Brother Announces a Color Inkjet All-in-One with Digital Cordless Handset to Provide an Ultimate Wireless Solution.BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- New Flagship MFC-845cw Features Ethernet Ethernet Telecommunications networking protocol introduced by Xerox Corp. in 1979. It was developed as an inexpensive way of sending information quickly between office machines connected together in a single room or building, but it rapidly became a standard computer & Wireless Connectivity, plus Expandable 5.8 GHz Digital Cordless cord·less adj. Having no cord, usually using batteries as a source of power: a cordless telephone. cord Handset The part of the telephone that contains the speaker and the microphone. On a desktop phone, the part you hold in your hand is the handset. On a cellphone, the entire phone is the handset. See multihandset cordless and headset. Technology Brother International Corporation announces the flagship of its' new low-profile color inkjet Multi-Function Center Multi Function Center or MFC is a term used widely in the printer manufacturing world. A new type of office hardware, it combines the functions of a printer, scanner, fax and photocopier to create a compact cost effective product. (R) line, with the introduction of the MFC-845cw. This model is the first in its category to offer a combination of built-in Ethernet, wireless 802.11b/g connectivity and 5.8GHz digital cordless handset technology; creating the ultimate wireless solution for any home, home office or small office. With its fast print speed, outstanding print quality, stand-alone fax and copy capability, and integrated color LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) A display technology that uses rod-shaped molecules (liquid crystals) that flow like liquid and bend light. Unenergized, the crystals direct light through two polarizing filters, allowing a natural background color to show. display, the MFC-845cw ($249.99*) addresses key consumer trends with a value unparalleled in the market. The MFC-845cw will be available in the market from late October. "Integration of key technologies into our Multi-Function Center(R) products is driven by our mission to provide outstanding value to the market and our customers," said Joyce Brittingham, Senior Product Manager at Brother. "Our new MFC-845cw truly provides the ultimate all-in-one value by providing the latest in network connectivity (Ethernet and Wireless) and telephony Meaning "sound over distance," it refers to electronically transmitting the human voice. In the beginning, telephony dealt only with analog signals in the circuit-switched networks of the telephone companies. integration (5.8GHz digital cordless handset and digital answering machine).....on top of the other great functionality and performance one can always expect from Brother." FLAGSHIP FEATURES AND PERFORMANCE The MFC-845cw shares the same impressive base features as the recently announced MFC-240c, MFC-440cn and MFC-665cw, which include color printing “colour separation” redirects here. For other uses, see colour-separation overlay. Color printing is the reproduction of an image or text in color (as opposed to simpler black and white or monochrome printing). , color copying, color scanning, color faxing, PC Fax send and PhotoCapture Center(R) technology (media card slots A socket for inserting a printed circuit board or a PC Card (CardBus card). See PC Card. (1) and Pict-Bridge interface). Key features highlights are:
-- Up to 27ppm black and up to 22ppm color printing
-- Up to 6000 x 1200 dpi print resolution(a) (droplet size as small
as 1.5 picoliters)
-- 5.8GHz Cordless Telephone Handset (expandable up to total of 4
handsets)(3)
-- Ethernet-ready and built-in 802.11b/g interfaces(2)
-- 2.5" flip-up color LCD display
-- Photo bypass tray that holds up to 20 sheets of 4" x 6" glossy
paper
-- Up to 10-page auto document feeder for unattended faxing,
copying & scanning
-- Built-in Message Center(R) features include:
-- Digital Answering Machine (stores up to 29 minutes)
-- Full Duplex Speakerphone
THE ULTIMATE WIRELESS SOLUTION With both Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless interface, the MFC-845cw is designed to be flexible regardless of your printing location needs....you can either directly connect it to your Wireless router A network device that combines a wireless access point (base station), a wired LAN switch and a router with connections to a cable or DSL service. Wireless routers provide a convenient way to connect a small number of wired and any number of wireless computers to the Internet. via the Ethernet Interface or you can print to the MFC-845cw using the wireless connection in either infrastructure or adhoc mode. This gives users the ability to share printing, scanning, faxing and media card access with multiple users on the network. The wireless features easily facilitate placing the unit where it is most convenient to access without it being bound to the location constraints CONSTRAINTS - A language for solving constraints using value inference. ["CONSTRAINTS: A Language for Expressing Almost-Hierarchical Descriptions", G.J. Sussman et al, Artif Intell 14(1):1-39 (Aug 1980)]. of peripherals or end users. Of course the MFC-845cw does not stop there. In an effort to maximize user productivity and the use of space in the home or office, Brother has integrated a 5.8GHz digital cordless handset. Such integration frees up valuable desk space that may have been taken up by having a separate phone, or provides the added convenience of a cordless handset that did not exist in that location of the home. No longer does the user need to be tethered Attached to a data or power source by wire or fiber. Contrast with untethered. to the all-in-one when making phone