Rabu, 31 Juli 2013

HP LaserJet 2420

The HP LaserJet 2420 promises to serve the printing needs of organizations and big workgroups best with its high quality output, fast printing speed and its ability to expand and accommodate more features.

This monochrome laser printer is equipped with 2 trays. The first one takes a 100 sheets and the other feeds the printer 250 (thus 350 sheets in total). The printing speed of this printer is 30 pages per minute, however, most users reported 28 pages per minute tops. Another problem is that none of the printed sheets can be printed on both sides simultaneously because of the printer’s lack of a built-in duplexing mechanism. Still, the monthly duty cycle of 75000 sheets is quite good for those who need to print regularly.

Aside from sheets, other media can be used for printing. Media, whether light as transparencies or heavy like cardstock, is handled by the multipurpose tray. The latter can accommodate media with weights between 16lb and 53 lb. Envelopes (about 10 max) can also be fed to the printer through this tray because a separate envelope slot isn’t available.

Once in action, after making you wait for 10 seconds until the printer thaws out to print the 1st page, the output produced is bound to make you forget the missing features. Due to the printer’s laser technology and the 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution, the printed text is sharp and readable. Plus, there is always room for improvement when it comes to the capacity and responsiveness of the printer because additional memory slots are available to help increase the size of the printer’s RAM to 288Mb.

Another feature which can help in boosting the functionality of the HP LaserJet 2420 is its optional connectivity choices. For those interested in hooking up this printer with a workgroup consisting of a maximum of 12 members, different servers for both Ethernet and wireless networks are available for purchase through any HP authorized dealer.

One of the best things you will get when buying this printer is the HP guarantee for a year which enables you to connect with a local HP authorized service center. Plus, the software bundle comes with drivers and utilities which handle different aspects of the printer, such as toner cartridge status, and can operate with PCs as well as Macs.

The HP LaserJet 2420 has a lot to offer businesses, especially with if they need good quality printouts that are sharp and professional-looking.

Selasa, 30 Juli 2013

Ricoh Aficio CL7200

Purchasing equipment for office or business use requires a lot of thought on the part of the purchaser. There are certain things like printers, scanners and fax machines which are a necessity for daily operations. Thought must be given to the specific demands of the business and the requirements of the budget. Over time a large number of improvements and different models of printers have been developed to fit almost any requirement. Laser printers have proven to be quite successful amongst printing market compared to an inkjet printer.

For business owners who want quality printing, the Ricoh Aficio CL7200 is the product to go for. This unique laser color printer has a 256MB expandable memory and produces brilliant, sharp and clear prints of graphs, images and texts. It works at a tremendous speed and takes less than 95 seconds to start producing the prints. Being a polychromatic printing machine it works at a pace of 32 pages per minute for black and white prints and 28 pages per minute for color prints with the maximum yield of mono toners reaching up to as many as 40000 prints.

The numerous supporting features of the Ricoh Aficio CL7200 don’t end here. This printing machine has a 1200dpi resolution that ensures sharp and defined results every time. With an input capacity of 1100 papers, any document can be printed on either of the following mediums like envelopes, transparencies, labels, plain paper, glossy paper, banners and recycled paper.

This printer is perfect for work group operations. The in-built system keeps all the data secure while USB ports, Ethernet and Bluetooth connectivity enhances network communications. The Ricoh Aficio CL7200 can be used with PC or MAC whichever suits you best. For gaining more benefits you can always install extra accessories to broaden the scope of usage this machine has to offer. There are several options you can go for, for instance through adding extra paper tray you can increase the input paper capacity of this printer. You can also add features that facilitate the finishing options of your print outs like punching and stapling capabilities.

For business promotions the users have the opportunity to print brochures, pamphlets as well as business cards using digital camera pictures as well through using the Pictbridge device. In short for all official and business purposes the Ricoh Aficio CL7200 laser color printer offers great performance and efficiency within a highly reasonable price range.

