Brother MFC-6490CW review
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Verdict
A3 printing and scanning at a ludicrously low price, though speed and quality are middling.
Review Date: 9 Sep 2008
Reviewed By: Mike Jennings
Price when reviewed: £189 (£217 inc VAT)
Buy it now for: £304
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Overall Rating
Features & Design
Value for Money
Performance
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| Part Code | MFC-6490CW |
| Review Date | 9 Sep 2008 |
| Price ex VAT | £189 |
| Price inc VAT | £217 |
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| Features & Design |
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| Basic Specifications | |
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| Colour? |
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| Resolution printer final | 6000 x 1200dpi |
| Integrated TFT screen? |
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| Maximum paper size | A3 |
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| Running costs | |
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| Cost per A4 mono page | 1.8p |
| Cost per A4 colour page | 5.2p |
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| Dimensions | 213 x 192 x 127mm (WDH) |
| Copier Specification | |
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| Fax? |
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| Performance tests | |
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| Mono print speed (measured) | 9ppm |
| Colour print speed | 3ppm |
| Media Handling | |
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| Input tray capacity | 400 sheets |
| Connectivity | |
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| USB connection? |
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| Ethernet connection? |
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| Bluetooth connection? |
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| WiFi connection? |
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| PictBridge port? |
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| Flash media | |
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| SD card reader |
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| Compact Flash reader |
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| Memory Stick reader |
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| xD-card reader |
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| OS Support | |
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| Operating system Windows Vista supported? |
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| Operating system Windows XP supported? |
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This is an area where I believe multitouch screens should be used more effectively.
The LCD panel that flips up should house all controls, if possible.
As a Bonus idea, it would be great if I could see the document I'm scanning in the LCD panel and then move or zoom into the precise area that I wish to be scanned - its amazing nobody has done this yet. Plus would love to see it in photocopiers too!
By nicomo on 1 Oct 2009 
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