Printers

Lexmark New Range Of Multifunctional Printers ( X850e, X852e, X644e, X646dte)

Since it's inception Lexmark International, Inc has made its name as one of the leading companies for printing and imaging solutions and can be considered a global player .As with any global giant, one needs to update and bring in new products periodically. Lexmark has just done that with the introduction of not one but five new multifunctional printers.

All these printers though multifunctional are still very user friendly and Lexmark has given special care not too make them very complicated. The new printers include Lexmark X644e MFP, Lexmark X646dte MFP, Lexmark X850e MFP, Lexmark X852e MFP and the Lexmark X854e MFP.We shall now look closely at the following in details below:

The Lexmark X644e MFP is user friendly product and has the now famous Lexmark e-Task 8-inch (20 cm) color touch screen for print, copy, fax and scan-to-email functions. With 256 RAM and an expandable memory of 768MB printing is done at lightening speed with upto 50 pages per minute.One can scan upto 600x600 dpi in black and up to 600x300 dpi in color and all this at a price of $ 2,499.00

The Lexmark X646dte MFP priced at$ 3,449.00 like its counterpart is also very easy to use and has similar features like a 256 MB RAM a color screen etc. However this also has a feature of Hard disk wiping and AES encryption, IPv6, SNMPv3, SSL*, IPSec and 802.1x authentication and user authentication for security.

The Lexmark X646dte MFP at a price of $ 10,799.00 has an e-Task 8-inch (20 cm) color touch screen and an easy interface with AES encryption and Hard Disk wiping to boost. It has a mighty 625 MHz processor and a time to first copy as quick as 10 seconds. One can do direct printing from PDF and image (TIFF, JPEG) files and it also has offset stacking and hole punch capability.

The Lexmark X852e MFP at $ 13,999.00 is a wide format advanced printer -Task 8-inch (20 cm) color touch screen, 625 MHz processor, standard 256MB RAM, Hard disk wiping and AES encryption, IPv6, SNMPv3, SSL*, IPSec and 802.1x authentication. Scan Preview, Custom Jobs Copy and e-mail Direct printing of PDF and image (TIFF, JPEG) files are some other standard features.

The last but not the least is the Lexmark X854e MFP for $ 16,999.00 which combines all the features mentioned above but scans upto p to 27 ppm color at 600x300 dpi with an up to 75 page duplexing Automatic Document Feeder. www.lexmark.com.

NEC NEFAX IP6050CS Multi-Function Device

The NEFAX IP6050CS is another multi-functon device, this time from NEC, Japan. The NEFAX is touted more as a fax machine. But, it does come with a copier and color scanner built-in. It's a desktop design measuring 540 x 573 x 563 mm and weighs 44 kgs.

The unit has 128MB of memory on board. That should be good enough to store about a hundred fax messages. The Super G3 fax modem connects at 33.6kbps. You can fax documents of size A3, B4, A4, B5 and A5. Reductions supported are A3 -> B4/A4 and B4 -> A4. The standard tray supports 250 sheets, which you can pump to 1750 through optional attachments. A variety of faxing mechanisms are possible. Internet FAX (T.37 Full Mode) over TCP/IP, SMTP, and POP3 ensures reliable delivery. The Scan to E-mail mechanism supports attachments in TIFF, PDF, and JPEG formats. Network connectivity is at 100Mbps on an Ethernet LAN.

As a copier, the IP6050 does a good job at 600x600 dpi. It can copy to various media such as normal paper, projector transparencies, and label paper. It supports fixed magnification ratios from 70% to 141%.

The NEFAX IP6050CS is all set to be shipped from the 17th of February, 2006. MSRP is around 890,000 Yen (approx. US$910). Initial production is estimated at 300 units per month.

Xerox 6024 Wide Format Solution

Xerox today unveiled the Xerox 6204 Wide Format Solution, a black-and-white copier and printer aimed at commercial print shops and architectural, engineering and construction companies, at the Xplor show and the Graphics of the Americas Exhibition - the first major printing industry trade show of 2006. The Xerox 6204 is available in two configurations: a printer-only model and a printer-copier model with the optional capability of scanning to the network.

And what an amazing device it is. With 1.25 GB of RAM and a 40GB hard disk inside it, it's one peppy printer/copier. The 6204 prints four "D-size" (24" x 36") images per minute and can be upgraded to print five D-size ipm - a feature which very few devices on the market offer. In addition users can also select a two-roll paper option for greater printing capacity. The scanner is a hot-rod too, scanning 600 dots-per-inch resolution at 3 inches per second. A highlight is the ability to scan documents to network in one step.

It's quite flexible too. The 6024 can be placed within inches of a wall, conserving work space, since printed documents are delivered from the front. An intuitive touch screen makes using the 6024 a breeze.

