, including printing, scanning, copying, and faxing, perfectly meet the varied needs of users.

Value for money

Although the Brother MFC-J4620DW offers savings on ink and paper, its weight and the limited capacity of the automatic document feeder may reduce its cost-effectiveness for some users.

Design

The design is ergonomic and modern, easily fitting into an office while providing intuitive use thanks to its touchscreen interface.

Robustness

The weight of 9500 g can make the printer difficult to move, which is a disadvantage for those who need to reposition it frequently.

Support

Support for older versions of operating systems is limited, which may pose problems for some users of older devices.

Advantages

Fast and high-quality printing

Multifunction: print, scan, copy, fax

Paper and ink savings

Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile printing

Compact design and user-friendly touchscreen

Disadvantages

Manual duplex printing is inconvenient.

Automatic feeder limited to 20 sheets.

Weight of 9500 g makes it difficult to move.

Limited support for older OS versions.

Internal memory of 128 MB is insufficient.

Technical Specifications MFC-J4620DW

General Information

Model

MFC-J4620DW
Brand

Brother
Category

Computers and accessories
Type

Printer
SKU

217050
MPN

217050

Print speed

Printing technology

Inkjet
Printing

Color printing
Double-sided printing

Yes
Duplex printing mode

Auto
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)

35 ppm
Maximum resolution

6000 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter)

27 ppm
Print speed (ISO / IEC 24734) monochrome

22 ipm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) color

20 ipm
Double-sided printing

Yes

Copier

Copy

Color copy
Max. resolution of copies

1200 x 2400 DPI
Copy speed (normal quality, black, A4)

12 cpm
Copy speed (normal quality, color, A4)

9 cpm
Resizing copy

25 - 400 %
Maximum number of copies

99 copies

Digitization

Digitization

Color scanning
Optical scanning resolution

2400 x 2400 DPI
Maximum scan area

A4 (210 x 297) mm
Maximum scanning resolution

19200 x 19200 DPI
Type of scanner

Flatbed and ADF scanner
Scan to

E-mail, E-mail Server, File, FTP, Image, Memory Card, OCR, USB
Supported image formats

JPG, TIF
Support for text formats

PDF
Input color display depth

48 bit
Output color display depth

24 bit
Gray levels

256
Scan drivers

ICA, TWAIN, WIA
Scanning speed (black, normal quality)

3.37s

Fax

Fax

Color fax
Modem speed

33.6 Kbit/s

Features

Digital sender

-
Service cycle (Maximum)

- pages per month
Number of print cartridges

4
Printing colors

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

Input and output capacity

Total power capacity

150 sheets
Paper feed type

Paper bin
Automatic document feeder capacity

20 sheets
Total output capacity

50 sheets
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Yes
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Yes

Paper management

Maximum ISO A series paper size

A4
Type of paper tray support

Coated paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper
ISO, Format Series A (A0...A9)

A3, A4, A5, A6
Non-ISO print support sizes

2L, Executive (184 x 267mm), Index card, L, Ledger (media size), Legal (media size), Letter (media size)
JIS series B format (B0...B9)

B4, B5
Envelope sizes

10, C5, DL, Monarch
Photo paper formats

9x13, 10x15, 13x18, 13x20 cm
Borderless print size

2L, A3, A4, L, Ledger, Letter
Weight of paper tray support

64 - 220 g/m²
Support weight supported in duplex mode

64 - 120 g/m²

Design

Screen

LCD
Screen size

3.7 "
Built-in screen

Yes
Product color

Black, White
Built-in screen

Yes
Market position

Domestic and professional
Order type

Touchscreen

Network

Contactless payment

Yes
Contactless payment

Yes
LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate

10, 100 Mbit/s
Security-supported algorithm

128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, SSID, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Wifi standards

802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Mobile printing technologies

Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print
Online services supported

Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Facebook, Flickr, Google Drive, OneDrive, Picasa
Contactless payment

Yes
Wiring technology

10/100Base-T(X)

Connectivity

USB port

Yes
Standard interfaces

Ethernet, NFC, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Quantity of USB 1.1 ports

1
USB port

Yes
Quantity of USB 1.1 ports

1

Other features

PictBridge

Yes

Representation / realization

Internal memory

128 MB
Built-in memory card reader

Yes
Compatible memory cards

MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MiniSD, MiniSDHC, MMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Sound pressure level (impression)

50 dB

Power

Electricity consumption (average operation)

