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.