Senin, 29 Juli 2013

HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dn configuration page

To print a configuration page from the LaserJet Pro 400 M401dn printer:

- Press the Home button (the button with the icon of a house)
- On the screen, select Settings (with the wrench icon)
- Select Reports
- Select Configuration Page (or Configuration Report)

Rabu, 17 Juli 2013

Panasonic Panafax UF 890 config page

The Panafax UF-890s version of a configuration page is the fax parameters list, which shows many of the machines settings.  To print this page:

- Press Function.
- Press 6.
- Press 4.
- Press Set.

Selasa, 16 Juli 2013

Sharp AR M205

For busy workgroups that demand high performance and reliability, the Sharp AR-M205 can meet these needs and add more value to its low cost with a range of features and specifications which will ensure the smooth flow of any workload.

Everything about this copier is automatic. This machine supports an auto feeder, an auto sorter, an auto scanner, an auto print mechanism and, for saving time and paper, an auto duplex mechanism. If your copying jobs are quite demanding, then you will surely like the idea of having a 600-sheet tray.

If that still isn’t enough, optional trays can be added to increase the number of pages used for copying to a massive 1,100 sheets. A 100-sheet bypass tray is also included with the Sharp AR-M205 to print other media like adhesive mailing labels.

This photocopying machine is great for workgroups scattered across a network, because with the installation of the Sharpdesk integrated desktop management software, you won’t need to get from your seat in order to print your work.
Also, although the copier produces only 20 copies per minute, the quality of the produced output is quite good as this digital laser copier produces copies with a 600 dpi resolution. Plus, for medium sized businesses, the Sharp AR-M205 copier is ideal as it offers a monthly volume of 40,000 copied sheets.

Besides its copying functionality, this machine comes with a full-color ledger size PC scanning capability. The scanning resolution is even better than its copying one as you can have a 600 x 1200 dpi resolution, which enables you to have good quality scanned images of graphics and text.
Another feasible and value-enhancing feature is the ability of this copier to improve its functionality by increasing its speed. Memory controls the speed in which a document is scanned and prepared for printing, thus additional slots are included to increase the 32MB standard memory to 304MB.
To add to this copier’s quality features, Sharp uses a toner cartridge instead of an ink one. This adds to the life of your cartridge because toners will not dry like ink. This copier’s toner can last for up to 15,000 pages, whereas the drum, which is responsible for the actual work, yields 50,000 pages easily.

The Sharp AR-M205 is a great machine to have around your office, for not only will you have the capability of copying good quality documents from your desktop, but also be able to scan them at an impressive resolution.

Senin, 15 Juli 2013

Muratec F 300 page count

On the Muratec F-300, you can view the machines total page count directly on the screen without having to print anything out.  To see the page count:

- Press the Menu button
- Scroll down to "2 User Settings"
- Press the Enter button
- "1 Machine Settings" will be displayed; press Enter
- Scroll up or down to "11 Page Counter"
- Press Enter

The total print count will be displayed.  To see the total scan count, scroll down.

Minggu, 14 Juli 2013

Brother HL 3075CW Review


Overview

In an attempt to save money, individuals and businesses alike have turned to purchasing their own printing equipment instead of relying on expensive printing shops to do the work for them.  In the past, you might have expected to pay thousands of dollars for a printer able to produce quality color documents but now the price has gone down so much that you can get your own for an extremely reasonable price.  In fact, you can get one for around $200!  The Brother HL-3075CW LED color printer is a good example of a good quality printer at a very reasonable price. 

Pros

The Brother HL-3075CW LED color printer is very easy to set up and is compatible with Any Windows, Mac OS, or Linux machine.   With a printer this easy to set up, people with multiple devices running different operating systems will be saved from the trouble of figuring out how to install the printer on each one.  In addition to its easy setup, the HL3075 comes ready to communicate wirelessly.  What’s really nice about the 3075CW is that it comes straight out of the box with wireless network access capability.   One-push wireless configuration is also an option for routers that support the option.  Those wanting to physically connect the printer to their computer can also do so as the printer comes equipped with a 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet port.  You can even download an app for your mobile device that enables you to print documents from your phone.  In addition to its versatility, the HL3075 is pretty darn fast with a maximum printing speed of up to 19 pages per minute in both color and in black and white.  If you are in a hurry you can count on this printer to come through with flying colors. 

