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Brother MFC 6490CW - multifunction printer ( colour )

Product code:
P100748P | MFC6490CWZU1
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  • Functions - Fax / copier / printer / scanner
  • Printing Speed - Up to 35 ppm (mono) / up to 28 ppm (colour)
  • Copying Speed - Up to 23 ppm (mono) / up to 20 ppm (colour)
  • Printing Resolution - Up to 6000 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 6000 x 1200 dpi (colour)
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Brother MFC 6490CW - multifunction printer ( colour )

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Product information

Compatability The Professional Series MFC-6490CW color inkjet All-in-One is perfect for creating impressive everyday business documents such as reports, presentations, spreadsheets, proposals and more! Plus, it offers the ultimate in versatility with up to ledger (11"x17") size print / copy / scan / fax. Making the everyday business documents more impactful and the fine details easier to read. Other powerful features include: wireless networking, large up to 150 sheet paper capacity and up to 50 sheet automatic document feeder.

Brother MFC 6490CW - Multifunction printer - colour - ink-jet - Legal (216 x 356 mm) (original) - A3 (297 x 420 mm), ANSI B (Ledger) (279 x 432 mm) (media) - up to 23 ppm (copying) - up to 35 ppm (printing) - 400 sheets - 33.6 Kbps - USB 2.0, LAN, USB host, Wi-Fi

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Specifications

Basic Specifications

Manufacturer's Part Number
MFC6490CWZU1
EAN
4977766660396
Copier Type
Digital
Standard Media Capacity
400 sheets
Document Feeder Capacity
50 sheets
Fax Resolutions
203 x 98 dpi, 203 x 196 dpi, 203 x 391 dpi
Max Copying Resolution
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (colour)
Inkjet Technology
4-ink
Microsoft Certification
Compatible with Windows 7
Max Printing Speed
Up to 35 ppm (mono) / up to 28 ppm (colour)
Power
AC 230 V ( 50/60Hz )
Data Compression System
MH, MR, MMR, JPEG
Media Type
Transparencies, envelopes, plain paper, cards, photo paper, coated paper
Environmental Standards
ENERGY STAR Qualified
Fax Type
Super G3 - plain paper
Printing Technology
Ink-jet ( colour )
Output Trays Capacity
50 sheets
Media Size
89 x 127 mm (min) - A3 (297 x 420 mm), ANSI B (Ledger) (279 x 432 mm) (max)
Original Size
Legal (216 x 356 mm) (max)
Device Type
Fax / copier / printer / scanner
Dimensions (WxDxH)
54 cm x 48.8 cm x 32.3 cm
PC Connection
USB 2.0, LAN, USB host, Wi-Fi
Localisation
United Kingdom
Scanning
1200 x 2400 dpi
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year warranty
Max Fax Transmission Speed
33.6 Kbps
Display
3.3"
Office Machine Features
Print from memory card, print from USB flash drive
Weight
15.6 kg
Product Description
Brother MFC 6490CW - multifunction printer ( colour )
Max Printing Resolution
Up to 6000 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 6000 x 1200 dpi (colour)
Original Type
Sheets, books
Max Copying Speed
Up to 23 ppm (mono) / up to 20 ppm (colour)

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified
Yes

Copying

Max Copying Speed
Up to 23 ppm (mono) / up to 20 ppm (colour)
Max Copying Resolution
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (colour)
Grey Scale Half-Tones
256
Max Document Enlargement
400%
Max Document Reduction
25%
Maximum Copies
99
Copying Features
2 on 1, Poster-9, 4 on 1

Fax Machine

Compatibility
Super G3
Max Transmission Speed
33.6 Kbps
Data Compression System
MH, MR, MMR, JPEG
Fax Resolutions
203 x 98 dpi, 203 x 196 dpi, 203 x 391 dpi
Total Memory Capacity
Up to 400 pages
PC Faxing
Yes

PC Connectivity

PC Connection
USB 2.0, LAN, USB host, Wi-Fi
Network Protocols
TCP/IP
Security Protocols & Features
WEP, WPA-PSK
Operating System Support
Apple MacOS X 10.2.4 or later, MS Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 2000 Professional, MS Windows XP Home Edition, MS Windows XP Professional
Software Included
Brother MFL-Pro Suite, Reallusion FaceFilter Studio

Memory

Standard Memory
64 MB
Supported Flash Memory
Memory Stick, CompactFlash, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick PRO, USB flash drive, SDHC Memory Card

Connections

Interfaces
USB 2.0 ¦ USB host ¦ LAN
Network Protocols
TCP/IP
Security Protocols & Features
WEP, WPA-PSK
Operating System Support
Apple MacOS X 10.2.4 or later, MS Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 2000 Professional, MS Windows XP Home Edition, MS Windows XP Professional
Software Included
Brother MFL-Pro Suite, Reallusion FaceFilter Studio

Scanning

Optical Resolution
1200 x 2400 dpi
Interpolated Resolution
19200 x 19200 dpi
Grey Scale Depth
8 bit
Colour Depth
24 bit
Colour Depth (Internal)
48 bit

Power

Voltage Required
AC 230 V ( 50/60Hz )
Power Consumption Operational
29 Watt
Power Consumption Standby
6 Watt
Power Consumption Sleep
4.5 Watt

Environmental Parameters

Sound Emission
50 dBA (operating)
Min Operating Temperature
10 °C
Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
Humidity Range Operating
20 - 80%

