Brother DCP-J172W Datasheet

DCP-J172W

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Compact Colour inkjet
Multi-Function Printer

The DCP-J172W offers print, copy and
scan capabilities with wireless network
connectivity, enabling you to share the
machine with several users.

 Print / Copy / Scan

 High Print Speed – Achieve rapid print speeds of

up to 12ipm in mono and 10ipm in colour

 Print seamlessly – Connect and share across your
existing wireless network

 Simplify the way you work – Enjoy the
convenience and fl exibility of the Brother Apps

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DCP-J172W

Brother’s DCP-J172W offers simple-to-use functionality and innovative features in a compact and stylish machine, making
it ideal for any home or work environment.

The DCP-J172W ensures high functionality with ease of use. Navigate the simple-to-follow menu system via the 4.6cm colour LCD (Touchscreen)
display and easy-to-navigate control panel to access the features you need. In addition, DCP-J152W offers enhanced connectivity with your
mobile device using the Brother iPrint&Scan app or print wirelessly with Apple AirPrint or Google Cloud Print™.

Simplify the way you work

Enjoy convenience and fl exibility
with built-in innovative Brother
Apps.

Cloud compatible

Print from or scan to a range
of cloud based services such
as Box, SkyDrive® and Google
Drive™ straight from your Multi­Function Printer.

General

Technology Inkjet
Memory Capacity 64MB
Display 4.6cm colour LCD (Touchscreen)

Colour Printer

Print Speed (Fast Mode) Up to 27ppm mono and 10ppm colour
Print Speed

(Laser Comparable#)
Ink Save Mode Yes
Resolution Up to 6,000 x 1,200dpi (Vertical x Horizontal)
Borderless Printing Available for A4, LTR, A6, Photo 4 x 6”, Index Card, Photo 2L
Colour Enhancement Brother Image enhancement allows you to customise colour output
Minimum Droplet Size 1.5pl (when used with Brother BP71 paper, see Supplies section)

11ipm mono and 6ipm colour

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Colour Copier

Copy Speed (
Resolution Up to 1,200 x 1,200dpi (mono & colour)
Multi copy Produces up to 99 copies of each original
Enlargement / Reduction Ratio 25% - 400% in 1% increment
N in 1 2 in 1 / 4 in 1 (including ID Card Copy)
Poster Printing Enlarge an image to print onto 3 x 3 pages of A4 size (available for A4 only)

Laser Comparable#) Up to 4.4ipm mono & 2.7ipm colour

Colour Scanner

Resolution Optical: From Flatbed Up to 1,200 x 2,400 dpi
Interpolated: Up to 19,200 x 19,200dpi
Scan Speed From 3.37 seconds Mono & from 4.27 seconds Colour (A4 size, 100x100 dpi)
Grey Scale 256 shades of grey
Colour Depth (Input/Output) 30/24bit colour processing
‘Scan’ Key Scan To: Image/ E-mail Client/ File

Paper Handling

Paper Input 100 sheet paper tray
Paper Output 50 sheets
Media Sizes Paper Tray : A4, LTR, EXE, A5, A6, Photo 4 x 6”, Index Card, C5 Envelope
Com-10, DL Envelope, Monarch
Media Types Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Transparency
Media Weights Paper Tray: 64 - 220 gsm

Print with mobile apps

Use the iPrint&Scan app, Apple
Airprint or Google Cloud Print to
print and scan straight from your
iPhone, iPad, Android™ device or
Windows® Mobile.

Connectivity

Interfaces High Speed USB 2.0
Network Wireless LAN IEEE802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode/Adhoc Mode)
Protocols TCP/IP (IPv4)
Wireless Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS), AirStation OneTouch Secure System™ (AOSS)
Wireless Security SSID (32 chr) WEP 64/128bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)
Mobile Printing Brother iPrint&Scan, AirPrint, Google Cloud Print™
Web Connect Scan To/Download and Print from Picasa, Flickr, Facebook, Google Drive,
Evernote, Dropbox, Box, Skydrive, Apps

Software

Driver Software Included Brother MFL-Pro Suite
Windows® Brother ControlCenter4, ScanSoft® Paperport® 12 SE
Macintosh® Brother ControlCenter2, NewSoft® Presto!® PageManager9
(Available by web download)
Reallusion® FaceFilter A simple and easy to use photo editor that enables you to fine-tune your
Studio Softw are photos to print perfect, professional looking photos with or without borders.
BookScan Enhancer Available by web download
Whiteboard Enhancer Available by web download
Homepage Print 2 Available by web download

Smartphone App

iPrint&Scan

Supported Operating Systems

Windows® Windows 8® (32 & 64 bit), Windows 7® (32 & 64 bit),
Windows Vista® (32 & 64 bit), Windows® XP Professional (32 & 64 bit),
Windows® XP Home, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2008 R2,
Windows® Server 2008 (32 & 64 bit), Windows® Server 2003 (32 & 64 bit),
Windows® Server supports printing only
Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x or greater
Linux CUPS, LPD/LPRng (x86/x64 environment)

Supplies

Standard Cartridges Black /Cyan / Magenta / Yellow: LC131 BK/C/M/Y - Approx 300*** A4 pages
High Yield Cartridges Black /Cyan / Magenta / Yellow: LC133 BK/C/M/Y - Approx 600*** A4 pages
Brother Paper BP71GLA: A4 glossy photo paper, 20 sheets
BP71GLP: 4x6” glossy photo paper, 20 sheets
BP60MA: A4 Matte inkjet paper, 25 sheets
BP60PA: A4 inkjet paper, 250

Weight & Dimensions

Without carton 410mm (W) x 374mm (D) x 161mm (H), 6.9kg

Environment

Power Consumption Sleep mode 0.7 Watts, Standby 3.5 Watts
Operating 16 Watts, Off mode 0.2 Watts
Noise level 50dBA (Maximum)

Duty Cycle

Recommended Monthly 75 to 300 pages
Print Volume

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Based on ISO/IEC 24734 For more information, please visit www.brother.com/rd/printspeed

*** Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711

Contact:

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