The Xerox 6204 Wide Format Solution is immediately available worldwide from Xerox. The manufacturer's suggested list price for the printer-only configuration starts at $13,000; list price for the printer-copier starts at $16,825.

Product website: Xerox 6024 Wide Format Solution

Manufacturer website: Xerox Corporation

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Configurations

Printer
Copier/Printer
Copier/Printer with scan-to-file/net

Printer

Process/Imaging: Xerographic LED
Process Speed: 2.36 ips
First-copy-out time: 25 sec
Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
Grayscale levels: 256
Throughput: 4 D-size (A1) prints per minute (5 D-size/A1 ppm optional)
- Minimum: 11" (29.7 cm) width
- Maximum print: 36" (91.4 cm) width
- 1 roll
- 2nd roll optional
- Single Cut-sheet inserter
- Bond, 18-20 lbs.
- Vellum, 20 lbs
- Tracing Paper, 20 lbs.
- Film, 4 mil.

Scanner

Scan speed: 3.0 ips (76.2 mm/s)
Scanner resolution: 600 dpi
Grayscale: 256
Maximum document input size: 38" x 49.2' (15m) width 36" width (image)

Controller

Internal: Embedded Controller
Memory: 1.25 GB RAM
Hard Disk: 40 GB
Interfaces: TCP/IP, LPR
- Standard: HPGL, HPGL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF 6.0, FX-MMR, VRF, VCGL, CALS1
- Optional: Adobe PostScript/PDF

Input, Output, and Finishing

-Output stacking capacity: 20 D (A1)

Dimensions

6204 Printer: 51.6" (1310 mm), 22" (560 mm), 43" (1090 mm), 518 lbs. (235 kg)
6204 Printer/Copier: 51.6" (1310 mm), 22" (560 mm), 43" (1090 mm), 536 lbs. (243 kg)

Canon MF3240 Laser Multi-Function Device

Canon has launched its latest laser multi-function device in the form of the Canon imageCLASS MF3240. The MF3240 offers black-and-white printing, copying, color scanning, and high-speed fax capabilities. It comes with a small footprint and is a good addition to your SOHO setup.

As a printer, the MF3240 offers print speeds of up to 21 pages per minute for letter-sized sheets, monochrome print quality up to 1200 x 600 dpi, accepts paper stock up to 8.5" x 14" (legal), and features a 250-sheet, front-loading paper cassette with a manual tray for envelopes and other various paper sizes.

As a copier, the Canon MF3240 offers 21 copies per minute (letter) and a new design which allows you to scan thicker items such as books or magazines. A highlight of the MF3240 is the Canon Single Cartridge System, which combines the toner and imaging drum into a single unit. What does this mean for you? You only have to purchase a single consumable. Also, a full-yield toner cartridge is included which yields up to 2,500 pages at five percent coverage.

For faxing, the MF3240 comes with 33.6 Kbps Super G3 fax(iii) modem. You also get eight one-touch speed dial numbers, 100 coded speed dial numbers, 256-page fax reception memory capacity, sequential broadcasting, and activity reports. That should satisfy most faxing needs.

On the scanning front, the MF3240 accepts originals up to 8.5" x 11.7" in size. You can use the bundled ScanSoft OmniPage SE Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software to convert scans into editable text or the NewSoft Presto! PageManager to fill your hardcopies. Connectivity to the PC is via high-speed USB 2.0. An optical resolution of 600 dpi, an enhanced resolution of 9600 dpi, and a color depth of up to 24-bits are other features provided.

The Canon imageCLASS MF3240 has a MSRP of US$199 and will be available at select retail outlets in early March, 2006. The product comes with a one-year limited warranty.

Manufacturer website: Canon, USA

HP 6980 Deskjet Inkjet Printer

HP's new HP 6980 Deskjet Inkjet Printer is targeted for home and office users. With its Wi-Fi capability, users can enjoy wireless printing with ease. With print-sharing, there's no longer any mess of cables around the room. With this printer, you can print on media upt o 8" x 24" with or without borders.

PictBridge compatibility ensures you don't need to access a PC to print photos from your digital camera; just plug it into the Deskjet 6980's front USB port and print away. SecureEasySetup gets you on a wireless network in under ten minutes. You also have the option to include a Bluetooth wireless print adapter, so you can print from a compatible mobile or PDA.

Speeds are pretty good, with HP claiming 36 ppm black and 27 ppm color. The bundled HP Photosmart Premier comes in handy if you want to manipulate images before printing.

The HP Deskjet 6980 carries a price tag of $149, and is available from HP's store.

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Key Features and Benefits:

Ideal for home and small business users working with wired and wireless networks.

Easily share the printer with multiple computers on a small network with built-in Wi-Fi wireless 802.11g/b.

Connect to a wireless network in less than ten minutes with SecureEasySetup™.

Greater productivity and less waiting with breakthrough speeds of up to 36 pages per minute (ppm) in black and up to 27 ppm in color.

