Brother - INKvestment Tank MFC-J6545DW Wireless Color All-In-One Inkjet Printer - White/Gray
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Description
Features
Breathe easy with up to 1 year of ink in-box
Experience truly uninterrupted printing and super convenience with up to 1 year of ink, based on printing approximately 300 pages per month, using only the cartridges provided in-box¹.
Revolutionary INKvestment Tank Ink System
Brother reengineered its ink cartridges to hold more ink and created an internal ink storage tank delivering more pages of uninterrupted printing.
Fast print speeds up to 22 ISO ppm in black, up to 20 ISO ppm in color
Produces documents quickly².
Be sure you have the right cartridge
Enter your printer's model number into our Ink and Toner Finder to find compatible cartridges. Get started ›
Ideal for home or small business use
This inkjet printer offers excellent print quality for photos and documents and accepts a variety of paper types and sizes.
Printing as mobile as you are
Print wirelessly from your desktop, laptop, smartphone and tablet.
Apple® AirPrint enabled
Allows Apple iPad® and iPhone® printing.
Connect your way
Versatile connection options with built-in wireless, Ethernet and Wi-Fi Direct®, or connect locally to a single computer via USB interface.
Large page yields and low-cost printing
Help extend the savings when it's time to replace your ink supply with Super or Ultra High Yield replacement INKvestment Tank cartridges.
Print for less than $0.01 per page in black and less than $0.05 per page in color with INKvestment Tank ultra high-yield replacement cartridges³.
Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (dots per inch) color resolution
High resolution for producing incredible quality and detail in documents and photos.
4 high-capacity print cartridges are economical
Only replace the ink cartridge you need when its color runs out. Print everyday documents with high-yield black and 3 individual colors.
Versatile paper handling increases productivity
Print, copy, scan and fax up to 11"x17". The 250-sheet capacity paper tray accepts up to 11"x17" paper, plus a ledger-size scan glass.
An up to 100-sheet multi-purpose tray delivers added capacity and lets you print on envelopes, cardstock and other media for diverse printing needs.
Engineered to deliver efficiency
Helps save time with single-pass duplex (2-sided) copying and scanning via up to 50-sheet automatic document feeder, offering multipage copy, scan and fax. Fast print speeds help get jobs done quickly.
Intuitive Cloud connection section
Print-from and scan-to popular cloud apps directly from the 3.7" color touch screen, including Dropbox, Google Drive and more⁴. Help save time by creating custom shortcuts right on the touch screen for your most used features.
At your side support
2-year Limited Warranty and free online, call, or live chat support for the life of your printer.
Print with confidence using Page Gauge
Take the guesswork out of when to replace ink by using the Page Gauge, a visual, numerical way to know the amount of ink you've used and the amount of ink you have remaining⁵.
¹ Based on average monthly print volumes of approximately 300 pages at 60% black pages / 40% color pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 using 4 cartridges provided in-box. For more page yield information, see www.brother.com/pageyield.
² Based on ISO/IEC 24734 (after first set of ISO test pages). For more details, visit www.brother-usa.com.
³ Based on MSRP of LC3039 black and color ink cartridges and approximate page yield in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. For more page yield information, see www.brother.com/pageyield.
⁴ Requires an Internet connection and an account with desired service.
⁵ Page Gauge is an estimate for informational purposes only. For actual cartridge yield information refer to www.brother.com/pageyield.
