Description
The Brother DCP-T780DW A4 Colour Ink Tank Multifunction Printer is a compact, high-yield 3-in-1 printer designed for homes, students and small offices looking to dramatically reduce everyday printing costs. Combining Print, Copy and Scan functions with refillable high-capacity ink tanks, automatic duplex printing and wireless connectivity, it delivers practical everyday productivity without the ongoing cost of traditional ink cartridges.
With print speeds of up to 16.0ipm black and 15.5ipm colour, a 20-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), 150-sheet paper tray and dual-band Wi-Fi, the DCP-T780DW is particularly well suited to users who regularly print, scan and copy multi-page documents.
- ✔ Print + Copy + Scan
- ✔ High-Yield Refillable Ink Tank System
- ✔ Up to 16.0ipm Black / 15.5ipm Colour
- ✔ Automatic 2-Sided Duplex Printing
- ✔ 20-Sheet Automatic Document Feeder
- ✔ Dual-Band Wi-Fi + Wi-Fi Direct + USB
- ✔ 150-Sheet Paper Tray
- ✔ Brother Mobile Connect Compatible
- ✔ 2-Year Return-to-Base Warranty
Print More, Spend Less with Refillable Ink Tanks
The DCP-T780DW uses Brother's high-yield refillable ink tank system instead of conventional ink cartridges. Large-capacity ink bottles allow users to refill the integrated tanks when required, helping deliver an exceptionally low running cost per page.
The supplied ink provides an initial rated capacity of up to 7,500 black and 5,000 colour pages. During the printer's first setup, some ink is used to fill the internal ink delivery system, leaving an estimated available yield of approximately 7,125 black and 4,450 colour pages after initialisation.
Key Features
- ✔ A4 Colour Inkjet Multifunction Printer
- ✔ Print, Copy & Scan
- ✔ Refillable High-Yield Ink Tank System
- ✔ Up to 16.0ipm Black Print Speed
- ✔ Up to 15.5ipm Colour Print Speed
- ✔ First Page Out Time from 6.2 Seconds
- ✔ Up to 1,200 × 6,000 dpi Print Resolution
- ✔ Automatic A4 Duplex Printing
- ✔ 20-Sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
- ✔ 150-Sheet Main Paper Tray
- ✔ Single-Sheet Manual Feed Slot
- ✔ Dual-Band Wireless Networking
- ✔ Wi-Fi Direct
- ✔ Hi-Speed USB 2.0
- ✔ Brother Mobile Connect Support
- ✔ Compact Grey Desktop Design
20-Sheet Automatic Document Feeder
Unlike basic ink tank printers that require every original to be placed individually on the scanner glass, the DCP-T780DW includes a 20-sheet Automatic Document Feeder.
This makes scanning and copying multi-page documents significantly easier and is particularly useful for home offices, small businesses, students and users who regularly digitise paperwork.
Automatic Duplex Printing
Save paper and create professional two-sided documents with built-in automatic duplex printing. The DCP-T780DW can automatically print on both sides of supported A4 or Letter paper without requiring pages to be manually turned over.
Flexible Wireless Connectivity
Connect the DCP-T780DW to computers and mobile devices using flexible connectivity options including:
- Dual-Band Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0
- Brother Mobile Connect App
Brother Mobile Connect allows compatible smartphones and tablets to print, scan, check ink levels and access frequently used printer functions from a mobile device.
Paper Handling
The DCP-T780DW provides flexible paper handling for everyday documents, photos, envelopes and speciality media.
| Main Paper Tray | Up to 150 Sheets |
| Manual Feed Slot | 1 Sheet |
| Automatic Document Feeder | Up to 20 Sheets |
| Output Capacity | Up to 50 Sheets |
| Main Tray Media Weight | 64–220gsm |
| Manual Feed Media Weight | 64–300gsm |
Product Specifications
| Brand | Brother |
| Model | DCP-T780DW |
| Printer Type | Colour Ink Tank Multifunction Printer |
| Functions | Print / Copy / Scan |
| Maximum Print Size | A4 |
| Print Speed | Up to 16.0ipm Black / 15.5ipm Colour |
| Print Resolution | Up to 1,200 × 6,000 dpi |
| Automatic Duplex | Yes – Up to A4 / Letter |
| ADF | 20 Sheets |
| Paper Input | 150 Sheets |
| Manual Feed | 1 Sheet |
| Scanner Resolution | Up to 1,200 × 2,400 dpi via Scanner Glass |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 / Dual-Band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct |
| Mobile Printing | Brother Mobile Connect |
| Display | 4.5cm Display |
| Memory | 128MB |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 390 × 343 × 182.5mm |
| Power Supply | AC 220–240V, 50/60Hz |
| Colour | Grey |
| Warranty | 2 Years Return to Base |
High-Yield Brother Ink Bottles
The DCP-T780DW is designed around Brother's refillable high-yield ink system, helping minimise interruptions and reduce ongoing printing costs.
| Colour | Rated Ink Yield |
| Black | Up to 7,500 Pages |
| Cyan | Up to 5,000 Pages |
| Magenta | Up to 5,000 Pages |
| Yellow | Up to 5,000 Pages |
Approximate page yields are calculated in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. Actual yield varies depending on printed content, settings and usage. During initial setup, ink is used to fill the printer's ink delivery system.
Ideal For
- ✔ Home Offices
- ✔ Students & Families
- ✔ Small Businesses
- ✔ Work-from-Home Users
- ✔ High-Volume Everyday Colour Printing
- ✔ Users Looking to Reduce Ink Costs
- ✔ Multi-Page Scanning & Copying
Compact Design for Home & Office
Despite its high-capacity ink system and built-in ADF, the DCP-T780DW measures just 390 × 343 × 182.5mm. Its low-profile grey design allows it to fit comfortably into home offices, study areas and smaller workspaces.
Supported Operating Systems
The DCP-T780DW supports current Windows and macOS environments, with drivers and software available directly from Brother Support. Linux drivers are also available for supported distributions.
Why Choose the Brother DCP-T780DW?
The DCP-T780DW is particularly attractive for users who want the low running costs of a refillable ink tank printer without giving up useful office features.
Compared with entry-level tank printers, its 20-sheet ADF, automatic duplex printing, 150-sheet tray, dual-band Wi-Fi and high-yield ink system make it a more capable solution for regular home-office and small-business workloads.
Warranty & Support
The Brother DCP-T780DW is backed by a 2-Year Return-to-Base Warranty for added peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the Brother DCP-T780DW an ink tank printer?
Yes. The DCP-T780DW uses refillable high-capacity ink tanks and Brother ink bottles rather than conventional disposable ink cartridges.
Does the DCP-T780DW automatically print double-sided?
Yes. It supports automatic two-sided duplex printing on supported paper sizes up to A4 or Letter.
Does it have an Automatic Document Feeder?
Yes. The DCP-T780DW includes a 20-sheet ADF for convenient multi-page scanning and copying.
Can I connect the DCP-T780DW using Wi-Fi?
Yes. It supports dual-band wireless networking and Wi-Fi Direct, as well as USB connectivity.
Can I print from my phone?
Yes. The printer supports Brother Mobile Connect, allowing compatible mobile devices to access printing, scanning and other printer functions.
Can the DCP-T780DW print A3?
No. The DCP-T780DW is an A4-class printer. Customers requiring A3 printing should consider Brother's A3 inkjet printer range.
What warranty does the DCP-T780DW include?
Brother Australia specifies a 2-Year Return-to-Base Warranty for the DCP-T780DW.