Increase efficiency and value with high-volume inkjet print cartridges, optional 250-sheet paper tray and automatic two-sided printing accessory1.

Produce professional photo-quality prints using HP Vivera Inks with up to 4,800-optimized dots per inch (dpi)2 or optional six-ink color3.

Create standard and custom size photos up to 8.5 x 24-inch panorama prints, with or without borders4.

Front USB port enables printing from PictBridge-enabled cameras without a computer.

Organize, edit and enhance digital photos with HP Photosmart Premier software.

Technical Specifications:

Up to 36 ppm in black and up to 27 ppm in color

4,800-optimized dpi2 color or optional six-ink color3

Dimensions/Weight

17.7 (w) x 14.5 (d) x 5.7 (h)
13.8 lbs

Support/Connectivity

USB-connect to PC or Mac
Microsoft Windows® 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP
Mac OS X v 10.2, 10.3 and later

HP 6940 Deskjet Printer

HP unveiled its new HP 6940 Deskjet color printer, an affordable printer targeted at SOHO segment. Thanks to its Ethernet capability, you can share this printer among as many as five computers.

The printer is pretty fast - you get nearly 36 pages per minute in black and 27ppm in color (draft mode, of course). It supports 4800 dpi on optional 6-ink color. With PictBridge support, you also have the option to directly print photos without having to connect to a PC. Simply plug in PictBridge enabled cameras using the printer's front USB port and you are good to go.

The slightly enhanced model 6940dt comes with auto two-sided printing accessory. The input tray can store 250 sheets. Bundled software incldues HP Photosmart Premier - easy to fix or enhance images.

Priced at just $129, the HP 6940 is now available from HP's store.

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Key Features and Benefits:

Greater productivity and less waiting with breakthrough speeds of up to 36 pages per minute (ppm) in black and 27 ppm in color.

Print professional photo-quality with up to 4800-optimized dots per inch (dpi)3 or optional six-ink color2.

Easily share your printer with multiple computers using built-in Ethernet capability.

Front USB port allows for printing from PictBridge-enabled cameras without a computer.

Easily print from a camera phone and PDA with optional Bluetooth wireless print adapter1.

Work at peak efficiency with optional HP two-sided printing accessory and extra 250-sheet paper tray4.

Print standard and custom size photos up to 8.5 x 24-inch panorama prints, with or without borders5.

Organize, edit and enhance digital photos with HP Photosmart Premier software.

Technical Specifications:

Up to 36 ppm in black and up to 27 ppm in color

4,800-optimized (dpi) 3 color or optional six-ink color2

Dimensions/Weight

17.7 (w) x 14.5 (d) x 5.7 (h)
13.2 lbs

Support/Connectivity

USB-connect to PC or Mac
Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP
Mac OS X v 10.2, v10.3 and v10.4.

Gerber Solara UV2 Large Format Hybrid Inkjet Printer

Gerber Scientific annouced the GERBER SOLARA UV2 hybrid inkjet printer, which has the ability to print either roll-to-roll or as a flatbed on a variety of media that are up to 60" wide. With the Solara UV2, you can even print on rigid materials up to 13mm (0.5") thick.

The UV2 uses UV inks providing for easy maintenance, with low odor and little or no ventilation requirements or harmful VOCs. The printer also uses Gerber's exclusive CMYKVG inkset and multi-drop technology to produce vibrant colors for speciality graphics.

You can print on rugged materials such as foam board, corrugated plastic, polycarbonate and aluminum.

For more information, access Gerber's website.

Fujitsu ScanSnap fi-5110EOXM at Macworld

Fujitsu announced that its new ScanSnap fi-5110EOXM scanner for Apple Macs will be on demo at Macworld 2006, happening in January. The ScanSnap has won Macworld 2005 Editors' Choice award. It is the only single-pass duplex auto-doc feeding scanner compatible with the Macs out there.

Features of the fi-5110EOXM include:

Produce PDFs at the press of a button

15ppm / 30 ipm colour @ A4

Acrobat 7.0

Simplex/Duplex

Up to 600 dpi

50 page ADF

Auto colour/mono detection, paper size detection

Auto deskew, document orientation

Check out booth #517 at the Macworld. The scanner is available under US $500, and more info is available from Fujitsu's website

Sharp AR-C360P Color Printer

Sharp announced that its new AR-C360P Digital IMAGER color workgroup printer is now available. The AR-C360P is targeted at high-volume color printing, and offers speeds of color output at 36 PPM (pages per minute), with B&W printing at 40 PPM.

The AR-C360P implements EFI's Fiery controller and is capable of 1200x1200 dpi print resolution onto various media sizes, including A3 and banner sheets 12.9" x 47.24". It is also capable of handling heavy-stock paper.

