Canon imageCLASS MF3010

With a $149 direct price and also a footprint that uses up much less desktop real estate than the majority of inkjets, the Canon imageClass MF3010 is plainly implied as an individual mono laser multi-function printer (MFP). What mostly restricts it to that role is that it links only by USB, and also it offers just limited paper handling, with a 150-sheet paper tray, no duplexer, as well as no paper dealing with upgrade choices. If you're searching for a personal printer for light-duty printing, nonetheless, that could well be all the paper managing you need, no matter what size office you work in.

Configuration, Speed, and also Outcome Top quality

Establishing the MF3010 up on a system running Windows Vista was standard price. The speed, nonetheless, was a positive shock. Canon rates the engine at a moderate 19 web pages per min (ppm). On our examinations, nevertheless, it was faster than any kind of variety of MFPs with faster ratings as well as higher prices.

The MF3010's result top quality was much less impressive than the rate, with dead on par text and also graphics high quality for mono MFPs, however listed below par photo quality. Text is conveniently adequate for almost any kind of business usage, also at sizes as small as 5 points for the majority of font styles we test keeping that would be suitable for typical company papers.

Graphics are additionally quickly good enough for any kind of interior usage. Nevertheless they show enough flaws, including visible dithering patterns, that you possibly would not want them for outcome going to potential clients or customers. Photo high quality appropriates for publishing identifiable pictures from Web pages, yet unqualified the specifications of exactly what you 'd most likely dream of for, state, a client newsletter.

The MF3010's declared running price is reasonably high, at 4.1 cents each web page. That's not unusually high for a cost-effective printer, and also is even a touch lower than the Panasonic KX-MB2000's running expense, at 4.2 cents per page. Similar to the Panasonic KX-MB2000, however, it increases the issue that if you expect to print a lot, you'll possibly be much better off with a printer that has a greater preliminary expense but a reduced running price.

The price per page for the Brother MFC-7460DN, for example, is 3.5 cents, a savings of 0.6 cents each page, or $6 per 1000 web pages. Publish just 17,000 web pages over the printer lifetime-- fewer than 475 pages monthly, or 25 web pages per company day, for 3 years-- and you'll save sufficient on printing to cover the distinction in rate for the a lot more pricey printer. Publish even more than that, and buying the much more costly printer will save money, in addition to provide you a printer with some extra functions, like an ADF as well as fax capacity.

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 PIXMA MG6150 is a sophisticated cordless alternative to producing extraordinary prints, duplicates and also checks. Optimal print resolution of 9600dpi incorporated with tiny dots of a minimum dimension of 1pl and 6 trustworthy individual ink containers make sure laboratory top quality photos.

The MG6150 goes in addition still, with an additional dye-based grey ink cartridge making it wonderful for excellent black-and-white picture printing too.

Ideal for the picture enthusiast that likewise wants to release documents, 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 affixed to a 4,800 dpi, complete 48-bit colour scanner, permitting you to release, scan in addition to xerox.

You likewise get 3 flash memory card slots, that include straight compatibility with CF, MS, MS Pro, MS Duo, MS Pro Duo, SDHC and MMC cards. There's also optional compatibility with various other cards, including xD Photo Cards through additional adaptors, as well as you can release right from affixed USB flash memory sticks.

The flatbed scanner is a CIS gizmo as well as listed below this, the front panel folds up to end up being an outcome tray. Once this is opened, you can take down an inner cover to disclose a port for the CD/DVD company, which offers direct disc printing, a beneficial added in the printer.

The outcome tray takes paper from a 150-sheet cassette listed below the gadget, which is unpleasant to open up, as there desires purchase for your fingers. There's likewise a 150-sheet tray at the rear, when you have actually increased the paper assistance, though Canon recommends you reserve this for image and different other expert documents.

To the right of the feedback tray, a fold-out cover exposes three sd card ports, for all the usual types, with a USB/PictBridge socket below this for straight printing. At the back are sockets for USB and also Ethernet links, though the device furthermore supports Wi-Fi. Wireless setup is simple, if you have a router with switch protection, much less so if you have to get in a pass code making use of merely the browsing ring.

Canon gives its typical series of support software program application for printer in addition to scanner and also maintains both Windows and also OS X. Physical configuration involves slipping in the semi-permanent printhead as well as the 6 ink cartridges, where Canon includes photo black and also grey inks to the CMYK collection. This is intended to boost picture prints, particularly back along with white, and also in order to help the printing of duplex web pages.

Canon PIXMA MX308

Canon Pixma Mx308 Inkjet Multifunction Printer - Cannon is a very trusted brand that is renowned for making premium quality multifunction printers. Pixma MX308 is an excellent printer for residence as well as workplace use. This version sustains ChromalLife 100 Picture system which allows to keep images for up to 100 years. This advance printer gives print, duplicate, check and also 33.6 Kbps Super G3 Fax. It likewise features Cannon's FINE print head with 2pl and 4800x1200 dpi high print resolution. This portable and complete device incurs significantly low operating expense compared to various other inkjet printers of its class. This is long lasting product as well as comes with 1 year of warranty from the supplier.

Layout

Pixma MX308 has an extremely portable dimension and also does not occupy a great deal of room. The item has a dimension of 465x440x174 mm and weighs regarding 7 Kilos. The design of this gadget is additionally very fashionable as well as appealing.

Processor and also Memory

This product has a high handling rate for higher efficiency and also supports Coded Speed Dialing.Other additional attributes like Vehicle Image Deal with, Automobile Strength as well as Auto Direct exposure make certain stunning picture prints. The colours are realistic with Double Colour Gamut Processing innovation existing in this gadget. This tool is very compatible with all the most up to date os.

Publish Performance

This item comes with PictBridge direct print by using which you can easily publish high quality photos by linking to an electronic video camera or cam. This printer utilizes inkjet innovation and is able to acknowledge the sort of photo taken automatically. It applies the optical corrections to the image and prints the image beautifully using Cannon Digital Image Colour. This device has Call Photo Sensor scanning component with 600x1200 dpi resolution with innovative photo retouching modern technology. Documents are published at 22 PPM in grayscale and 17 PPM in colour.

Connectivity

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