The Brother MFC-6490CW boasts a color inkjet classification, coupled with the modern CIS scanning method. Its physical measurements are 540mm in width, 488mm in depth, and 323mm in height. The printer’s weight is approximately 15.6 kg (34.4 lbs).
This printer features two paper sources, the main input tray capable of holding up to 250 sheets of plain paper, and the automatic document feeder (ADF) with a capacity of 50 sheets.
Brother MFC-6490CW Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows 8 8.1 10 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 43.62 MB | |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 42.71 MB | |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows vista xp 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 40.95 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows 8 8.1 10 32 bit.EXE | 15.73 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows 8 8.1 10 11 64 bit.EXE | 16.21 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows 7 32 bit.EXE | 15.62 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows 7 64 bit.EXE | 16.11 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows vista xp 32 bit.EXE | 6.77 MB | |
| Printer Driver and Scanner Driver for Local Connection for Windows vista xp 64 bit.EXE | 6.98 MB |
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.15.dmg | 28.10 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.14.dmg | 28.11 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.13 and 10.12.dmg | 28.43 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.11.dmg | 29.53 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.10.dmg | 29.28 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.9.dmg | 39.53 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.8.dmg | 37.47 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.7 and 10.6.dmg | 29.22 MB | |
| Printer Drivers for Mac 10.5.dmg | 35.56 MB | |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.15.dmg | 2.28 MB | |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.14.dmg | 293.09 MB | |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.13.dmg | 293 MB | |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.12.dmg | 293.07 MB | |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.8 to 10.11.dmg | 294.43 MB | |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.7 to 10.10.dmg | 6.53 MB | |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.6.dmg | 4.89 MB | |
| Scanner Drivers for Mac 10.5 and 10.4.dmg | 2.08 MB |
Specifications
The maximum capacity of the output tray is 50 printed sheets, with a weight limit of 20 lbs. The ADF component can accommodate input sheets with a width ranging from 5.8 to 11.7 inches and a height range of 5.8 to 17 inches. Multiple connectivity options are available for this device, including the USB 2.0 full speed port. It is important to note that a USB cable with a recommended length of no more than 2 meters or 6 feet should be used for this option.
Additional connectivity options for this printer include an Ethernet LAN port, which requires a UTP cable of category 5 or higher. Alternatively, you can connect to a wireless LAN service using IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless communication. Boasting 64 MB of RAM, this printer’s memory capacity, combined with its processor, ensures exceptional print quality.
To maintain optimal performance, it is recommended that the operating environment temperature be between 10 and 32.50C. For the best print quality, the recommended temperature range is between 20 and 330C. Humidity levels can remain between 20 and 80% without condensation, both during normal operations and when striving for the highest print quality.
The faxing function in this printer boasts a blazing modem speed of 33600 bps and an average transmission speed of 3 seconds. It supports a variety of coding methods, including MH, MMR, and MR formats for monochrome printing. When it comes to color printing, the printer supports the popular JPEG format.
To get started with your Brother MFC-6490CW printer, you can download the necessary driver from the official Brother website. Make sure to install the driver properly to ensure optimal performance and functionality.