Brother MFC-490CW Color Inkjet Wireless All-in-One Printer



Product Features
►Flexible wireless (802.11b/g) or wired (Ethernet) network connection
►Wide 3.3" color LCD provides easy help menus and photo enhancement
►Unattended fax, copy or scan; up to 15-page auto document feeder
►Direct photo printing from media card slots, USB direct/PictBridge Interface
►Fast speed printing up to 33ppm black and 27ppm color

Technical Details
Print Method: Inkjet
Resolution: Up to 6000 x 1200 dpi
Maximum Duty Cycle: 2,500 Pages Per Month
Print Speed: Up to 27 PPM (Color)
Print Speed: Up to 33 PPM (Black)
Special Features: Copying Capability
Special Features: Scanning Capability
Special Features: Fax Capability
Dimensions: 15.4"W x 14.8"D x 7.1"H
Connectivity: Ethernet
Connectivity: USB
Connectivity: PictBridge
Connectivity: 802.11b/g Wireless
Standard Paper Input: 100 Sheets
Optional Paper Input: 50 Sheets

Product Description
Unattended fax, copy or scan with up to 15-page auto document feeder. Flexibility to share with multiple users with wireless (802.11b/g) or wired (Ethernet) network connection. Wide 3.3" color LCD provides easy help menus and photo enhancement. Direct photo printing from media card slots or USB direct/PictBridge Interface. Print rich, vibrant photos on demand at up to 6000 x 1200 dpi. Fast print speeds at up to 33ppm black/27ppm color and high speed Super G3 33.6Kbps fax modem. 4-ink cartridge system ¿ replace only the cartridge that needs to be replaced. Other features include standard paper tray for up to 100 sheets and convenient photo bypass tray for up to 20 sheets 4"x6" glossy paper.



Customer Reviews
►I've only had this for about 2 weeks but so far I love it.
I cannot say how durable or reliable it will be but here's what I can say:
1) it worked great right out of the box and was not difficult to hook up
2) it prints much faster than my Canon Pixma
3) the scanning software is easier to use than my Canon Pixma
4) it has a fax which - again - worked the first time, very easy
5) it SEEMS to use less ink than the Canon or the Epson I had before that (you do have to buy 4 ink cartridges not just one, but you can buy only the one you need, you don't have to buy all at once)
6) You can turn it off and when you call for it by clicking PRINT on a document or photo, it turns itself on - very nice! (and it comes on quickly)

This may or may not be a downside: the manual is very thick and there are lots of options. I haven't even felt like going through them all and I figure I may never do so unless I need something to work a certain way that does not, as it is, out of the box. I did have to set a few things on the menu, like turning off the ringer of the fax, but that was easy.

My ONE complaint is that the scan screen is smaller than the pixma, so if you have a document or picture larger than about 11x14 (not sure the exact size - see the specs) then it won't work for you. The Pixma had a larger screen.

All in all, if this thing gives me 2 years of good service I will be satisfied.

So far, I would give it a hearty recommendation.

By KV Trout