Comparison guide
Brother DCP-T720DW vs Brother MFC-J4555DW: which should you choose?
Brother DCP-T720DW and Brother MFC-J4555DW compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is Paper input: 400 sheets on the Brother MFC-J4555DW against 230 sheets on the Brother DCP-T720DW. Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-08-19 · Updated: 2026-09-21
Printers verdict
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- Brother DCP-T720DW: A fast refill-tank multifunction printer with automatic duplexing, a 20-sheet ADF, and wireless connectivity.
- Brother MFC-J4555DW: A small-office multifunction printer with 20ppm mono, 19ppm color, 400-sheet input, a 20-sheet ADF, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between Brother DCP-T720DW and Brother MFC-J4555DW starts with the real use case and the problem to solve, not with which product is newer. No independent laboratory test is implied.
Core specifications on one baseline
| Item | Brother DCP-T720DW | Brother MFC-J4555DW | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Print system | Refillable ink-tank multifunction Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Four-cartridge INKvestment Tank color inkjet multifunction Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Mono print speed | 17 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 20 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +17.6% |
| Color print speed | 16.5 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 19 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +15.2% |
| Maximum print resolution | 6000 dpi Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 4800 dpi Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -20% |
| Automatic duplex | Automatic Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Automatic print Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| ADF capacity | 20 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 20 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Same |
| Paper input | 230 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 400 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +73.9% |
| Scanner | Yes, 1200 x 2400 dpi CIS flatbed and ADF Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Yes, flatbed and single-sided ADF Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Consumable | Brother BT-D60/BT5000 bottled ink Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Brother LC506 ink cartridges Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Color | Black | Black | Same |
| Region | KR | KR | Same |
| Model Code | DCP-T720DW | MFC-J4555DW | Different |
18 of the 24 values in this table carry a source. The rest have no source on record, which is not the same as being wrong.
How to read Same, Different, No data, Unverified and Not applicable is documented on the configuration-level specification screen. If a condition you require is unknown, withhold the decision and match the exact model, sales region and configuration against the sources on that screen.
Differences recorded in the table
4 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.
- Paper input · Brother MFC-J4555DW 400 sheets, Brother DCP-T720DW 230 sheets (+73.9%)
- Maximum print resolution · Brother DCP-T720DW 6000 dpi, Brother MFC-J4555DW 4800 dpi (-20%)
- Color print speed · Brother MFC-J4555DW 19 ppm, Brother DCP-T720DW 16.5 ppm (+15.2%)
- Mono print speed · Brother MFC-J4555DW 20 ppm, Brother DCP-T720DW 17 ppm (+17.6%)
The decision axes and the checking order for the whole category are on the Printers comparison page.
The two products this comparison names
Match the listing against these models first. The recorded-field count is catalogue completeness, not product quality.
- Brother DCP-T720DW · Brother · model number DCP-T720DW · released 2021 · recorded fields 12/12
- Brother MFC-J4555DW · Brother · model number MFC-J4555DW · released 2025 · recorded fields 12/12
Fields the two products share
3 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- ADF capacity · 20 sheets
- Color · Black
- Region · KR
Who should choose Brother DCP-T720DW
Brother DCP-T720DW leads the table on Maximum print resolution. A fast refill-tank multifunction printer with automatic duplexing, a 20-sheet ADF, and wireless connectivity.
Who should choose Brother MFC-J4555DW
Brother MFC-J4555DW leads the table on Paper input, Color print speed, Mono print speed. A small-office multifunction printer with 20ppm mono, 19ppm color, 400-sheet input, a 20-sheet ADF, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi.
How to read price and purchase availability
No merchant link is shown: neither product has an approved listing whose name and configuration match the catalogue, and AsKrs does not guess a destination.
- Brother DCP-T720DW · No verified purchase link currently available
- Brother MFC-J4555DW · No verified purchase link currently available
This comparison is built from published specifications and stored representative configurations. The use context, configuration checks, switching costs, and the scope and limits for Printers are documented on the Printers comparison page.