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The Printer Bible

April, 2010
South Africa

Also featuring printers from Samsung, Lexmark, Kyocera, Ricoh, Xerox, Toshiba, Nashua, Konica Minolta

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What kind of a printer do you need?
What type of user are you? Suggested Printer: Why? Cost appox:
General home user Desktop colour inkjet Cheapest option for the versatility required. Slower than laser, and cost per print is higher. Depending on budget, R1000
choose one that has standalone faxing and auto document feeder.
The home user needs versatility and a low price to
print occasional documents and photos, but does not Desktop colour inkjet multifunction Still fairly cheap, and still versatile (although cannot print photos). Faster, and cheaper cost-per-print. Choose one R1500
require huge volumes, high speed, or highest resolution that has standalone faxing and auto document feeder.
printing.
Desktop colour laser, with a 2nd photo Laser is faster and more expensive, plus the photo printer gives best quality at low price. Can’t fax or scan. Choose R3500
printer this if you have above-average home print volumes.

Writer Desktop mono laser Cheapest cost per print, speedy, low upfront cost. But not a versatile choice. R2000

A writer needs higher volumes of text printing, perhaps


with some graphics. Cost per page is an important Desktop colour laser Still fairly cheap cost per print, with some versatility for printing graphics (at a cost). R2500
factor. This applies to professional writers, part-time
novelists, or students writing theses.
Desktop colour inkjet Cheapest option upfront, but slow. Choose a model that minimizes cost per print above all else. R1000

Digital photographer Photo printer Best quality at reasonable prices, but not a versatile choice. Choose one that uses dye sublimation. R2000

Any inkjet can print photos in color, but there are


specialist printers available at reasonable prices that
give results that approach professional photofinishing.
You’ll need to check the characteristics of the ink set, Desktop colour inkjet (or multifunction) Versatile – can print photos and documents. Opt for a model that has a photo-printing mode, memory-card slot, R1500 – R2500
the supported papers, and the color-management with specialist photo-printing additions and perhaps an LCD screen for previews.
tools. Most can print directly from compatible digital
cameras.
Entrepreneur Desktop colour inkjet multifunction Cheapest option for the versatility required. Slower than laser, and cost per print is higher. Depending on budget, R1500
choose one that has standalone faxing and auto document feeder.
If you often work from a home office or run a small
business, you need versatility, with price, speed, and
Desktop colour laser multifunction Still fairly cheap, and still versatile (although cannot print photos). Faster, and cheaper cost-per-print. Choose one R3000
usability as additional factors.
that has standalone faxing and auto document feeder.

Desktop colour laser If you already have a standalone fax. R2500

Corporate Workgroup colour laser Can handle multiple print jobs from various computers. Fastest option. Choose a model with the necessary R4000
processor, memory, and paper trays to handle the volumes you require.
In a corporate environment, or even a smaller business,
a printer needs to be shared among several people
Workgroup colour laser multifunction All the benefits of workgroup colour laser printers, plus the versatility to scan, copy, and fax. Depending on how R5000
and handle large volumes. Versatility is a consideration,
your group operates, you may be better off paying extra and getting a standalone fax/copier, so that print jobs are
and cost-per-print will be much more important than
not held up by other functions.
upfront cost. Features such as network printing, high-
capacity toner cartridges, and larger paper input and
output trays become important. Colour inkjet multifunction May be sufficient if your group’s printing needs are modest and budget is an issue. Choose a higher-end model R2000
that can produce the volumes you need, and that supports network printing.

Mobile Professional Mobile colour inkjet Best (only) choice for truly mobile printing. Weighs as little as 1kg. R2000

If you’re on the road, you need a light, small printer.


Speed, versatility, and so on do not count for much None Use the hotel’s business centre, or a kiosk at the airport, or the printer at the office you’re visiting. R0
– you just need to print wherever you are. Portable
printers typically come with a battery (either standard
or as an option) and/or a car charger, and some support
wireless printing from a cell phone.

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What kind of a printer do you want?
Type: About: Pros: Cons: Look out for:
Desktop These printers work pretty much the same way • Fast print speed • Higher upfront costs (especially for colour • Price: Between R2500 and R4000
photocopiers work – they use a photographic drum • Low cost-per-page
models)
• Resolution: 600x600 dpi
to attract electrically charged toner and transfer it
to paper, where the image is fused using a heated • High volumes
• Lack of versatility (scan / copy / fax)
• Print speed: 10 to 20 ppm
roller. Even though this type of printer can fit on • Crisp printing
• Not suited to printing photographs
• Paper capacity (standard): 150 to 250 sheets
a desktop, many models boast high-end features
such as networking / workgroup capability, full-
• Prices dropping all the time, especially for • Not ideal for medium to large workgroups • Memory: 32MB or more
colour models
duplexing, high-capacity paper trays, and more. • Interface: USB, parallel, and RJ-45 (Ethernet)
• Lowest total cost of ownership for medium-
to-high volume printing

Workgroup Laser Designed for small-to-medium offices or small-to- • Easily accommodate multiple networked • High upfront price (especially for colour • Price: Between R4500 and R12,000
Printer medium teams within larger companies. Desktop users models)
• Resolution: 600x600 or 1200x1200 dpi
laser printers use a photographic drum to attract • Fastest print speed • Lack of versatility (scan / copy / fax)
electrically charged toner and transfer it to paper, • Print speed: More than 20 ppm
• Supports highest volume printing • Requires own space
where the image is fused using a heated roller. • Paper capacity (standard): 250 sheets or
These printers have features developed specifically • Lowest cost-per-page • Not suited to printing photographs more
for multiple users in a networked environment, • Crisp printing • Memory: 64MB or more
including larger input and output trays, duplex
(double-sided) printing, sorting, and stapling. They • Lowest total cost of ownership for medium- • Interface: USB, parallel, and RJ-45 (Ethernet)
to-high volume printing
also have faster processors and more memory so as
to be able to handle multiple tasks. • Most features

Inkjet Printer Inkjets print by applying to the paper a precisely • Cheapest upfront cost • High cost per print due to high cost of ink • Price: Between R1000 and R2500
controlled stream of tiny ink droplets from one or • Decent quality for text and basic graphics • Slow • Resolution: Varies widely (you get what you
more cartridges. The size of the droplets and the pay for)
way the stream is controlled determine the print • Excellent quality for rich graphics and photos • Not suited to workgroups
• Print speed: 5 to 20 ppm
quality. General-purpose inkjet printers can print • Good for printing photographs (using photo • Lack of versatility (scan / copy / fax)
photographs (not to be confused with snapshot paper) • Paper capacity (standard): 100 sheets or
• Ink may bleed on certain papers more
printers designed to print 4”x6” or smaller prints).
Better than laser printers at printing rich graphics • Colour ink may come in one cartridge, • Memory: Minimal
and photographs. meaning if, say, yellow runs out you need to
replace the whole colour cartridge

Multifunction/ Combination copier, scanner, printer, and fax, all in • Versatility • Productivity bottlenecks – can’t print while • Price: From R1500 (varies widely depending
one unit. Available in laser and inkjet models, with receiving a fax, for example on technology)
all-in-one • Saves space
the benefits and drawbacks of each technology
• Copying generally nowhere near as fast or • Resolution: Varies widely depending on
(see above), and prices to match. Suited to home • Substantially lower cost than buying separate
versatile as a dedicated copier technology (see above)
offices and small businesses. Better models units
feature flatbed scanners, automatic document • Scanning generally not as high-quality as a • Print speed: Varies widely depending on
feeders, colour faxing, and OCR (optical character dedicated scanner technology (see above)
recognition) scan conversion. Some models allow
• Not suited to high (or even medium) • Paper capacity (standard): Varies widely
simultaneous functionality – faxing while printing,
volumes, especially for copying depending on technology (see above)
for example.
• Memory: Varies widely depending on
technology (see above)

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Top 5 Printers
All price ranges

Data drawn from manufacturers’ spec sheets

Fastest A4 b&w printed pages Fastest A3 b&w printed pages Fastest time to first print, b&w
Brand Model ppm Type Brand Model ppm Type Brand Model Time Type

1 ITEC ITEC Pro 1200 120 ppm A3, b&w, mfp 1 ITEC ITEC Pro 1200 70 ppm A3, b&w, mfp 1 ITEC ITEC B751 2.9 sec A3, b&w, mfp

2 Xerox Workcentre 4110 110 ppm A3, b&w, mfp 2 ITEC ITEC Pro 1051 60 ppm A3, b&w, mfp 2 ITEC ITEC B501 3 sec A3, b&w, mfp

3 ITEC ITEC Pro 1051 105 ppm A3, b&w, mfp 3 Xerox Workcentre 5675 42 ppm A3, b&w, mfp 3 Xerox Workcentre 4110 3 sec A3, b&w, mfp

