Part of the innovative InkBenefit Plus series, the DCP-T500W offers high print volumes at ultra low costs. Connect to your wireless network straight from the box with the DCP-T500W’s simple set up wizard, and share your machine across multiple users with ease. With n-in1 printing to help save paper, and up to 6,000 pages (black) and 5,000 pages (colour) print yields via an easily refillable ink tank system, the DCP-T500W is the ideal device to suit any home or home office environment.
Key Features
- 11ipm mono & 6ipm colour print speeds.
- Up to 6,000 pages black and 5,000 pages colour with refillable ink tanks.
- Built-in purge system to prevent printhead drying.
- Easily connect and share across your existing wireless network.
- 1-Line LCD

Quick and easy to refill
Brother’s innovative ink tank design lets users refilling at an optimised 45° angle. This is user-friendly, and makes refilling hassle-free.
You can also refill the ink tank in just 3 easy steps: 1) Open the cover to access the ink tanks, 2) Remove the ink tank cap and refill using the ink bottle, 3) Close the cap and cover, and you're done!

Ultra low cost printing
The DCP-T500W delivers highly cost-effective printing with its innovative refillable ink tank system.
Super high yield ink tanks capable of printing up to 6,000 black and 5,000 colour pages help to lower total cost of ownership. (Quoted approximate yield is based on Brother original methodology, using industry standard test charts to calculate page yields.)

Time-saving Print Speeds
Quick print speeds of up to 11 mono or 6 colour ipm (based on ISO/IEC 24734) allow for fast prints to suit your needs, all the while maintaining professional looking documents.
Features and Specifications
Colour |
Print, Copy and Scan |
LCD |
1-Line |
A4 |
64MB |
Inkjet |
Wireless |
Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n |
Up to 1,200dpi (colour & mono) |
Up to 4.4ipm mono & 2.7ipm colour |
553(W) x 456(D) x 259(H)mm, 10kg |
435(W) x 374(D) x 161(H)mm, 7.1kg |
Operating:16W, Ready mode: 2.5W, Sleep: 0.7W, Off: 0.2W |
50dBA (Maximum) |
Power supply cord, Product safety guide, Software disc, Ink Tank refill bottles, User guide, Warranty card, Quick setup guide |
A4, LTR, EXE, A5, A6, Photo(10x15cm), Indexcard, Photo-2L, C5 Envelope, Com-10, DL Envelope, Monarch - Plain, Inkjet, Glossy(cast/resin). |
Standard Tray: 64-220g/m2. |
Yes |
IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (AES) |
Yes |
Brother ControlCenter2 |
Brother ControlCenter4 |
Windows® 8 (32bit(x86) & 64bit(x64) editions), Windows® 7 (32bit(x86) & 64bit(x64) editions), Windows Vista® (32bit(x86) & 64bit(x64) editions), Windows® XP Professional (32bit(x86) & 64bit(x64) editions), Windows® XP Home, Windows Server® 2003 & 2008 (32bit(x86) & 64bit(x64) editions), Windows Server® 2008 R2 & 2012 (64bit(x64) edition), Mac OS X v10.7.5 / 10.8.x / 10.9.x |
100 sheet standard paper tray |
50 sheets |
Up to 6,000 x 1,200dpi (Vertical x Horizontal) |
Up to 11ipm mono & 6ipm colour (based on ISO/IEC 24734) |
1.5 pico litre |
Optical: Up to 1,200 x 2,400dpi |
Email, Image, File |
From 3.37 seconds Mono & 4.27 seconds colour at 100dpi |
BP71GLA: A4 glossy photo paper, 20 sheets, BP71GLP: 10x15cm glossy photo paper, 20 / 50 sheets, BP60MA: A4 Matte inkjet paper, 25 sheets, BP60PA: A4 inkjet paper, 250 sheets |
Black: BT-6000BK Approx 6,000 pages; Cyan / Magenta / Yellow: BT-5000 C/M/Y - Approx 5,000 pages |