General

Device Type
Fax / copier / printer / scanner
Copier Type
Digital
Fax Type
Plain paper
Printing Technology
Ink-jet - colour
Display Diagonal Size
3.3"
PC Connection
USB 2.0, LAN, USB host, Wi-Fi
Office Machine Features
Print from memory card, print from USB flash drive
Localisation
United Kingdom

Printing

Max Printing Resolution
Up to 6000 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 6000 x 1200 dpi (colour)
Max Printing Speed
Up to 35 ppm (mono) / up to 28 ppm (colour)
Ink Cartridge Configuration
4 cartridges (1 each: cyan, magenta, yellow, black)
Ink Palette Supported (Colours)
Cyan, magenta, yellow, black
Colour
4-ink
Minimum Ink Droplet Size
1.5 pl
Ink Type
Brother Innobella ink

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site

Dimensions & Weight

Width
54 cm
Depth
48.8 cm
Height
32.3 cm
Weight
15.6 kg

Fax Machine Features

Error Correction Mode (ECM)
Yes
One Touch Dialing
6 station(s)
Speed Dialing
100 station(s)
Caller ID
Yes
Telephone / Fax Switch
Yes
Broadcast Transmission
256 stations
Delayed Transmission
Yes
Remote Fax Retrieval (Polling)
Yes
Features
Fax forwarding, transmit verification report, Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD), automatic redialing

Document & Media Handling

Max Original Size
Legal (216 x 356 mm)
Original Type
Sheets, books
Document Feeder Capacity
50 sheets
Min Media Size
89 x 127 mm
Max Media Size
A3/Ledger
Min Media Weight
64 g/m2
Max Media Weight
220 g/m2
Supported Media Type
Transparencies, envelopes, plain paper, cards, photo paper, coated paper
Borderless Photo Sizes
A4 (210 x 297 mm), A3 (297 x 420 mm), B4 (250 x 353 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm), ANSI B (Ledger) (279 x 432 mm), 100 x 150 mm, 130 x 180 mm, 89 x 127 mm
Standard Media Capacity
400 sheets
Output Trays Capacity
50 sheets
Document & Media Handling Details
ADF - 50 sheets size: 148 x 148 mm - Legal (216 x 356 mm) ¦ Input tray - 150 sheets size: 89 x 127 mm - A3/Ledger (297 x 432 mm) weight: 64 g/m2 - 120 g/m2 ¦ Input tray - 250 sheets size: 182 x 257 mm - A3/Ledger (297 x 432 mm) weight: 64 g/m2 - 105 g/m2 ¦ Output tray - 50 sheets - A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Speed Details
Printing : up to 35 ppm - B/W ¦ Printing : up to 28 ppm - colour ¦ Copying : up to 23 ppm - B/W ¦ Copying : up to 20 ppm - colour

Miscellaneous

Direct Printing Specifications
PictBridge, DPOF
Consumables Included
1 x Cartridge ( black ) - up to 950 pages - Brother LC1100HYBK ¦ 1 x Cartridge ( cyan ) - up to 750 pages - Brother LC1100HYC ¦ 1 x Cartridge ( magenta ) - up to 750 pages - Brother LC1100HYM ¦ 1 x Cartridge ( yellow ) - up to 750 pages - Brother LC1100HYY
Compatible with Windows 7
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Delivery FAQs

Next Day delivery

  • Get next day delivery on small items
  • Items that qualify are clearly labelled - just order before 5pm
  • Postcode restrictions may apply, read our full terms and conditions

Cost:

Standard delivery is free on small items over £40 ex VAT. Large items (large kitchen appliances and some TVs over 40") do not qualify for standard delivery. There are a variety of free and chargeable delivery options for these items detailed during the checkout process.

How long does delivery take?

  • Well send your order ASAP and give you a heads-up on delivery times before you check out
  • For large items, select your preferred date and time at checkout
  • Easily track your order or get a text message ETA (when available)

Installation and recycling information

  • Get hassle-free installation and recycling on large items at checkout
  • For recycling, please disconnect your old appliance before our team arrives (unless you've also purchased an installation)
  • For installations, our expert team will disconnect your old appliance, install your new item and connect it to existing services within one meter. Magic.

Please note: We can only install items on domestic premises, as our installers aren't authorised to install any items commercially

Price Match

We'll match against any other UK retailer store or website price including offer-code discounts.

How to request a business price match
We promise to match the competitor’s price available when you contact us. To request a price match for:

  • Online purchases: Contact us here.
  • In store purchases: Contact us here.

Information you’ll need
If you have already purchased you’ll need your receipt, the competitor you want us to match and details of any relevant voucher offers.
If you have not yet purchased you’ll need; the product code (available on the product page), our price, the competitor you want us to match and details of any relevant voucher offers.

We’ll even price match 7 days after your purchase!
Here’s how to get a price match if you’ve already bought:
If you see the same item cheaper elsewhere, within 7 days of buying from us we’ll refund you the difference.
If you bought online: call us on 0344 561 6789 and have your receipt handy.

Price Promise terms & conditions
We'll match against any other UK retailer store or website price including offer-code discounts. We’ll match the prices of any products (not delivery, installation charges, product protection plans or other services) offered on identical terms and where we can check the price and stock position. Our competitor’s product must be the same model number as ours. Both us and the competitor must have the product in stock and ready for delivery. We do not match competitor’s ink prices, trade, membership & 3rd party market place sellers.

Limited to maximum five units per order or transaction. Cannot be used with any other offer.