For faster print job processing, the AR-C360P uses a 1GHz processor and 1GB of RAM (heck, even my desktop doesn't have that kind of memory) and comes with a 20GB internal drive. It offers USB 2.0, parallel and 10/100 Ethernet connectivity options.

Features include:

Duplex printing

Web-based printer management software

Bundled job accounting software

High-capacity toner and drum

Holds up to 2,350 sheets of paper

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Dimensions	25.8x24.4x18.2 in (WxDxH)
Weight	Without options, 152 lb (68 kg)
Print speeds	36 ppm color; 40 ppm monochrome 20 - 28 lb paper
Resolution	1200 x 1200 dpi
Emulations	PCL 5c, PCL XL 2.1, PS
Memory	1 GB (max.)
Paper weight	15 . 71 lb (55 . 268 g/m sq)
Paper output	Face-down stacker: 500 sheets, Face-up stacker: 250 sheets
Interfaces	Parallel, USB 2.0, 10Base-T and 100Base-TX
Duty cycle	150,000 pages/month maximum
Toner life	15,000 Letter pages @ 5% coverage
Image drum life	42,000 Letter pages, continuous print
Power rating	110 - 127 VAC, 60 Hz, 230 VAC, 50 Hz +/- 2Hz
Power consumption	Operating: 1,500 W maximum, 750 W typical, Standby: 1,300 W maximum, 200 W typical, Power save: <45 W

HP Designjet 4500 Printer Series

HP announced the new HP Designjet 4500 Printer Series, aimed at delivering a cost-effective color printer targeted at the technical graphics market. Up until now, the Designjets, though popular, were not the most affordable ones. With 4500 series, HP plans to change that.

These large-format printers offer faster and sharper image quality during color printing, copying and scanning - all without needing user intervention. The printer is available in three models; as a printer (with two media rolls and stacker if you wish), as a large-format scanner, or as a multifunctional printer.

One of the neat features is the unattended mode of operation. The Designjet 4500 supports two media rolls, as well as capability to switch between them, giving unattended output of up to 200 plots. HP Double Swatch technology is used here, which doubles the number of print nozzles by placing the printheads in a staggered formation allowing it to print faster than other printers in its league.

Recognizing the need for color prints in architectural and engineering environments, HP has pushed for adoption of color printers, now at an affordable price. Prints up to 2400 x 1200 dpi are possible. Various price structures are available depending on the model you choose (all prices in USD):

HP Designjet 4500: $10,995

HP Designjet 4500ps: $13,495

HP Designjet 4500mfp: $29,995

HP Designjet 4500 Stacker Option: $1,995

HP Designjet 4500 Scanner: $18,995

Targeting an early 2006 release, more information about the new HP Designjet 4500 Printer series is available from HP's website.

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Non-abrasive paper, vellum, mylar, sepia, blueprints, plastic, film, plastic laminate, foam board, cardboard, no plywood, no stone plates, no metal plates nor abrasive dirty, rough, sharp edged, metal clamped, burned surfaces
Media handling

Straight-through scan paper path for sheet and cardboard originals, output basket
Memory, std.

1 GB
Memory, max.

2 MB
Hard disk

30 GB
Connectivity, std.

1 Fast Ethernet
Print drivers, std.

HP Macroinstaller with Windows drivers for HP Designjet 500, 800, 1000, 5000, 4000 and 4500 series printers
Scan resolution, enhanced

2400 x 2400 dpi, with variable resolution setting from 50 dpi in increment of 1 dpi
Scan resolution, hardware

800 x 800 dpi
Scan resolution, optical

508 dpi
Levels of grayscale

256
Maximum scan size

42 in
Dimensions (w x d x h)

70.8 x 40.2 x 54.3 in
Weight, U.S.

209.5 lb
What's in the box

HP Designjet 4500 Scanner, Stand and basket assembly, Touch Screen (Panel PC), Keyboard, Power cables, FireWire cables (X2), Media guides (X2), Maintenance sheet, System recovery DVD, Maintenance kit, Plastic dust cover, Scanner Setup Poster, Scanner Quick Reference Guide, Customer Service Guide

Lexmark X8350 All-in-One Printer

Lexmark announced the X8350 Office All-In-One Plus Photo printer solution targeting the SOHO market. The X8350 sports a 2.4" LCD and slots for memory cards, allowing you to print directly from a digital camera. This has been a common theme with all-in-one printers for a long time.

You can also scan, copy and fax documents with the X8350 printer. With speeds of 25ppm for printing in black and 19ppm for color documents, it is a versatile printer in a highly affordable package. Productivity Suite Software bundled with the printer allows you to manage documents easily for printing, apart from transforming hard-copy documents to editable text on the computer.

Direct printing from various sources is also possible, thanks to the inclusion of memory card slots and another slot for a USB flash drive (personally, I prefer the latter more - I intend to modify the images on the computer before taking prints).

An interesting feature of the X8350 is that you can re-touch the images on the printer itself, to do things like red-eye reduction, add sepia toning effects, cropping, etc.