2 ITEC ITEC Pro 950 95 ppm A3, b&w, mfp 4 Xerox Workcentre 5665 42 ppm A3, b&w, mfp 2 Konica Minolta Bizhub 1051 3 sec A3, b&w, mfp

5 Ricoh Aficio MP 9001 90 ppm A3, b&w, mfp 5 Kyocera TASKalfa 820 41 ppm A3, b&w, mfp 5 Konica Minolta Bizhub 1051 3 sec A3, b&w, mfp

Fastest A4 colour printed pages Fastest A3 colour printed pages Fastest time to first print, colour
Brand Model ppm Type Brand Model ppm Type Brand Model Time Type

1 Ricoh Aficio 70 ppm A3, colour, mfp 1 Kyocera TASKalfa 30 ppm A3, colour, mfp 1 ITEC ITEC C652 5.5 sec A3, colour, mfp

2 ITEC ITEC Pro C6501 65 ppm A3, colour, mfp 2 Kyocera TASKalfa 27 ppm A3, colour, mfp 2 ITEC ITEC C452 6 sec A3, colour, mfp

3 Toshiba 6530C 65 ppm A3, colour, mfp 3 Xerox Workcentre 7435 20 ppm A3, colour, mfp 3 ITEC ITEC C552 6 sec A3, colour, mfp

4 Kyocera TASKalfa 65 ppm A3, colour, mfp 4 OKI C9650 19 ppm A3, colour, mfp 4 Ricoh Aficio MP C7500 6 sec A3, colour, mfp

5 Toshiba 6520C 65 ppm A3, colour, mfp 5 Kyocera TASKalfa 500c 19 ppm A3, colour, mfp 5 Konica Minolta C652 6 sec A3, colour, mfp

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Top 5 Printers
All price ranges

Data drawn from manufacturers’ spec sheets

Fastest processor Maximum duty cycle Maximum paper input


Brand Model Type Brand Model Pages/m Type Brand Model Pages Type

1 Xerox Workcentre 4110 2.8 GHz A3, b&w, mfp 1 ITEC ITEC Pro1200 3 million A3, b&w, mfp 1 ITEC ITEC Pro1200 14,000 A3, b&w, mfp

2 ITEC ITEC Pro 1200 2.0 GHz A3, b&w, mfp 2 ITEC ITEC Pro1051 3 million A3, b&w, mfp 2 ITEC ITEC Pro1051 14,000 A3, b&w, mfp

3 ITEC ITEC Pro 1051 2.0 GHz A3, b&w, mfp 3 ITEC ITEC Pro950 750,000 A3, b&w, mfp 3 Ricoh Aficio MP 9001 8,300 A3, b&w, mfp

4 ITEC ITEC Pro 950 2.0 GHz A3, b&w, mfp 4 HP LaserJet 9050 300,000 A3, b&w, mfp 2 Ricoh Aficio MP 8001 8,300 A3, b&w, mfp

5 Xerox Workcentre 5665 1.4 GHz A3, b&w, mfp 5 Lexmark X854e 300,000 A4, b&w, mfp 5 Ricoh Aficio MP 7001 8,300 A3, b&w, mfp

Highest standard memory Recommended duty cycle Maximum paper output


Brand Model Type Brand Model Pages/m Type Brand Model ppm Type

1 ITEC ITEC C652 2048 MB A3, colour, mfp 1 Xerox Phaser 4510 25,000 A4, b&w, mfp 1 ITEC ITEC Pro 1200 10,000 A3, b&w, mfp

2 ITEC ITEC C552 2048 MB A3, colour, mfp 2 Xerox Phaser 7760 20,000 A4, b&w, mfp 2 ITEC ITEC Pro 1051 10,000 A3, b&w, mfp

3 ITEC ITEC C452 2048 MB A3, colour, mfp 3 HP LaserJet P4515 20,000 A4, b&w, mfp 3 Ricoh Aficio MP 5000B 3,750 A3, b&w, mfp

4 ITEC ITEC Pro 1200 2048 MB A3, colour, mfp 4 HP LaserJet P4015 15,000 A4, b&w, mfp 4 Ricoh Aficio MP 4000B 3,750 A3, b&w, mfp

5 ITEC ITEC Pro 1051 2048 MB A3, colour, mfp 5 HP LaserJet M4345x 15,000 A4, b&w, mfp 5 Ricoh Aficio MP C5000 3,675 A3, colour, mfp

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A4 b&w printers compared (p1 of 6) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Lexmark Lexmark Dell Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Minolta

Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet T654 T654 Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet 5330 T652 T652 T652 T644 T644 T644 T644 Pagepro
Model
P4515n P4515tn P4515x P4515xm dn dtn T654 n P4015n P4015 dn P4015 tn P4015x dn dn dtn n n tn dtn 5650 en

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser

Ships with toner for x pages 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 21,000 21,000 21,000 21,000 6,000
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 60 ppm 60 ppm 60 ppm 60 ppm 53 ppm 53 ppm 53 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 48 ppm 48 ppm 48 ppm 48 ppm 48 ppm 48 ppm 48 ppm 48 ppm 46 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 8 sec 8 sec 7.5 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec
Processor Speed 540 MHz 540 MHz 540 MHz 540 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 540MHz 540MHz 540MHz 540MHz 500 500 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz 514 MHz 514 MHz 514 MHz 514 MHz 500 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 256 (1280) 256 (1280) 256 (1280) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 256 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (384)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 275,000 275,000 275,000 275,000 275,000 275,000 275,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 250,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 200,000
Recommended duty cycle ,up to 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 35,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes No Optional Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional
Paper input tray, pages 600 1100 1100 1100 650 (4300) 1200 650 (4300) 600 (1100) 600 (1100) 1100 1100 600(3200) 650 (4300) 1200 650 (4300) 600 (4100) 600 (4100) 1100 1100 1800
Paper output tray, pages 600 1100 1100 1100 550 (2950) 550 (2950) 550 (2950) 600 600 600 600 250 350 (2750) 350 (2750) 350 (2750) 500 (3000) 500 (3000) 500 (3000) 500 (3000) 500
Resolution B 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200

Price Group

Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

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A4 b&w printers compared (p2 of 6) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Xerox Kyocera Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark

Phaser Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet FS 4020 B6500 B6500 B6500 ML 4550 ML 4551 ML 4551 ML 4550 ML 4551 ML 4551 T650 T650 T650 T642 T642 T642 T642
Model
4510 P4014 P4014n P4014dn n dn n nd n nd dn dtn n n tn dtn

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser

Ships with toner for x pages 10,000 10,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 45 ppm 45 ppm 45 ppm 45 ppm 45 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 8 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 9 sec 17 sec 17 sec 17 sec < 8.5 sec < 8.5 sec < 8.5 sec < 8.5 sec < 8.5 sec < 8.5 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec
Processor Speed 533 MHz 540 Mhz 540 Mhz 540 Mhz 667 MHz 533Mhz 533Mhz 533Mhz 500 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz 457 MHz 457 MHz 457 MHz 457 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 128 (512) 96 (608) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (1152) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (512) 128 (512) 128 (512) 128 (512) 128 (512) 128 (512) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 64 (576) 64 (576) 128 (640) 128 (640)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 175,000 175,000 175,000 30,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000
Recommended duty cycle, up to 25,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
Networked? No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Optional No No Yes Yes Optional Optional Yes Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Paper input tray, pages 700 (1250) 600 600 600 600 (2500) 700 (1250) 700 (1250) 700 (1250) 600 600 600 600 600 600 350 (4000) 900 (4000) 350 (4000) 600 (4100) 600 (4100) 1100 1100
Paper output tray, pages 500 (1000) 600 600 600 500 500 500 500 350 350 350 350 350 350 350 (2750) 350 (2750) 350 (2750) 500 (3000) 500 (3000) 500 (3000) 500 (3000)
Resolution 1200x1200 1200 x1200 1200 x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200
R5,000- R5,000- R7,500-
Price Group
R7,500 R7,500 R10,000
Cost/print, A4 bw

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A4 b&w printers compared (p3 of 6) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Kyocera Dell Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Ricoh Nashua Minolta Kyocera Kyocera Xerox Samsung

FS 3920 Laserjet Laserjet P3015d Laserjet Laserjet 3330 E360 E360 dn E460 E460 SP 4210 SP 4210 Pagepro FS 2020 FS 6970 Laserjet Laserjet ML 471
Model
dn P3015 P3015dn P3015x dn d dn dw n n 4650EN d dn 4500 P2055dn P2055x nd

