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Manufacturer codeDCP-6690CW
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About the Brother DCP-6690CW
Brother DCP-6690CW is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Inkjet; colour printing: Yes; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code DCP-6690CW. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The listed print technology is Inkjet. Compare replacement consumable prices and expected page volumes alongside the purchase price. Features such as duplex printing or a scanner should be confirmed independently in the specification table.
- Print technology
- Inkjet
- Colour printing
- Yes
- Maximum resolution
- 1200 x 6000 DPI
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 35 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A3
- Scanning
- Colour scanning
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3.50 / 5Original rating: 3.5 / 5
Reviewed model: Brother DCP-6690CW. Colour and included accessories may differ from this listing.
Read the full review ↗Checked 8 Nov 2026
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Brother DCP-6690CW specifications
Manufacturer code: DCP-6690CW · Icecat product 2090681 · Checked 19 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 6000 DPI |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 35 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A3 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Display1 detail
| Screen size | 10.7 cm (4.2") |
|---|
Processor, memory & storage3 details
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 64 MB |
| Compatible memory cards | miniSD, SD, SDHC |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Image formats supported | BMP, JPG, PNG |
|---|
Printing, scanning & paper13 details
| Printing | Colour printing |
|---|---|
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 28 ppm |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 23 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 20 cpm |
| Faxing | No |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Maximum print size | 297 x 420 mm |
| Media weight (tray 1) | 64 - 220 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 50 dB |
| Standard media sizes | A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5 |
| Scan speed | 4.49 sec/page |
Connections & wireless2 details
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
|---|---|
| Supported network protocols (IPv4) | ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA, (Auto IP), NetBIOS/WINS, LPR/LPD,Custom Raw Port/Port9100, DNS-resolver, mDNS, FTP-server, TELNET, SNMPv1,TFTP, scannerpoort, LLTD-responder |
Power & battery3 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 26 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 0.7 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 6 W |
Design & dimensions6 details
| Width | 595 mm |
|---|---|
| Depth | 455 mm |
| Height | 655 mm |
| Weight | 16 kg |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 540 x 488 x 323 mm |
| Colour all-in-one functions | Copy, Print, Scan |
Software & compatibility2 details
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
|---|---|
| Compatible operating systems | Windows Vista Certified Windows XP (32 & 64 bit edities) Windows 2000 Mac OS 10.2.4 & later Linux printer driver |
Further product details5 details
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
|---|---|
| Digital sender | No |
| Market positioning | Business |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| All-in-one functions | Copy, Scan |
Packaging & supplied accessories3 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package weight | 20.5 kg |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 597 x 656 x 460 mm |
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What is the listed print technology for Brother DCP-6690CW?
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What is the listed colour printing for Brother DCP-6690CW?
The source specification records colour printing as Yes. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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