Brother MFC-6490CW (Printers)

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Product Age Average review date: 14-02-2010

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alaScore 74

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741 reviews

May, 2012

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Brother MFC-6490CW

By Ivan (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Easy to set up and use

Large footprint with A3 cassette fitted

May, 2011 2011-05-19   4

Brother MFC-6490CW

By Philip (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Ease of installation

None

May, 2011 2011-05-11   4.5

Brother MFC-6490CW

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Reviewer left no comment

paper pick up not reliable ; not managed to set up wirelss opeation on old laptop

Mar, 2011 2011-03-10   2.5

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Manufacturer's Description

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...

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alaTest has collected and analysed 741 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the value for money. The usability is also mentioned favorably. The size and paper handling get mixed reviews, while many are negative about the ink consumption and reliability.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Printers the Brother MFC-6490CW is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-23 alaScore 74 3.7

Brother MFC-6490CW review

By Melissa Riofrio and Susan Silvius (pcadvisor.co.uk)

Brother's colour inkjet multifunction printer (MFP), the Brother MFC-6490CW, adds wide-format printing capability to an already long list of functions. Unfortunately, extremely slow performance is the tradeoff.

The Brother MFC-6490CW multifunction printer's wide-format capability is nice, but not its slow performance and variable print quality.

Oct, 2009 2009-10-06   3.5

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Brother MFC-6490CW review

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There are plenty of all-in-one printer/scanners around, but what almost all have in common is their A4 size.

A bigger Brother. Affordable oversize printing and scanning.

Oct, 2008 2008-10-17   4

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Review: Brother MFC-6490CW multifunction device

By Will Stapley (computeractive.co.uk)

Print, scan and fax A3 documents

Pros: Good-quality prints; accepts A3 paper; easy to install; wired and wireless networking Cons: No duplex function; slightly flimsy chassis Overall: If you'll make good use of its A3 functions, this is a good-quality multifunction device

Sep, 2008 2008-09-04   4

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Brother MFC-6490CW A3 Multi-Function Printer

By Simon Williams (trustedreviews.com)

A3 and A4 printing make Brother's latest MFP a tempting proposition, though it's a shame it can't tell between the two!

The idea of including A3 print in a mainstream, SOHO all-in-one is a good one and Brother has done most of the job well with the MFC-6490CW. However, there are a few odd design glitches that need sorting out before we can give it a recommendation....

Aug, 2008 2008-08-25   1.5

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Brother A3 Multifunction MFC-6490CW

By paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Say the word ‘A3' and most immediately think too big or too heavy or probably both. Well it will not fit where I review A4 units – no surprise there – but it sits in the doorway to my office quite happily and it just needs an extension on the USB lead,...

Feb, 2009 2009-02-11   3.5

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Brother MFC-6490CW

By (channelpro.co.uk)

Mike Jennings goes large with Brother's remarkable new A3 inkjet all-in-one.

An A3 printer is a useful thing. It allows you to print small poster-sized images, multi-page pamphlets on one sheet and can even be used in pre-production environments to output full-sized double-page proofs. But most people don't own or run them...

Brother's MFC-6490CW inkjet all-in-one is different. At 540 x 488 x 323mm (WDH), it's surprisingly compact for a device that offers both A3 printing and scanning. What's also unique is the £189 (exc VAT) price. It's the only A3 all-in-one inkjet...

Oct, 2008 2008-10-09 No rating -0.1

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Review: Brother MFC-6490CW multifunction device

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Print, scan and fax A3 documents

Sep, 2008 2008-09-04   4

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PC Pro: Product Reviews: Brother MFC-6490CW

By Mike Jennings (pcpro.co.uk)

A3 printing and scanning at a ludicrously low price, though speed and quality are middling.

Sep, 2008 2008-09-01   4.2

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Review: Brother MFC-6490CW multifunction device

By Will Stapley (personal computer world)

Print, scan and fax A3 documents

Good-quality prints ; accepts A3 paper ; easy to install ; wired and wireless networking

No duplex function ; slightly flimsy chassis

If you'll make good use of its A3 functions, this is a good-quality multifunction device

Sep, 2008 2008-09-04   4

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Brother - MFC-6490CW

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There are plenty of inkjet all-in-one printers available and quite a few are suitable for small and home office use. If you add in the requirement to handle A3 paper, though, there are suddenly very few ...

As a first attempt at an A3 all-in-one office inkjet, the MFC-6490CW makes a lot of the right moves. It has twin paper trays, a good scanner and some useful extras, such as the widescreen LCD display. A couple of annoying shortcomings, particularly the...