Cons

The Brother HL-3075CW color LED printer does have a few faults though.  First and foremost is the printer’s lackluster performance when printing photographs.  Photos come out looking grainy and colors appear darker than they should.  In addition to photo quality issues, the HL3075CW only ships with toner cartridges half-filled.  Maximizing profits is one thing but this is a pretty cheap thing to do for any company.  Users will find that they don’t save as much money after all when they end up having to replace toner cartridges sooner than expected.  Lastly, some users have complained of excessive warm up times, which can be frustrating for those needing to have their documents ready in a hurry.  

Sabtu, 13 Juli 2013

HP LaserJet P1005 self test configuration page

Unlike most LaserJets, you cant print a configuration page directly from the P1005 itself.  You have to do it through the print driver instead.  To print a self test/configuration page in Windows:

- Open the Printers app in the Control Panel.  (In Windows 7, you can click on Devices and Printers on the Start menu to get there.  In Windows Vista, you can type "printers" into the Search bar and select the app from the results.  In Windows XP, click on Control Panel from the Start menu and then open the Printers app.)
- Right click on the LaserJet P1005 icon, and select Printing Preferences.
- Click on the Services tab.
- Under the "Print Information Pages" heading, choose Config Page from the drop down menu.
- Click Print.

The P1005s configuration page lists the printers total page count, number of jams, amount of available memory, recent error codes, and other useful information (such as average job size).

Jumat, 12 Juli 2013

Canon Copier ImageClass MF4690

The Canon Copier ImageClass MF4690 is another multifunction device from the office equipment giant. It is a full duplex monochrome printer, copier, scanner and fax all in one little package and offers great value for money. It’s perfect for a small or home office and performed well in every test we threw at it.

The MF4690 has every that make it suitable for a small office or workgroup including networking. It prints, copies, scans, and faxes, and you can even scan to e-mail or to a file server if you like. The automatic document feeder enables you to scan or copy documents with multiple pages. It also has a built-in duplexer for double-sided printing.

Printing is the MF4690s real strength. It can produce good quality prints up to 21 pages per minute. The print quality is sharp, with text showing as crisp, with clean edges and good fill. Images are clear, with the shading evenly spread without bleeding. The test document includes all the main fonts in different sizes, and all appeared well defined and clear, even down to 3 point.

The paper drawer holds up to 250 sheet of paper and feels solid. There is also a 35 sheet automatic document feeder. The overall build quality seems robust, which is a good sign.

The scanner and fax are both pretty standard. There are options to fax from the desktop, scan to PC over USB, but not over the network which is a little disappointing. You can also scan to a USB key, which is a nice touch but not wholly useful. It would have been nicer to be able to scan over the network.

Setting up is simple, with the basic configuration done through drivers. The MF4690 can work either standalone or as part of a network, through the built in network port. A quick driver install later and you’ll be up and running in no time at all. There is a built in web page based configuration tool where you can add and modify system settings which is simple and straightforward.

Overall the MF4690 is a good device, but not perfect. It has a mix of great attributes like good quality printing and copying, a fully featured fax and scanner but misses out on features like scan over network and other neat features that other devices offer.

Kamis, 11 Juli 2013

HP OfficeJet G85

The HP OfficeJet G85 all in one printer is a perfect solution for all your business needs when you are looking for a machine that does everything for you in a timely manner. The HP OfficeJet G85 has the ability to print, scan, fax and copy taking care of quality and the precious time of the user. It can be used in a home office or in a commercial setting where it utilized by more than one user.