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What's Included
- BK/C/M/Y starter cartridges
- Brother INKvestment Tank MFC-J6545DW Wireless Color All-In-One Inkjet Printer
- Installation CD-ROM
- Owner's manual
- Telephone line cord
Energy Ratings
Manuals & Guides
- Product Datasheet/Brochure (PDF)
Key Specs
- Mobile Device PrintingYes
- NetworkingWired, Wireless
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedYes
- Printer TypeAll In One, Fax
- ISO Color Print Speed20 pages per minute
- ISO Mono Print Speed22 pages per minute
- Output Tray Capacity100
- Touch ScreenYes
General
- Product NameINKvestment Tank MFC-J6545DW Wireless Color All-In-One Inkjet Printer
- BrandBrother
- Display ScreenYes
- Display Screen Size3.7 inches
- Model NumberMFC-J6545DW
- ColorWhite/Gray
- Color CategoryWhite
Connectivity
- Printer ConnectivityApple AirPrint, Brother iPrint&Scan, Ethernet, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
Dimension
- Product Height12.2 inches
- Product Width22.6 inches
- Product Depth22.6 inches
- Product Weight44.3 pounds
Feature
- PortableNo
- Automatic Document FeederYes
- Photo PrintingYes
- Monochromatic/ColorColor
- Automatic Reduction/EnlargementYes
- Automatic Two-Sided PrintingYes
- Tray Capacity350
- Duty CycleUp to 30,000
- Print Head TypeBK/C/M/Y
Regulatory & Listing
- EPEAT QualifiedYes
- EPEAT LevelSilver
- TWAIN CompliantYes
Scanner Info
- Scanner TypeFlatbed
- Duplex Scan FunctionNo
- Scanner ResolutionUp to 2400 x 1200
Fax Info
- Integrated FaxYes
Ink
- Compatible CartridgesLC3037BK, LC3037C, LC3037M, LC3037Y, LC3039BK, LC3039C, LC3039M, LC3039Y
- Number Of Cartridges Required4
- Number of Black Cartridges Included1
- Number of Color Cartridges Included3
- Number of Ink Bottles/Tanks Required0
- Number of Ink Bottles/Tanks Included0
Memory
- Internal MemoryYes
- Memory Card SlotNo
Paper Info
- Automatic Document Feeder Capacity50 sheets
- Maximum Document Length11.7 inches
- Maximum Document Width17 inches
- Compatible Media TypesLetter-size Glossy Inkjet Paper; 4" x 6" Glossy Photo Paper; Letter-size Multi-Purpose Paper
Copier Info
- Maximum Number Of Copies999
- Copier Resolution (Black)Up to 4800 x 1200
- Copier Resolution (Color)Up to 4800 x 1200
Performance
- First Page Out Time6 seconds
- Printer Resolution (Black)Up to 4800 x 1200
- Printer Resolution (Color)Up to 4800 x 1200
- Approximate Page Yield (Black)3000
- Approximate Page Yield (Color)1500
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 Years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 Years
Other
- UPC012502652052
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 38 reviews
(38 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Solution for Small Businesses
|Posted .---SETUP--- The setup for this Brother printer is time consuming if you’ve never used an inkvestment type printer before. The size of the printer requires two people for safe handling. The ink cartridges are easy to install and have a unique wedge per color to prevent wrong insertion. The black ink, however, must be shaken 15 times before it can be used. After that, it takes 8 minutes for the ink tanks to do their first cycle. If you do all the steps back to back and with no errors, you’re looking at a 20 minute setup with WiFi. ---FEATURES--- The key feature of this printer is that it uses “inkvestment” technology. All that means is that the ink tanks (read: cartridges) have been modified to fit more ink, require less changing, and be cheaper to replace. The box touts to have 1 year’s worth of ink included in the box printing 300 pages per month. Additionally, it works as a fax, scanner (with OCR), and copier. It has up to 4800 x 1200 DPI color resolution, the ability to air-print (iOS and Android), and scan to cloud services. ---PERFORMANCE--- The performance of this Brother printer was excellent with a few mishaps that may or may not affect you. This printer is meant for small business, but not all businesses use all features. When it comes to printing, the quality is above par. I printed a high-quality color image on photo paper with photo-quality settings and the image looked incredible. Additionally, I printed a similar image on card stock fed through the alternate multipurpose tray that can be used for envelopes or other sizes and paper types and the results were equally impressive. Printing on paper is great as well, but I did find a tiny issue with this. As my multi-paper document was printing, at some point, one of the papers didn’t land flat on the bed. Instead, it curled up causing a few others to coil up behind it (pictured). It only happens once, but I thought I should mention it since it did occur in a setting where there was no air source coming through and the printer was on a stable surface. Another thing that I noticed was that scanning an image through the feeder tray didn’t come out entirely straight, but it’s not a feature I plan on using often. Lastly, I did print using my iPhone, which didn’t require any additional apps once the printer was connected to my network. Printing via the phone, though, has limitations on the options of what tray to print from as well as other functionalities. ---EXPECTATIONS--- The product meets my expectations. This is not the first inkvestment-type printer I own. Being a teacher, I have a lot of printing needs when school printers shut down. These types of printers do live up to their name of saving you money when having to buy ink again. For my needs, it will serve a good purpose. ---VALUE--- The price for the printer in terms of value makes it a good trade-off vs. how much you will save on ink. ---APPROVAL--- I highly recommend this product for people who own a small business, educators, or people who print in large quantities monthly.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Huge Ink Jet printer
