New Brother MFC-6490CW Color Inkjet MFP

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Brother
• MPN: MFC-6490CW
• Model: MFC-6490CW
• Type: Color Inkjet Wide-Format Wireless Network Multi-Function Center
• Standard Functions: Wide-Format Printing, Copying, Scanning, and Faxing (up to 11 inches x 17 inches ledger size), Super G3 Color Faxing, Standalone Color/Mono Copying, Wireless/Wired Network Color Printing, Wireless/Wired Network Color Scanning, Digital Media Slots (PhotoCapture Center), PictBridge Support, 3.3-inch Widescreen Color LCD Display.
• Optional Functions: Multi-User Network Scan-to-Email, Scan-to-File, Scan-to-FTP, and Remote Office Network Printing.
• What's Included in the Box: Brother MFC-6490CW Base Unit, Front-Loading Dual Paper Trays (Tray 1 up to 150 sheets, Tray 2 up to 250 sheets), 50-Page Auto Document Feeder (ADF), Starter Ink Cartridges, Telephone Line Cord, Software CD-ROM, and Power Cable.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Standard plain paper (up to ledger size) or glossy photo media, replacement Brother LC67 series or LC61 series ink cartridges depending on the regional market configuration (LC61BK Black, LC61C Cyan, LC61M Magenta, LC61Y Yellow), and a standard high-speed USB interface cable for optional wired connections.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

We stock a full range of official accessories and replacement supplies for the Brother MFC-6490CW. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

• Ink Cartridge Replacements: Brother LC61 or LC67 series high-capacity individual cartridge lines (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
• Media Handling: Manages standard multi-purpose copier paper, premium glossy photo media, and ledger size sheets (11 inches x 17 inches)
• System Connectivity Ports: Onboard Wireless infrastructure network layout alongside Wired Ethernet and local High-Speed USB 2.0 interface routing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Does the MFC-6490CW support full 11 inch x 17 inch wide-format functionality?
  Yes. Unlike intermediate wide-format multi-function setups that can only print in large format, the MFC-6490CW provides a full ledger-sized workflow. It features a massive 11 inch x 17 inch flatbed scanning glass platen, a large-format 50-page Auto Document Feeder, and dual paper cassettes that extend out to ledger sizes. This allows you to print, copy, scan, and fax true wide-format materials.
• How is the paper tray configuration arranged for managing different sizes?
  This model includes a built-in dual paper tray infrastructure that holds up to 400 sheets total. The 150-sheet upper tray is typically used for standard everyday media (like letter or legal sizes), while the heavy-duty 250-sheet lower expansion tray is designed to handle ledger sheets up to 11 inches x 17 inches, preventing you from having to manually reload paper when switching jobs.
• Can I swap single color ink tanks or do I replace a combined cartridge block?
  The MFC-6490CW utilizes an economical 4-cartridge individual ink system layout. This design allows you to replace only the specific single color tank that is completely empty, cutting down heavily on running costs over unified multi-color cartridge block models.
• Will incoming faxes be lost if the machine runs dry of paper or ink while I am away?
  No. The system contains an integrated 64 MB onboard memory cache layer that automatically captures and preserves up to 480 pages of document data. Your faxes are safely kept in storage and will automatically print out the absolute moment fresh paper or ink supplies are loaded.