Priced at US $199, the Lexmark X8350 is available from January 2006 online at Lexmark's store.

Lexmark X8350 Printer Specifications:]]>

Print Technology	Thermal Inkjet
Color Technology	4 Color Inkjet - Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black Optional 6 Color Photo Printing
UNSPSC Code	43.21.21.10
Scan Technology	CIS / CCD Hybrid
Function	Color Copying Color Printing Color Scanning Faxing
Maximum Print Speed (Draft, Black)	Up to 25 ppm
Maximum Print Speed (Draft, Color)	Up to 19 ppm
Maximum Print Speed (Normal, Black)	Up to 13 ppm
Maximum Print Speed (Normal, Color)	Up to 5 ppm
Maximum Copy Speed (Draft, Black)	Up to 25 cpm
Maximum Copy Speed (Draft, Color)	Up to 16 cpm
Print Resolution, Black	Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Print Resolution, Color	Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Scan Resolution, Enhanced	Up to 19200 x 19200 dpi
Scan Resolution, Optical	1200 x 2400 dpi
Operating Systems Supported	Microsoft Windows 2000 (all versions) Microsoft Windows 98 (All versions) Microsoft Windows Me Microsoft Windows XP (All versions)
Copy/Fax/Scan (ADF) Input Paper Sizes	A4 Legal Letter
Copy/Fax/Scan (ADF) Paper Input Capacity	Up to 50 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond
Print (ASF) Paper Input Capacity (Maximum)	100 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond
Media Types Supported	Card Stock Coated Paper Envelopes Labels Plain Paper Transparencies Banner (A4 or Letter) Hagaki Card Index Card (3"x5") Photo Paper
Media Sizes Supported	10 Envelope (4.125" x 9.5" or 105mm x 241mm) 7 3/4 Envelope (3.875" x 7.5" or 98mm x 191mm) 9 Envelope (3.875" x 8.9" or 98mm x 225mm) A4 (8.27" x 11.7" or 210mm x 297mm) A5 (5.83" x 8.27" or 148mm x 210mm) B5 Envelope (6.93" x 9.84" or 176mm x 250mm) C5 Envelope (6.38" x 9.02" or 162mm x 229mm) DL Envelope (4.33" x 8.66" or 110mm x 220mm) 6 3/4 Envelope (3.25" x 6.5" or 83mm x 165mm) A2 Baronial (111mm x 146mm) A6 Card (105mm x 148mm) B5 (182mm x 257mm) C6 Envelope (114mm x 162mm) Custom (Up to 8.5" x 17" or 216mm x 432mm) Hagaki Card (100mm x 148mm) Index Card (3" x 5") Executive (7.25" x 10.5" or 184mm x 267mm) Legal (8.5" x 14" or 216mm x 355mm) Letter (8.5" x 11" or 216mm x 279mm) 4" x 6" Photo or Post Card Statement (5.5" x 8.5" or 140mm x 216mm) L (3.5" x 5" or 89mm x 127mm) 2L (5" x 7" or 127mm x 178mm) Chokei 3 (120mm x 235mm) Chokei 4 (90mm x 205mm) Chokei 40 (90mm x 225mm) Kakugata 3 (216mm x 277mm) Kakugata 4 (197mm x 267mm) Kakugata 5 (190mm x 240mm) Kakugata 6 (162mm x 229mm) 5" x 7" Photo 130mm x 180 mm 100mm x 150mm
Borderless Printing Media Sizes	Photo (4" x 6") A4 (8.27" x 11.7" or 210mm x 297mm) Letter (8.5" x 11" or 216mm x 279mm) A6 (4.13" x 5.83" or 105mm x 148mm) Hagaki Card (100mm x 148mm) L (3.5" x 5" or 89mm x 127mm) 2L (5" x 7" or 127mm x 178mm) A5 (5.83" x 8.27" or 148mm x 210mm) Photo (5" x 7") Legal (8.5" x 14" or 216mm x 356mm) 3.5" x 5" or 89mm x 127mm 100mm x 150mm 130mm x 180mm B5 (182mm x 257mm)
Standard Ports	USB 2.0 Specification Hi-Speed Certified USB Direct interface on Operator Panel PictBridge Certified Port
Optional Network Ports	Lexmark N4000e for Ethernet 10/100Base TX (Print and Scan) Lexmark N4050e 802.11g Wireless Print Server (Print and Scan)
PictBridge Certified USB Port	Yes
Digital Media Memory Card Compatibility	CompactFlash I & II SmartMedia Card Sony Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro Secure Digital (SD) Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Microdrive 4 Built-in Card Readers xD Card Sony Memory Stick Duo (with adapter) Mini Secure Digital (Mini SD) Card with an adapter Sony Memory Stick Duo Pro (with adapter)
Reduce / Enlarge Range	25 - 400 %
Scan Area, Maximum (mm)	216 x 355 mm
Scan Area, Maximum	8.5 x 14 inches
Modem Speed	33.6 Kbps
Size (mm - H x W x D)	254 x 448 x 379 mm
Size (" - H x W x D)	10.0 x 17.6 x 14.9 "
Weight (lbs)	16.4 lbs.
Weight (kg)	7.44 kg
Packaged Size (mm - H x W x D)	472.4 x 538.5 x 327.7 mm
Packaged Size (" - H x W x D)	18.6 x 21.2 x 12.9 "
Packaged Weight (kg)	9.5 kg
Packaged Weight (lbs)	21 lbs.
Size, Trays Extended (" - H x W x D)	15.5 x 17.6 x 21.6 "
Size, Trays Extended (mm - H x W x D)	394 x 448 x 548.6 mm
Print Noise Level, Operating	53 dBA
Scan Noise Level, Operating	44 dBA
Copy Noise Level, Operating	44 dBA
Product Warranty	One Year Exchange
Product Certifications	Energy Star, FCC Class B, UL 60950 3rd Edition, CE Class B, CB IEC 60950 IEC 60825-1, C-tick mark Class B, CCC Class B, CSA, ICES Class B, GS (TÜV), SEMKO
Duty Cycle, Maximum	5,000 Pages per month