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages 7,500 7,000 2,300 2,300 7,000 7,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 7,500
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 38 ppm 38 ppm 38 ppm 38 ppm 37 ppm 37 ppm 36 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 36 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 11 sec 7 sec 6.5 sec 6.5 sec 7 sec 7 sec 7 sec 7 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec < 9 sec
Processor Speed 600 MHz 54 MHz 54 MHz 54 MHz 540 MHz 466 MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 466 MHz 466 MHz 466 MHz 466 MHz 500 MHz 533 MHz 600 MHz 400 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 400 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 128 (1152) 96 (608) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 64 (576) 32 (288) 32 (288) 64 (576) 64 (576) 256 (512) 256 (512) 128 (384) 128 (1152) 128 (1152) 48 128 (348) 128 (348) 64 (320)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 25,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 150,000 150,000 20,000 20,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Recommended duty cycle, up to 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 6,000 6,000 3,000 3,000
Networked? Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Standard Optional Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes
Paper input tray, pages 600 (2500) 600 600 600 600 250 (850) 300 (850) 300 (850) 300 (850) 300 (850) 1,600 1,600 1800 600 (1100) 1350 700 (1250) 300 800 250 (500 0
Paper output tray, pages 500 150 150 150 150 150 250 250 500 250 250 500 150 150 150
Resolution 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600 600x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200

Price

Cost/print, A4 bw

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A4 b&w printers compared (p4 of 6) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Lexmark Xerox Dell Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark

HL B6300 B6300 Phaser 2330 E260 E260 T640 T640 T640 B6250 B6250 HL HL Laserjet Laserjet
Model E260
8050 n n dn 3500 dn d dn
T640
n dn dtn
B6250
n dn 5340 d HL 5350 dn 6050 dn P2035 P2035n

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages 1,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 35 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 24 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 7 sec 9 sec 9 sec 10 sec 7 sec 7 sec 7 sec 6 sec 6 sec 6 sec 6 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 8 sec 8 sec
Processor Speed 400 MHz 350Mhz 350MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 533MHz 533MHz 533MHz 266 MHz 266 MHz 266 MHz 266 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 32 (160) 64 (384) 128 (640) 128 (640) 32 (288) 32 (288) 32 (160) 32 (160) 64 (576) 64 (576) 64 (576) 64 (576) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 16 (544) 32 (544) 32 (160) 16 16
Duty cycle (pages per month) 50,000 60,000 150,000 150,000 50,000 50,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 15,000 15,000 50,000 25,000 25,000
Recommended duty cycle 8,000 2,000 2,500 2,500
Networked? Optional Yes Yes Yes No Yes Optional Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Optional Optional Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Manual Manual
Paper input tray, pages 251 (801) 650 (1650) 700 (1800) 700 (1800) 600 (1100) 250 (850) 251 (801) 251 (801) 350 (3850) 350 (3850) 350 (3850) 850 (3850) 400 (1,500)400 (1,500)400 (1,500) 250 (750) 250 (750) 600 (1100) 300 300
Paper output tray, pages 150 500 500 500 250 150 150 150 250 (2750) 250 (2750) 250 (2750) 250 (2750) 500 500 500 250 150 150
Resolution 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200 600x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200 x 1200 1200 x 1200 1200 x 1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 2400x600 600x600 600x600
R2,500- R5,000 R5,000 R2,500- R2,500- R5,000
Price
R5,000 R7,500 R7,500 R5,000 R5,000 R7,500
Cost/print, A4 bw

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A4 b&w printers compared (p5 of 6) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Kyocera Kyocera Kyocera Samsung Ricoh Samsung Lexmark Nashua Xerox Xerox Xerox

FS 1350 FS 1100 FS 1300 ML 2851 SP 3300 B410 B410 B430 d B430 B440 ML 2850 E250 SP 3300 3425 3124 HL 3150 B2200 B2400 B2400
Model
d d dn d dn dn dn d d d 2140 n
Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages 3,600 2,000 3,600 2,000 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 25 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 25 ppm 24 ppm 22 ppm 22 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 6 sec < 6 sec < 6 sec < 8.5 sec 9 sec 5.5 sec 5.5 sec 25 sec 5.5 sec 5.5 sec < 8.5 sec 8 sec 9 src 12 sec 9 sec < 10 sec 5 sec 5 sec 5 sec
Processor Speed 500 MHz 360 MHz 360 MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 297 MHz 297 MHz 297 MHz 297 MHz 297 MHz 400 MHz 366 MHz 400 MHz 266 MHz 150 MHz 166 MHz 266MHz 266MHz 266MHz
Std memory (max memory) 128 (1152) 32 (544) 32 (544) 32 (160) 32 (160) 32 32 64 64 64 (320) 32 (160) 32 (96) 32 (160) 32 (160) 8 32 8 8 (16) 16
Duty cycle (pages per month) 2,000 2,000 2,000 30,000 50,000 50,,000 50,,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 50,000 50,000 7,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Recommended duty cycle 30,000 4,000
Networked? Yes Optional Optional Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No Optional Yes Yes No No No No Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Manual Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Manual No Manual Manual Manual
Paper input tray, pages 300 (800) 251 (501) 300 (800) 250 (500) 501 250 (780) 250 (780) 250 (780) 250 (780) 530 (1060) 250 250 (800) 251 (501) 600 (1100) 251 250 250 (300) 150 150 150
Paper output tray, pages 250 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 250 100 100 150 30 30 30
Resolution 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600 2400 x 600 2400 x 600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600 600x600 1200 1200x600 2400x600 1200 1200x 600 1200x 600 1200x 600
R1,000- R1,000- R2,500- R2,500- R1,000- R1,000-
Price
R2,500 R2,500
R1,000- R2,500 R5,000 R5,000
< R1,000
R2,500 R2,500
Cost/print, A4 bw

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A4 b&w printers compared (p6 of 6) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Minolta Xerox Lexmark Lexmark Samsung Xerox

HL 150 1350 3122 E120 E120 HL 2035 ML 1915 3117


Model
n w n
Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser

Ships with toner for x pages 500 500 700


Print speed, ppm A4 bw 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 19 ppm 19 ppm 18 ppm 18 ppm 16 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 10 sec 13 sec 8 sec 8 sec 9 sec
Processor Speed 133 Mhz 48 MHz 150 MHz 183 MHz 183 MHz 150MHz 150 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 16 MB 8 MB 8 16 16 8 8
Duty cycle (pages per month) 7,000 15,000 8,000 10,000 7,000
Recommended duty cycle

Networked? Yes No No Yes Yes No No No


Double sided printing? No No No No No Manual
Paper input tray, pages 250 150 150 165 165 250 250 150
Paper output tray, pages 100 50 50 50 100 80 50
Resolution 2400x600 1200x1200 1200x600 600x600 600x600 2400x600 1200x600 600x600

Price

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T654n A4 b&w laser 3015 d A4 b&w laser

Power and versatility for serious business Fast, high performance printing with
printing. advanced security features.
Combination of quality, speed, low Ideal for businesses that need to print high
ownership costs and outstanding volumes and confidential documents.
reliability.
Who’s it for? Who’s it for?
• High-volume business printing (10+users). • Small work teams (up to 8+ users).
• Publishing companies and others needing A4 mono on a • Security-focused businesses such as legal firms and govern-
variety of media. ment agencies..
• Print professionals needing high-volume A4 mono.
Key attributes
Key attributes Performance and durability
• Up to 53 ppm, first page out as fast as 7.5 seconds. • Print resolution up to 1200 x 1200 dpi.
• Stapler option with 50-sheet capacity; offset job stacking. • Print speeds up to 40 ppm; first page out in 7.5 seconds.
• Install up to two 5-bin mailboxes to let you assign users their • Instant-on Technology saves up to 50% energy.
own output bins. • Quickly process and share large, complex files with a 540 MHz
• Direct Web printing lets you print Web-based documents processor, and 128 MB (expandable up to 640 MB).
with ease. • HP Jetdirect Gigabit Ethernet embedded print server.Brighten
• Automatically adjusts toner darkness for consistent results up your business and your image
from first page to last. Flexibility and expandability
• Duplex printing as standard, and Eco-Mode reduces power • Open EIO slot and three Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports.
consumption. • 600 sheets paper tray, expandable to 1,600 sheets.
• As quiet as 55 dBA when printing; reduce sound even more • 4-line LCD display with “Show-Me-How” menu.
with Quiet Mode. • Straight-through paper path supports special papers.
• Lexmark High Yield (25,000 pages) and Extra High Yield • Automatic duplex printing.
(36,000 pages) Print Cartridges increase uptime, reduce run-
ning costs, and conserve resources. Cool features
• Front USB port lets you print PDFs and other image files Advanced security features:
directly from a memory device • Control network access with 802.1X which allows device au-
Where to Buy: • Network-ready and very easy to set up. thentication prior to network admission.
• Supports IPv4 and IPv6 protocols and IPSec with Encryption
Please visit our website, Cool features Accelerator Assist.
www.itecgroup.co.za • Should the media required for a job not be available, Intel- • Retrieve confidential print jobs using the key pad.
for information on our ligent Job Waiting automatically places the job on hold to • Protect sensitive data by adding a secure hard disk to the open
regional offices or to
keep the print queue flowing (hard-drive option required). Where to Buy: EIO slot.
request a quote.
• The printer identifies the size and complexity of each job and
automatically calculates the optimal printing strategy. Please visit our website,
Tel: +27 11 236 2000 www.hp.co.za for
information on our
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E360dn A4, b&w HL 5350 dn A4, b&w

Small in size, big on performance. Top quality every single day: fast,
compact, high performance.
Accelerated performance for
demanding small workgroups. Easy paper handling and built-in
network capability.

