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Brother MFC-6490CW reviews
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Product overview
Brother MFC-6490CW 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 MFC-6490CW. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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Specifications
Manufacturer code: MFC-6490CW. Icecat product 1861843 · Checked 19 Sep 2026. The source lists this code for Great Britain. No specifications are transferred from other editions.
Key specifications
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| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 1200 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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Display3 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 8.38 cm (3.3") |
Processor, memory & storage2 details
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 64 MB |
Printing, scanning & paper15 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 |
| PC free copying | Yes |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Faxing | Mono faxing |
| Fax memory | 100 pages |
| Fax forwarding | Yes |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Paper tray media types | Envelopes, Photo paper, Plain paper |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Executive, Folio, Legal, Letter |
| Multi-Purpose Tray media weight | 64 - 105 g/m² |
| Media weight (tray 1) | 64 - 220 gsm |
Connections & wireless5 details
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Networking features | 10/100 BaseTX |
| Network ready | Yes |
| Wireless technology | 802.11 b/g |
Power & battery2 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 29 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 4.5 W |
Design & dimensions7 details
| Input colour depth | 24 bit |
|---|---|
| Width | 655 mm |
| Depth | 450 mm |
| Height | 600 mm |
| Weight | 15.7 kg |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 540 x 488 x 323 mm |
| Colour all-in-one functions | Copy, Print, Scan |
Software & compatibility1 detail
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
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Further product details15 details
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
|---|---|
| Modem speed | 33.6 Kbit/s |
| Auto-redialing | Yes |
| Digital sender | No |
| Total input capacity | 150 sheets |
| Multi-Purpose tray | Yes |
| Multi-Purpose tray input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 400 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A3, A4, A5 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B4, B5 |
| Envelopes sizes | C5, DL |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Emulations | GDI |
| All-in-one functions | Copy, Fax, Scan |
Packaging & supplied accessories2 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package weight | 20.9 kg |
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