Brother MFC-J491DW
Fast for its class12 ppm
Full all-in-onePrint, scan, copy & fax
Auto duplex + ADFTwo-sided printing & feeder
Print speed (mono)12 ppm
Print speed (color)12 ppm
Monthly volume1,000 pages
DuplexAutomatic
ADFYes
PrintScanCopyFaxWi-FiUSBWi-Fi Direct
USD 388.99In stock on Amazon
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Model numberMFC-J491DW
Print technologyinkjet
Color supportcolor
Device typemultifunction
Functionsprint, scan, copy, fax
Print speed (mono)12 ppm
Print speed (color)12 ppm
Resolution1200 x 600
Duty cycle (monthly)2,500 pages
Recommended volume1,000 pages/month
Handling
Automatic duplex printingYes
Automatic document feederYes
Paper sizesLetter, Legal, A4, Photo
Mobile printingAirPrint, Mopria
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
EthernetNo
USBYes
BluetoothNo
Wi-Fi DirectYes
Physical
Width (mm)399
Depth (mm)340
Height (mm)173
Weight (kg)8.21
Cost to run
28.4¢per black & white page
About $1,022 a year in ink at 3,600 pages/year, on top of the $389 printer.
| Time owned | Printer | Ink | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $389 | $1,022 | $1,410 |
| After 2 years | $389 | $2,043 | $2,432 |
| After 3 years | $389 | $3,065 | $3,453 |
| After 5 years | $389 | $5,108 | $5,496 |
Total cost = purchase price + pages printed × cost per page, at 300 pages/month. It does not include electricity, paper or periodic parts (drums, maintenance kits). Prices are live and can change.
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53 days · low $325 · high $399Now 20% above its 53-day low of $325 (Aug 7).
Compatible cartridges
Official Brother cartridges
USD 11.295.6¢/pg
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USD 56.7528.4¢/pg
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the Brother MFC-J491DW support automatic two-sided (duplex) printing?
- Yes, the Brother MFC-J491DW supports automatic two-sided printing.
- Does the Brother MFC-J491DW connect over Wi-Fi?
- Yes, the Brother MFC-J491DW has built-in Wi-Fi.
- Can I print to the Brother MFC-J491DW from my phone?
- Yes — the Brother MFC-J491DW supports mobile printing via AirPrint, Mopria.
- Does the Brother MFC-J491DW have an automatic document feeder (ADF) for scanning or copying multi-page documents?
- Yes, the Brother MFC-J491DW has an automatic document feeder.
- What cartridges does the Brother MFC-J491DW use?
- The Brother MFC-J491DW takes: Brother LC3011M Standard-yield Magenta Ink Cartridge, Brother LC3011Y Standard-yield Yellow Ink Cartridge, Brother LC3011C Standard-yield Cyan Ink Cartridge, Brother LC3011BK Standard-yield Black Ink Cartridge, Brother LC3013Y High-yield Yellow Ink Cartridge, Brother LC3013M High-yield Magenta Ink Cartridge, Brother LC3013C High-yield Cyan Ink Cartridge, Brother LC3013BK High-yield Black Ink Cartridge.