Who’s it for? Who’s it for?


• Individual desktop user • Medium to large workgroups or offices (up to 15+ users).
• Small workgroups (up to 5 users).
Key attributes
Key attributes Fast, feature-rich, and easy to use
A little printer with big ambitions • High speed mono printing with up to 30ppm.
• High-speed printing up to 38 ppm. • Automatic double-sided printing (duplex).
• First page out as fast as 6.5 seconds thanks to the instant • 10/100 base-TX network capability.
warm-up fuser. • True 1,200 x 1,200 dpi print resolution.
• Intuitive 2-line LCD display guides you through printing and • 32MB memory (expandable up to 544MB).
maintenance tasks. • 250 sheet paper tray and 50 sheet multi-purpose tray with
• True 1200 x 1200 dpi print quality. Straight Paper Path (expandable to a total of 800 sheets).
• 3500-page and 9000-page Lexmark Toner Cartridges avail- • Hi-speed USB 2.0 and parallel ports.
able. • Separate toner and drum.
• Dependable performance • Compatible across Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix, DOS.
Flexible, versatile, and robust • 3-colour LED display.
• Maximum monthly duty cycle of up to 80,000 pages. • Flexible, versatile, and robust
• Smooth, reliable paper feed. Powerful software and printer-driver features
• 50-sheet multipurpose feeder. • Save paper: reduce 2, 4, 9, 16 or 25 pages to 1 A4 page.
• Network-ready model for easy workgroup sharing. • Poster Printing – enlarge 1 A4 page into a poster using 4, 9,
16 or 25 A4 pages for a bigger impact.
Cool features • Add predefined watermarks to your documents.
• Choose from a range of options to configure the printer to • Booklet Printing - Print documents in A5 booklet format with
your specific needs, including versatile paper handling (enve- automatic duplex.
Where to Buy: lopes, card stock or transparencies), additional paper drawers • Easily manage your printer fleet with Web BRAdmin Profes-
to boost input capacity (up to 850 sheets), and expanded sional (web-browser print server management).
Please visit our website, memory (up to 288MB) for printing graphics-intensive docu-
www.itecgroup.co.za ments. Cool features
for information on our • Eco-conscious features, including paper-saving duplex print- • Toner saver mode; also optional high yield toners.
regional offices or to ing as standard, an Eco-Mode to reduce power consumption, • Eco-conscious printing
request a quote. Where to Buy:
instant warm-up fuser to save energy.
Tel: +27 11 236 2000 Please visit our website,
www.brother.co.za
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B430d A4, b&w

Professional desktop mono


printing for the individual or small
workgroup.
Robust, simple design with ultra-
reliable digital LED technology.

Who’s it for?
• Individual business use.
• Writers / authors.

Key attributes
Everything you need
• Ultra-reliable, with the OKI 3-year warranty included.
• True 1200 x 1200dpi resolution for crisp, sharp detail.
• Toner cartridges of up to 7,000 pages provide long uninter-
rupted printing.
• Enhanced operator panel, optional high capacity toner
cartridge and increased paper capacity make it excellent for
heavier workloads.
• Automatic two-sided printing as standard.
Dependable performance
• First page appears in just 5.5 seconds and the rest follow at a
fast 28 ppm.
• Front-facing LCD display gives clear, at-a-glance status
information.

Cool features
The B430 models are complimented with useful utilities:
• Print Control - for tracking usage and controlling access for
tighter cost control.
• PrintSuperVision - browser-based monitoring and manage-
Where to Buy: ment of all your network printers, regardless of make or
model.
Please call us or visit our • Template Manager 3.0 - editable, easy to use templates for
website for information creating a wide range of office documents.
on our distributors.

Tel: 0860 111 363

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A4 colour printers compared (p1 of 4) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Lexmark Xerox Xerox Lexmark Xerox Minolta Xerox Xerox Kyocera


Model
C935 Phaser Phaser C782 Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Phaser Bizhub C610 C610 C711 C711 C711 Phaser Phaser FS Laserjet
C610
dn 7760 6360 n CP 4525n CP4525dn CP4525xh 7400 C31P dn dtn n dn dtn 6300 6350 C5400DN CP 4025n

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages 13,000 10,000 12,000 8,000
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 45 ppm 45 ppm 42 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 37 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 40 ppm 35 ppm 42 ppm 35 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 36 ppm 37 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 26 ppm 36 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 5 sec 6 sec 9 sec 11 sec 9.5 sec 9.5 sec 9.5 sec 11 sec 14 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec 12 sec 10 sec 8,000 9.5 sec
Time to first print, colour 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 13 sec 9.5 sec 9.5 sec 9.5 sec 12 sec 14 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 12 sec 10 sec 9 sec 9.5 sec
Processor Speed 1.25 GHz 800 MHz 1 GHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 867 MHz 533MHz 533MHz 533MHz 533MHz 533MHz 533MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 733 MHz 800 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 256 (1024) 512 (1024) 256 (1024) 256 (768) 512 (1 Gig) 512 (1 Gig) 1 Gig 256 (1024) 512 (1024) 256 (768) 256 (768) 256 (768) 256 (1024) 256 (1024) 256 (1280) 512(1Gig)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 200,000 150,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 20,000 100,000
Recommended duty cycle, up to 20,000 14,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 7,500
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Yes Optional Yes Manual Yes Yes Optional Optional No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No
Paper input tray, pages 620 (3140) 650 (3150) 700 (2350) 600 (3100) 600 600 2100 800 (3000) 1600 400 (1460) 830 (1460) 400 (1460) 630(1690) 630(1690) 630(1690) 700 (2350) 700 (2350) 650 (2650) 600
Paper output tray, pages 400 (3500) 250 250 (900) 500 850 250 250 250 450 450 450 250 250 500 500
Resolution 2400 1200x1200 2400x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200 9600x600 2400 2400 600x600 1200x1200

Dimensions 540x522x420

R5,000 - R5,000 - R5,000 - R10,000- R10,000- R10,000-


Price
R7,500 R7,500 R7,500 R15,000 R15,000 R15,000
Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

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A4 colour printers compared (p2 of 4) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Samsung Lexmark Lexmark Ricoh Kyocera Xerox Xerox Dell Nashua Xerox Kyocera
Model
Laserjet CLP 770 C5650 C780 C5650 C5750 C5750 C500 SP C420 FS C5350 LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet 8560 8860 3130 SPC 420 6180 FS C5300
CP4025dn nd n n dn n dn n dn dn CP3525n CP3525dn CP3525x cn dn dn

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Solid Solid Laser Laser Laser Laser

Ships with toner for x pages 3,500 1,500 6,000 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,000 3,000 6,000 4,000 6,000
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 35 ppm 33 ppm 32 ppm 33 ppm 32 ppm 32 ppm 32 ppm 31 ppm 31 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 26 ppm 26 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 35 ppm 33 ppm 22 ppm 29 ppm 22 ppm 22 ppm 22 ppm 8 ppm 31 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 25 ppm 30 ppm 20 ppm 26 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 9.5 sec 10 sec 8 sec 11 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec 13 sec 10 sec 9 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 5 sec 5 sec 11 sec 10 sec 10 sec 9 sec
Time to first print, colour 9.5 sec 11 sec 11 sec 13 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 19 sec 15 sec 10 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 5 sec 5 sec 11 sec 30 sec 10 sec 11 sec
Processor Speed 800 MHz 800 MHz 200MHz 800 MHz 200MHz 500MHz 500MHz 200 MHz 800 MHz 600 MHz 515 MHz 515 MHz 515 MHz 600 MHz 750 MHz 400 MHz 800 MHz 400 MHz 667 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 512(1Gig) 256 (768) 64 (320) 256 (768) 64 (320) 256 (768) 256 (768) 64 256 (512) 256 (1280) 256 (! Gig) 256 (! Gig) 256 (! Gig) 256 (1024) 256 (1024) 256 (1280) 256 (512) 128 (1152) 256 (1280)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 100,000 120,000 120,000 35,000 150,000 15,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 2,000- 15,000
Recommended duty cycle 7,500 6,000 6000 6,000 6,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 8,000 15,000 5,000
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Optional Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Optional Yes Optional Yes Optional Yes
Paper input tray, pages 600 600 (1600) 300 (830) 600 (1100) 300 (830) 300 (830) 300 (830) 250 (780) 2,300 650 (2150) 350 (850) 850 850 625 (1675) 625 (1675) 250 (950) 1200 400 (950) 650 (2150)
Paper output tray, pages 500 250 350 250 350 350 350 250 500 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 500 300 250
Resolution 1200x1200 9600x600 1200x600 1200x1200 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 2400 2400 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600

