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Easy to connect, compact, economical, and loaded with value. The Brother Work Smart Series MFC-J480DW offers the features and functionality you need for your home, home office, and small business. This wireless color inkjet All-in-One delivers clear, reliable printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. The automatic document feeder, along with 100-sheet capacity, allows for huge output without constant monitoring. Two-sided printing helps save paper, while mobile device printing‡; and cloud connectivity‡; helps enhance your productivity and efficiency. With a one-year limited warranty and free phone support for the life of the product, this All-in-One is the best choice for you.
Main Features
- Print, copy, scan, and fax with color inkjet technology
- Automatic document feeder system and duplex (two-sided) printing
- 100-sheet paper capacity up to 8.5"x14"
- Easy-to-setup wireless networking with other devices
- Print directly from your mobile device using AirPrint®™, Google Cloud Print™, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria™ and Wi-Fi Direct®‡
- Scan to and print from popular cloud services with Brother Web Connect including Google Drive™, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive and more‡
- Capture and convert documents directly using Brother Cloud Apps‡
- Easily navigate onscreen menus with the 1.8" color display
- 1-year limited warranty + free phone support for the life of the product
| Brother Cloud Apps‡ | |
|---|---|
| Mobile Device Compatibility‡ | AirPrint®, Google Cloud Print™, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria™, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct® |
| One-Push Wireless Setup | AOSS, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ |
| Standard Interface(s) | Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi Fi Direct |
| 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/Port 9100, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c, TFTP Server, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan), SNTP Client |
| Copy Capability | Black and White, Color |
|---|---|
| Design Style | Flatbed |
| Duplex Copying | No |
| ID Copy | Yes |
| ISO-Based Max Copy Speed (Black) ‡ (ppm) | 6 |
| ISO-Based Max Copy Speed (Color) ‡ (cpm) | 3 |
| N in 1 Functions | 2in1 / 4in1 |
| Poster Function | Yes |
| Reduction/Enlargement | 25%-400% |
| Sorting Function | Yes |
| Stand-Alone Copying | Yes |
| Carton Dimensions (W" x D" x H") | 18.800 " x 9.800 " x 17.900 " |
|---|---|
| Carton Weight (lbs) | 21.000 |
| Unit Dimensions (W" x D" x H") | 15.7" x 13.4" x 6.8" |
| Unit Weight (lbs) | 16.8 |
| Maximum Paper Capacity‡ | 100 |
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| Ink Save Mode | Yes |
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| LCD Display | 1.8" Color Display |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle‡ | up to 2,500 Printed Pages |
| Recommended Monthly Print Volume‡ | 50 - 1,000 Printed Pages |
| Standard Memory (MB) | 128 |
| Toner Save Mode | No |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity (max. pages‡) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Duplex Printing Capability | Yes |
| Maximum Input for ADF (Width/Height) | 8.5"/14" |
| Minimum Input for ADF (Width/Height) | 5.8"/5.8" |
| Output Paper Capacity (sheets) | 50 |
| Paper Handling Size - Paper Tray | Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, Index Card (5" x 8"), Envelope (Com-10), Envelope (C5), Envelope (DL), Envelope (Monarch), Photo (4" x 6"), Photo (5" x 7") |
| Recommended Paper Brands | 3M 3410 Transparency Film, Brother Plain Paper BP60MPLTR , Innobella Glassy 8.5" x 11" Photo Paper (BP61GLL), Innobella Glossy 4"x6" Photo Paper (BP71GP20), Innobella Glossy 8.5"x11" Photo Paper (BP71GLTR) |
| Sheet Weight - ADF (Min/Max) | 17-24 lbs. |
| Sorting Function | Yes |
| Standard Paper Input Capacity‡ (sheets) | 100 |
| ENERGY STAR® Certified | Yes |
|---|---|
| Machine Noise (Ready/Copying) | 50dB |
| Operating Environment: Humidity | 20-80% (w/out condensation) |
| Operating Environment: Temperature | 50-95F |
| Black ISO-Based Max Print Speed ‡ (ppm) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Borderless Printing | Yes |
| Color ISO-Based Max Print Speed‡ (ppm) | 6 |
| Consumable Type | Ink Cartridge |
| Printer Driver Compatibility‡ | Windows, macOS® |
| Print Resolution (max. dpi) | 6000 x 1200 dpi |
| Print Technology | Inkjet |
| Duplex Scanning | No |
