Brother Introduces their First Color Multi-Function Center(R) Machine that Integrates Both a Color LCD and Wireless Connectivity; The New MFC-820cw Combines the Latest in All-in-One Technology for Only about $250.LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- Brother International Corporation, a leading manufacturer of multi-function products, today introduces the MFC-820cw ($249.99*). This 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) product features the company's first model with a 2.5" 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. and comes with a built-in built-in - (Or "primitive") A built-in function or operator is one provided by the lowest level of a language implementation. This usually means it is not possible (or efficient) to express it in the language itself. 802.11b/g wireless interface. Its 6-in-1 versatility includes color inkjet printer A printer that propels droplets of ink directly onto the medium. Today, almost all inkjet printers produce color. Low-end inkjets use three ink colors (cyan, magenta and yellow), but produce a composite black that is often muddy. , copier, scanner (1) See also antivirus program. (2) An optical device that reads a printed page or transparency and converts it into a graphics image for the computer. The scanner does not recognize or differentiate in any manner the content of the material it is scanning. , PhotoCapture Center(R) feature, fax and PC Fax functions. It begins shipping in February February: see month. 2006. Demand for wireless peripherals like the Brother MFC-820cw is very much on the rise and according the recent market analysis by International Data Corporation (IDC), ongoing growth in the use of these products in home and small office environments is a key contributing factor.(1) The MFC-820cw is built around the same attractive, space-saving design as previous models in Brother's stable of ultra-low profile inkjet See inkjet printer. MFCs. Among its many feature highlights are: KEY FEATURES --Photo quality color printing/copying/scanning --Stand-alone color faxing --A Flip-up 2.5" color LCD display for previewing images, easy menu access, and more --Built-in wireless (802.11b/g) and wired 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 network interfaces --Up to 6000 x 1200 dpi(2) 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). --Up to Built-in 10-page automatic document feeder In multifunction or all-in-one printers, fax machines, photocopiers and scanners, Automatic Document Feeder or ADF is a feature which takes several pages and feeds the paper one page at a time into the scanner, allowing the user to scan (and thereby copy, print, or fax) "We see a growth in the demand for wireless peripherals both for the home and small businesses. In fact the trend toward low-cost network connectivity will continue to spur on growth," said Don Cummins This article is about the diesel engine manufacturer. For other uses, see Cummins (disambiguation). Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is a maker of diesel and natural gas engines whose corporate headquarters is located in Columbus, Indiana. , Vice President of Marketing at Brother. "The onus is now on vendors to deliver innovative and functional solutions that pinpoint user needs and desired applications." That is exactly what Brother has done with the introduction of its MFC-820cw - a product that zeros in on the need to simplify wireless networking See wireless network. solutions for homes and small office users. It also acknowledges the ongoing popularity of digital photography and offers enhanced user features for those applications as well. NEW FLIP-UP 2.5" COLOR LCD GIVES USERS A HEADS-UP The MFC-820cw offers many of the features available with the current line-up line-up Noun 1. people or things assembled for a particular purpose: Christmas TV line-up 2. of low-profile color inkjet MFCs(3), but adds a great deal more versatility and ease of use with its new color LCD display. A number of important advantages exist as a result of the color LCD, including: --Ability to preview photos and then select specific photos to print --Allows user to print varying quantities of multiple selected photos, in a series or non-sequentially (e.g. the user may want to print 2 copies of photo 1, 4 copies of photo 6 and 1 copy of photo 18) --Provides easy to use menus and includes help files with color line color line n. A barrier, created by custom, law, or economic differences, separating nonwhite persons from whites. Also called color bar. Noun 1. drawings that acquaint the user with various features (i.e. understanding 2-in-1 print features, resolving errors like paper jams, replacing ink cartridges
--Includes a feature for previewing received faxes NETWORK CONNECTIVITIY Compatible with Windows(R) and Mac(R) environments(6), the MFC-820cw lets users on the network print wirelessly from any computer on that network. It also gives customers the convenient option of bypassing the router router Portable electric power tool used in carpentry and furniture making that consists of an electric motor, a base, two handle knobs, and bits (cutting tools). A router can cut fancy edges for shelving, grooves for storm windows and weather stripping, circles and ovals and printing directly from a wireless-ready (802.11b/g) notebook. Both of these connectivity options also support the following additional network features: --Scan a document to any computer on the network(4) --Fax documents from computers on your network using the Brother software(6) --Receive faxes to any Windows(R)-based computer on the network --Access images that are stored on media cards inserted into the PhotoCapture Center(R) of the MFC-820cw When using the built-in 802.11b/g Wireless connectivity the MFC-820cw has the SecureEasySetup  This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject.Please help recruit one or [ improve this article] yourself. See the talk