|Posted .The Brother MFC-J6545DW INKvestment Tank all-in-one inkjet printer is a beast of a printer and I mean that literally. This thing is huge, to include the ink cartridges, and requires a two person lift to move it. However, the size is important if you need to be able to scan/print/copy or fax ledger (11x17) size documents. For a small business, this printer has pretty much everything higher end printers have and “1 years worth of ink” in the box. The included ink is listed as 3,000 black and 1,500 color pages, so the 1 year is subjective to use. But, compared to regular inkjet cartridges that tend to max out at 600 pages, this is a huge difference on cost advantage. Comparing to some other Brother Genuine cartridges you can get the ultra yield that has nearly 10 times the ink of regular inkjets (6,000 pages) for about $0.01 a page. While comparing to other inkjet printers the quality on this one is on par with most others I have had but a bit faster on the actual output with a rating of 22ppm. On black, or pages with minimal color, it is noticeable how quick it is. Printing full color or photos does take a while and even comes out kind of damp feeling. Though capable of printing borderless photos, I wouldn’t say it is intended as such as the quality looks flat. As for scanning, the automatic document feeder can hold up to 50 pages, but the 6545 model only supports single sided scanning through the ADF, you can do double sided if you use the bed or get the 6945 model. The copy quality is pretty good, but if comparing copies side by side, you can see the minor differences. The paper tray holds half a ream of paper and expands to hold the ledger size paper. This makes it stick out, but not any further than the paper output tray already is. There is also a multi-purpose tray in the back which makes it easy if you need to print something on card stock, photo paper or a different size than you already have loaded. You can connect this printer using Ethernet, WiFi or USB 2.0 and it is simple to do so. However, once you connect this device to your network, I highly suggest you connect to it through a web browser and change the default password that is listed in the Online User’s Guide, not found in the included Reference Guide. Through the network settings you can enable additional security features such as firewall and external card readers as well as many other advanced configurations that can’t be changed through the touch screen. Printing from any computer and mobile device on my network was simple and worked completely to include double sided printing without additional drivers installed. However, to use other features such as scan to device or send fax from PC/mobile device you need the CD/Downloaded software or the Brother iPrint&Scan app.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Business class inkjet at small business price
|Posted .About 7 years ago I made the (reluctant) choice to try a Brother AIO printer. I was frustrated that I was wasting money on "the other guys" only to have their printers die after a year or two. I had noticed that we had Brother fax machines at the office that had been used daily and looked like they were manufactured in the 1980s, so I brushed my fear aside and gave Brother a shot. Unfortunately, 7 yrs later my entry-level AIO gave up the ghost. I was more than willing to buy another AIO and was very interested in the INKvestment Tank "technology" used in the MFC-J6545DW. Honestly, I don't know that "bigger ink" equals "technology" but the thought of not replacing a bunch of tiny ink cartridges all the time is quite nice. Regardless, when the printer arrived at my doorstep I was also shocked at how big the printer itself is. That's my fault for just shopping online and not stopping to think that a device that can scan and printer in ledger size has to be twice the size of my 8.5x11 all-in-one. First impression, size aside, is how easy the setup was. I chose to connect to wifi manually, but they offer WPS for anyone who wants the "push button" option for connecting to wifi. The longest part of setup was the 8 minute wait after loading the ink. Apparently the device needs to siphon the ink from the cartridge into internal storage tanks. Regardless, less than 15 minutes from unbox to printing for me. My Windows 10 laptop found the printer without any action on my behalf (other than clicking on "find printers"). I have been impressed with how quick, clean, and crisp the output is. Documents print about twice as fast as my old Brother personal printer...which was still pretty quick. The printer also holds about 5x as many pages of paper than my old printer which is nice. (I was always running out of paper mid-job.) To get the full benefit of the printer, like scanning documents to cloud accounts, you need to install the FULL driver. It comes on a CD in the box. Fortunately it is also available for download on the Brother website. Speaking of scanning, the ADF (auto document feeder) claims to hold 50 sheets. It is important to note that it will NOT scan/copy both sides of a sheet automatically. (You need to step up a model for that option.) Scanning speeds are just average. I tried using the ADF to scan some old 4x6 photos and had mixed results with some photos getting stuck. Additionally, the Brother scanning software isn't the greatest forcing you to set the scan size rather than "auto-detecting." There might be a way around that but I have not spent enough time scanning to know for sure. It would be nice to be able to lay photos on the glass and have the scanner detect the individual images or scan without cutting off the edge because you set the wrong size in the software. I love the scan