calls. The MFC-845cw allows the freedom to move about freely while talking and conducting other activities around the home or the office. The 5.8Ghz frequency spectrum in which it operates prevents interference with the wireless capabilities of the MFC-845cw or any other 802.11b/g devices within its range. Its back-lit LCD screen makes it easy to see when placing calls and viewing incoming calls. The MFC-845cw also has expandability by providing the ability to add up to 3 more Brother 5.8GHz cordless handsets (for total of 4)....to be placed in virtually any other location in the home or home office. Even three-way calling Noun 1. three-way calling - a way of adding a third party to your conversation without the assistance of a telephone operator conference call - a telephone call in which more than two people participate is possible (between handsets, the base and handsets, or three-way conference calling to outside calls). The additional handset options (Model: BCL-D10) are available separately for $89.99* each. STANDING OUT IN THE CROWD Several things set the Brother MFC-845cw apart from the competition. It boasts a flattering flat·ter 1 v. flat·tered, flat·ter·ing, flat·ters v.tr. 1. To compliment excessively and often insincerely, especially in order to win favor. 2. design with smooth lines and a well-engineered construction that lends to its conveniently small footprint The amount of geographic space covered by an object. A computer footprint is the desk or floor surface it occupies. A satellite's footprint is the earth area covered by its downlink. See form factor. 1. . In contrast to competitive units of a similar size, Brother consistently adds value with features such as stand-alone faxing and an auto-document feeder feeder abbreviation for self-feeders. Used in feeding groups of animals at intervals of several days. Feed has to be dry and comminuted so that it will run down the spouts from the hopper into the troughs. - especially important for multi-page faxing, copying and scanning functions. Many other manufacturers do not include these features for this category of product. With a print speed of up to 27ppm (Pages Per Minute) The measurement of printer speed. See gppm. PPM - Portable Pixmap black and 22ppm color, the MFC-845cw is among the fastest in its category. Photo printing with the MFC-845cw has likewise been enhanced on a number of levels. It also produces sharp, vibrant prints with ink droplets as small as 1.5 picoliters and print resolutions of up to 6000 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi).(a) The new integrated front loading Front loading is USA's Defense Department jargon for a method used by the Military-industrial complex to increase defense funding. The phrase is commonly used together with "political engineering" Quote from Franklin C. photo paper tray stores up to 100 sheets of letter or legal paper while also storing up to 20 sheets of 4" x 6" photo paper. The PhotoCapture Center(R) is also compatible with all major media cards(1) and includes a PictBridge interface for direct printing with or without a computer. Finally, a flip up Color LCD display simplifies menu navigation and provides a means of previewing photos before printing. FEATURES INNOVATIVE INNOBELLA(TM) PRINTING TECHNOLOGY The MFC-845cw uses Brother's new lineup A criminal investigation technique in which the police arrange a number of individuals in a row before a witness to a crime and ask the witness to identify which, if any, of the individuals committed the crime. of Innobella(TM) ink cartridges
v. 1. To produce a counterpart, an image, or a copy of something. 2. To bring something to mind again. 3. To generate offspring by sexual or asexual means. beautiful, vibrant, radiant color images A (digital) color image is a digital image that includes color information for each pixel. For visually acceptable results, it is necessary (and almost sufficient) to provide three samples (color channels ; while simultaneously enhancing image permanence Permanence law of the Medes and Persians Darius’s execution ordinance; an immutable law. [O.T.: Daniel 6:8–9] leopard’s spots there always, as evilness with evil men. [O.T.: Jeremiah 13:23; Br. Lit. and longevity longevity (lŏnjĕv`ĭtē), term denoting the length or duration of the life of an animal or plant, often used to indicate an unusually long life. . Innobella(TM) inks and papers were conceived and engineered to become fundamental, operational components of an integrated printing "system". Together, this "system" delivers reliable, consistent and dazzling color reproductions from the first print to the last. The MFC-845cw utilizes a 4-cartridge ink system that only requires the user to replace the color that runs out. The new LC-51 series (Innobella TM) inks have yields of up to 500 pages for black and 400 pages for each color cartridge (1) See phono cartridge. (2) A removable storage module that contains magnetic disks, optical discs, magnetic tape or memory chips. Cartridges are inserted into slots in the drive, printer or computer. (based on 5% page coverage). ABOUT BROTHER Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother in the Americas, from Canada to South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . It has fully integrated sales, marketing services, manufacturing, research and development capabilities located in the U.S. In addition to its headquarters in Bridgewater, New Jersey, Brother has facilities in California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). , Illinois, Massachusetts and Tennessee, as well as subsidiaries in Ohio, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Mexico. For more information you can visit the web site at www.brother.com. NOTE: All trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies.