Sep, 2008 2008-09-18 No rating -0.1

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alaTest has collected and analysed 21 user reviews of the Brother MFC-6490CW from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Aug, 2009 to Jan, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 72 out of 100.

  14 Users positive 7 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 6 user reviews of the Brother MFC-6490CW from reevoo.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2011 to May, 2011. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 75 out of 100.

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Brother MFC-6490CW

Easy to set up and use Large footprint with A3 cassette fitted

Brother MFC-6490CW

Ease of installation None

Brother MFC-6490CW

Reviewer left no comment paper pick up not reliable ; not managed to set up wirelss opeation on old laptop

Brother MFC-6490CW

Easily set up from scratch. Ink cartridges are easliy accessible and to change. Cartridges are reasonably priced Reviewer left no comment

  4 Users positive 2 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 14 user reviews of the Brother MFC-6490CW from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Sep, 2008 to May, 2011. The average user rating from cnet.com is 58 out of 100.

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don't buy it.

I have found nothing good about the machine I installed a MFC 6490CW for the first use today and after troubleshooting it, cleaning and replacing the

Good large scanner for the money

I bought this in a hurry for a huge storyboard project. Bought a new iMac and had to replace two even cheaper Mustek A3 scanners which both ran like m

Good large scanner for the money

I bought this in a hurry for a huge storyboard project. Bought a new iMac and had to replace two even cheaper Mustek A3 scanners which both ran like m

Most user UNfriendly printer I've ever used

Use to scan/copy architectural drawings very difficult. Machine is good, though flimsy, but operation is difficult. Very confusing, non-user friendly

  8 Users positive 6 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 4 user reviews of the Brother MFC-6490CW from pcworld.com. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2008 to Nov, 2010. The average user rating from pcworld.com is 75 out of 100.

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Brother MFC-6490cw All-In-One Printer

Excellent machine. It has given excellent service in two years of many scans and prints in spite of its flimsy appearing construction. Has been just a

Brother MFC-6490cw All-In-One Printer

I've had this machine for over a year, and it is a great value. I use it at home and a brothers 9840cdw at the office, both work seemlessly with my m

Brother MFC-6490cw All-In-One Printer

I have been using this printer now for a year. I print,copy,fax, and scan and have never experienced a paper jam including 11X17 size which I use for

Brother MFC-6490cw All-In-One Printer

I had this machine for 2 whole weeks when it just powered off and NEVER turned on again. Problem with Brother is you either get a great product or a l

  3 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 4 user reviews of the Brother MFC-6490CW from cnet.com.au. The user reviews were collected from Mar, 2010 to Mar, 2011. The average user rating from cnet.com.au is 60 out of 100.

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Brother MFC-6490CW

If you are thinking of purchasing this product do not do it! can't think of anything where do I start

Brother MFC-6490CW

I've done some copping and document printing and in all cases colors appear washed out. I cannot get my business logo printed properly in color, which

Brother MFC-6490CW

I like this printer for my home-office. gets the job done. Affortable Massive printing

Brother MFC-6490CW

excellent machine for it job. not a photo printer but an everyday easy to use printer. Wireless connection is awesome. A3 prints are good. It is massi

  3 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 4 user reviews of the Brother MFC-6490CW from jr.com. The user reviews were collected from Mar, 2010 to May, 2011. The average user rating from jr.com is 75 out of 100.

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Poor print and scan quality.

The 11 Easy To Setup","Easy To Use","Quiet Poor Print Quality","Poor scan quality

Hardest working printer, ever!

This is my second MFC 6940 CW. No, the first one did not wear out. I worked it hard enough to kill a normal printer, but it outlasted every other prin

Hardest working printer, ever!

This is my second MFC 6940 CW. No, the first one did not wear out. I worked it hard enough to kill a normal printer, but it outlasted every other prin

Love this product!!!

I work from home and I LOVE this product....I can use it anywhere in my home, and I love that when scanning from the printer I have the ability to cho

  3 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 37 user reviews of the Brother MFC-6490CW from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Jul, 2008 to Jan, 2011. The average user rating from newegg.com is 85 out of 100.

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Best value for this kind of device.

If someone was expecting laser speeds out of a 11x17 inkjet, they are kidding themselves. My other large format scanner was $6000, and our 11x17 laser

Very Economical Printer

This unit is also big, so it's not something you would keep on your desk. Brother Printers are AWESOME! This printer is very flexible and inexpensive

EXCELLENT !!!

GET ONE. For this price you can't beat it, especially with free shipping and no tax.. Reliable, scans and prints 11x17, great resolution and IN COLOR

Solid printer.