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| Included Software | Presto!® PageManager® with OCR for Mac® |
| Mobile Device Scanning‡ | Brother iPrint&Scan |
| Optical Scan Resolution (max. dpi) | 1200 x 2400 dpi (flatbed), 1200 x 600 dpi (ADF) |
| Scan File Formats | JPEG (JPG), PDF Single-page/Multi-page (PDF/A, High Compression PDF |
| Scanning Capability | B/W and Color |
| "Scan To" Feature‡ | Email, PC (File, Email, Image, OCR) |
| Wireless Network Security | WEP 64/128 bit, SSID (32 chr), WPA/PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (AES) |
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| Carton Contents‡ | (4) Starter Cartridges L201 Series CD-ROM – Assembly for Windows and Mac Basic User's Guide Quick Setup Guide Telephone Line Cord |
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| Warranty | 1 Year Limited |
| Best Transmission Speed (approx. sec./page)‡ | Based on ITU-T test chart with highest available coding method and standard resolution. |
| Borderless Printing | Borderless printing is available for Letter, 4"x6", 5"x8", 5"x7", A4, A6, 3.9"x5.8" and 5.8"x7.8" paper sizes. |
| Broadcasting (# of locations) | B&W only. |
| Brother Cloud Apps‡ | Requires internet connection. For more details, visit www.connectprintshare.com. |
| Call Waiting/ Caller ID/ Distinctive Ring Ready‡ | Check with local phone company for service availability. |
| Cloud Services (Web Connect)‡ | Requires internet connection and an account with desired service. See www.connectprintshare.com for more details. |
| "In-box" Consumables/Yield‡ | Actual yield of starter cartridge will be approx. 80% of replacement LC201 series, due to ink system initialization on process. Approximate page yields in accordance with ISO 24711. For more page yield information see www.brother.com/pageyield. |
| ISO-based Copy Speed (black)‡ | Copy speed using ADF. Based on ISO/IEC 24735. For inkjet copy speed methodology, please visit https://www.brother-usa.com/-/media/files/PPM_page_L2.ashx. |
| ISO-based Copy Speed (color)‡ | Copy speed using ADF. Based on ISO/IEC 24735. For inkjet copy speed methodology, please visit https://www.brother-usa.com/-/media/files/PPM_page_L2.ashx. |
| ISO-based Print Speed (black)‡ | Based on ISO/IEC 24734 (after first set of ISO test pages). For inkjet print speed methodology, please visit https://www.brother-usa.com/-/media/files/PPM_page_L2.ashx. |
| ISO-based Print Speed (color)‡ | Based on ISO/IEC 24734 (after first set of ISO test pages). For inkjet print speed methodology, please visit https://www.brother-usa.com/-/media/files/PPM_page_L2.ashx. |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle‡ | Maximum number of printed pages per month and can be used to compare designed durability between like Brother products. For maximum printer life, it is best to choose a printer with a duty cycle that far exceeds your print requirements. |
| Mobile Device Compatibility‡ | Requires connection to a wireless network. See www.connectprintshare.com for details, availability, and mobile device compatibility. The Brother iPrint&Scan free app download is not available in all countries. |
| Mobile Device Scanning App‡ | Requires connection to a wireless network. For more details regarding Brother iPrint&Scan app visit www.connectprintshare.com |
| Print Resolution (max. dpi) | Resolutions are listed vertical by horizontal dpi. |
| Recommended Monthly Print Volume‡ | The recommended range of monthly printed pages to achieve the best possible performance and printer life. Printers are intended to handle occasional usage beyond this range with little or no effect. Consistently printing above the recommended print volume, however, may adversely affect the print quality or life of the machine. It is always best to choose a printer with an appropriate recommended print volume to allow for any anticipated increase in printing needs. |
| Standard Input Paper Capacity (sheets)‡ | Maximum capacity based on using 20 lb (bond) paper. |
| USB Direct Interface/PictBridge‡ | Additional purchase required. |
| Warranty | Click Here for Warranty Statement. |
| Fax Page Memory (max. pages)‡ | Using ITU-T Test Chart #1 at standard resolution and highest compression mode. |
Available Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm Eastern Time
Available Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 9:00pm Eastern Time
Available Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm Eastern Time
Available Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 9:00pm Eastern Time
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