Canon imageCLASS MF3010

With a $149 direct price as well as an impact that uses up much less desktop computer realty than many inkjets, the Canon imageClass MF3010 is plainly meant as an individual mono laser multi-function printer (MFP). What mostly restricts it to that duty is that it connects only by USB, as well as it provides just restricted paper handling, with a 150-sheet paper tray, no duplexer, and no paper dealing with upgrade choices. If you're looking for a personal printer for light-duty printing, nevertheless, that may well be all the paper handling you need, regardless of what size workplace you operate in.

Arrangement, Rate, and Outcome Top quality

Establishing the MF3010 up on a system running Windows Vista was standard fare. The speed, however, was a pleasant shock. Canon rates the engine at a small 19 pages per minute (ppm). On our examinations, nevertheless, it was quicker compared to any type of number of MFPs with faster rankings and also greater costs.

The MF3010's output high quality was much less impressive than the speed, with dead on par text and graphics top quality for mono MFPs, however below par photo quality. Text is conveniently good enough for almost any type of company usage, also at dimensions as tiny as 5 points for many font styles we examine with that said would certainly be ideal for regular business files.

Graphics are additionally quickly good enough for any kind of interior usage. Nevertheless they show sufficient imperfections, including visible dithering patterns, that you possibly would not want them for output going to potential clients or customers. Photo high quality appropriates for publishing recognizable pictures from Web pages, but not up to the requirements of exactly what you 'd probably desire for, claim, a customer e-newsletter.

The MF3010's declared running cost is reasonably high, at 4.1 cents each page. That's not unusually high for an inexpensive printer, and also is also a touch less than the Panasonic KX-MB2000's running cost, at 4.2 cents per web page. As with the Panasonic KX-MB2000, nevertheless, it raises the problem that if you anticipate to publish a lot, you'll most likely be better off with a printer that has a higher preliminary expense however a reduced running cost.

The expense each page for the Bro MFC-7460DN, as an example, is 3.5 cents, a savings of 0.6 cents per page, or $6 per 1000 web pages. Publish just 17,000 pages over the printer lifetime-- less compared to 475 pages each month, or 25 web pages each company day, for 3 years-- as well as you'll save enough on publishing to cover the distinction in rate for the a lot more expensive printer. Publish more than that, as well as purchasing the more expensive printer will certainly conserve money, along with give you a printer with some extra functions, like an ADF and fax ability.

Specifications for imageCLASS MF3010

Copy
Copy Type	Monochrome Laser
Copy Speed	Up to 18 / 19cpm (A4 / LTR)
Copy Resolution	Speed priority mode:	600 x 400dpi
	Resolution priority mode:	600 x 600dpi
Halftones	256 levels
Warm up Time (From Power On)	10secs. or less
Recovery Time (From Sleep Mode)	2secs. or less (Copy) 0.3sec. or less (Print)
First Copy Time (FCOT)	12.0 / 11.8secs. (A4 / LTR)
Paper Source	150-sheet cassette
Paper Weight	60 to 163g/m2 (cassette)
Papet Output	100 sheets (face down)
Zoom	50 - 200% in 10% increments
Copy Size	Platen:	Up to A4 / LTR
Copy Features	2 on 1, ID Card Copy
Copy Memory	64MB (Shared)
Print
Printer Type	Monochrome Laser
Print Speed	Up to 18 / 19ppm (A4 / LTR)
First Printout Time (FPOT)	7.8 / 7.7secs. (A4 / LTR)
Print Language	UFR II LT
Print Resolution	Up to 600 x 600dpi, 1200 (equivalent) x 600dpi
Print Memory	64MB (Shared)
Scan
Scan Type	CIS
Scan Resolution	Optical:	Up to 600 x 600dpi
	Driver enhanced:	Up to 9600 x 9600dpi
Colour Depth	24-bit
Document Size	Platen:	Up to A4
Compatibility	TWAIN, WIA
Output File Format	Windows:	Hi-Compression PDF, Searchable PDF, PDF, JPEG, TIFF, BMP
	Mac:	PDF, JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG
Pull Scan	Yes, USB
Scan To PC	None
Interface / Software
Standard Interface	USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
USB Function	Print, Scan
Compatible Operating Systems*1	Windows 8 (32 / 64-bit), Windows 7 (32 / 64-bit), Windows Vista (32 / 64-bit), Windows XP (32 / 64-bit), Windows 2000, Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.8, Linux*3
General Specifications
LCD Display	7 Segment (1 digit) LED
Dimensions (W x D x H)	372 x 276 x 254mm (With the cassette closed)
	372 x 371 x 254mm (With the cassette opened)
Weight	w/CRG:	8.2kg
	w/o CRG:	7.6kg
Power Consumption	Max:	960W
	During Operation:	450W
	Standby:	2.5W
	Sleep:	Approx.1.4W
TEC (Typical Electricity Consumption)	0.6kWh/W
Toner Cartridge*4	Cartridge 325*2 (1,600 pages) (Bundled cartridge 700 pages)
Monthly Duty Cycle	8,000 pages
Recommended Monthly Print Volume	250 - 1,000 pages

