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Highlights
- 20 images per minute in black and 19 in color (ISO/IEC 24734), first page in 5.8 s, automatic duplex printing, copying and scanning.
- Two paper trays (150 and 250 sheets) plus a manual slot for envelopes and thick paper up to 300 g/m²: 400 sheets loaded, fewer refills.
- 20-sheet automatic document feeder to copy, scan and fax stacks; scan to email, network folder, FTP or USB stick.
- Color touchscreen, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct; print and scan from smartphones with Brother Mobile Connect, AirPrint and Mopria.
- Separate LC-527 (1,300 pages black, 900 color) and LC-527XL (3,000 pages black, 2,000 color) cartridges: only the empty color gets replaced.
Specifications
| Manufacturer reference | MFC-J4550DW |
|---|---|
| EAN code | 4977766841955 |
| Type | 4-in-1 color inkjet all-in-one (print, copy, scan, fax), 4 separate cartridges |
| Print speed | 20 ipm black, 19 ipm color (ISO/IEC 24734); duplex 11 / 10 ipm; first page 5.8 s |
| Print resolution | 1,200 x 4,800 dpi |
| Duplex | Automatic printing, copying and scanning |
| Paper size | A4 maximum; A4, A5, A6, 10 x 15 cm, Letter, Legal, Folio, C5, DL, Com-10, Monarch envelopes |
| Paper capacity | Tray 1: 150 sheets; tray 2: 250 sheets; manual slot 1 sheet; 100-sheet output; 20-sheet ADF |
| Paper weights | 64 to 220 g/m² (trays), up to 300 g/m² (manual slot) |
| Recommended monthly volume | Up to 2,000 pages |
| Copy | 1,200 x 2,400 dpi, 25 to 400% zoom, N-in-1, ID card copy, up to 99 copies |
| Scan | Flatbed and ADF, 1,200 x 2,400 dpi optical, to email, network folder, FTP, USB, image; PDF, JPEG, TIFF |
| Fax | 14.4 kbps, PC-Fax |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, 10/100 Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Mobile printing | Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Memory | 256 MB |
| Display | Color touchscreen |
| Power consumption | 22 W copying, 1.3 W sleep, 0.1 W off |
| Noise level | 54 dB(A) printing |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) and weight | 440 x 418 x 250 mm, 10.4 kg |
| Box contents | All-in-one, 4 starter cartridges (350 pages), power cord, quick setup guide |
| Consumables | LC-527 cartridges (1,300 pages black, 900 pages color) and LC-527XL (3,000 pages black, 2,000 pages color), LC-527VAL and LC-527XLVAL packs; ISO/IEC 24711 yields |
| Systems | Windows 11, macOS 11 to 15, ChromeOS, Linux |
| Manufacturer warranty | 3 years after registration (return to base) |
Consumables, maintenance parts and accessories
Consumables
Genuine Brother cartridges for the MFC-J4550DW (ISO/IEC 24711 yields):
 | LC-527BK (1,300 pages) |
 | LC-527C (900 pages) |
 | LC-527M (900 pages) |
 | LC-527Y (900 pages) |
 | LC-527VAL (900 pages) |
 | LC-527XLBK (3,000 pages) |
 | LC-527XLC (2,000 pages) |
 | LC-527XLM (2,000 pages) |
 | LC-527XLY (2,000 pages) |
 | LC-527XLVAL (2,000 pages) |
Use
All-in-one for home, home office and small offices up to 2,000 pages per month: documents, quotes, 10 x 15 photos, scanning of stacks. LC-527XL cartridges nearly halve the cost per page compared with standard cartridges.
Frequently asked questions
Which cartridges does the MFC-J4550DW use?
Separate LC-527 cartridges (black 1,300 pages, cyan, magenta, yellow 900 pages) and LC-527XL (black 3,000 pages, colors 2,000 pages), or the 4-color LC-527VAL and LC-527XLVAL packs. The black is a pigment ink, resistant to water and highlighters.
Does the MFC-J4550DW print duplex and over the network?
Yes: automatic duplex printing, copying and scanning; USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection; printing from smartphones via Brother Mobile Connect, AirPrint or Mopria.
Where can I find drivers and the manual?
On our Brother support page, MFC-J4550DW section: Windows, macOS and Linux drivers, user guide, Brother Mobile Connect app.