Great Place To Go... 无处不去: August 2025

Brother Ink Tank Printer (DCP-T530DW) - Newly Launched in Apr 2025

My Canon E480 InkJet Printer (bought since 2016, with CISS external ink tank) was down with Error 1401 (unable to detect cartridge) and "Cover is Open". Thus, instead of sending this old printer for repair service, I am looking for a new replacement printer instead.

I have a Brother HL-1110 Laser Printer too, mainly for black & white document printing. I bought this unit in year 2020. The printing quality is acceptable, most important the consumables (toner and drum) are affordable (especially OEM models), and almost zero maintenance. (Note: For next upgrade model, I will prefer to get a model with WiFi connectivity, e.g.: Brother HL-1210W)

This time I target to get replacement of printer with Scan & Copy functions. Hence, I started to try online search for Brother Printers. Searching for a suitable replacement model.

Searching Criteria:

Print (Colour) | Scan | Copy
WiFi | Wireless Direct | USB | Mobile Printing
Duplex Printing
External Tank (Refill) for economic consumables
Local authorize reseller (shop) for near future technical support / repair

Here is a summary of comparison I found online for Brother Ink Tank printers.

Judging from the cost vs features, I am decided to proceed with Brother DCP-T530DW. Here are some main features promoted by Brother.

Spill-Free Refill Ink (< RM150 / complete set)

Economic Printing (as low as RM0.0065/page)

Compact Size (Dust-Free Paper Tray with Auto Duplex Printing)

Compatible with Mobile Connect App

Latest AI Self-Cleaning Technology

3 Years (+ 0.5 Year) or 30,000 Pages Carry-In Warranty Included

Print. Redeem. Celebrate! Promo with RM50 TnG Rebate

(Promotion Period: 01/May/25 - 31/Aug/25)

Brother DCP-T530DW is available at Brother Official Store | Lazada | Shopee. I choose to buy from online Shopee local authorized reseller for easy warranty claim / repair in near future.