Ricoh Aficio 2020D Multifunction

Ricoh announced the new Aficio 2020D Multifunction printer that allows you to not only print, but scan, copy and fax documents. The 2020D is capable of printing up to 21 pages per minute.

The Aficio 2020D, designed to replace the older 2018D model, dedicatedly streamlines all aspects of your document processing needs starting from input to management and finally output. It is easy to configure the 2020D to your network. With the Scan-To-Email functionality users can send a soft-copy of the document directly to another user's inbox, saving a lot of time.

Capable of handling 1,600 sheets of paper, the 2020D is ideal for a small office. You can also use the faxing feature to send/receive faxes with it. With the addition of Internet Fax option, you can enjoy several cost benefits by faxing over the net.

Priced at US $3,350, more information about the Ricoh 2020D is available from Ricoh's website.

Ricoh Aficio 2020D Multifunction Features Include:

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600dpi print quality gives immaculate copies no matter what kind of paper you use

Scan Once, Print Many increases productivity whilst protecting your originals and scanner from wear

Auto-rotation of copies matches the orientation of your copy to the paper in the tray - eliminating wasteful miscopies

Reproduce documents up to A3 size

Print from your computer and monitor print progress from your desktop

20 pages per minute duplexing up to A3 size saves precious filing space and cuts paper consumption

Ricoh Aficio 2020D Multifunction Specifications:

General Specification
Configuration	Desktop, stationary platen
Power Source	220/240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	Less than 1.28 kW
Dimensions	587W x 568D x 558H mm
Weight	Less than 47 kg
Paper Size/Weight	Standard Tray: A5 - A3 / 60 - 90 gsm Bypass Tray: A6 - A3 / 52 - 162 gsm Duplex Tray: A5 - A3 / 64 - 90 gsm
Input Paper Capacity	Standard: 2 x 250 sheets Bypass: 100 sheets Max.: 1,600 sheets
Output Paper Capacity	250 sheets (internal tray)
Copier Specification
Copying Process	Twin beam scanning and electro photographic printing
Resolution	600 dpi
Memory Capacity	16 MB standard
Continuous Copy/Duplex Speed	20 cpm
Warm-up Time	Less than 15 seconds
First Copy Speed	6.5 seconds
Multiple Copying	Up to 99
Zoom	50% - 200% in 1% increments
Paper size	A5 - A3
ARDF	Original Size: A5 - A3 Original Weight: 52 - 105 g/m2 Original Capacity: 50 sheets
Fax Specification
Circuit:	PSTN, PBX
Compatibility	ITU-T (CCITT) G3
Resolution:	200 x 100/200/400 dpi
Modem Speed	33.6 Kbps max
Compression Method	MH, MR, MMR, JBIG

Dell Photo AIO Printer 964

Dell unveiled the Photo All-In-One Printer 964 in a highly affordable package, allowing you to print, scan and copy with high quality. For faxing, a 33.6 Kbps fax modem is provided, along with a 160 page fax memory.

The Photo AIO 964 can be combined with a wireless printer adapter so it can be shared on your wireless network. Print speeds are rated at 26ppm (B&W) and 20ppm (color), at a maximum resolution of 4800x1200 dpi. A 2.4" LCD is provided so that you can directly connect a digital camera or USB memory device and print selected photos.

Thanks to the 50-sheet ADF (automatic document feeder), you can enjoy unattended faxing, scanning and copying. It is compatible with Windows 2000, XP and XP 64-bit.

Prices start at US $199, and more the Dell Photo AIO Printer 964 can be ordered online from Dell's online store.

