Brother introduced new laser All-In-Ones and Printers

Brother announced three new laser printers (HL-5300 Series from $199 to $299) and two new laser all-in-ones (MFC-8000 Series from $399 to $499), each including key enhancements over the current model it replaces. Each model provides small to medium businesses with fast print speeds (up to 32ppm), automatic duplex printing and optional high-yield replacement toner cartridges. All new models will be available beginning in April 2009.

New HL-5300 Series

New Models: HL-5340D, HL-5370DW & HL-5370DWT

Replaces Current: HL-5240, HL-5250DN, HL-5250DNT & HL-5280DW

New HL-5340D key features:

* Up to 32ppm print speed
* Built-in automatic duplex capability for two-sided printing
* 16MB memory
* Increased high-yield replacement toner cartridge available (up to 8,000 pages(2))(3)
* 300-sheet paper capacity, expandable up to 800-sheet(1)
* Estimated Street Price: $199*

New HL-5370DW key features:

All the features of the HL-5340D, plus:

* Built-in wireless (802.11 b/g) network interface
* Built-in Ethernet network interface
* 32MB of standard memory, expandable to 544MB(1)
* Estimated Street Price: $249

New HL-5370DWT key features:

All the features of the HL-5370DW, plus:

* Second 250-sheet paper tray that boosts total input capacity to 550-sheets
* Estimated Street Price: $299

New MFC-8000 Series

New Models: MFC-8480DN & MFC-8890DW

Replaces Current: MFC-8460N, MFC-8860DN & MFC-8870DW

New MFC-8480DN key features:

* Up to 32ppm monochrome print speed
* Built-in automatic duplex capability (for two-sided printing)
* Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi print quality
* 300-sheet paper capacity, expandable up to 550-sheets
* USB Direct Interface, allows users to print from or scan to their USB Flash memory drive (PDF and JPEG)
* Increased high-yield replacement toner cartridge available (up to 8,000 pages(2))(3)
* Estimated Street Price: $399

New MFC-8890DW key features:

All the features of the MFC-8480DN, plus:

* Built-in wireless (802.11 b/g) network interface
* Full duplex capability (print/copy/scan/fax)
* Estimated Street Price: $499

Source: brother.com

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Brother presented two new printers compatible with Mac computers

Being one of the exhibitors at the MacWorld Expo, which took place between Jan. 05-09, 2009, Brother presented two new inkjet MFUs compatible with Mac computers. The highlights include the new MFC-990CW, a US$230 color-inkjet multifunction with print, scan and fax capabilities, a cordless handset, and a 4.2-inch touch screen LCD for navigating menus.





Brother MFC-990CW

Another Brother's 11-by-17-inch inkjet MFU was also in the public focus. The MFC-6490CW is packed with features, like a second paper tray, wifi, Ethernet and USB 2.0 connectivity, tabloid sized scanning bed, tabloid sized automatic document feeder, camera card reader that supports most popular formats, and high-yield ink cartridges. Its cost is $300.





Brother MFC-6490CW

Source: PC World

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