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Brother MFC-6490CW multifunction printer
Brother MFC-6490CW
 
 
 
 
 
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• Fax / copier / printer / scanner • Ink-jet • Color Printing - Yes • Up to 35 ppm B&W Print Speed • up to 28 ppm Color Print Speed • Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, USB host
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (20)
 
Published
Sep 30, 2009
Editor Rating
3.5/5
Brother MFC-6490cw All-In-One Printer Printer Review | PCWorld
Wide-format printing and scanning Roomy dual input trays; easy to use...Very slow Plain-paper prints look fuzzy and drab...Brother's color inkjet multifunction printer (MFP), the MFC-6490CW, adds wide-format printing capability to an already long list of functions...For $300 (at this writing), the MFC-6490CW gives you features galore......
Published
Sep 11, 2008
Editor Rating
4.0/5
Brother MFC-6490CW Review & Rating | PCMag.com
Prints and scans at up to tabloid size (11 by 17 inches)...Ample paper capacity...Automatic document feeder....Slow...No duplex option....Given the price, perhaps the most amazing thing about the MFC-6490CW is that it doesn't skimp on features...The MFC-6490CW's case is a surprisingly compact 12.7 by 21.3 by 19.2 inches (HWD...The MFC-6490CW's output...
Published
Aug 25, 2008
Editor Rating
8.0/10
Brother MFC-6490CW A3 Multi-Function Printer review - Printer - Trusted Reviews
Brother has started rolling a ball we suspect several other companies will follow in the next year, by introducing the MFC-6490CW, a colour inkjet all-in-one which can print, copy, scan and fax at A3...Looking much like any inkjet all-in-one, but twice as big, Brother has used the extra space sensibly...Tried again with 2 sheets - but standard option to reduce Ltr-to-4x6...
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USER REVIEWS (30)
 
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(3.9 out of 5)
Average rating
from 163
reviews
3.9/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Brother MFC-6490CW Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer
"just had to get it! The print is as good as on the 11x17 HP inkjet at work, and this 11x17 scanner is a better size than any of the workplace ones (although I haven't used that function yet..."

"The last page it did was as good as the first, so I have to wonder exactly how low that ink was when it quit on us..."

"But the overall list price is definitely worth it..."

Average rating
from 357
reviews
8.5/10
Brother MFC-6490CW Colour Inkjet Printer Reviews - Compare Prices and Deals - Reevoo
"Ease of use, good multifunctions which is exactly the reason for purchase Tray selection; a) the machine doesn't automatically select A3 paper despite having a dedicated tray and b) when the A4 tray runs out it automatically moves to the second tray and prints A3 which just wastes paper..."

"easy to use, can see what printer is doing via display, good to be able to use a printer with A3 & A4 sheet size..."

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Average rating
from 36
reviews
4.3/5
Newegg.com - Brother Professional Series MFC-6490CW Inkjet All-in-One Printer with...
"The quality of print is good, ink usage seems pretty minimal, but we use mostly Black Rather big so have enough space for it, and if you're using 11x17 paper the tray sticks out kinda far, but definitely not a deciding factor on purchasing..."

"Colors on best printer pale to orginal, printing quality no very good..."

"lots of good infor on unit but not very accurate..."

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Editor Rating
1.0/5
Brother MFC-6490CW 2012 - TopTenREVIEWS
The Brother MFC-6490CW is compatible with all mainstream memory cards....This all-in-one printer is slow and heavy....Printers have become one of their major product lines because they are well made and do a good job...Just to be clear, the Brother MFC-6490CW does a good job, it just needs an upgrade......
Editor Rating
4.0/5
Review: Brother MFC-6490CW multifunction device - Computeractive - product reviews...
The MFC-6490CW is an A3 alternative to A4 multifunction devices (MFDs...With its 540x488mm footprint, calling it compact is stretching it a bit, but Brother has done a good job of keeping it as small as possible...We’re not sure why Brother thinks this is such a good idea – in our view, it means you need a longer USB cable...Although not intended as a high-end...
Published
May 18, 2009
Editor Rating
4.0/5
Brother MFC-6490CW - Reviews - ITP.net
The MFC-6490CW is designed for small offices interested in a loaded inkjet all-in-one and after putting Brother’s latest to the test, we found it delivers in spades...The MFC-6490CW is designed for small offices interested in a loaded inkjet all-in-one and after putting Brother’s latest to the test, we found it delivers in spades...In terms of features...
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Published
Sep 9, 2008
Editor Rating
5.0/6
Brother MFC-6490CW | Printers | A-List | Reviews | PC Pro
An A3 printer is a useful thing...Brother's MFC-6490CW inkjet all-in-one is different...Apart from its size and keen price, Brother has also been working hard to make the MFC-6490CW easy to use: there's a panel filled with clearly-labelled buttons and one of the largest LCD screens we've seen on a printer...It's a 3.3in, wide aspect LCD and...
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Brother MFC-6490CW Review
Prints tabloid-size pages 50-page automatic document feeder Includes fax Two paper trays Wired, wireless networking...Slow No duplex printing No automatic page-size detection Color oversaturated...Reviews say the Brother MFC-6490CW is a slowpoke, but it offers one advantage over most other inexpensive multifunction inkjet printers: it can scan and print tabloid-size...
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Published
Jul 20, 2009
 
 
Brother MFC6490CW Reviews
Brother MFC-6490CW is a professional series colour inkjet all-in-one printer with wireless networking...The MFC-6490CW gives you the freedom to print almost anything, ranging from photos to reports and presentations as it prints on up to ledger-size (11 x 17-inch) paper...The MFC-6490CW also has a black-and-white or colour scanning function...
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Published
Aug 26, 2008
 