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All-In-One, Inkjet, Color

Printer Functions

Print, Scan, Standalone Fax and Photocopy; Borderless Printing and 6 color printing with optional photo cartridge cartridge and wireless capability2

Operating Systems Requirements

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 , Windows XP and Windows XP 64 Bit

Printer Output (actual print speed will vary with use)

Up to 26 ppm black, 20 ppm color

Maximum Print Resolution

Up to 4800x1200 dpi

Copy Speed (actual copy speed will vary with use)

Fast Photocopying without ADF

Up to 20 cpm black, up to 10 cpm color

Copy Quantity

Up to 99 at one time

Max Scan Resolution

Up to 19200 interpolated - 48 bit flatbed scanner

Zoom Range

25% - 400% in 1 % increments

Standalone Functionality

Digital Copier, Fax, Photo Printing

Automatic Document Feeder

50 sheet fully integrated

Input Tray Capacity

100 pages

Output Tray Capacity

50 pages

Media Sizes

Letter, legal, B5, A4, exec, A5, A6, postcard (4" x 6"), index card (3" x 5"), Hagaki card, L, 2L, custom size (8½" x 17" max area) banner

Media Types

Plain paper, matte paper, glossy photo, transparencies

Envelope Sizes

¾, 7¾, 9, 10, DL, C5, C6, B5, Baronial 5.5, Baronial A2, Japanese envelopes

Ports

USB (Cable not included), PictBridge, Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, Microdrive, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Smart Media, XD, USB Memory Key

Low Ink Detection

Dell Ink Management SystemTM

Built-in-Devices

PictBridge, Memory Card Slots, 2.4" adjustable LCD

Dimensions (W x D x H)

19.2" x 14.9" x 9.7" (operating)

Weight

22 lbs

Software Included

PaintShopTM Photo AlbumTM

Trial Version Paint ShopTM Pro Studio

Abby FineReader (OCR software for scanning)

Microsoft Fax

Xerox WorkCentre PE220 Multifunction

Xerox announced the WorkCentre PE220 MFP in a compact, affordable package. Capable of copy and print speeds of up to 20ppm (B&W), the PE220 can also scan and fax color documents.

While the connectivity is over a USB 1.1 interface (which is something I don't understand), Xerox claims a 11-second first-page-out time. The input tray holds a maximum of 150 sheets, and you can take a maximum of 99 copies in a single job when using the PE220 as a copier. A 30-sheet ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) is also provided for convenience.

Compatible with both PC and Mac platforms, the WorkCentre PE220 also boasts of an ID Card Copy feature that copies both sides of an ID card or small document onto one sheet of paper. You also have the ability to reduce or enlarge your originals from 25% to 400%.

You can purchase the new Xerox WorkCentre PE220 is from Xerox Direct for US $399.

]]> Xerox WorkCentre PE220 Multifunction Features Include:

Quick Facts:

Copy, print, scan, fax

Up to 20 pages per minute print and copy speed

11-second first-page-out time

Maximum paper size is legal (8.5 x 14 inches)

150-sheet input paper tray

Scan at up to 4800 dpi enhanced

Scan and send faxes in color

30-sheet Automatic Document Feeder

Supports PC and Mac platforms

One-year warranty and Xerox Total Satisfaction Guarantee
Competitive Edge:

Faster copy and print speeds than the HP 3030mfp

Higher toner cartridge yield than the competition for fewer interventions and low cost per page

Easy-to-replace Xerox SmartKit means there is only one consumable to change rather than two on some competitors

Includes many convenient copy features such as ID card copy, multi-up, collation, autofit, clone, and poster mode
Features that Reduce Cost:

Consolidate multiple personal copying, printing, scanning and/or faxing devices into one solution

2-up and 4-up copying feature automatically consolidates multiple pages onto one sheet of paper

High-capacity toner decreases cost per print

High-speed fax at 33 Kbps reduces call duration
Features that Save Time:

30-sheet Automatic Document Feeder

Easy to install with a USB or IEEE 1284 connector (USB cable included)

ID Card Copy allows copying of both sides of an ID or small document onto one sheet of paper saving paper and time

20 ppm engine speed and fast first-page-out time means you get high quality documents in a snap

Optical Character Recognition and Image Editing Software are included to convert scanned mages into editable text documents
Features that Enhance Productivity:

Color scanning provides a multitude of advantages

Make up to 99 copies in a single job

Poster feature

Autofit automatically scales a copied page to best fit the size of the media

Reduce/Enlarge your originals copied from 25% to 400%

Clone allows you to print multiple images on a single sheet of paper

Xerox WorkCentre PE220 Multifunction Specifications:

