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Brother
Brother HL-4570CDWT Color Laser Printer with Dual Trays

Color print-only model with wireless and 800-sheet input. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

Brother's U.S. model page identifies the HL-4570CDWT as a color print-only printer rated at 30 pages per minute in black and color, with wireless 802.11b/g, Ethernet and USB 2.0. Its product brochure specifies a 250-sheet tray, a 500-sheet tray, and a 50-sheet multipurpose tray, for 800 sheets of standard input, and explicitly lists automatic duplex. Brother's web page has a conflicting structured field that says automatic duplex is absent; the exact-model brochure supports the feature and that inconsistency should remain visible when checking an offer. The reviewed sources do not give a recommended monthly range.

Consider it for

A shared color print queue needing built-in network choices, automatic duplex and more than one standard paper tray..

Look elsewhere if

Skip it if you need an all-in-one, a documented monthly recommendation, or want duplex capability supported by a single unambiguous web listing.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • The exact-model brochure documents automatic two-sided printing for this configuration.
  • Two cassettes plus the multipurpose feed provide 800 sheets of stated standard input.
  • Brother lists 30 ppm output with Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB 2.0.

What to weigh up

  • The reviewed model is print-only and does not provide copy or scan functions.
  • Brother's webpage structured field conflicts with its brochure on duplex, so verify the exact unit.
  • No recommended monthly volume was established in the checked sources.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredHL-4570CDWT
Main functionsColor print only
Print outputUp to 30 ppm; recommended monthly range not stated
Two-sided printingAutomatic duplex; 250-sheet, 500-sheet and 50-sheet feed paths

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 14, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

Treat the T suffix as a paper-system detail

The HL-4570CDWT brochure describes both a 250-sheet tray and a 500-sheet tray, plus a 50-sheet multipurpose feed. That three-path setup can keep frequently used paper ready while leaving a separate cassette for another supported size or stock. The total is 800 sheets in the documented standard configuration; it does not prove that a used listing still includes all trays. Confirm the HL-4570CDWT label and count the installed cassettes before comparing it with the related HL-4570CDW or planning a shared location.

The manufacturer sources disagree on duplex presentation

Brother's exact-model brochure explicitly specifies automatic duplex, while the product page's structured feature field says that automatic duplex is absent. This review relies on the model brochure for the feature because it describes the HL-4570CDWT configuration and paper system directly, but the disagreement is a real verification issue. Before relying on two-sided output, confirm the model label, check the manual and run a duplex job on the offered unit. The brochure evidence supports matching, while a marketplace description alone does not establish condition.

Wireless, Ethernet and USB provide placement options

Brother lists 802.11b/g wireless networking, Ethernet and USB 2.0. Wi-Fi can help place a printer where cabling is inconvenient, while Ethernet suits a fixed shared office queue and USB supports a direct host. These are listed interfaces, not evidence that every wireless mode or current security protocol will work in a particular office. Confirm the exact printer's network setup and driver compatibility. The printer remains output-only; connection choices do not add scanning, copying, or fax capability.

A 30 ppm rating is not monthly workload advice

Brother rates the HL-4570CDWT at 30 pages per minute for both black and color output. That rating helps describe its intended pace but is not a promise for mixed documents, image-heavy pages, or an aged device. The reviewed product page and brochure do not establish a recommended monthly range, so both workload endpoints remain unknown. Do not replace the missing recommendation with a maximum duty cycle or tray capacity. Estimate actual monthly color volume and compare it with a model whose manufacturer publishes guidance if that number affects selection.

Check the duplex path and included trays on a used unit

A published brochure describes an original configuration, not the current state of a marketplace item. Ask the seller to identify the HL-4570CDWT on its product label, confirm both cassettes and the multipurpose feed, print a color sample, and demonstrate automatic duplex. Also check toner, drum condition, paper feed, network setup and return terms. The Amazon destination is an exact-model search because no current exact ASIN was established. Neither Brother's specifications nor this review claim a present price, stock status, or hands-on evaluation.

Compare for your needs

Choose a simpler color printer if the dual-cassette supply is unnecessary, or a color MFP if documents also need to be copied or scanned.

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Before you buy

Does the HL-4570CDWT include automatic duplex?

Brother's exact-model brochure says yes, although a structured field on the product page conflicts; verify the unit and manual.

How much paper does the WT configuration hold?

The brochure lists 250 sheets, 500 sheets and a 50-sheet multipurpose feed, totaling 800 standard input sheets.

Does Brother publish a recommended monthly range?

The checked U.S. product page and brochure do not state a recommended monthly print range for this model.

Where can I check the current price?

Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.

Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

The HL-4570CDWT suits a connected color queue that values its three paper paths; verify the exact duplex configuration because Brother's sources conflict.

Is it the right fit?

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