Brother MFC-290c Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer
The Brother MFC-290c Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer provides high quality, color inkjet printing, color scanning, built-in fax/modem, and PC-free color copying. Plus, you'll save time with unattended faxing, copying or scanning with the built-in 15-page auto document feeder. Furthermore, Brother's PhotoCapture Center feature means that you can also print vibrant and borderless photos directly from your PictBridge enabled camera or from common memory cards.
- Print Fast
- Get fast printing with print speeds up to 30 ppm black and 25 ppm color
- Print Beautiful text & Graphics
- Print sharp laser quality text and graphics or high quality photos at resolutions up to 6000 x 1200 dpi and a minimum droplet size of 1.5 picoliters
- Send & Receive Faxes
- The built-in 14.4Kbps fax/modem allows for fast and easy black & white or color faxing without a computer
- 15-page ADF
- The auto document feeder can hold up to 15 pages making scanning and faxing multi-page documents fast and simple without the need for user attention
- High Resolution Scanning
- Scan photos and documents and capture all of the detail with an optical resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi and interpolated resolution at an incredible 19,200 dpi. Plus you can scan directly to image, text, or PDF formats for greater convenience and easier document sharing
- PhotoCapture Center & Pictbridge Interface
- The PhotoCapture Center function means that you can easily print photos directly from your PictBridge-enabled camera - without a computer. Plus you'll be assured that your photo prints will always look great thanks to the exclusive True2Life printing technology
- Built-in Media Card Slot
- The MFC-290c allows users to print directly from popular media cards and even scan directly to media cards, plus it includes the ability to print from and scan to USB flash memory drives
- Four Cartridge Ink System
- With separate cartridges for each ink color, you only need to replace the color that's empty
- Computer Free Operation
- Print Photos, Copy, or Fax documents and images without ever using a computer
| Printer | |
|---|---|
| Printing Technology | Color Inkjet with True2Life technology |
| Maximum Resolution | 6000 x 1200 |
| Minimum Ink Droplet Size | 1.5 picoliters |
| Ink Type | Innobella inks |
| Ink Palette | CMYK |
| Ink Cartridge Configuration | 4 individual ink cartridges |
| Print Speed |
Monochrome: 30ppm Color: 25ppm |
| Input Buffer | 16MB |
| Printer Duty Cycle | 2500 pages/month |
| Print Archival Life | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Scanner | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | Linear CIS |
| Optical Resolution | 1200 x 2400dpi |
| Interpolated Resolution | 19200 x 19200dpi |
| Color Depth | 36-bit RGB |
| Dynamic Range | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Light Source | Cold Cathode Lamp |
| Reflective Scan Area | 8.5 x 11.7" |
| Transparency Scan Area | No |
| Fax | |
|---|---|
| Modem Speed | 14.4 Kbps |
| Transmission Speed | 6 seconds per page |
| Transmission/Reception Memory | 200 Pages |
| Fax Resolution | 203 x 392dpi (max.) |
| Dialing Options | Auto-dial (40 locations), Fax Broadcasting (90 locations), Automatic Redial, Quick Scan (Memory Transmission), Dual Access (B&W Only), PC Fax (send only), |
| Receiver Options | External TAD, Out-of-Paper Reception, Caller ID, Distinctive Ring Detection, Auto Fax Reduction |
| Copier | |
|---|---|
| Copy Speed |
Monochrome: 20cpm Color: 18cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 1200 x 1200dpi |
| Reduction/Enlargement | 25 - 400% (1% increments) |
| Copy Features | 1-99 copies, 2in1/4in1 (B&W only), Poster Function, Brightness/Contrast adjust |
| Paper Handling | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Paper Width | 8.5" |
| Maximum Printable Area | 8.5 x 11" Borderless |
| Paper Sizes | Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, JIS_B5, Envelopes (commercial No.10, DL, C5, Monarch, JE4), Photo 4 x 6", Index card, Post card |
| Borderless Photo Sizes | Letter, A4, A6, Photo 4 x 6", Index Card, Post Card |
| Paper Types | Plain paper, Inkjet paper (coated paper), Glossy paper, Transparencies, Envelopes |
| Maximum Paper Thickness | 0.28mm (240gsm) |
| Paper Capacity | 100 Sheets (plain paper) |
| Special Media Support | No |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Compatible Memory Cards | Compact Flash, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, Secure Digital (SD/SDHC), xD Picture Card (TypeM/H) |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Network Capable | No |
| PostScript Support | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
|
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Status Display | Alphanumeric LCD (16 characters x 1 line) & Indicator LEDs |
| Image Preview Display | No |
| Front Panel Controls | Power, Hook, Redial/Pause, Numeric Keypad, Fax, Scan, Copy, Photo Capture, Menu, Copy Options, Fax Resolution, Ink, 4-way controller/Volume (+/-)/Speed Dial, Clear/Back, OK, Stop/Exit, Start (Color/Black) |
| Power Requirements | 120VAC; 50-60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 15.4 x 7.1 x 14.8" (392 x 181 x 376mm) |
| Weight | 17.2 lbs (7.8kg) |
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Comments about Brother MFC-290c Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer:
This printer uses ink like there is no tomorrow. And if one color is empty, you can't print anything, even pure black.
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Ink Cartridges
- Price: $7.95
Photo Paper
- Price: $7.49
Protective Pages/Albums
- Price: $9.95
Surge Protectors
- Price: $28.62
What's in the Box
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Set of Ink Cartridges
- Cyan Ink Cartridge (LC51C)
- Magenta Ink Cartridge (LC51M)
- Yellow Ink Cartridge (LC51Y)
- Black Ink Cartridge (LC51BK)
- Software CD-ROM (MFL-Pro Suite, ScanSoft PaperPort 11 SE with OCR, Presto! PageManager)
- Quick Setup Guide
- User's Guide
- 1-Year Exchange Express Limited Warranty
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