BUSINESS CLASS COLOUR PRINTING MADE EASY BY BROTHER

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Wednesday, 24 September 2008 06:21

Brother International, launches a new class of business line inkjet all-in-one printer targeting small businesses requiring affordable and easy to use large format 11 by 17 printing, copying and scanning. With a retail price point from $179 to $349, these new printers will change how small businesses manage printing needs without the high cost. The Professional Series line of colour inkjet all-in-one units with built-in networking capabilities. Designed especially for small business users, this new Brother series represents the latest example of the company’s vision and strength in anticipating the office machine needs of SMBs and home office customers. In addition to traditional business functions, the new series offers innovative tools not available from any other manufacturer, including the ability to print, copy, scan and fax up to the ledger 11-by-17-inch size. The new series features three models: the network-ready MFC-5490CN (ESP $179 CDN), the network-ready MFC-5890CN (ESP $249 CDN) and the top-of-the-line wireless network MFC-6490CW (ESP $349 CDN). "With our new Professional Series, Brother literally changes and expands the market by creating a new product category", said Brian Caldwell, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Brother Canada. "These new products were built on Brother’s legacy of making innovative business technology affordable to small and mid-sized workplaces, based on customers’ feedback." Wireless Network MFC-6490CW with 11"x17" Capability The top-of-the-line MFC-6490CW truly expands large-format project possibilities. While it offers standard-size printing capabilities suited to most business owners’ day-to-day needs, it also allows for Ledger-sized printing, scanning, copying and faxing capabilities. Benefits of 11-by-17-inch Ledger-sized printing and copying include the ability to create: Eye-catching 11-by-17-inch signage and flyers Creative projects such as restaurant menus, posters and displays Large-format plans or CAD drawings High impact business proposals Easy-to-read complex spreadsheets on one page Professional-looking, colour business proposals Scanning, copying and faxing capabilities at up to 11-by-17-inch size via a ledger-size document glass and auto-document feeder (e.g. newspapers, signs and 2-page view copies of magazines, books, etc.). In addition to being the first Brother colour inkjet all-in-one to integrate up to 11-by-17-inch capabilities, the MFC-6490CW also includes wireless networking, intuitive controls, dual paper trays with up to 400 sheet total capacity, in addition to shipping with high-yield consumables. Common Features on All Models of the Series Designed to satisfy real business needs, all three models in the Professional Series offer a bundle of innovative features, including: Network-ready: all models’ powerful features can be shared over a network with multiple users Large capacity paper trays and auto-document feeder USB Flash memory drive and PictBridge compatibility High-speed Super G3 33.6 Kbps fax modem Fast colour and monochrome output, up to 35 ppm mono & 28 ppm colour1 Brother’s PhotoCapture Centre Brilliant colour output at up to 6000 x 1200 dpi2 Four separate ink cartridges (designed so the user only needs to replace the colour that is empty). While the entry level network-ready Business PRO MFC-5490CN possesses a large 150-sheet paper tray, a 50 sheet auto document feeder and a backlit 2-line LCD screen, the step-up model MFC-5890CN adds ledger-size (11” x 17”) printing capability, high yield ink cartridges and an easy-to-read widescreen 3.3” colour LCD which allows the user to preview and edit pictures without a computer. All products in the Brother Professional Series are covered by an unmatched 2-year express exchange warranty.  The MFC-6490CW is currently available at major office equipment retailers across the country and the MFC-5490CN and MFC-5890CN will begin shipping in October. To learn more about Brother Business Colour Offerings, visit www.brother.ca/en/business_colour. < Prev   Next >