Pros
- Extremely versitile unit
- Includes Wi-Fi and ethernet networking
Cons
- Average performance overall
- Lacks duplex capabilities
At A Glance
Feature-packed and well priced, the MFC-640CW boasts fax capabilities, an ADF, and ethernet and Wi-Fi networking.
Manufacturer’s Description
The MFC-640CW is the perfect solution to clean up the clutter of machines on your desk. Starting with its built-in 802.11 b/g wireless interface (also includes USB and Ethernet interfaces) this machine offers more in one package than any other all-in-one product. It features up to 6000 x 1200 dpi print resolution, an automatic document feeder, a telephone handset and a digital answering machine. The PhotoCapture Center features built-in digital media card drives which can read CompactFlash, SmartMedia, xD-Picture Card Conventional,xD-Picture Card Type M, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard and Secure Digital flash memory cards. The MFC-640CW also includes document viewer software ScanSoft PaperPort for Windows and Presto! PageManager for Mac, as well as OCR software OmniPage OCR for Windows and Presto! PageManager for Mac.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MFC640CW |
| Inventory Number | 25056 |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 16.0 MB |
| Memory max | 0.016 GB |
| Requirements | |
| Operating System Compatibility |
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| Display | |
| Display type | Monochrome |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Wireless connection |
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| USB 1.1 | Yes |
| USB 2.0 | Yes |
| PictBridge | No |
| Parallel Port | 0 |
| Serial Port | No |
| Power | |
| Maximum Power Draw (watts) | 23 watts |
| Standby Power Draw (watts) | 10 watts |
| Faxing | |
| Fax page memory capacity | 480.0 |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 18.8 inches |
| Height | 6.5 inches |
| Weight | 13.4 pounds |
| Media Handling | |
| Standard Number of Input Trays | 1 |
| Standard Input Sheet Capacity | 100 |
| Manual Feed Slot | 0 |
| Automatic Duplexer | Not Available |
| Max Input Trays | 1 |
| Maximum Paper Height | 14.0 |
| Storage Media | |
| Compact flash | CompactFlash |
| Micro SD | xD-Picture Card |
| SD card | SD Card |
| Memory stick | Memory Stick |
| Smart media | SmartMedia |
| Compact flash | Yes |
| Resolutions | |
| Monochrome horizontal optical resolution | 6000 x 1200 dpi |
| Color horizontal optical resolution | 6000 x 1200 dpi |
| Scanning | |
| Scanner Type | FlatbedSheetfed |
| Maximum External Bit Depth |
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| Maximum Scan Resolution | 19200 x 19200 |
| Optical Scanning Resolution | 600 by 2400 |
Performance
| PCWorld Test Center (Quality) | |
|---|---|
| Print quality: Text | Fair |
| Print quality: Color photo | Good |
| Copy quality | Good |
| PCWorld Test Center (Speed) | |
|---|---|
| Print speed: Text | 3.4 ppm |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Color Output Quality | Fair |
| Preview Scan, 2-by-2-Inch Document, Maximum Resolution (formerly pf-MFPs-pv2x2maxmax-Average) | 17.06 |
| Final Scan Time, 2-by-2-Inch Document, 600 dpi | 20 |
| Line Art Output Quality | Fair |
| Total Scan Time, Line Art, Maximum Resolution (formerly pf-MFPs-LAmax1-Average) | 39.25 |
| Three-Page Word Document (secs) | 72.51 |
| Three-Page PowerPoint Document (secs) | 203.01 |
| Ten-Page Word Document (secs) | 177.93 |
| Tested Glossy Photo Speed (ppm) | 0.2 |
| Preview Scan, One-Page Word Document, 300 dpi | 15.15 |
| Preview Scan, 4-by-5-Inch Document, 100 dpi | 17.13 |
| Preview Scan, Line Art, Maximum Resolution (formerly pf-MFPs-pvLAmax1-Average) | 15.11 |
| Final Scan Time, One-Page Word Document, 300 dpi | 19.81 |
| One-Page Copy (secs) | 24.81 |
| Final Scan Time, 4-by-5-Inch Document, 100 dpi | 14.46 |
| Preview Scan, 2-by-2-Inch Document, 600 dpi | 17.1 |
| Color Photo (secs) | 52.8 |
| Output Score, Color Photo, Best Quality Settings (formerly pf-Output-Print-Color-Best) | Good |
| 5 x 7 Photo (secs) | 260.72 |
| One-Page Grayscale Graphic (secs) | 50.42 |
| Total Scan Time, 2-by-2-Inch Document, Maximum Resolution (formerly pf-MFPs-2x2maxmax-Average) | 19.49 |
| Color Photo, Normal Settings | 52.8 |
| Output Score, Line Art, Default Settings (formerly pf-Output-Print-LineArt-Default) | Fair |
| Color Photo, Best Quality Settings | 260.72 |
| Tested Photo Speed (formerly pf-PCWPhotoSpeed) | 0.2 |
| Two-Page Excel Document (secs) | 86.9 |
| Output Score, Color Graphics, Default Settings (formerly pf-Output-Print-Color-Default) | Fair |
| Tested Color Speed (ppm) | 1.1 |
| Output Score, Text, Default Settings (formerly pf-Output-Print-Text-Default) | Fair |