Remember to add scanner in control panel if you want to scan. No issues installing wireless printer. Two trays. Static IP printer + installed drivers

  31 Users positive 6 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 19 user reviews of the Brother MFC-6490CW from pcconnectionexpress.com. The user reviews were collected from Sep, 2008 to Oct, 2010. The average user rating from pcconnectionexpress.com is 93 out of 100.

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Brother MFC-6490CW Color Inkjet MFP

This printer prints quickly and with good quality but with a slight pause before prints start. The noise level is completely acceptable. If print colo

Great printer

Set up was quick, very very easy. The thing is a beast though, so make some room for it. Best price for what you can get. 11X17 scanner is perfect for

Brother MFC-6490CW Color Inkjet MFP

Set up was quick, very very easy. The thing is a beast though, so make some room for it. Best price for what you can get. 11X17 scanner is perfect for

Great Printer for the buck

Fantastic oversize color printer with wonderful features for scanning and copying. The wireless feature let us set up our printer/scanner fax on the f

  19 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 274 user reviews of the Brother MFC-6490CW from staples.com. The user reviews were collected from Sep, 2008 to Jan, 2012. The average user rating from staples.com is 78 out of 100.

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multipack + high yield saves money

Brother - good company - backs products Clean Replacement,Easy To Install,Sharp Tones & Colors

Nice Print

easy to work with Clean Replacement,Easy To Install,Sharp Tones & Colors

Pleasantly surprised

When I purchased this printer I was skeptical about refurbished. The ratings scared me a little. We bought it to produce our own company brochures. Th

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It was easy to order and receive. The only problem was trying to read the serial number on the back to register it. I had already placed the printer a

  230 Users positive 44 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 140 user reviews of the Brother MFC-6490CW from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Jul, 2008 to Feb, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.com is 77 out of 100.

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Works very well

This copier/printer/scanner works very well. It can handle everything up to 11x17 to copy, scan, print, etc. And every brother printer I've ever used

Excellent scans for 11 x 17 documents

My "One Touch" scanner is incompatible w/ Windows 7 and recently started to produce thick, black bands within scanned images. I have a lot of large fo

DO NOT BUY THIS

If you do, you get what you pay for. Seller only gives 30 days warranty. Bought mine 6 mos ago and now pa-flooey! Scanning process is circuitous and n

Over all ok but don't use for photos

Over all, the printer is ok. It meets my office needs as a fax machine and as an occasional color printer. I like that I can have it send faxes to m

  113 Users positive 27 Users negative

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Brother MFC-6490CW: product specifications

Brand

Copying
Automatic Duplexing
 None
Max Copying Resolution B/W
1200 x 1200 dpi
Max Copying Resolution Colour
1200 x 1200 dpi
Max Copying Speed B/W
23ppm
Max Copying Speed Colour
20ppm
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
14.6cm/48.8cm
Height
1.3cm/32.3cm
Weight
140g/15.6kg
Width
54cm
Document & Media Handling
Max Copy Size
A3/Ledger (297 x 432 mm)
Standard Media Capacity
400sheets
Environmental Standards
ENERGY STAR Qualified
 Yes
Fax Machine
Compatibility
Super G3
Max Transmission Speed
33.6Kbps
PC Faxing
Built-in
Header
Compatibility
PC
Country Kits
Germany/United States
Manufacturer
Brother/Hewlett-Packard
Model
6490CW
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Brother MFC/HP
Memory
Standard Memory
64MB
Miscellaneous
Bay Compatibility
Upgrade Bay
Microsoft Certification
Compatible with Windows 7
Vista Certification
Certified for Windows Vista
Office Machine
Copier Type
Digital
Fax Type
Plain paper
Functions
Copier / Fax / Printer / Scanner/Copier / Fax / Printer / Scanner
Monthly Duty Cycle (max)
5000impressions
Printing Output Type
Colour
Printing Technology
Ink-jet
Type
Fax / copier / printer / scanner
PC Connectivity
PC Connection
Ethernet 10 Base-T / Hi-Speed USB / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / USB host/Hi-Speed USB / Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / USB host
PC Connection Availability
 Yes
Printing
Max Printing Speed B/W
35ppm
Max Printing Speed B/W (ppm)
35ppm
Max Printing Speed Colour
28ppm
Max Printing Speed Colour (ppm)
28ppm
Max Resolution B/W
6000 x 1200 dpi
Max Resolution Colour
6000 x 1200 dpi
Service & Support
Type
1 year warranty
Storage
Type
Hard drive
Storage Hard Drive
Capacity
250GB
Hard Drive Type
Removable hard drive
Interface
Serial ATA-300
Interface Type
Serial ATA-300
Spindle Speed
5400rpm

Manufacturer's Description


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.

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