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Brother MFC-6490CW

The Brother MFC-6490CW is a business-class inkjet-based all-in-one machine with scan, copy, print, and fax capabilities.  The biggest feature is the ledger-sized (11x17") flatbed platen, for versatile scanning, copying, and faxing.  Wireless networking is supported, at the 802.11b/g standard.  Large capacity is another big feature here, with dual print trays capable of holding a combined 400 letter-sized pages, as well as a 50-page automatic document feeder.  Print speeds are fast, ranging up to 35 pages per minute, with a maximum colour print resolution of 6000x1200 dpi.  Direct photo printing is supported, using PictBridge-compatible USB devices and flash-memory card slots, and a wide-screen 3.3" LCD colour viewscreen is included for on-machine editing.  Printing uses a four-cartridge ink system, with one black cartridge and individual ink cartridges.  High-yield cartridges are also available.

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Brother MFC-6490CW 1
MSRP $299.99
Release date June, 2008
Brand Brother
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
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2 positive
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2 negative

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Pros:
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The only low-cost MFC printer capable of doing tabloid printing and scanning.
+4agreedisagree

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wonderful value and lots of options
+3agreedisagree

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Have numerous fixes for photo print quality and speed and ink problems. Suspect most of the 'cons' published so far result from a relatively cursory use and exploration of the device. Have found that the quality issues are solveable, and new ink technologies can solve virtually all of the reported problems.
+1agreedisagree

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Further good stuff about the 6490: using Linux and wireless networking printer works perfectly without needing to load any drivers.
+1agreedisagree

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Also the CISS ink system solves the cost problem, as does alternative brand glossy papers when using the programmed print settings.
+1agreedisagree

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Menu system needs to be fully explored with some test printing done to see all possible results.
+2agreedisagree

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speed depends on job, high quality images take (& need) a long time.
+1agreedisagree

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Poor paper handling; auto tray selection does not allow use of alternate size paper
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Manufacture support sucks. I called at 8:45 pm EDT and reached a recording that they closed at 9:00 pm - what gives. I went to their web page - where it says "contact us" you cannot - you just get an undending list of irrelevant FAQs.
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slow!
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dull-colored prints
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print quality "not good enough for a résumé"
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Details

 

Features

  • Print Speeds:  35ppm black, 28ppm colour
  • Colour Print Resolution:  6000x1200 dpi
  • Wireless 802.11b/g Networking
  • Ledger-Sized Platen
  • Dual Print-Trays (400 page capacity)
  • 50-Page Automatic Document Feeder
  • Connectivity:  USB 2.0, PictBridge USB, Flash Memory Card Slots
  • 3.3" LCD Viewscreen
  • 33.6 Kbps Faxmodem
  • 480-page Fax Memory
  • Replacement Cartridges:  LC61BK Black (450pgs), LC61C Cyan (325pgs), LC61M Magenta (325pgs), LC61Y Yellow (325pgs), LC65BK High-Yield Black (900pgs), LC65C High-Yield Cyan (700pgs), LC65M High-Yield Magenta (700pgs), LC65Y High-Yield Yellow (700pgs)
  • Warranty:  Two Year Limited Exchang


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Buy It

Brother MFC-6490CW

• Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Color Inkjet Wireless All-in-One Printer

• MFC-6490cw All-In-One Printer

UPC: 012502620549

EAN: 012502620549

MPN: MFC-6490cw

Competitors

Brother MFC-6490CW is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Printers »
Canon PIXMA MX7600

Canon PIXMA MX7600

MSRP  $399.99    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • fantastic print quality
  • fantastic colour reproduction
  • laser-quality (or better) text
Cons
  • very infrequent banding
  • photos are on the 'pinkish' side
  • photo quality is not that great
ProSCORE
1 review
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Comments

1.  avatar mikelwee said:

Inexpensive, reliable, all-round, really satisfied with tabloid scanning, printing and faxing - mike wee
Apr 04, 2009 2:04pm
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"Inexpensive, reliable, all-round, really satisfied with tabloid scanning, printing and faxing - mike wee"
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photops

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August 25, 2009
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5 pros
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have ithave it

Pros

  • The only low-cost MFC printer capable of doing tabloid printing and scanning.
  • wonderful value and lots of options
  • Have numerous fixes for photo print quality and speed and ink problems. Suspect most of the 'cons' published so far result from a relatively cursory use and exploration of the device. Have found that the quality issues are solveable, and new ink technologies can solve virtually all of the reported problems.
  • Further good stuff about the 6490: using Linux and wireless networking printer works perfectly without needing to load any drivers.
  • Also the CISS ink system solves the cost problem, as does alternative brand glossy papers when using the programmed print settings.

Cons

  • Menu system needs to be fully explored with some test printing done to see all possible results.
  • speed depends on job, high quality images take (& need) a long time.

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MaxBuck

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August 24, 2009
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ProSCORE
50
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2 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • The only low-cost MFC printer capable of doing tabloid printing and scanning.
  • wonderful value and lots of options

Cons

  • Menu system needs to be fully explored with some test printing done to see all possible results.
  • Poor paper handling; auto tray selection does not allow use of alternate size paper

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scriptures4life

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December 28, 2008
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1 pro
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • The only low-cost MFC printer capable of doing tabloid printing and scanning.

Cons

  • slow!
  • dull-colored prints
  • print quality "not good enough for a r?sum?"

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cland

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September 17, 2009
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ProSCORE
67
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2 pros
1 con

Pros

  • The only low-cost MFC printer capable of doing tabloid printing and scanning.
  • wonderful value and lots of options

Cons

  • Manufacture support sucks. I called at 8:45 pm EDT and reached a recording that they closed at 9:00 pm - what gives. I went to their web page - where it says "contact us" you cannot - you just get an undending list of irrelevant FAQs.

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