Dimensions 540x522x420 480x465x444 446x589x487 400x504x470 446x589x487

R5,000- R10,000- R20,000-


Price
R7,500 R15,000 R25,000
Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

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A4 colour printers compared (p3 of 4) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Brand Minolta Lexmark Lexmark Samsung Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Kyocera Kyocera Samsung Samsung

Bizhub C530 C534 CLP 670 C544 C544 C544 C544 C540 C543 FS C5100 FS C5200 C130 C3450 C3600 HL 4040 HL CLP 620 CLP 610
Model
C20P dn n nd dn dtn dw n n dn dn dn n n cn 4050cdn nd nd

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages 8,000 1,500 6,000 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 1,000 2,500 2,500 3,500 500 500 2,500
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 25 ppm 24 ppm 24 ppm 24 ppm 23 ppm 23 ppm 23 ppm 23 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 25 ppm 22 ppm 22 ppm 24 ppm 23 ppm 23 ppm 23 ppm 23 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 5 sec 16 sec 16 sec 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 15 sec 11 sec 11 sec 20 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 12 sec 12 sec 11 sec 11 sec 60 sec 27 sec 19 sec 25 sec 20 sec
Time to first print, colour 15 sec 11 sec 11 sec 20 sec 12 sec 12 sec 12 sec 12 sec 13 sec 13 sec 12 sec 12 sec n/a n/a 25 sec 20 sec
Processor Speed 500 MHz 375 MHz 500 MHz 700 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz 417 MHz 417 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 400MHz 200MHz 400 MHz 300 MHz 300 MHz 360 MHz 360 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 512 (768) 128 (640) 128 (640) 256 (768) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 256 (1280) 256 (1280) 256 32 (288) 128(640) 64 (576) 64 (576) 256 (512) 128 (384)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 90,000 65,000 100,000 80,000 55,000 55,000 55,000 55,000 35,000 35,000 2,800 12,000 20,000 20,000 65,000
Recommended duty cycle 3,000 3,000 2,000 2,000
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
Paper input tray, pages 850 350 350 (900) 350 (850) 251 (901) 251 (901) 251 (901) 251 (901) 251 (901) 251 (901) 400 (1400) 650 (2150) 200 250 250 250 (500) 250 (500) 250 350
Paper output tray, pages 200 250 250 200 100 100 100 100 100 100 250 250 100 150 150 150 250 200 200
Resolution 9600x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 9600x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600 600x600 600x600 1200x600 1200x600 2400 600x2400 9600x600 2400x600

Dimensions 441x431x425 290x376x479 290x376x479 441x431x425 432x432x426

R1,000- R 2,500-
Price
R2,500 R5,000
R 2,500-R5,000
Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

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A4 colour printers compared (p4 of 4) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Dell Nashua Nashua Xerox Samsung Samsung Samsung Ricoh


Model
Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet 2130 SPC 221 SPC 222 6120 C110 HL CLP CLP 310 CLP 315 SP C220 Laserjet LaserJet
CP5225 CP5225n CP 5225dn cn n dn 3040 cn 315 n n CP1215 CP1515n

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser

Ships with toner for x pages 2,500 2,000 2,000 1,000 1,000
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 19 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 12 ppm 12 ppm

Print speed, ppm A4 colour 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 16 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 5 ppm 5 sec 16 ppm 4 ppm 4 ppm 4 ppm 16 ppm 8 ppm 8 ppm

Time to first print, seconds, bw 16 sec 16 sec 16 sec 16 sec 14 sec 14 sec 13 sec 13 sec 14 sed 14 sec 14 sed 14 sec 24 sec 25 sec
Time to first print, colour 17 sec 17 sec 17 sec 17 sec 51 sec 51 sec 22 sec 26 sec 26 sec 26 sec 14 sec 30 sec 32 sec
Processor Speed 400 MHz 300 MHz 300 MHz 300 MHz 80MHz 300 MHz 360 MHz 360 MHz 360 MHz 192 MHz 264 MHz 450 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 192(540) 192(540) 192(540) 256 (1280) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 16 32 (576) 32 32 32 64 16 96 (352)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 75,000 75,000 75,000 15,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 30,000 25,000 30,000
Recommended duty cycle, up to 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 250 1,000 1,000
Networked? No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes
Double sided printing? No No Yes Optional No Yes Optional No No No No No No No
Paper input tray, pages 350 (800) 350 (800) 350 (800) 250 (501) 251 (751) 251 (751) 200 (700) 200 250 150 150 150 251 150 150
Paper output tray, pages 150 150 150 200 100 100 100 100 150 125 125
Resolution 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 2400 1200x600 600x600 2400x600 2400x600 2400x600 600x600 600x600 600x600

Dimensions 545x599x338
R 1,000-
Price
R2,500
Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

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CP 4525 dn A4, colour CP 4025 dn A4, colour

Fast print speeds, robust paper Easy to use, powerful, professional-quality


handling, and simplified controls keep color and black-only printing.
your business productive.
Great value –packed with performance
Protect your sensitive data with features.
advanced on-board security.

Who’s it for? Who’s it for?


• Large workgroups (15+ people) or print professionals. • Small to medium offices or workgroups (up to 8+ users).

Key attributes Key attributes
Top-of-the-line performance Performance at the right price
• Up to 40 ppm, and first page out in as fast as 9.5 seconds. • Print speeds up to 35 ppm A4 (mono and colour) and a first
• HP Advanced Auto Media Sensing automatically adjusts set- page out in as fast as 9.5 seconds.
tings according to paper type. • Best-in-class networking and robust security options.
• 4-line color control panel with autonavigational help. • Automatic duplex printing.
• HP Jetdirect Gigabit Ethernet embedded print server. • Paper capacity of 600 sheets, expandable to 1,100 sheets.
• Optional high-capacity black toner cartridge. • 4-line color display for easy setup and operation.
• Automatic duplex printing. • HP Advanced Auto Media Sensing automatically adjusts set-
• HP ImageREt 3600 and up to 1200x1200 dpi, giving smooth tings according to paper type.
color transitions, crisp text, and sharp images. Brilliant color communications
• HP EasyColor improves the rendering of color images. • HP ImageREt 3600 and up to 1200x1200 dpi, giving smooth
Exceptional manageability and advanced security color transitions, crisp text, and sharp images.
• Manage color printing costs by assigning access by user or by • HP EasyColor improves the rendering of color images.
application, or turn off color capability completely. • Manage color printing costs by assigning access by user or by
• Optional HP Secure High Performance Hard Disk. application, or turn off color capability completely.
• Sophisticated network access control and encryption.
• Conveniently connect a security card reader or other authen- Cool features
tication device with the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. • Eco-conscious printing:
• ENERGY STAR qualified product.
Cool features • Save up to 50% energy with Instant-on Technology.
• Eco-conscious printing: • Free, convenient cartridge recycling.
• ENERGY STAR qualified product. Where to Buy: • HP Services available:
Where to Buy:
• Save up to 50% energy with Instant-on Technology. • Installation Service with Network Configuration.
• Free, convenient cartridge recycling. Please visit our website, • Same Day (4-hour response) or Next Day onsite service.
Please visit our website,
www.hp.co.za for • HP services available (see CP4025dn listing in this bible). www.hp.co.za for • HP Managed Print Services: scalable assessment, procure-
information on our ment, implementation, management, maintenance,
information on our
regional offices or to support, and workflow services.
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C544 dtn A4, colour C3600 A4, colour


Small and smart design, big-business Fast, affordable desktop
colour. colour printing for every small
workgroup.
Outstanding print quality, rapid output
speeds and smart productivity tools. One of the smallest footprints in its
class.

Who’s it for? Who’s it for?


• Small- to mid-sized workgroups (up to 10). • Small to medium office (up to 10 people).
• Small or home offices, especially where space is at a premium. • Small to medium workgroup.