to cloud (OneDrive, Google Drive, Evernote) options. JPEG, TIFF and PDF are the only options. I am disappointed PNG is not a built-in file format for scans. You can also scan docs with OCR. The scanner can "scan and send via email" if you don't want to save to the cloud, flash drive, or PC folder. The scan quality felt average for photos and good as a copier, and as mentioned previously, scanning is not much faster than my old scanner--but at the same time, it is scanning twice the surface area. The touchscreen is small. Icons for navigating the touch screen are large, but when it comes to selecting items or typing words on the touchscreen, it can get a bit hairy if you have big fingers or an unsteady hand. A larger touchscreen would be nice, but at least it pivots to help with glare and angles. My Android phone, which still had the old Brother printing app on it, found the printer without any effort. I was able to print direct from phone just as fast and easily as printing from the laptop. If I can get the same life out of this Brother AIO as I did my old one, it will be a good investment. There are devices out there that will undoubtedly scan more clearly and maybe even faster, but the Brother MFC-J6545DW has enough features (especially since I can forego automatic double-sided scanning) and a high quality output perfect for my needs at a reasonable price.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Large format printing capabilities in a multi-func
|Posted .Large format printing capabilities in a multi-function machine. It was easy to set up. The large ink tanks boast 300 pages per month for a full year. The bottom tray hold 250 sheets. The rear tray hold 100 sheets of different sizes. The flat bed scans up to ledger sheets. Great for CAD drawings and such. I do a lot of CAD work, so this will be perfect for large drawings. Being a multi-function machine, it FAXes, scans and prints in B&W and color. Very cost effective per page printing. Cloud print via most common apps and cloud drives. No problems printing from my moto e6 cellphone, WIN10 laptop and iPAD. Love the crisp high resolution print quality. I definitely recommend this for a small office where many people can share a great quality printer at a low cost.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
great printer
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.It has worked flawlessly for two years now. I love the fact that it has the tanks.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great printer.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This printer has been workhorse of the the past couple years. Great for being able to print 11"x17" drawings. Ink has lasted a long time as well. Scanner works nicely.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Functional, efficient, and affordable.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.Is the best printer for the price when it comes to all the different paper formats it can print in, and features. The INKvestment tank does save money compared to other similarly prices printers as well. Overall a great home office printer for those that need a lot of features for a affordable price.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this printer
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.I have never owned a Brother printer. I have been very happy with my purchase. I’ve been an Epson user for years. But have been having issues with my last Epson printer. Decided to make a change based on the reviews of the Brother printer. No regrets!
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionI see that this printer includes a CD-ROM to install the software. Is there an online version of this? Our computers don't have CD-ROM reading capabilities.
Asked by Silverscreen.
- A:Answer Yes there is a CD-Rom included to install the software. I pulled the printer out of the box, followed the instructions to start-up. My wifi found the printer and within minutes I was up and running. No CD-Rom needed.
Answered by traced
Q: QuestionCan this model pull a stack of several 11" x 17" size paper through it's scanner, or does each piece of paper need to placed on the glass individually (manually one at a time)? Also, please verify that it does do color scanning.
Asked by Bosco.
- A:Answer The answer to both questions is yes. The sheet feeder for the scanner can be widened to just under 12 inches, so 11 x 17 documents can be scanned if an 11-inch side is faced into the machine. The height of the feeder opening is about an inch, so a stack of anything (11 x 17, 8.5 x 11, or anything else) that high can be accommodated.
Answered by Dan292
Q: QuestionI see that this says something about being able to connect with iphones. Does this mean that it won't connect with an android phone?
Asked by marih.
- A:Answer No, this printer can connect to both a iPhone and a Android device.
Answered by Brother
Q: QuestionWhat is height of the unit with document cover lifted?
Asked by jpml.
- A:Answer The height of the Brother MFCJ6545DW with the document cover open is 23 7/8 inches.
Answered by Brother
Q: QuestionDoes it work with Mac Catalina and can it print photos?
Asked by bestname.
- A:Answer The MFC-J6545DW can print photos. Here's the link for the MacOS Catalina compatibility. https://help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/166678
Answered by Brother
Q: QuestionIf I replace an MFC-J6930DW with the MFC-J6545DW printer, will the MFC-J6545DW accept Brother LC3019 ink cartridges?
Asked by Dave.
- A:Answer The LC3019 cartridges are not compatible with the MFC-J6545DW machine.
Answered by Brother
Q: QuestionDoes this have refillable ink cartridges?
Asked by Mon.
- A:Answer yes but you will need to find the correct refill kit
Answered by user1