BROTHER MFC-6490CW BLACK OEM INK CARTRIDGE

Brother MFC-6490CW Review

Overview:

With full on ledger sized print capabilities, the Brother MFC-6490CW is the all in one that truly does it all. The device includes wireless capabilities and a complete range of print, copy, scan, and fax functions, all of which are compatible with the device’s oversized 11” x 17” capacities.

Pros:

The real function that differentiates the Brother MFC-6490CW from its competitors is its ledger sized print capabilities. With wireless print capabilities, the unit can easily provide an entire small office with the ability to print in both large formats and full color. Even if this feature is only used on occasion, it can be a great asset to the small business or home user.

A built in fax modem is another example of hardware that, though often used only sparingly, is an excellent luxury to have on hand for sharing among a network. The device does not include a built in handset or answering service, but does come equipped with a 480 page fax page memory and additional fax features such as broadcasting to up to 256 locations, color faxing, distinctive ring detection, and speed dialing. The unit’s built in Super G3 33.6 Kbps fax modem is capable of transmitting and receiving fax data at a rate of 3 seconds per page, and users need to fumble with hard copies when utilizing the Brother MFC-6490CW’s PC fax function that allows faxes to be sent and received through the phone line directly to a PC desktop.

Among the list of the Brother MFC-6490CW’s professional features are its high impact printing, secure function lock, and direct photo printing capabilities made possible by a variety of media slots and a PictBridge option. With print speeds of up to 35 pages per minute in black and white and 28 pages per minute in color, the unit ensures even high volume print projects a speedy processing time.

Cons:

With wireless connectivity built in and oversized print capabilities, one would expect a device such as the Brother MFC-6490CW to come with a price tag that is slightly inflated, and they would be right. The device can be found on the market for around three hundred dollars, or around three times the cost of less equipped multifunctional devices. When considering this MFC for purchase, it is important to consider if the device’s wireless print capabilities are truly a necessity.