Key attributes Key attributes


Convenience and productivity by your side Impressive performance
• Exceptionally tiny footprint and low profile • Speed of 16 ppm colour, 20ppm B&W. First page appears
• As quiet as 47 dBA while printing; reduce sound even more in just 12 seconds or even less. So it’s not just one of the
with Quiet Mode. smallest printers for the price, but one of the fastest.
• Print speed 23 ppm (mono or colour). • Easy access output tray for best use of limited space.
• First page out as fast as 12 seconds with instant warm-up fuser. Developed for endurance and economy
• Duplex printing as standard. • Separate drums and toner cartridges means only ever having
• 100-sheet multipurpose feeder and 550-sheet main tray are to replace what needs replacing.
combined in one unique Duo Drawer option. • With fewer moving parts there’s less to go wrong. That’s why
• Print image files directly from a USB Flash drive or PictBridge OKI pioneered the use of digital LEDs and it’s why all OKI
enabled camera. colour printers still use that technology.
• Network-ready and very easy to set up.
Brighten up your business and your image Cool features
• New generation Lexmark toner for colour quality. The C3600 comes with a whole suite of useful productivity and crea-
• Consistent colour tones with professional Pantone calibration. tive software, making it ideal for the office environment:
• Colour-control tools: coverage estimator and ColorSaver mode. • Print Control - for tracking usage and controlling access for
Where to Buy:
• Lexmark High Yield and Extra High Yield Toner Cartridges cut tighter cost control.
Please visit our website,
printing costs, increase up time, and conserve resources. • PrintSuperVision - browser-based monitoring and manage-
www.itecgroup.co.za ment of all your network printers, regardless of make or
for information on our Cool features model.
regional offices or to • Eco-conscious features include paper-saving built-in duplex- Where to Buy: • Template Manager 3.0 - editable, easy to use templates for
request a quote. printing, Eco-Mode for reduced power consumption, instant creating a wide range of office documents.
warm-up fuser for saving energy, and the Lexmark Cartridge Please call us or visit our • Color Correct - for fine-tuning the standard palette of Micro-
Tel: +27 11 236 2000 Collection Programme for leading edge recycling. website for information soft Office applications.
• Manage configuration settings via control panel, Web interface on our distributors. • Color Swatch - for reproducing custom colours such as those
info@itecgroup.co.za or MarkVision Professional network-management tools. in corporate logos.
Tel: 0860 111 363

www.okisa.co.za
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HL 4050 cdn A4, colour CP 5225 A4, colour

Fast, professional colour laser printing Versatile and affordable A3 desktop


that’s ready to connect to your existing printer: fast, easy to use, with unrivalled
network. reliability.
HP ColorSphere toner gives superior print
Delivers double-sided booklets, reports
quality on everything from postcards to
and presentations quickly and easily.

Who’s it for? Who’s it for?


• Small to medium workgroups or offices (up to 8+ users). • Small to medium workteams (3 to 15 users), in unmanaged
environments.
Key attributes
Speed and quality Key attributes
• Up to 20ppm colour & mono print speed. Handles all your business printing
• Automatic colour & mono duplex (double-sided) printing as • Exceptional versatility: print from postcard-size up to poster-size
standard. and on a variety of paper types and weights.
• Up to 2,400 x 600dpi print resolution. • 350-sheet paper capacity, expandable to 850 sheets.
• Up to 250 sheet standard paper capacity. • Sharp text and vibrant colour from HP ColorSphere toner.
• Easy to set-up and use, with a 3 colour LCD display. • Up to 20 ppm A4 (black or colour), with Instant-on Technology
Powerful software and printer-driver features giving first page out in less than 18 seconds.
• Save paper: reduce 2, 4, 9, 16 or 25 pages to 1 A4 page. • In-line (one-pass) print engine ensures reliable quality.
• Poster Printing – enlarge 1 A4 page into a poster using 4, 9, 16 • Automatic duplex printing.
or 25 A4 pages for a bigger impact. Simple to use, share and maintain
• Add predefined watermarks to your documents. • Intuitive control panel.
• Booklet Printing - Print documents in A5 booklet format with • Built-in Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base-T networking.
automatic duplex. • Easy-to-replace all-in-one print cartridges and convenient front-
• Secure Print – protect your print jobs with a PIN number. door supplies access.
• Colour Restriction Tool – colour printing can be restricted for • Time-saving tools include HP SureSupply2 and HP Easy Printer
individual users by an administrator to control costs. Care Software.
• Header and Footer – print the time & date and/or the user ID on
the documents. Cool features
• Easily manage your printer fleet with Web BRAdmin Professional • Features ImageREt 3600, HPs image resolution technology that
(web-browser print server management). creates smooth colours and sharp images.
• HP warranty: either Same Day (4-hour response) or Next Day
Where to Buy: onsite service.
Where to Buy: Cool features
• Reprint key on the printer to quickly repeat a print job. Please visit our website,
Please visit our website, • Print directly from a PictBridge enabled digital camera. www.hp.co.za for
www.brother.co.za • Print directly from USB flash memory drive. information on our
for information on our regional offices or to
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HL 3040 cn A4, colour

All-purpose business printer.


Fast, high quality results and increased
efficiency with its built-in network
capability and large paper tray.

Who’s it for?
• Small to medium workgroups or offices (up to 8+ users).

Key attributes
Combines colour LED technology with ease of use
• High resolution printing (2400 x 600 dpi).
• Print up to 16 pages per minute in mono and colour.
• Large 250-sheet tray minimises the time you spend resupplying
paper.
• User-friendly LCD text display gives easy walk-up access to the
printer menu.
Powerful software and printer-driver features
• Save paper: reduce 2, 4, 9, 16 or 25 pages to 1 A4 page.
• Poster Printing – enlarge 1 A4 page into a poster using 4, 9, 16
or 25 A4 pages for a bigger impact.
• Add predefined watermarks to your documents.
• Secure Print – protect your print jobs with a PIN number.
• Colour Restriction Tool – colour printing can be restricted for
individual users by an administrator to control costs.
• Header and Footer – print the time & date and/or the user ID on
the documents.
• Easily manage your printer fleet with Web BRAdmin Professional
(web-browser print server management).

Cool features
• Toner saver mode.
• Eco-conscious printing:
• ENERGY STAR qualified product.
Where to Buy: • Blue Angel award for low noise emission and minimal
impact on the environment.
Please visit our website, • Accepts recycled paper.
www.brother.co.za
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A4 b&w multifunctions compared (p1 of 5) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Lexmark Samsung Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Samsung

X854 6555 X654 X656 X658 X658 X658 X646 X646 X646 X852 LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet X642 X651 X652 6345
Model
e n de dte dtme dme dtfe ef e dte e M4345 M4345x M4345xs M4345xm e de de n

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages 30,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 21,000 21,000 21,000 30,000 10,000 7,000 7,000
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 55 ppm 53 ppm 53 ppm 53 ppm 53 ppm 53 ppm 53 ppm 48 ppm 48 ppm 48 ppm 45 ppm 45 ppm 45 ppm 45 ppm 45 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 6 sec 8 sec 10 sec 9.5 sec 9.5 sec 10 sec 10 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 6 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 9 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec
Processor Speed 625 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 514 MHz 514 MHz 533 MHz 625 MHz 480 Mhz 480 Mhz 480 Mhz 480 Mhz 514 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 400 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 256 (768) 256 (512) 256 (1280) 256 (1280) 256 (1280) 256 (1280) 256 (1280) 256 (640) 256 (768) 256 (768) 256 (768) 256 (512) 256 (512) 256 (512) 256 (512) 128 (640) 256 (1280) 256 (1280) 256 (512)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 300,000 250,000 275,000 275,000 275,000 275,000 275,000 250,000 225,000 225,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
Recommended duty cycle 30,000 30,000 5,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Manual Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Paper input tray, pages 3100 620 650 (3200) 1200 (3200) 1750 (2300) 1200 1750 1100 600 (3100) 1100 3100 600 1150 1150 1150 600 (3100) 650 (3200) 650 (3200) 620
Paper output tray, pages 500 (3800) 500 550 550 950 950 1050 1250 500 500 500 (3800) 500 500 500 700 500 550 550 500
Resolution 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600 600x600 600x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600 600x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600, 600x600, 600x600, 1200x1200

Dimensions 641x494x607 548x611x755 548x611x885 548x596x1246 548x611x755 548x611x755 637x489x616

Price

Cost/print, A4 bw

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A4 b&w multifunctions compared (p2 of 5) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Nashua Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Samsung Samsung Samsung Xerox Nashua Samsung

SCX 6345 X466 X466 X463 LaserJet LaserJet X850 X363 X364 X364 SCX SCX MFC SCX SP SCX DCP
Model MFC 8380dn PRO 128
n de dte de M3035 M3035xs e dn dn dw 5835 FN 5635 FN 8880dn 5635 FN 3200 SF 4828 FN 8070 d