Print Speed	Up to 20 ppm
First Page Out	As fast as 11 seconds
Memory Standard/Maximum	16 MB
Image Processing	N/A
Internal Hard Disk	N/A
Maximum Duty Cycle	Up to 5,000 pages per month
Maximum Resolution	600x600 dpi
Network Connectivity	USB 1.1 (compatible with 2.0)
	1284 Parallel
Automatic 2-Sided Printing	N/A
Paper Input Capability	150 sheet main tray, 1 sheet bypass tray
Standard Features	ScanSoft PaperPort 10 and Omni Page 3.0
Warranty	One year Depot, Xerox Total Satisfaction Guarantee

Ricoh AC205 Multifunction

Ricoh unveiled the AC205 Digital Imaging System, introducing a new generation of MFPs. Featuring full color and B&W scanning, Super G3 Faxing, and advanced copier and network printer capabilities, the AC205 employs an all-in-one toner cartridge design.

B&W printing for PCL6 is stated at 22 ppm - the same as for the digital copying. Thanks to the ability to print on both sides, you can save on paper while using the AC205's copier function. The printer allows you to print on a variety of media including transparencies, labels, card stock and envelopes. A neat feature of this printer is the ability to print documents stored on a USB flash drive, or scan documents directly to it, eliminating the need for a PC in the middle.

You also get advanced functions like Scan-To-Email. With the bundled Readiris Pro 9 OCR software, it's a snap to convert printed documents to text format and then edit it on a PC. Monitoring the printer is easy: just use the included Web Image Monitor Type 103 software to monitor the printer from your browser.

Priced at US $620, the Ricoh AC205 Digital Imaging System is shipping now. More info is available from Ricoh's website.

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Ricoh AC205 Multifunction Features Include:

General Features
Energy Star compliant
550 sheet maximum paper capacity
160 MB maximum memory capacity
USB Flash Drive Port
Copy, print, scan, fax features all standard
Automatic Document Feeder standard

Copier Features
Fast 22 ppm copy speed
Standard 32 MB memory
First copy speed 10 seconds from platen, 15 seconds from ADF
Combine/ID Copy
Electronic sorting

Facsimile Features
Super G3 33.6 Kbps faxing
3 second-per-page transmission speed
Compatibility ITU-T G3
Serial Broadcasting
Dual Access
40 Quick Dials, 200 Speed and Group Dials (shared)
Memory 4MB (320 page)
Printer Settings Utility software enables you to program fax features including phonebook entries from your PC

Printer Features
Prints up to 8.5” x 14” documents
PCL6 printing
Print directly from USB flash drive
Prints up to 600 dpi at 22 ppm
Standard Ethernet, USB 2.0 or IEEE1284 Parallel Port interfaces

Scanner Features
Scans up to 8.5” x 14” documents
4 scan modes...Black and White, Gray Scale, 256 Colors and True Color
Scan directly to a USB flash drive
600 dpi full color scanning

Ricoh AC205 Multifunction Specification:

General Specification
Configuration :	Desktop
Copy Size :	8.5'' x 11'' to 8.5'' x 14'' (Paper Tray) 7.25'' x 10.5'' to 8.5'' x 14'' (Bypass Tray)
Dimensions :	(W x D x H) 17.7" x 17.1" x 18.0"
Grayscale :	256 levels
Paper Weights :	16 – 24 lb. Bond (Paper Tray) 16 – 43 lb. Bond (Bypass)
Power Requirements :	100-127V/60Hz, 5A
Scanning :	Element Flatbed with CCD array image-sensor
Standard Memory :	32 MB
Weight :	37.5 lbs.
Copier Specification
First Copy Speed :	Less than 10 seconds(Platen); 15 seconds (ADF)
Original Size :	Up to 8.5" x 11" (Platen); Up to 8.5" x 14" (ADF)
Original Type :	Sheet/Book
Quantity Indicator :	1 – 99
Warm-Up Time :	Less than 42 seconds
Zoom :	25 – 100% (ADF) in 1% increments 25 – 400% (Platen) in 1% increments
Fax Specification
Circuit :	PSTN/PABX
Compatibility :	ITU-T G3
Compression :	MH, MR, MMR, JBIG, JPEG (color faxing)
Memory :	4 MB (320 pages*)
Modem :	Speed 33.6 Kbps
Resolution :	203 x 98/196; 300 x 300 dpi
Scanning Speed :	2.5 seconds
Transmission Speed :	G3: 3.0 seconds
Printer Specification
Interfaces :	USB 2.0, IEEE1284, Ethernet
Page Description Languages :	PCL6
Print Resolution :	600 dpi
Print Speed :	22 PPM
System Requirements :	Windows 98/2000/NT 4.0/ME/XP
Scanner Specification
Original Size :	Up to 8.5" x 14"
Scan Modes :	Black and White, Gray Scale , 256 Colors , True Colors
Scanning Resolution :	600 x 600 dpi
Standard Interfaces :	USB 2.0; IEEE1284 Parallel Port*, Ethernet