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White compact inkjet multifunction printer with 1.8 inch colour display and automatic document feeder

Brother

Brother MFC-J485DW 4-in-1 inkjet printer

SKU CH-2P50-36A5F MPN MFC-J485DW

4-in-1 colour inkjet prints up to 12 ppm, scans, copies and faxes with automatic duplex and a 100-sheet feeder

  • Cartridges compatibleLC203BK High Yield Black Ink Cartridge (approx. 550 pages) C
  • Best suited forMFC / All-In-One
  • Main functions4-in-1: Print, Copy, Scan & Fax
  • Printing methodInkJet
  • Printing typeColor
  • Monochrome print speedUp to 12 ppm
  • 4-in-1 print, copy, scan, fax for complete workflow
  • Automatic duplex printing cuts paper use in half
  • 100-sheet tray plus auto document feeder handles big jobs
  • Wireless and mobile printing from phones, tablets, cloud
  • 6000 x 1200 dpi resolution for sharp text and photos

Compact 4-in-1 inkjet for home and small office

The Brother MFC-J485DW prints, copies, scans and faxes in colour using inkjet technology. Automatic duplex printing reduces paper consumption. A 100-sheet tray handles media up to 8.5" x 14". Wireless and USB connectivity support mobile printing via AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria and Wi-Fi Direct. Cloud services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Box and OneDrive are reachable through Brother Web Connect. A 1.8" colour display simplifies menu navigation.

Low-volume users needing fax and ADF

This multifunction suits households or small offices that print 50 to 1000 pages per month and require an automatic document feeder for multi-page scans or copies. Fax capability is built in. Buyers who need higher monthly throughput or faster copy speeds should consider a different class of device.

6000 x 1200 dpi maximum print resolution

The printer delivers up to 6000 x 1200 dpi for both black and colour output, which determines the sharpness of text and graphics. Copy resolution reaches 2400 x 1200 dpi. Print speeds are up to 12 ppm in black and 6 ppm in colour, with copy speeds of 6 cpm black and 3 cpm colour.

How it compares

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Price $72.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 136 comparable items (median $226.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBrother
Product lineMFC series
Model nameMFC-J485DW
Part numberMFC-J485DW
Main functions4-in-1: Print, Copy, Scan & Fax
Printing typeColor
Copy quality, color2400 × 1200 dpi
Color faxYes
Performance
Monochrome print speedUp to 12 ppm
Color printing speedUp to 6 ppm
Monochrome print resolution6000 × 1200 dpi
Color print resolution6000 × 1200 dpi
Two-sided printingYes
Monthly duty cycleMaximum Monthly Duty Cycle: up to 2,500 Printed Pages
Recommended Monthly Print Volume: 50–1,000 Printed Pages
Monochrome copy speedUp to 6 cpm
Color copy speedUp to 3 cpm
Fax transmission speed (seconds per page)Approx. 7 Sec. Per Page
Modem speed14.4 kbit/s
Memory
Fax memoryUp to 200 Page Fax Memory
Storage
Scan resolution, optical2400 × 1200 dpi
Display
Scan resolution, enhanced19200 × 19200 dpi
Connectivity
Connection interfaceUSB / Wi-Fi
Ports & slots
USB connectionsHi-speed USB 2.0
Extra portsWireless (802.11 b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct
Power
Power sourceAC 100–120 V 50 / 60 Hz
Size & build
Product dimensions6.8 in × 15.7 in × 13.4 in
Product weight16.8 lb (7.62 kg)
Shipping weight9.71 kg
Package size711 × 457 × 356 mm
Compatibility
OS compatibilityWindows 10, 8.1, 8, 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP Home
Windows XP Professional
Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2008, 2008 R2, 2003, 2003 R2
Mac compatibilityOS X v10.10.x, 10.9.x, 10.8.5
More details
Best suited forMFC / All-In-One
Printing methodInkJet
Copy quality, black2400 × 1200 dpi
Copy reduction / enlargement25% - 400%
Copier featuresCopier Type: Flatbed
Copy Color: Color
Scan technologyCIS
Scanner featuresScanner Type: Flatbed
Scan Color: Color
Max input capacityUp to 100 sheets
Standard output capacity50 sheets
Media formatGlossy Paper
Borderless Media
Coated Paper
Index Card
Inkjet Paper
Photo Paper
Plain Paper
Recycled Paper
Borderless photo sizes8.5 in × 11 in

Questions about this item

Should I buy the standard-yield LC201 or high-yield LC203 cartridges for this MFC-J485DW?

The LC203 high-yield cartridges deliver approximately 550 pages each, making them the economical choice for regular printing on this model.

What does the 6000 x 1200 dpi print resolution actually produce on paper?

It provides fine detail for text and graphics at the rated 12 ppm mono and 6 ppm colour speeds, suitable for everyday documents and photos.

Which wireless standards does the MFC-J485DW support for mobile and cloud printing?

It connects via Wi-Fi Direct and your local network to enable AirPrint, Mopria, Brother iPrint&Scan and cloud services such as Google Drive and Dropbox.

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