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Capillary
Tube Printing Technology | Ethernet
Network Connection | Wireless LAN Interface
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Automatic Document Feeder | 1.5 Picolitre Droplet size | Pictbridge | Photo Paper tray | LCD display |
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| Capillary
Tube Printing Technology |
How
Capillary Tube Printing Technology Works
Unlike other models in the market - Brother’s
new MFC range features revolutionary technology
that eliminates the need for ink cartridges to be
situated above the print head. Instead cartridges
are located separately and ink distributed via tubes
direct to the print head for printing. All Brother
models use Capillary Tube Printing Technology.
Advantages of Capillary Tube Printing Technology
By moving the cartridges off the print head Brother
have managed to create a printing mechanism that
offers the following benefits:
- Compact lower profile design
- As the ink tanks are no longer attached to
the print head, it has allowed the product design
to have lower profile compact design with sleek
lines which suits today's modern home and office
environment.
- Low power consumption - As
the print head carriage no longer has to carry
the heavy and bulky ink tanks, it has made it
possible to significantly reduce power consumption,
saving you money and the environment.
- Increased reliability - Due
to less weight on the print head, there is less
movement and vibration which subsequently reduces
wearing on the machine components.
- Quiet printing - Due to the
lighter weight of the print head there is less
mechanical movement within the machine creating
less vibration resulting in quieter printing.
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| Ethernet
Network Connection |
What
is a Ethernet network?
A network is simply a method of allowing computers
to communicate with one another. If you have two
or more computers, a network can let them share:
- Files and documents
- An Internet connection
- Printers, scanners
and other devices
Different network types use different hardware,
but they all have the same essential components:
- More than one computer
- Hardware (such as a router) and software (either
built in to the operating system or as a separate
application) to coordinate the exchange of information
- A path for the information to follow from
one computer to another
What is a Ethernet Network?
In a Ethernet network the router
does most of the work by directing the traffic
between the connected devices. By connecting a
router to your dial-up, DSL
or cable modem, you can also allow
multiple computers to share one connection to
the Internet. Many new routers combine wireless
and Ethernet technology and include a hardware.
Benefits of an Ethernet network
Ethernet networks are faster than wireless networks,
and they can be very affordable. If you plan to
connect only two computers, all you'll need is a
network interface card (NIC) in each computer and
a cable to run between them. The most commonly used
cable is Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
cable.
Once you have all of your equipment, all you need
to do is install it and configure your computers
so they can talk to one another.
Which Brother models offer Ethernet Network connections?
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| NETWORK CAPABILITY |
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| Ethernet
10/100TX interface |
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MFC-440CN, MFC-665CW, MFC-5460CN, MFC-5840CN |
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| Wireless LAN interface |
What is Wireless
LAN interface?
A wireless LAN or WLAN
is a wireless local area network,
which is the linking of two or more computers without
using wires. It uses radio communication to accomplish
the same functionality that a wired LAN
has. WLAN utilizes spread-spectrum
technology based on radio waves to
enable communication between devices in a limited
area, also known as the basic service set. This
gives users the mobility to move around within a
broad coverage area and still be connected to the
network.
Wireless LANs offer users an array of benefits ranging
from cost efficiency to seamless integration with
other networks.
Types of wireless networks
1) Infrastructure Mode: Connected to wireless
capable computer with an access point in the network
This type of network has a central access point
at the heart of the network. The access point can
also act as a bridge or a gateway to a wired network.
When the Brother wireless machine (your machine)
is part of this network, it receives all print jobs
via an access point. Below are examples of how the
Brother machine can be connected to your network:
1. Access
Point or Infrastructure LAN
Access Point or Infrastructure LAN is a wireless
network framework that has a central access point
at the heart of the network. In infrastructure mode,
wireless devices communicate with each other though
an access point. When the Brother wireless machine
is part of infrastructure mode network, it receives
all print jobs via an access point.
