Features & Benefits
The DCP-J4120DW is a smart, easy-to-use multifunction printer with built-in wireless connectivity for increased efficiency when printing from numerous devices such as PCs, tablets, and smartphones. You can bring office-standard professionalism to your home printing with the duplex printing feature and compact size. The DCP-J4120DW can connect to a variety of cloud systems, including Google Drive, Facebook, and Dropbox, making it easier for numerous users to enjoy the unit's capability. This makes print storage and changeover exceedingly simple and quick. The printer has a maximum print size of A3 and can produce double-sided printouts.
High-yield BROTHER DCP J4120DW ink cartridges are used in the DCP-J4120DW, which helps to reduce printing expenses and streamline the entire process. The BROTHER DCP J4120DW ink cartridges can print up to 1,200 pages before they need to be replaced. The ENERGY STAR, German Blue Angle, and Nordic Swan environmental criteria are all met by the environmentally efficient printer. The ink management option makes it simple to see ink levels on the LCD screen.
The DCP-J4120DW is exceptionally easy to use in both residential and commercial settings, thanks to its 6.8cm color touchscreen. Even the most inexperienced user will be able to access and use the device's full capability thanks to easy-to-navigate menus. The scanner may be controlled remotely from a variety of devices, giving the user complete control over scanning, copying, and printing workloads. With print rates of up to 18ipm in color and 20ipm in mono, the printer helps to boost office productivity with a resolution of up to 6,000 x 1,200dpi. Brother iPrint&Scan, Google Cloud Print, Apple AirPrint, and Cortado WorkPlace are all supported by the BROTHER DCP J4120DW printer.
In light of all of these characteristics, this printer is undoubtedly a fantastic choice for high-end outcomes. The small size of the product saves space, and you can save money by utilising compatible BROTHER DCP J4120DW ink cartridges (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black).
Expert Verdict
Brother has updated its small and home office inkjet line, with the DCP-J4120DW being the most affordable of the group. The Brother DCP-J4120DW is an A4 inkjet multifunction peripheral (MFP) with A3 printing, which could be suitable for individuals who don't have enough space for a full A3 printer but need to print a few A3 pages now and then. From quick and easy networking to varied media handling, the DCP-J4120DW printer has a lot to offer. The Brother DCP-J4120DW 3-in-1 A3 inkjet even has PC-free functionalities, but its fixed paper capacity is a drawback. It's fairly appealing, and it's not much larger than a regular office inkjet MFP, but the price is also reasonable, especially considering that it comes with Wi-Fi, a color touchscreen, front USB and memory card connections and an Ethernet port.
A flatbed scanner is included with the Brother DCP-J4120DW color multifunction printer. It also incorporates a touchscreen display and control panel for easy use. Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi direct, as well as a PictBridge connector, memory card, reader, and USB host, are all available for connectivity on the Brother DCP-J4120DW A3 color inkjet printer. The all-in-one DCP J4120DW printer includes an automated document feeder as well as a duplexer for printing on both sides. The DCP-J4120DW is a three-in-one printer, capable of printing, scanning, and copying. You can also use the slots on the front of the device to print directly from SD, SDHC, SDXC, memory sticks, and flash drives. There are 150 sheets in the paper tray, 50 in the output tray, and a single sheet feeder for other media, such as the occasional A3 job. On A4, the printer can also print double-sided automatically.
The printer is simple to set up, although a little annoying. The BROTHER DCP J4120DW ink cartridges are simple to instal, but you must wait four minutes for the printer to clean itself, and the little touchscreen might be problematic for those with large fingers. It's also worth noting that the included BROTHER DCP J4120DW ink cartridges are starters, so it won't be long before you need to replace them with the new full-sized BROTHER DCP J4120DW ink cartridges.
Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets can be used to print and scan documents from anywhere in the office. Cloud systems such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and Facebook may be connected to the DCP-J4120DW A3 color printer. Print speeds of up to 35ppm in monochrome and 27ppm in color are possible. Scans, on the other hand, may produce monochrome and color images in 3.37 seconds at 100dpi. The Brother DCP-J4120DW 3-in1 inkjet printer offers a monochrome copy speed of 12ipm and a color copy speed of 9 ipm.