It is manufactured with built-in multitasking technology that enables the user to print while they are scanning images or sending faxes. They can also copy while sending print jobs or scan when copying documents. The copier has the speed to copy about 12 copies per minute in black and 9 copies per minute in color with the help of automatic collation. The copies can be reduced or enlarged from 25% to 400% and the printer has the speed of printing 12 pages per minute in black and 10 pages per minute in color. The printer outputs high quality prints with as many as 600 dpi when printing in black and 2400 x 1200 in color.

The input tray can hold up to 150 sheets which can take care of papers made for inkjet, plain paper, transparencies, labels, glossy and even matter photo paper as well as iron on transfers and much more. The fax modem in this machine is able to receive messages at up to 10 pages per minute sending at a speed of 6 seconds per page. It can save up to 125 speed dials and store 125 pages in its memory.

It has an automatic document feeder and users can fax directly from their computer. There are USB ports as well as parallel port connectivity available and CD ROM installation software, color ink cartridges, a user’s guide and a bidirectional (IEEE 1284) cable are included in the box. It is also compatible with Jetdirect (external) print servers.

This product has many good customer reviews due to its many features and multitasking techniques. It has both good speed and high printing quality which is essential when operating a business. Users can fax and copy without saving files on their computers and it is able to print the part of the page that is has previously scanned even before it finished scanning the complete page. This makes it both faster and smart. It weighs about 40 pounds and though it does look big but it is perfect for office or home use.

Rabu, 10 Juli 2013

Ricoh Aficio 3035 3045 page count

On the 3035 and 3045 copiers, you can see the total page count on the copiers screen by pressing User Tools/Counter and then touching the Counter option on the screen.  To get a printout of this information that also includes the date, time, and machines serial number, touch Print and then press Start.

Selasa, 09 Juli 2013

HP LaserJet 9000 configuration page

You can get the page count for a LaserJet 9000 (as well as other useful information) by printing out a configuration page.  To print the config page:

- Press the printers down arrow button to bring up the menu.
- Keep pressing the down arrow button until "INFORMATION" is the active choice on the screen.
- Press the Select button (the green button with the check mark on it).
- Press the down arrow button until "PRINT CONFIGURATION" is the active choice.
- Press Select.

Senin, 08 Juli 2013

HP LaserJet M1522nf

The HP LaserJet M1522nf was just what we needed in a multifunction. My wife and I both work from home as freelancers, and we needed something to primarily print, but copy and fax occasionally. We didnt really need a copier, but we werent going to complain if there was one included.

Apart from the driver installation, the M1522nf was simple to install and get up and running. It was just a matter of unpacking it, inserting the toner cartridges and connecting it up. We added it to our home network with the built-in wired ethernet and the router found it straight away.

Driver installation was a little more problematic though, and needed a download from the HP website to get it working. The helpdesk people were very helpful though and had us up and running in no time.

Print quality is very good once everything is set up correctly and was worth the wait. Mono laser can be a bit hit and miss when it comes to quality, especially those attached to multifunctions but there were no such problems with the M1522nf.

Text was printed sharply and precisely, even at the lower points. Exotic fonts also appeared just as we like them, exactly as they appear on screen. Images and photographs arent something we print a lot, but we had to test the capabilities of the machine when we got it so we printed a few. Photos were detailed, shading was good, even on darker areas, and we saw no artifacts or banding like we did on the M1522nfs predecessor.

Copy, scan and fax we dont use so much. All seem to work fine, although it took a while for us to get the fax working properly, but after downloading new drivers, it seems to work fine. It can send a letter sized page in about 3 seconds, and keep doing it until you run out of paper.

Scanning and copying we tested, but havent used since. We try to keep copies of everything digitally rather than waste paper printing everything out. The copier obviously uses the same print engine as the printer so seems to work well. The document feeder seems to cope well and gave us no problems. The scanner seems a little low on detail but is good enough for record keeping.

The M1522nf is more than enough for our needs, it could cope with a lot more Im sure. Its reasonably quick, hassle free and prints well. We dont need anything else from it.

