Updated 31 Jul 2017
Brother
MFC-J4710DW
Snapshot: The Brother MFC-J4710DW connects via ethernet, WiFi and USB and has a 3.75" display. How well does it print?
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Test results
Overall score
62
Print quality
?/10
Scanning
?/10
Copying
?/10
Energy use
?/10
Networking
?/10
Good points
- OK printing.
- Good scanning.
- OK copying.
- Very good energy use.
- Good networking.
- Has an auto document feeder and a setting for automatic double-sided printing.
- Can connect via ethernet and WiFi.
- Large 3.75" LCD.
But
No obvious bad points.
How we test
For non-multifunction printers, our overall score comprises print quality (90%), energy use (5%), and networking (5%).
For multifunction printers, our overall score comprises print quality (63%), scanning (13.5%), copying (13.5%), energy use (5%), and networking (5%).
We don’t retest older printers. To account for their age, each year we alter their overall and individual scores. This can affect whether a printer maintains recommended or worth considering status.
Key data
Model
Price
$164
Type
Inkjet
Running costs
Cost per black page ($)
0.055
Cost per colour page ($)
0.270
Extra ink used
31%
Specifications
Dimensions WxLxH (cm)
48 x 46 x 25
Display size
3.75"
Features
Colour
Yes
Ethernet
Yes
WiFi
Yes
USB
Yes
Fax
Yes
Auto duplexing
Yes
Card slots
SD, MS
Number of cartridges
4
Touchscreen
Yes
Page capacity
150
Separate 4x6 photo tray
No
PictBridge
Yes
Can print through email
No
Supports Google Cloud Print
No
