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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother DCP-T530DW & Epson ET-M2140⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-T530DW and ET-M2140 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother DCP-T530DW⁩

⁦DCP-T530DW⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Epson ET-M2140⁩

⁦ET-M2140⁩

Epson

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦DCP-T530DW⁩ ⁦ET-M2140⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Brother Epson
Product Family InkBenefit Tank EcoTank
Canonical Model ⁦DCP-T530DW⁩ ⁦ET-M2140⁩
Launch Year ⁦2025 year⁩ ⁦2020 year⁩
Printer Type Colour ink-tank multifunction Monochrome multifunction ink tank printer
Functions Print, Scan, Copy Print, Scan, Copy
Colour Printing Yes —
Form Factor Desktop Desktop
Target Use Home / Home office Medium workgroup
Merged Regional Aliases No regional aliases merged None in supplied list
Print Technology Refillable ink-tank inkjet Inkjet (refillable ink tank)
Machine Life or Duty Cycle ⁦30000 pages / 5 years page⁩ ⁦20000 page⁩
Print
Print Head Brother piezo inkjet PrecisionCore printhead
Nozzle Configuration — ⁦400 black nozzles⁩
Ink Colour Count ⁦4 colour⁩ ⁦1 colour⁩
Ink Technology Dye Pigment ink
Maximum Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 6000 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 2400 dpi⁩
ISO Black Speed ⁦16 ipm⁩ ⁦20 ipm⁩
ISO Colour Speed ⁦9 ipm⁩ —
Draft Black Speed ⁦27 ppm⁩ —
Draft Colour Speed ⁦11 ppm⁩ —
First Page Out Colour ⁦9.6 sec⁩ —
Borderless Printing Yes —
Maximum Borderless Size ⁦A4⁩ —
Minimum Droplet Size — ⁦2.8 pl⁩
Print Performance
First Page Out Black ⁦6.2 sec⁩ ⁦6 sec⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦1000 page/month⁩ —
Paper & Printing
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Maximum Paper Size ⁦A4 / Legal⁩ Legal
Standard Input Capacity ⁦150 sheet⁩ ⁦250 sheet⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦0 sheet⁩ ⁦0 sheet⁩
Output Capacity ⁦50 sheet⁩ ⁦100 sheet⁩
Scanning
Scanner Type CIS flatbed Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦1200 x 2400 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 dpi⁩
Scan Copy Fax
Maximum Scan Size ⁦A4 / Letter⁩ ⁦A4⁩
Mono Scan Speed ⁦3.35 (flatbed) sec/page⁩ ⁦12 (flatbed) sec/page⁩
Colour Scan Speed ⁦4.38 (flatbed) sec/page⁩ ⁦27 (flatbed) sec/page⁩
Copy Function Yes Yes
Colour Copy Speed ⁦3.5 ipm⁩ —
Copying
Black Copy Speed ⁦11 ipm⁩ —
Paper
Rear Feed Capacity ⁦0 sheet⁩ ⁦1 sheet⁩
Front Cassette Count ⁦1 tray⁩ ⁦1 tray⁩
Media Types Plain, inkjet, glossy, recycled Plain paper; Envelopes
Media Weight Range ⁦64-300 g/m2⁩ ⁦64-256 g/m2⁩
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Yes —
Wi-Fi Direct Yes —
Apple AirPrint Yes —
Mopria Yes —
Connectivity Software
Mobile App Brother Mobile Connect —
Operating Systems Windows; macOS; Linux; ChromeOS Windows; macOS; Windows Server
Email or Cloud Print Yes —
Ink Operations
Ink Bottle Series ⁦BTD100⁩ 111
Replacement Black Yield ⁦7500 page⁩ ⁦6000 page⁩
Replacement Colour Yield ⁦5000 page⁩ —
Dimensions W x D x H ⁦390 x 343 x 148.5 mm⁩ ⁦375 x 347 x 302 mm⁩
Operating Power — ⁦12 W⁩
Display ⁦1-line LCD, 16 characters⁩ ⁦Colour, 3,7 cm⁩
User-replaceable Maintenance Box — Yes
Included Black Yield ⁦7500 page⁩ ⁦11000 page⁩
Included Colour Yield ⁦5000 page⁩ —
Dimensions & Weight
Weight ⁦7.2 kg⁩ ⁦6.4 kg⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose DCP-T530DW if you need:

  • ISO Colour Speed: ⁦9 ipm⁩
  • Wi-Fi: Yes

Overall, choosing between DCP-T530DW and ET-M2140 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Functions (Print, Scan, Copy) and Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes). They differ mainly on ISO Black Speed. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between DCP-T530DW and ET-M2140?

DCP-T530DW and ET-M2140 share specifications such as Functions (Print, Scan, Copy), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), Form Factor (Desktop), Multipurpose Tray Capacity (⁦0 sheet⁩).

The main differences: ISO Black Speed (DCP-T530DW: ⁦16 ipm⁩, ET-M2140: ⁦20 ipm⁩); Wi-Fi (DCP-T530DW: Yes, ET-M2140: —).

DCP-T530DW may suit users who need its differing values, while ET-M2140 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.