Minggu, 07 Juli 2013

Panasonic Panafax UF 585 UF 595 config page

On the Panafax UF-585 or UF-595 fax machine, the closest you can get to a config page is the fax parameters list.  This list shows a breakdown of many of the machines current settings, along with what each setting would be by default.  To print the fax parameters list:

- Press the Function button
- Press 6 for "Print Out"
- Scroll down to "4: Fax Para. List"
- Press the Set button

Sabtu, 06 Juli 2013

Ricoh Aficio MP 201F MP 201SPF page count

To view the page count for an MP 201 copier:

- Press the User Tools/Counter button.
- On the screen, "Counter" should be highlighted; if its not, scroll up or down until it is.
- Press the OK button.

Jumat, 05 Juli 2013

Ricoh Aficio MP C2500 MP C3000 MP C2000 page count

To see the color and black page counts for a C2500, C3000, or C2000 series copier:

- Press User Tools/Counter
- Select Counter on the touch screen

Kamis, 04 Juli 2013

Ricoh Aficio 2051 2060 2075 page count

To check the page count on an Aficio 2051, 2060, or 2075, press the User Tools/Counter button and then select Counter on the touch screen.  The total page count will be displayed.

Rabu, 03 Juli 2013

Sharp MX M904 page count

To see the page count for an MX-M904 copier, select Settings from the Home screen, then select System Settings along the left side of the screen.  The page count will be displayed on the screen, but you can get a printout of it if you want by selecting Print.

Selasa, 02 Juli 2013

Konica Minolta bizhub 7222 page count

To view the page count for a KM bizhub 7222, press the Counter button (the one labeled "123," located on the left side of the operation panel just below the main power button.  The Total Count will be displayed on the screen, as well as the Printer Count and Scan Count.  (If you need this information in hardcopy form, select the Print option on the touch screen to get a printout with the counter on it.)

Senin, 01 Juli 2013

Dell B1160 Mono Laser Printer Review


OVERVIEW
The Dell B1160 Mono Laser Printer is a compact, reliable, and easy-to-use single function printer that could save space in homes and small offices. It produces high-quality printouts  with easy-to-access control buttons and the user can experience streamline operation with a fuser unit designed to last the life of the printer and only one toner cartridge to replace.  B1160 is an affordable option that offers a high-speed performance, quality, and efficiency.

PROS
The Dell B1160 printer measures only 13" (33.1cm) wide, 8.4" deep (21.5cm) and 7" (17.8cm) tall and is a great way to save space.  The printer weighs 8.82 lb (4.0kg) with toner and
7.49 lb (3.4kg) without toner.

Image quality is excellent. Users obtain razor-sharp images and graphics as well as clean, precise text in their printouts as the B1160 offers up to 1200 x 1200 dpi Image Quality.

The Dell B1160 is not only affordable to purchase but it also offers a low printing cost per page.

For green users, the Dell B1160 is RoHS and ENERGY STAR 1.2 qualified and users can return empty toner cartridges to Dell and participate in recycling programs.

The Dell B1160 laser printer is very easy to use. Easy-to-access control buttons allow users to start or cancel printing jobs effortlessly.


Printing large files quickly is no problem for this printer as it has a standard memory of 8MB RAM and a processor of 300MHz. The Dell B1160 offers high-speed printing of up to 21 ppm (letter) or 20 ppm (A4).
The B1160 offers a very low-maintenance user experience as the fuser unit is designed to last the life of the printer and users can minimize upkeep with just one toner cartridge that prints up to 1500 pages.

The Dell B1160  comes with a convenient high-input 150-sheet paper tray and has a high duty cycle of up to 10,000 pages per month, enough for small businesses and homes.

CONS
Most inkjet printers have  lower running costs than the Dell B1160.
The B1160 is a single function monochrome laser printer which only prints in black and white.
The output tray could get cluttered when holding only a couple of dozen sheets even though it has a capacity of 100 A4 sheets.
A USB cable is not supplied in the box and the Dell B1160 only has a USB interface so the printer cannot be far to the computer.