 
Brother MFC-6490CW review | Expert Reviews
The MFC-6490CW combines a colour inkjet printer, scanner, fax and copy functions, and the important ability to handle A3 pages - a not-too-common feature on inkjets at this price...Photo printing direct from cards is thrown in for good measure, with slots for the common formats, including SDHC up to 8GB...The highest photo quality on Brother's recommended BP71 paper retained...
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Published
Jan 11, 2010
 
 
Brother 6490 MFC - Customer Feedback and Complaints
What good are the features if they are not of high quality...The Brother MFC 6490cw has two input trays, one that can hold up to 150 sheets and another that can hold 250 sheets...For workload, the 6490cw’s recommended monthly cycle is 2,000 pages, but it is capable of 5,000 pages...
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Published
Mar 26, 2012
 
 
Brother MFC-6490CW Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer : Laptop Portable Printers...
Unlike most printers and multi-function devices in this range, the MFC-6490cw prints on up to ledger-size (11 x 17-inch) paper, giving you the versatility to print presentations, signs, reports, photos, and other print-outs that will give you a more dramatic visual impact...The MFC-6490cw features both a built-in 10/100 Ethernet and 802.11b/g Wireless networking interface...The...
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Published
Aug 28, 2008
 
 
Brother MFC-6490CW | IT PRO Reviews
Wider carriage and bigger paper trays are about all it takes to go from A4 to A3 print and Brother reckons there could be a market for an A3 all-in-one at a good price...This is the reasoning behind the MFC-6490CW...By a good price, the company means just over £200 and by A3 it means twin A3 paper trays as well as an A3 Auto Document Feeder (ADF) for copying and faxing...
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Reviews Technology: Brother MFC-6490CW A3 Multi-Function Printer
His brother started a ball rolling we suspect several other companies will follow in the next year, through the introduction of the MFC-6490CW, color inkjet all-in-one ", which can print, copy, scan and fax in A3...Looking like any inkjet all-in-one, but two times too large, Brother has used the extra space sensibly...Brother of its ControlCenter 3 provides software,...
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Average rating
from 11
reviews
3.2/5
Brother MFC-6490CW Overview & User Reviews - Multifunction Devices - CNET Reviews
"Brother MFC-6490CW Overview & User Reviews - Multifunction Devices - CNET Reviews..."

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Average rating
from 8
reviews
3.7/5
CompUSA.com | MFC-6490CW | Brother MFC-6490CW Wireless All-in-One Printer
"the wireless feature works well This is my second 6490..."

"I would definitely recommend this printer to any small office or even home network..."

"If you are brave you can re fill the black cartage by drilling through the two layers of plasticand using the ink refill kits that you can pick up anywhere..."

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Average rating
from 7
reviews
3.7/5
Best Buy - Brother MFC-6490cw Wireless All-in-One Printer customer reviews - product...
"Ease of use and print quality along with light weight..."

"Either a ink jet head is bad and it needs to go to the shop or one of the colors has ran it's end of life with out ever being used so the no part of the printer or scanner will work or it won't connect wireless..."

"Overall, I'm very happy with this product and I would recommend it to anyone, but I also picked it up for a great price with points..."

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Average rating
from 6
reviews
2.7/5
Brother MFC-6490CW All-In-One InkJet Printer Reviews. Buying Guides & Consumer Product...
"Software features; ease of use; cost Print quality; paper handling Summary: We picked up the MFC-6490CW for our two-person branch office..."

"But, hey, the price wasn't bad, either.First off, the unit's network connectivity could not be beat: Ethernet..."

"I bought a brand new all-in-one printer and found the scanning quality is bad..."

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Average rating
from 4
reviews
3.8/5
Brother MFC-6490cw All-In-One Printer Printer Review | PCWorld
"Scans & prints up to 11x17." Easy to change ink tanks of reasonable capacity..."

"I especially like its networking capability and it currently supports 5 PC's (PC's and Macs) over a Wireless G network..."

"Then I waited several weeks while the part (a power pack!) was on backorder..."

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Average rating
from 3
reviews
3.3/5
Brother Professional MFC-6490CW Multifunction Printer - Brother Printers Reviews...
"Handles ledger (11X17) paper 4 ink cartridges Simple but functional software Networking options No duplex Slow Big and bulky I have been using this printer now for a year..."

"Great with a Mac, wireless, just a plug and your good, auto doc feeder is great Could be slightly easier interface for setting up some settings where terms are forun in the WLan settings I've had this machine for over a year,..."

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Average rating
from 2
reviews
4.5/5
Brother MFC 6490CW Reviews - Fax Machines | dooyoo.co.uk
"Fully featured, good quality prints / scans / copies, good printing costs, connectivity A lot of desk space used, somewhat noisy I purchased this printer last year as I needed one for using at university..."

"I did my research and felt that an A3 multifunction printer would be most advantageous to me..."

"This brother printer uses high yield ink, so printing costs can be low Easy to use, feature packed,..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
4.5/5
Brother MFC-6490CW Reviews | All In One Printers | Review Centre
"Print is reasonable photo quality Print and scan speed quite impressive..."

"Very pleased Haven't actually found one - maybe that some of the plastic covers are rather average quality, but not such that I'd rated the unit down because of it..."

"The Brother, MFC-6490C all in one printer is simple to set up and worked straight out of the box - with only a little bit of reference to set..."

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MANUFACTURERS (3)
 
Brother Solutions Center: MFC-6490CW: United States
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Brother MFC-6490CW | All In One Color Printer
Brother MFC-6490CW, All In One Color Printer – Brother-USA.com. The Brother MFC-6490CW all in one color printer. The Brother MFC-6490CW printer...
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