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages 7,000 7,000 7,000 30,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 4,000 11,000 2,000
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 43 ppm 38 ppm 38 ppm 38 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 33 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 8 sec 7 sec 7 sec 7 sec 10 sec 10 sec 6 sec 7 sec 7 sec 7 sec 9 sec 8 sec 8 sec < 12 sec 9 sec
Processor Speed 500 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 625 MHz 266 MHz 266 MHz 266 MHz 360 MHz 300 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 256 MB 256 (640) 256 (640) 128 (640) 256(512) 256(512) 256 (768) 128 128 128 256 (512) 128 (348) 64 (576) 64 (576) 128 (348) 96 (320) 128 (384) 64 (576)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 80,000 80,000 80,000 75,000 75,000 150,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 15,000 15,000 80,000 50,000 7,000
Recommended duty cycle, up to 6,000 6,000 5,000
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Double sided printing? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Paper input tray, pages 520 (620) 300 (850) 850 300 (850) 650 650 3100 300 (850) 300 (850) 300 (850) 550 300 300 (570) 300 (570) 300 1100 300 (550) 250 300
Paper output tray, pages 500 150 150 150 250 250 500 (3800) 150 150 150 250 150300 150 150 150300 500 150 150 100
Resolution 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 1200 1200 1200x1200 600x600 1200x1200 600x600 1200x1200 2400x600 2400x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 2400x600

Dimensions 500x465x547 466x458x435 466x458x435 466x435x458 445x410x395

R30,000- R15,000-
Price
R50,000 R20,000
Cost/print, A4 bw

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A4 b&w multifunctions compared (p3 of 5) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Kyocera Kyocera Lexmark Lexmark Xerox Xerox Samsung Samsung Samsung

MFC KM FS LaseJet LaserJet LaserJet X342 LaserJet Phaser LaserJet LaserJet MFC MFC SCX 4623 SCX 4623
Model X340 PRO 123 SCX 4600 SCX 6122
8370 2560 1028 M2727nf M3027 M3027x n M5025 3200 MFP M1522n M1522nf 7030 7440 n f f

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages 2,500 1,500 11,000 1,000 1,000 700
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 27 ppm 27 ppm 27 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm 24 ppm 24 ppm 24 ppm 23 ppm 23 ppm 22 ppm 22 ppm 22 ppm 22 ppm 22 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 5 sec 6 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 9.5 sec 9.5 sec < 12 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 12 sec
Processor Speed 400 MHz 667 MHz 450 MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 150 MHz 150 MHz 460 MHz 300 MHz 450 MHz 450 MHz 300 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 64 (576) 256 (768) 64 (320) 256(512) 256(512) 64 64 256 (512) 64 64 64 16 32 64 64 64 64
Duty cycle (pages per month) 15,000 15,000 75,000 75,000 15,000 15,000 200,000 10,000 8,000 8,000 7,000 7,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 20,000
Recommended duty cycle, up to 3,000 6,000 6,000 12,500 2,000 2,000
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No No Yes
Double sided printing? Standard Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Manual Manual Yes No Manual Manual Manual Yes
Paper input tray, pages 320 2200 2200 300 (550) 650 650 250 (800) 250 (800) 350 281 300 300 1100 250 250 250 250 250 550
Paper output tray, pages 150 250 150 125 250 250 150 150 250 100 125 125 500 100 100 80 80 80 250
Resolution 2400x600 1200 1200 1200 600X600 600X600 1200x1200 600x600 600x600 1200x1200 2400x600 2400x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200

Dimensions 416x415x319 416x415x319 416x409x277

Price

Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

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A4 b&w multifunctions compared (p4 of 5) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Xerox Xerox Xerox Xerox Nashua Nashua Ricoh Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung Ricoh Ricoh Ricoh Dell Nashua Xerox

PE 120 PE 120i Workcentre Workcentre FX 200 SP 1100 SP 1100 SCX 4521 MFC MFC 8220 SF 650 MFC 7320 SF 650 P SCX MP 171 MP 171F MP171 1235 MP 171 Workcentre
Model m20 M20i 4118
SF sf f 7225 n 4300 spf cn SPFCHN

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser

Ships with toner for x pages 4,000 4,000 1,500 1,000 1,000 1,000 4,000
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 22 ppm 22 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 19 ppm 18 ppm 18 ppm 18 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 10 sec 10 sec < 8 sec < 8 sec 13 sec 13 sec 11 sec 10 sec 15 sec 10 sec 11 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec 14 sec 10 sec
Time to first print, colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2 sec n/a n/a

Processor Speed 166 MHz 166 MHz 133 MHz 192 MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 360 MHz 240 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 32 (160) 32 (160) 80 80 32 (160) 16 16 MB 32 32 (16) 16 16 16 8 16 (640) 256 640 128 64
Duty cycle (pages per month)

Recommended duty cycle, up to 2,000 2,000 7,500 7,500 4,200 7,000 15,000 7,000 10,000 10,000 1,000 5,000
Networked? No Yes Optional Yes Yes No Optional Yes Optional No No No Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? No No Yes Yes Manual Yes No No No Manual Manual No Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Paper input tray, pages 300 (550) 300 (550) 650 (1200) 650 (1200) 300 (550) 201 150 250 220 250 250 250 250 1,350 1,350 1,350 150 650 (1200)
Paper output tray, pages 150 150 250 250 150 50 50 100 150 80 100 80 50 250 250 250 80 250
Resolution 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600 600x600 1200x1200 600x600 600x600 2400x600 2400x600 600x300 2400x600 600x300 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 2400x600 1200x1200

Dimensions 450x435x457 466x435x458 447x386x412 438x374x368 295x361x389 360x293x388 485x450x481 485x450x481 485x450x481 450x435x457

R10,000- R7,500- R15,000-


Price
R15,000 R10,000 R20,000
Cost/print, A4 bw

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A4 b&w multifunctions compared (p5 of 5) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Nashua Minolta Kyocera Kyocera Minolta Minolta

MB260 MB280 MB290 MP 161 Bizhub FS 1016 FS 1116 Bizhub Bizhub


Model
ln 161 160 160F

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser

Ships with toner for x pages 1,500 1,500 1,500


Print speed, ppm A4 bw 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 12 ppm 12 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 13 sec 13 sec 13 sec 8 sec 11sec 11 sec 8 sec 8 sec
Processor Speed 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz
Std memory (max memory) 32 32 64 16 (128) 32 64 16 (32) 16 (32)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 16,000 16,000 16,000
Recommended duty cycle 1,500 1,500
Networked? No No Yes Optional No No Optional Optional
Double sided printing? No No No Yes Yes Yes
Wireless Printing No No No No No No
Paper input tray, pages 250 250 250 260 (500) 250 250 260 (500) 260 (500)
Paper output tray, pages 50 50 50 100 100
Resolution 600 x 600 600 x 600 600 x 600 1200x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600

Dimensions 637x489x616

R15,000-
Price R1,000-R2,500 R2,500-R5,000 R2,500-R5,000
R20,000
Cost/print, A4 bw

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X656dte A4 b&w multifunction X658 dtme A4, BW Laser Multifunction


Super-fast, ultra-reliable productivity Benefits that no copier can copy.
booster.
The benefits of a departmental copier
Power up your workgroup with reliable,
with full multifunction capability, yet in
ultra-fast printing and copying, superior a compact, affordable A4 device.
color scanning, and efficient workflow
Who’s it for? Who’s it for?
• Business workgroups (10+ people). • Business workgroups (10+ people).

Key attributes Key attributes


Enhance workflow performance Amazing document power
• Delivers up to 53 prints, copies or scans per minute, and 9.5 • Up to 53 prints, copies or scans per minute.
seconds to first page. • Advanced paper handling, including stapling of staple multiple
• Rapid high-quality duplex scanning in monochrome and color. sets of documents of up to 50 pages each, or a 4-bin mailbox.
• Color scanning and copying of up to 75 pages at a time with • Optimised workflow capabilities with flexible scan destinations
the automatic document feeder. and formats.
• Optimized workflow capabilities with flexible scan destinations • Powerful fax with time-saving functions, such as fax forwarding.
and formats. • 75-page full-duplexing automatic document feeder.
• Includes advanced faxing with time-saving shortcuts. Flexibility and security
• Big touch screen for walk-up functionality and control. • Intuitive, customisable touch screen for effortless operation.
• Front USB port for walk-up printing and scanning to memory. • Large-capacity 80GB hard disk for expanded functionality.
• On-screen scan previews, including file size. • Extraordinary attention to detail – for example, an illuminated
output bin, and a rear channel to neatly hold the power cord
Cool features and network cable.
• State-of-the-art security: • Huge 12” touch screen.
Where to Buy: Where to Buy:
• IPSec, SNMPv3 and 802.1x network security.
Please visit our website,
• Secure data encryption and disk wiping. Please visit our website, Cool features
www.itecgroup.co.za • Industry-leading access restrictions, including LDAP. www.itecgroup.co.za • Advanced copy functions, such as: Priority Copy to interrupt
for information on our • Large 9”, fully featured color touch screen gives fast, easy access for information on our long print runs; ID Card Copy to copy both sides of a card onto
regional offices or to to document capture and workflow functions. Can be tailored regional offices or to a single sheet; Sample Copy to proof the first copy of a set; and
request a quote. to business requirements with the icons and shortcuts you request a quote. Remote Copy to scan colour documents on the monochrome
need most. X658dtme and print them to a Lexmark colour laser printer.
Tel: +27 11 236 2000 • Range of advanced copy functions to boost productivity, such Tel: +27 11 236 2000 • Security and authentication features include: optional
as Priority Copy to temporarily interrupt long print runs; ID Card integrated card reader, network security (IPSec, SNMPv3 and
info@itecgroup.co.za Copy to copy both sides of a card on a single sheet; Sample info@itecgroup.co.za 802.1x), secure data encryption and disk wiping, and the ability
Copy to proof the first copy set before printing the remaining to proactively track and identify security risks.
copies; and Remote Copy, allowing scanning of color docu- • Eco-friendly features include: Eco-Mode for reduced power
ments on the B&W MFP and retrieval from a Lexmark color laser consumption, duplex printing, extra-high-yield print cartridges
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X364dn A4, b&w multifunction MFC-8380 dn A4, b&w multifunction