page for details. (TM) feature, which allows you to easily install the MFC (Microsoft Foundation Class) An application framework for writing Microsoft C/C++ and Visual C++ applications. See application framework. MFC - Microsoft Foundation Class on your wireless network. This feature automatically configures the wireless network and security settings of the MFC-820cw with the push of a button enabling simple and secure communications with a 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. supporting SecureEasySetup(TM) feature. ABOUT BROTHER Bridgewater Bridgewater, town (1990 pop. 21,249), Plymouth co., E Mass.; inc. 1656. Manufacturing includes shoes and metal products. Its iron foundry industry dates from colonial times. Bridgewater State College and a state prison are there. , 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 Illinois, river, United States Illinois, river, 273 mi (439 km) long, formed by the confluence of the Des Plaines and Kankakee rivers, NE Ill., and flowing SW to the Mississippi at Grafton, Ill. It is an important commercial and recreational waterway. , Massachusetts Massachusetts (măsəch  `sĭts), most populous of the New England states of the NE United States. and Tennessee Tennessee, state, United StatesTennessee (tĕn`əsē', tĕn'əsē`), state in the south-central United States. , 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) Source: IDC, U.S. Wireless Printing 2005-2009 Forecast and
Analysis, IDC #33755, August 2005
(2) Resolutions are listed vertical by horizontal
(3) These models include the MFC-210c, MFC-420cn, MFC-620cn, and
MFC-640cw
(4) Network scanning not available for Mac OS 9.x
(5) Cables not included
(6) See System Requirements for specifications
Key Features: MFC-820cw
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MFC-820cw
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COLOR PRINT
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Print Speed (Max.) (mono/color) Up to 20ppm/15ppm
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Maximum Resolution (dpi) 6000 x 1200*
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Front-Load Paper Tray Capacity Up to 100 sheets
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Interface(s) Standard(1) USB 2.0 Full Speed, Ethernet,
Wireless 802.11b/g
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Windows(R) Compatibility 98/98SE/2000 Professional/Me/XP
Mac(R) OS Compatibility Mac(R) OS 9.1-9.2,
Mac(R) OS X 10.2.4 or greater
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PCL Emulation None
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COLOR COPY
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Copy Speed (Max.) (mono/color) Up to 17cpm/11cpm
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Automatic Document Feeder Up to 10 pages
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Multi-Copy Capability Up to 99 copies
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Maximum Copy Resolution (dpi) 1200 x 600 dpi*
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Reduction/Enlargement Range 25%-400%
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COLOR SCAN
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Interpolated Resolution Up to 19,200 dpi
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Optical Resolution 600 x 2400 dpi
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Windows(R) Document Viewer ScanSoft(R) PaperPort(R) SE with OCR
and OCR Software
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Mac(R) Document Viewer Presto!(R) PageManager(R)
and OCR Software
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COLOR FAX
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Modem Speed 14.4k bps
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Memory Capacity (MB/Pgs.)(2) 16MB / up to 480
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Broadcasting(3) Up to 210 locations
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Speed Dial Locations 80
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PC FAX
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PC Fax Software (Send/Receive)(3) Brother PC Fax(4)
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PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER(R)
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Memory Stick(R), Memory Stick Pro(R),
CompactFlash(R), xD-Picture
Compatible Media Cards(5) Card(TM) Conventional, xD-Picture
Card(TM) Type M, SmartMedia(R),
Secure Digital(TM) and
MultiMediaCard(TM)
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Print directly without a PC Yes
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Scan directly to the memory cards Yes
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NETWORK
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Network Standard Yes, Ethernet and Wireless 802.11b/g
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Wireless Security SSID/ESSID; WEP - 64bit & 128bit; WPA
- Personal (TKIP)
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SecureEasySetup(TM) Yes
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OTHER INFORMATION
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LCD display 2.5" Color LCD Display
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Dimensions (W x D x H) 17.3" x 17.9" x 6.5"
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Weight 13.4 lbs
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Consumable Yield (Black)(6) 500 pages (LC41BK)
Consumable Yield (Colors)(6) 400 pages (LC41C/M/Y)
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Print Engine Technology Inkjet
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Estimated Street Price ($US) $249.99
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Approximate Availability Date February 2006
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* 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
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