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MFC-J491DW Inkjet Multi-Function Printer
Discontinued Product
Discontinued Product
Discontinued Product
Colour Inkjet Multi-Function automatic 2-sided printing and wireless connectivity
- Up to 12/6 ipm (Monochrome/Colour)
- Wireless
- Automatic 2-sided (Duplex) Print
- High Quality Photo Print
Sleek and slender, this compact 4-in-1 A4 inkjet offers a wide range of features including a 4.5cm LCD display, wireless and mobile connectivity, 2-sided (duplex) print and a 20-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). As with all things Brother, you can be assured with award-winning reliability – recognised as PC Mags Reader’s Choice award winner for ten years in a row and their Business Choice award winner for six years in a row, Brother will ensure you’re delivering uncompromised performance, every time.
Information
Overview
Specifications
Basic Specs
Functions
Fax, Print, Scan, Copy
Printer Type
Inkjet
Product Dimensions (Width X Depth X Height)
400 mm × 341 mm × 172 mm
Weight
8.3 kg
Print Speed
12/6 ipm (Monochrome/Colour)
Maximum Paper Capacity
Up to 100 Sheets
Warranty
1 year Return to Base Warranty
Resolution
Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi (Windows), Up to 1200 x 3600 dpi (Mac)
Borderless
Yes
2-Sided (Duplex) - Printing Paper Type
Plain Paper, Recycled Paper
2-Sided (Duplex) - Paper Size
A4, Letter, Executive, A5, B5 (JIS)
Paper handling
Tray #1 - Paper Type
Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper (coated paper), Glossy Paper, Recycled Paper
Tray #1 - Maximum Paper Capacity
Up to 100 Sheets
Tray #2 - Paper Type
N/A
Tray #2 - Maximum Paper Capacity
N/A
Multi-purpose Tray - Paper Type
N/A
Multi-purpose Tray - Maximum Paper Capacity
N/A
Manual Feed Slot - Paper Type
N/A
Manual Feed Slot - Maximum Paper Capacity
N/A
Paper Output
Up to 50 sheets
Copy
Colour / Monochrome
Yes
Yes
Multiple Copies
Sorts/Stacks (up to 99 pages)
Enlarge/ Reduce
25% to 400% (in increments of 1%)
Resolution
Colour: Maximum Print 1200 x 600 dpi, Scan 1200 x 600 dpi, Monochrome: Maximum Print 1200 x 600 dpi, Scan 1200 x 1200 dpi
2-Sided (Duplex) - Paper Size
N/A
Scan
Resolution - Interpolated
Up to 19,200 x 19,200 dpi (interpolated)
Resolution - Scanner Glass
Up to 1,200 × 2,400 dpi (optical)
Resolution - Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Up to 1,200 x 600 dpi (optical)
Fax
Compatibility
G3
Modem Speed
14,400bps (Fax)
Memory Transmission
Up to 170 pages
Out of Paper Reception
Up to 170 pages
PC Fax - Sending
Yes
PC Fax - Receiving
Yes (Windows only)
Connectivity
Connectivity
Hi-SpeedUSB2.0, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure/Ad-hoc Mode), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct)
Network
Wireless Network Security
WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
Wireless Setup Support Utility - WPS
Yes
Display & Memory
Display Type
4.5cm Colour LCD Touchscreen
Memory Capacity
128 MB
Operation
Power Source
AC 220 to 240V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption - Ready
Approx. 3 W
Power Consumption - Sleep
Approx. 1 W
Power Consumption - Power Off
Approx. 0.2 W
Noise Level
50 dB (A) (Approx.)
Supported Operating Systems
Supported OS
Windows 7, Windows 8 , Windows 8.1 , Windows 10, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Mac OS X 10.11.6 or greater
Linux
Software and Apps
Mobile Apps
21/12/2023
iPrint&Scan, Support Center, Print Service Plugin
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