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Canon PIXMA MG6150

The Canon PIXMA MG6150 is a sophisticated cordless option to generating exceptional prints, duplicates and scans. Optimum print resolution of 9600dpi combined with tiny dots of a minimum dimension of 1pl and also 6 reliable individual ink containers make certain lab quality pictures.

The MG6150 goes additionally still, with an extra dye-based grey ink cartridge making it great for excellent black-and-white photo printing too.

Ideal for the image lover that also wants to publish papers, the MG6150 has a whole lot to supply. An ultra-high-resolution 9,600 dpi print engine based on near-microscopic 1pl (picolitre) ink beads is attached to a 4,800 dpi, complete 48-bit colour scanner, allowing you to publish, scan as well as xerox.

You likewise get 3 flash memory card slots, which include straight compatibility with CF, MS, MS Pro, MS Duo, MS Pro Duo, SDHC and also MMC cards. There's also optional compatibility with various other cards, consisting of xD Picture Cards through extra adaptors, as well as you can publish straight from affixed USB flash memory sticks.

The flatbed scanner is a CIS gadget as well as listed below this, the front panel folds up down to end up being a result tray. Once this is opened, you can take down an internal cover to disclose a port for the CD/DVD service provider, which gives direct disc printing, a valuable additional in the printer.

The output tray takes paper from a 150-sheet cassette below the device, which is awkward to open, as there wants acquisition for your fingers. There's likewise a 150-sheet tray at the rear, when you've raised the paper support, though Canon suggests you reserve this for image and various other specialist documents.

To the right of the result tray, a fold-out cover exposes three sd card ports, for all the usual types, with a USB/PictBridge socket listed below this for straight printing. At the back are sockets for USB and also Ethernet links, though the machine likewise supports Wi-Fi. Wireless setup is straightforward, if you have a router with push button protection, less so if you have to enter a pass code using simply the navigating ring.

Canon gives its normal series of support software application for printer as well as scanner and also sustains both Windows and also OS X. Physical configuration involves slipping in the semi-permanent printhead and also the 6 ink cartridges, where Canon adds photo black and also grey inks to the CMYK set. This is intended to improve photo prints, especially back as well as white, and also to help the printing of duplex web pages.

Canon PIXMA MX308

Canon Pixma Mx308 Inkjet Multifunction Printer - Cannon is an extremely relied on brand that is renowned for developing top quality multifunction printers. Pixma MX308 is an excellent printer for residence in addition to workplace use. This version supports ChromalLife 100 Picture system which assists to store photos for as much as 100 years. This advancement printer provides print, copy, scan and also 33.6 Kbps Super G3 Fax. It likewise includes Cannon's FINE print head with 2pl and 4800x1200 dpi high print resolution. This compact and total system incurs considerably reduced operating expense compared with various other inkjet printers of its course. This is long lasting item as well as comes with 1 year of service warranty from the supplier.

Style

Pixma MX308 has a very compact dimension as well as does not take up a great deal of room. The item has a measurement of 465x440x174 mm and weighs concerning 7 Kilos. The design of this gadget is also really fashionable as well as appealing.

Cpu and also Memory

This product has a high processing speed for higher performance as well as supports Coded Rate Dialing.Other extra attributes like Vehicle Picture Take care of, Car Strength as well as Auto Direct exposure ensure gorgeous image prints. The colours are natural with Double Colour Gamut Processing technology present in this gadget. This gadget is really suitable with all the most recent operating systems.

Publish Efficiency

This item includes PictBridge straight print using which you could conveniently publish premium quality photos by connecting to a digital camera or video camera. This printer makes use of inkjet modern technology and also has the ability to acknowledge the type of image taken instantly. It applies the optical improvements to the picture and also publishes the photo wonderfully by utilizing Cannon Digital Image Colour. This tool has Get in touch with Picture Sensing unit scanning element with 600x1200 dpi resolution with sophisticated image retouching technology. Records are published at 22 PPM in monochrome and 17 PPM in colour.

Connectivity

Cannon Pixma MX308 Inkjet Multifunction Printer is furnished with one broadband USB 2.0 port.