Although you don't need to use it very often, the touchscreen is small enough to be uncomfortable. When the printer isn't printing, it's silent, but when the volume is turned down, it makes a whining noise that can be bothersome if you're sitting next to it. Because of its compact footprint, it has a restricted paper capacity. The Brother DCP-J4120DW color inkjet printer can only take 150 sheets at a time, and there are no alternative paper trays. The inbuilt ADF can only handle 20 sheets of paper at a time. For plain paper printing, the Brother DCP J4120DW ink cartridges comprise cyan, magenta, yellow, and black color cartridges. You'll be quite happy with the DCP-J4120DW printer as it's a cheap and cheerful printer, scanner, and copier that you use primarily for mono A4 printing with the occasional bit of color. It's priced well, the running costs are surprisingly low, and the print quality is perfectly adequate with BROTHER DCP J4120DW ink cartridges for everyday printing tasks. The Brother DCP-J4120DW is ideal for small workplaces or residences. One of the most appealing features of this printer is the ability to replace individual BROTHER DCP J4120DW ink cartridges.
Review
Brother DCP J4120DW is a small printer capable of offering A4 as well as A3 printing. The low-cost device is a perfect for home and home office users. As it boasts various attractive features including, duplex print, ADF, touchscreen control and A3 printing. It also offers a quick and convenient connectivity to versatile media handling.
It has a surprisingly small footprint weighing approx 8 kg. It has a flatbed scanner and paper feed trays. The front paper input tray takes the A4 sheets in landscape mode and there is another paper feed at the back of the printer for A3 paper feeds. The printer also has PictBridge port, memory card, reader, and a USB host.
The printer Piezo inkjet technology to produce high-quality image prints with Brother DCP J4120DW ink cartridges.
Advantages:
- Versatile media handling
- Small footprint
- Landscape mode printing
- ADF and duplexer
- A3 printing
- PictBridge port, memory card, reader, and a USB host
- Direct printing and AirPrint support
- Wired and wireless connectivity options
Disadvantages:
- Low paper storage capacity
- Comparatively low-quality prints
- Noisy while feeding paper
BROTHER DCP J4120DW Ink Requirements
Printer ink for Brother DCP J4120DW are as follows:
BROTHER DCP J4120DW Black ink Compatible LC223 High Capacity Cartridge
Brother LC223 Ink Cartridge Black with a print capacity of 550 Pages.
BROTHER DCP J4120DW Cyan ink Compatible LC223 High Capacity Cartridge
Brother LC223 Ink Cartridge Cyan with a print capacity of 550 Pages.
BROTHER DCP J4120DW Magenta ink Compatible LC223 High Capacity Cartridge
Brother LC223 Ink Cartridge Magenta with a print capacity of 550 Pages.
BROTHER DCP J4120DW Yellow ink Compatible LC223 High Capacity Cartridge
Brother LC223 Ink Cartridge Yellow with a print capacity of 550 Pages.
Conclusion:
The Brother DCP J4120DW is a smart looking feature rich all-in-one printer for home and home office users. The low cost device boasts as much advanced features as any other high-end home printer would offer. It also offers A3 printing which is uncommon at this price range. Its ability to connect both ways (wired and wireless) and its PC-less printing features makes it a great choice for all home, home office, and small office users.
Printing issues like broken prints, faded printing or no prints are often experienced when the Brother DCP J4120DW ink cartridges have been consumed completely and need a replacement. The printer shows a warning message on the LCD screen when the ink cartridges run out. You can replace them by following these steps:
Keep in mind that you need to follow the steps in the sequence they are given, else you will face technical problems with the machine.
Step One: Removing the used cartridgeOpen the cartridge cover at the back of the printer. Based on the consumption of ink cartridges, the printer will display messages saying B&W 1-sided Print Only, B&W Print Only or Cannot Print. This happens when one or more ink cartridges finish up. Now press the lock of the indicated colour to release the ink cartridge. Remove it from the printer.
Step Two: Preparing the new cartridgeTake out the new cartridge from the package. The cartridge comes with a protective packing. To remove this, turn the green lever counterclockwise until you hear a click to release a vacuum seal. Slowly pull away the orange protective packing. The ink cartridge is now ready to be put into the printer. Make sure you do not touch the top portion of the ink cartridge. Doing so might damage the sensor on the cartridge and prevent the printer from detecting the cartridge.
Step Three: Putting the cartridge in the printerEach cartridge of with different colour has its own position of placement. There will be an arrow on the label based on which you should insert the cartridge into the printer. Gently push the cartridge into the socket until it clicks. It is now fixed in position. Close the ink cartridge cover.
Step Four: Re-installing the cartridgeBased on the information on the LCD display, verify the colour of ink cartridge you have replaced. The printer will reset the ink dot counter automatically. You should strictly use the Brother DCP J4120DW ink cartridges only for a better print quality and performance of the machine.