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Brother Announces New Color Multi-Function Center Models with Built-in Networking & Digital Media Slots

Business Wire, Sept 9, 2003

                  MFC-3220c & MFC-3320cn Key Features


      Sheet Fed Models               Brother             Brother
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                                    MFC-3220c           MFC-3320cn
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COLOR PRINT
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Print Speed (Max.)             Up to 14 ppm/12 ppm   Up to 14 ppm/12
 (mono/color)                                               ppm
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Maximum Resolution(1)         4800 x 1200 optimized    4800 x 1200
                                       dpi             optimized dpi
----------------------------------------------------------------------
                               98/98SE/2000/Me/XP   98/98SE/2000/Me/XP
Windows Compatibility          Mac OS 8.6-9.2,      Mac OS 8.6-9.2,
Mac OS Compatibility              Mac OS X               Mac OS X
                                 10.1(2)/10.2.1        10.1(2)/10.2.1
----------------------------------------------------------------------
COLOR FAX
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Modem Speed                         14.4k bps        Super G3, 33.6k
                                                            bps
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Auto Document Feeder (Pgs.)         Up to 20             Up to 20
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Paper Tray Capacity                100 sheets           100 sheets
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Memory Capacity (MB/Pgs.)           8MB/200(3)           16MB/480(3)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Broadcasting                   Up to 100 locations      Up to 158
                                                         locations
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Dual Access Capability                 Yes                 Yes
----------------------------------------------------------------------
One Touch/Speed Dial                 10/40                8/100
----------------------------------------------------------------------
COLOR COPY
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Multi-Copy Capability            Up to 99 copies     Up to 99 copies
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Maximum Copy Resolution (dpi)    1200 x 1200 dpi     1200 x 1200 dpi
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Reduction/Enlargement Range         25%-400%             25%-400%
                                 (1% increments)     (1% increments)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
COLOR SCAN & PC FAX
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Interpolated Resolution          Up to 2400 dpi(4)   Up to 2400 dpi(4)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Optical Resolution                 600 x 1200(4)        600 x 1200(4)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
                   Windows(R)     ScanSoft(R)          ScanSoft(R)
Document Viewer                    PaperPort(R)        PaperPort(R)
                       Mac(R)       Presto!              Presto!
                                  PageManager(R)      PageManager(R)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
                   Windows(R)     ScanSoft(R)          ScanSoft(R)
OCR Software                      TextBridge(R)        TextBridge(R)
                       Mac(R)       Presto!              Presto!
                                  PageManager(R)      PageManager(R)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Direct Network Scan                   N/A            Windows(R) only
----------------------------------------------------------------------
PC Fax Software                  Brother PC Fax      Brother PC Fax
 (Send/Receive)                      (Yes/No)           (Yes/Yes(5))
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Network PC Fax Send                   N/A                  Yes
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Internet Fax                          N/A                 Yes(6)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
DIGITAL MEDIA SLOTS(7)
Memory Stick(R)                        N/A                 Yes
CompactFlash(R)                        N/A                 Yes
SmartMedia(R)                          N/A                 Yes
Secure Digital                         N/A                 Yes
----------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Dimensions (W x D x H)        17.1" x 14.4" x 10.9"   17.1" x 14.4" x
                                                           10.9"
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Weight                              15.4 lbs             16.5 lbs
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Interfaces (Standard)                USB 2.0        USB 2.0, Ethernet
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Consumable Yield              500/400 pages (LC31   500/400 Pgs (LC31
 (Blk/Others)(8)                     Series)              Series)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Print Engine Technology              Inkjet               Inkjet
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Estimated Street Price ($US)        $129.99              $179.99
----------------------------------------------------------------------

    (1) Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color output achievable using
        photo mode when printing on high-quality photo paper. (See
        User's Guide for details.)

    (2) Mac(R) OS X 10.1 supports print and PC fax send only

    (3) Based on Brother No. 1 Chart at standard resolution with MMR
        compression.

    (4) Maximum 1200 x 1200 dpi scanning for Windows(R) XP (resolution
        up to 2400 dpi can be selected using the Brother Scanner
        Utility).

    (5) In Windows(R) XP, for PC Fax Receive, please use Windows(R) XP
        built-in function. PC fax receive not supported for Mac OS(R).

