The Brother 490 is a color all in one printer deserving of the name Brother. Their line of printers is generally of high quality and not many can do too much better. This Brother printer, the MFC-490CW model, contains a printer, a scanner, a copy machine and a Fax machine all in one wireless inkjet device. All of these features combined make this device slightly larger than most, but it is still compact and well worth the space needed to accommodate it.
Some of its best features include the speed at which this device prints and its connectivity and networking features, which make printing from anywhere easy. It has built in wireless networking interfaces including an Ethernet/LAN port and USB ports. It is also compatible with numerous memory cards using its multi sized card reader and using the USB ports you can print from almost any device. The maximum speeds at which the device prints is faster than many others, at 33 pages per minute for black prints or copies and 27 pages a minute for color ones.
Using its 3.5-inch LED display screen, you can edit prints on the screen while getting help from the inbuilt help menus. This is a great feature when used in conjunction with the ultra high-resolution printing. Resolution is up to 6000 dots per inch by 1200 dots per inch, which it achieves using a drop size as small as 1.5 Pico liters. Borderless printing is also an option as well as unattended printing. With the device’s 15 sheet auto feeder it is easy to grab a cup of coffee or get the next set of prints ready to go.
As for the money you will spend, this printer costs about $129 at retail. As for the ink cartridges, it uses a four-cartridge ink system, meaning, if one cartridge runs out before the others, you only have to change one. This saves not only ink costs, but the environment as well. This device is also Energy Star qualified, further saving the environment and on cost, too.
This printer will run on a Windows or a Mac operating system and comes with the drivers to install it. Other software included in the package includes document viewing software, PhotoCapture Center software for photo editing and enhancing controls and more. This device runs quickly and quietly, meaning you can still work while the kids are sleeping. It also includes a 24-hour retention policy for the document memory so that if the power goes out for any reason while printing, you can pick up right where you left off with no problems.
Considering the many features of this printer, it makes you want to take it anywhere you go. However, it weighs about 17 pounds, so carrying it everywhere may not be an option. Despite this disadvantage, the brother 490 is still one of the best mid priced color all in one devices around and worth the slight inconvenience.
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