The access point can also act as a bridge or a gateway
to a wired network, and wireless devices can communicate
not only with each other but also with a wired network.
a. Wired and wireless computer connected
to a Central Access Point:
b. Wired and wireless computer connected
to a Central Access Point with Brother machine connected
directly using a LAN cable to the Central Access
Point:
c. Wired computer connected to a Central
Access Point with Brother machine connected through
the wireless connection:
2) Peer-to-peer
or Ad-hoc LAN
This type of network does not have a central access
point. Each wireless client communicates directly
with each other. When the Brother wireless machine
(your machine) is part of this network, it receives
all print jobs directly from the computer sending
the print data.
Which Brother model offers Wireless LAN?
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| WIRELESS |
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MODEL |
| Wireless
802.11 b/g |
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MFC-665CW |
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The benefits Wireless LANs include:
- Convenience, Affordability, Mobility, Productivity
- Deployment advantages: Installation flexibility,
speed and scalability
- Regions without or with limited wired infrastructure
can easily establish wireless communication
- Wireless networks have a better chance of
surviving disasters
- 802.11 wireless LANs promise high bandwidths,
global mobility, quality of service and seamless
integration with one other wireless platforms.
What is SecureEasySetup?
The SecureEasySetup™ is an easy way to configure
your Brother device to your wireless network settings.
By pushing a button on the wireless router or
access point, you can send the wireless network
and security settings to the printer. Your router
or access point must also support SecureEasySetup™.
See the user's guide for your wireless LAN router
or access point for instructions on how to use
the SecureEasySetup™ feature of that device.
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| 1.5 Picolitre
Droplet size |
What is picolitre:
A picolitre is (1/1,000,000,000,000 litre)
What is the significance of a 1.5 picolite droplet
size:
Brother’s new print head technology produces
1.5 picolitre droplet and the capability to accurately
place these droplets on the paper
Benefits of a smaller droplet size:
This technology produces less graininess, and therefore
smoother and sharper images with finer definition.
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| Pictbridge |
What is pictbridge?
PictBridge is a standardized technology that allows
printing images from a memory card in a digital
camera directly to a printer, regardless of brand,
without having to connect the camera to a computer.
Each device is automatically recognized by the other.
The camera compares its PictBridge functions to
the functions of the printer. The camera then displays
the supported functions on menus on the LCD screen
or in the viewfinder.
Once a PictBridge digital camera is connected to
a compliant printer, print options appear on the
camera monitor (LCD). The camera menu system is
used to make settings such as print size, layout,
media type and date.
You can print a single image displayed on the camera,
print two or more images or print all images on
the memory card. You can print part of an image
by first cropping it within the camera and even
create index prints (contact sheets).
In PictBridge, the DSC is connected directly to
a printer via a USB cable as shown below. The DSC
operates as a USB "Device" and the printer
works as a USB "Host".
Benefits of PictBridge
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The ability to quickly print the image displayed
by interacting with the Digital Still Camera
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Provide a way for customers to have a very
easy to use solution |
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A standard that will provide for wide interoperability |
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A vender can easily adopt PictBridge |
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The specification is independent of the
physical interface or transport layer protocol
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Allow for future enhancements that will
contribute continuing to build a digital photo
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Compatibility
To find out if a camera or printer is PictBridge
compatible, look for the PictBridge logo on the
packaging or check the manual for specifications. |
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| Photo Paper
tray |
What is a
photo paper tray*?
It is a built-in paper tray designed to hold 4 x
6” glossy photo paper in the Multi-Function
Centre
*This features is in addition to the standard paper
capacity.
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TRAY |
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MODEL |
Built-in
photo paper tray that holds 20
sheets 4”x6” 190gsm glossy photo
paper |
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MFC-440CN, MFC-665CW |
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Benefits of a photo paper tray
A built in photo paper tray offers convenience and
saves time in not having to swap between the paper
type when printing photos. |
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