    (6) Requires SMTP/POP3 Mail server support / account required

    (7) Requires additional purchase

    (8) @ 5% coverage per page in 'Fast' printing mode



                  MFC-3420c & MFC-3820cn Key Features

      Flatbed Models                Brother              Brother
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                                   MFC-3420c            MFC-3820cn
----------------------------------------------------------------------
COLOR PRINT
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Print Speed (Max.)            Up to 14 ppm/12 ppm    Up to 14 ppm/12
 (mono/color)                                               ppm
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Maximum Resolution (dpi)(1) 4800 x 1200 optimized      4800 x 1200
                                      dpi              optimized dpi
----------------------------------------------------------------------
                              98/98SE/2000/Me/XP    98/98SE/2000/Me/XP
Windows Compatibility       Mac OS 8.6-9.2, Mac OS   Mac OS 8.6-9.2,
Mac OS Compatibility            X 10.1(2)/10.2.1         Mac OS X
                                                      10.1(2)/10.2.1
----------------------------------------------------------------------
COLOR FAX
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Modem Speed                        14.4k bps         Super G3, 33.6k
                                                            bps
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Auto Document Feeder (Pgs.)        Up to 20              Up to 20
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Paper Tray Capacity               100 sheets            100 sheets
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Memory Capacity (MB/Pgs.)         8MB/ 200(3)          16MB/ 480(3)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Broadcasting                  Up to 90 locations        Up to 150
                                                         locations
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Dual Access Capability                Yes                  Yes
----------------------------------------------------------------------
One Touch/Speed Dial                 0/40                 0/100
----------------------------------------------------------------------
COLOR COPY
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Multi-Copy Capability           Up to 99 copies      Up to 99 copies
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Maximum Copy Resolution         1200 x 1200 dpi      1200 x 1200 dpi
 (dpi)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Reduction/Enlargement Range        25%-400%              25%-400%
                                (1% increments)      (1% increments)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
COLOR SCAN & PC FAX
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Document Scanning Glass       Yes - 8.5" x 11.7"    Yes - 8.5" x 11.7"
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Interpolated Resolution        Up to 9600 dpi(4)    Up to 9600 dpi(4)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Optical Resolution               600 x 2400(4)        600 x 2400(4)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Windows(R)      ScanSoft(R)           ScanSoft(R)
Document Viewer                   PaperPort(R)         PaperPort(R)
                     Mac(R)  Presto! PageManager(R)    Presto!
                                                      PageManager(R)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Windows(R)      ScanSoft(R)           ScanSoft(R)
OCR Software                     TextBridge(R)         TextBridge(R)
                     Mac(R)   Presto! PageManager(R)     Presto!
                                                      PageManager(R)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Direct Network Scan                            N/A   Windows(R) Only
----------------------------------------------------------------------
PC Fax Software             Brother PC Fax (Yes/No)  Brother PC Fax
 (Send/Receive)                                         (Yes/Yes(5))
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Network PC Fax Send                  N/A                   Yes
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Internet Fax                         N/A                  Yes(6)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
DIGITAL MEDIA SLOTS(7)
Memory Stick(R)                       N/A                  Yes
CompactFlash(R)                       N/A                  Yes
SmartMedia(R)                         N/A                  Yes
Secure Digital                        N/A                  Yes
----------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Dimensions (W x D x H)       17.6" x 17.7" x 14.2"   17.6" x 17.7" x
                                                           14.2"
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Weight                             25.3 lbs              26.4 lbs
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Interfaces (Standard)               USB 2.0         USB 2.0, Ethernet
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Consumable Yield             500/400 pages (LC31    500/400 Pgs (LC31
 (Blk/Others)(8)                    Series)               Series)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Print Engine Technology             Inkjet                Inkjet
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Estimated Street Price
 ($US)                             $179.99               $229.99
----------------------------------------------------------------------

    (1) Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color output achievable using
        photo mode when printing on high-quality photo paper. (See
        User's Guide for details.)

    (2) Mac(R) OS X 10.1 supports print and PC fax send only

    (3) Based on Brother No. 1 Chart at standard resolution with MMR
        compression.

    (4) Maximum 1200 x 1200 dpi scanning for Windows(R) XP (resolution
        up to 9600 dpi can be selected using the Brother Scanner
        Utility).

    (5) In Windows(R) XP, for PC Fax Receive, please use Windows(R) XP
        built-in function. PC fax receive not supported for Mac(R) OS.

    (6) Requires SMTP/POP3 Mail server support and account required

    (7) Requires additional purchase

    (8) @ 5% coverage per page in 'Fast' printing mode

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