32 W
Energy consumption (eco mode)

1.9 W
Electricity consumption (stop)

0.04 W
Energy consumption (standby mode)

5.5 W
AC input frequency

50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage

220 - 240 V

Minimum system requirements

Support for the Windows operating system

Windows 7 Home Basic
Support for the Mac operating system

Windows 7 Home Basic x64
Support for the Linux operating system

Windows 7 Home Premium
Support for the server operating system

Windows 7 Home Premium x64
Minimal disk space

Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Professional x64
Windows 7 Starter
Windows 7 Starter 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 8.1
Windows 8.1 Enterprise
Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64
Windows 8.1 Pro
Windows 8.1 Pro x64
Windows 8.1 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
Windows Vista Home Premium x64
Windows Vista Ultimate
Windows Vista Ultimate x64
Windows XP Home
Windows XP Home x64
Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Professional x64
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Yes
Windows Server 2008 R2 x64
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 x64
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 x64
Windows Server 2012 x64
50 MB

Packaging contents

Provided software

Brother ControlCentre 2
NewSoft Presto! PageManager 9
Brother ControlCentre 4
Nuance Paperport 12 SE

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates

Nordic Swan Ecolabel
Blue Angel
ENERGY STAR

Weight and dimensions

Width

480 mm
Depth

290 mm
Height

188 mm
Weight

9500 g

Packaging information

Package width

569 mm
Package depth

265 mm
Package height

398 mm
Package weight

11900 g

Environmental conditions

Relative humidity rate (storage)

20 - 80 %
Temperature out of operation

20 - 33 °C
Operating temperature

10 - 35 °C
Relative humidity rate (storage)

20 - 80 %

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of the Brother MFC-J4620DW?

The weight of the Brother MFC-J4620DW is 9500 g.

What is the best method to remove paper jammed in the printer?

To remove jammed paper, it is advisable to do so carefully. Turn off the printer and ensure that the print head is not touching the paper and that no pieces of paper remain inside.

Why is my printer not recognizing the original cartridges?

Non-genuine cartridges may not be detected by the printer. In this case, a message may appear indicating that the cartridge is empty. Refer to the cartridge manual for solutions, and if the problem persists, it is recommended to contact the seller.

What could be the reasons for poor print quality?

Several factors can cause poor print quality. Check if the cartridges or toners are full. Inkjet printers may require cleaning, as the cartridges may be dry or the print head damaged. For laser printers, calibration is often advised.

What is the difference between a laser printer and an inkjet printer?

A laser printer uses toner, while an inkjet printer operates with ink.

Why is my inkjet printer producing black lines on prints?

Generally, this indicates that the ink cartridge is defective and needs to be replaced.

What does DPI mean?

DPI, which stands for Dots Per Inch, refers to the number of ink droplets per inch that are deposited on the paper during printing.

How many cartridges can be installed in the Brother MFC-J4620DW?

The Brother MFC-J4620DW can hold 4 cartridges.

What is the size of the screen on the Brother MFC-J4620DW?

The screen on the Brother MFC-J4620DW measures 3.7 inches.

What is the height of the Brother MFC-J4620DW?

The height of the Brother MFC-J4620DW is 188 mm.

What is the width of the Brother MFC-J4620DW?

The Brother MFC-J4620DW has a width of 480 mm.

What is the depth of the Brother MFC-J4620DW?

The depth of the Brother MFC-J4620DW is 290 mm.

What should I do if my printer does not turn on?

Check that the power cable is properly connected to the printer and to a working electrical outlet. Also, ensure that the printer's power switch is in the on position.

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Open the paper tray and adjust the guides to match the size of the paper being used. Place the paper in the tray, making sure not to overload it.

What should I do if the print quality is unsatisfactory?

Start by checking the ink or toner levels and replace the cartridges if necessary. Perform a print head cleaning to unclog the nozzles. This option can be found in the printer settings or maintenance menu.

How do I connect my printer to a Wi-Fi network?

Press the Menu button on the printer and access the network settings. Select the option to set up a wireless connection and follow the on-screen instructions to connect to your network. Make sure you have the correct SSID and password for your network.

How do I scan a document to my computer?

Place the document face down on the scanner glass or in the feeder tray. From the printer control panel, select the Scan option and choose your scanning settings. Then select your computer as the destination and press Start or Scan.

Is the Brother MFC-J4620DW an inkjet printer?

Yes, the Brother MFC-J4620DW is an inkjet printer, which means it uses ink cartridges for printing.

Can the Brother MFC-J4620DW print in color?

Yes, this printer is capable of printing in color, which is ideal for documents and photos.

Does the Brother MFC-J4620DW have color scanning capability?

Yes, the Brother MFC-J4620DW allows color scanning, enabling you to scan documents or photos in full color.

Can the Brother MFC-J4620DW send color faxes?

Yes, this printer can fax in color, which is convenient for sending or receiving color documents.

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Yes, the Brother MFC-J4620DW is equipped with automatic duplex printing, allowing you to print on both sides of the paper without manual intervention, saving time and paper.

Is the manual for the Brother MFC-J4620DW available in French?

Yes, the user manual for the Brother MFC-J4620DW is available in French.

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