* Estimated Street Price
(1) CompactFlash(R), Memory Stick(R), Memory Stick Pro(TM), xD Picture
Card(TM) Type M / Type H, Secure Digital(TM), MultiMediaCard(TM)
(2) Cables not included
(3) Additional purchase required.
(a) Resolutions are listed horizontal by vertical
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MFC-845cw
COLOR PRINT
Print Speed (Max.) (mono/color) 27ppm / 22ppm
Maximum Resolution (dpi) 6000 x 1200(a)
Front-Load Paper Tray Capacity 100 sheets
4x6 Photo Paper Tray Capacity 20 sheets
Interface(s) Standard(1) USB(8), PictBridge,
Ethernet, Wireless
802.11b/g
Windows(R) Compatibility 98, 98SE, 2000 Professional, Me,
XP, XP professional x64 Edition
Mac(R) OS Compatibility(7) OS X 10.2.4 or greater
COLOR COPY
Copy Speed (Max.) (mono/color) 20cpm / 18cpm
Automatic Document Feeder Up to 10 pages
Multi-Copy Capability Up to 99 copies
Maximum Copy Resolution (dpi) 1200 x 600(a)
Reduction/Enlargement Range 25% to 400%
COLOR SCAN
Interpolated Resolution (max dpi) 19,200 x 19,200
Optical Resolution (Max dpi) 600 x 2400
Windows(R) Software ScanSoft(R) PaperPort(R) with OCR
Mac(R) Software Presto!(R) PageManager(R)
(includes OCR)
COLOR FAX
Modem Speed 14.4k bps
Max. Pages Stored in Memory(2) 480
Broadcasting(3) Up to 210 locations
Speed Dial Locations 100
PC FAX
PC Fax Software (Send/Receive)(3) Brother PC Fax(4)
PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER(R)
LCD display 2.5" Flip-up Color LCD
Compatible Media Cards(5) CompactFlash(R), Memory Stick(R),
Memory Stick Pro(TM), xD Picture
Card(TM) Type M / Type H, Secure
Digital(TM), MultiMediaCard(TM)
Print directly without a PC Yes, Media Card or PictBridge
with PictBridge-enabled camera
Scan directly to the memory cards Yes
MESSAGE CENTER(R)
Handset 5.8GHz (Expands total of 4)
Digital Answering Machine Yes, up to 29 minutes
Full duplex Speakerphone Yes
NETWORK
Network Standard Yes Ethernet and Wireless 802.11b/g
Wireless Security SSID/ESSID; WEP 64bit & 128bit;
WPA / WPA2 -Personal (TKIP/AES)
SecureEasySetup(TM) Yes
OTHER INFORMATION
Dimensions (W x D x H) 18.7" x 14.6" x 7.1"
Weight 18.5 lbs
Consumable Yield (Black)(6) Up to 500
Consumable Yield (Colors)(6) Up to 400
Print Engine Technology Inkjet
Estimated Street Price ($US) $249.99
Approximate Availability Date Late October 2006
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(a) Resolutions are listed vertical by horizontal
(1) Cables not included
(2) Based Brother #1 chart with MMR coding and standard resolution
(3) Black and white only
(4) PC Fax receive for Windows(R) only machines
(5) Requires additional purchase
(6) Approx. yield based on letter size @ 5% coverage per page
(7) Third party USB devices not supported
(8) USB complies with specification for 2.0
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