Compact and convenient monochrome Compact high speed multifunction printer
MFP for small workgroups.
with network and full automatic duplex.
Speed, quality and simplicity, with
Compact, fast and incredibly user-friendly.
competitive features to save time and
money.
Who’s it for? Who’s it for?
• Small office / home office • Busy offices or workgroups (up to 10+ users)..
• Small workgroups (up to 5+ users).
Key attributes
Key attributes Versatile, fast, and flexible
Big-league performance and ease-of-use • Mono printer, copier, and fax, with colour scanning.
• Up to 33 ppm, with first page out in as little as 7 seconds. • Automatic double-sided (duplex) printing, faxing, copying and
• Stack up to 50 sheets in the automatic document feeder. scanning.
• Duplex scanning – scan two-sided documents in a single go. • Fast print speed of up to 30 pages per minute.
• Scan and send documents to various destinations, email. • Optional high-yield toner for even lower cost per page.
• Print image files straight from a flash drive (or scan straight to • Flexible paper handling with 250-sheet input tray, 20-sheet
it) with the Direct USB Port. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) and 50-sheet multipurpose
• Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi print quality. tray with straight paper path.
• Various media types, including card stock and labels. • Scan direct to (or print direct from) USB Flash Memory Drive,
• 9,000-page high-yield replacement cartridges. Email, Network or FTP.
• Built-in duplex printing. Powerful software and printer-driver features
• Save energy with the instant-warm-up fuser. • Save paper: reduce 2, 4, 9, 16 or 25 pages to 1 A4 page.
• Poster Printing – enlarge 1 A4 page into a poster using 4, 9, 16
Cool features or 25 A4 pages for a bigger impact.
• Advanced scanning features: preview the image, adjust con- • Add predefined watermarks to your documents.
trast and colours, and save the scan in multiple file formats, • Macro Function to automate repetitive tasks, like printing a
and use the built-in software for optical character recogni- company letterhead.
tion (OCR). Then send the scan to various destinations, either • Easily manage your printer fleet with Web BRAdmin Professional
Where to Buy:
straight by email or over a network to a shared drive, PC or (web-browser print server management).
business application.
Please visit our website, • Easy on the IT department: printers are network-ready and Cool features
www.itecgroup.co.za very easy to set up, even with multiple printers. Once up and • Eco-conscious printing:
for information on our running, step-by-step on-screen messaging provides users • ENERGY STAR qualified product.
regional offices or to with clear info, and MarkVision Professional software provides • Blue Angel award for low noise emission and minimal
request a quote. simplified remote management and automated tools. Where to Buy: impact on the environment.
• Accepts recycled paper.
Tel: +27 11 236 2000 Please visit our website,
• Create professional booklets in-house (4 pages per double-
www.brother.co.za
info@itecgroup.co.za for information on our sided sheet, with fold in the middle).
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MFC-7440 n A4, b&w multifunction ITEC SCX 6122FN A4, b&w multifunction
Compact all in one solution, at a
Imagine a versatile, easy to use laser MFP
great price.
ready for any performance at any place.
Print, fax, copy and scan over the
The fastest print/copy speed in its class, with
company network.
duplex and built-in network capabilities.

Who’s it for?
• Professionals and small businesses (up to 5+ users). Who’s it for?
• It is a 4-in-1 for small office
Key attributes
Fast, feature-rich, and easy to use Key attributes
• Sleek, compact design. Flexible and feature-rich multifunction
• Mono print, fax, and copy. • Standard automatic document feeder.
• Colour flatbed scan. • The fastest print and copy speed in its class (22 ppm).
• Network ready. • Various copy-editing functions: Clone, auto-fit, 2-up, poster, ID
• Up to 22ppm print and copy speed. Card copy, and 25%~400% zoom.
• Up to 35 sheet automatic document feeder (ADF). • Auto Margin Shift (for binding) and Book Copy.
• HQ1200 dpi print resolution. • Maximum capacity 1,200 sheets.
• Fax memory up to 400 pages. • 1,200x1,200 dpi print resolution.
• Separate toner & drum. Easy-to-use functionality
• Full speed USB 2.0 connectivity means you can easily hook up • Intuitively designed operation panel has onetouch buttons, a
with most modern devices including laptops. clear 2 line x 20 characters LCD display, and an Error Indicator.
Powerful software and printer-driver features • High speed USB 2.0 interface.
• Add predefined watermarks to your documents. • Print in various layouts: Multiple pages per side, scaling, fit to
• Secure Print – protect your print jobs with a PIN number. page, poster, duplex printing, booklet printing, watermark, and
• Quick print driver set-up. overlay.
• SyncThru Web Service is a web-browser-based tool for device
Cool features administration.
• Save paper: reduce 2, 4, 9, 16 or 25 pages to 1 A4 page.
Where to Buy: Cool features
• Poster Printing – enlarge 1 A4 page into a poster using 4, 9,
16 or 25 A4 pages for a bigger impact. • Built-in QWERTY keyboard for scan-to-email (or to PC, SMB
Please visit our website, server, and FTP) in PDF, JPG, or TIFF formats.
• Accepts recycled paper. www.itecgroup.co.za
• Samsung’s SmarThru Office is a powerful document manage-
for information on our
ment application for SMEs – easily create, store, and edit scan
regional offices or to
request a quote.
images in each application.
Where to Buy:
• Toner Save button for up to 30% savings.
Please visit our website, Tel: +27 11 236 2000
www.brother.co.za
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MB260 A4, B&W MFP MB280 A4, B&W, MFP

Professional print, copy and scan All in one solution for everyday
from your desktop. business needs.
For high productivity working at For high productivity at home or in
home or in the office. the office.

Who’s it for?
Who’s it for?
• Small office or home office.
• Small to medium office (up to 10 people).
• Desktop multifunction for an individual.
• Desktop multifunction for an individual.
Key attributes
Key attributes
Efficient and Versatile
Efficient and Versatile
• Provides mono printing, copying & scanning, and colour scan-
• Provides mono printing & copying, and colour scanning.
ning.
• Compact design with flatbed scanner.
• Compact design with flatbed scanner and automatic document
• Quick and easy to set up and operate.
feeder.
• Digital copying with zoom and multi-copy features.
• Quick and easy to set up and operate.
Highly productive
• Digital copying with zoom and multi-copy features.
• 20ppm printing and copying, with a 250 sheet paper tray, for
Highly productive
less time reloading and more time printing.
• 20ppm printing and copying, with a 250 sheet paper tray, for
• Changing the single piece print cartridge is quick, clean and
less time reloading and more time printing.
easy.
• Changing the single piece print cartridge is quick, clean and
• Convenient front USB port with ‘scan to’ and and ‘print from’
easy
functionality for easy sharing of documents via memory stick.
• Supports MS Windows, MAC, and Linux.
Cool features
• OKI Printing Solution’s unique 3 year warranty.
• Print Control - for tracking usage and controlling access for Man-
age archives of scanned files through PaperPort’s® user friendly
Cool features
thumbnail-based interface. PaperPort software also makes
• Quickly configure, program and manage the MB260 from the
cleaning, editing and saving scanned documents in different
comfort of your chair with Companion Suite Pro software.
formats quick and easy.
• PaperPort software makes cleaning, editing and saving
• A wireless interface option provides easy connection and shar-
scanned documents in different formats quick and easy.
ing flexibility.
• A wireless interface option provides easy connection and
sharing flexibility.
Where to Buy: Where to Buy:

Please call us or visit our Please call us or visit our


website for information website for information
on our distributors. on our distributors.

Tel: 0860 111 363 Tel: 0860 111 363

www.okisa.co.za www.okisa.co.za
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MB290 A4, B&W MFP

All in one solution for everyday


workgroup needs.
For high productivity in a small
office or department.

Who’s it for?
• Small office (up to 5 people).
• Small workgroup.

Key attributes
Similar to the MB280, but with networking built-in as standard.
Efficient and Versatile
• Provides mono printing, copying & scanning, and colour
scanning.
• Compact design with flatbed scanner and automatic docu-
ment feeder.
• Quick and easy to set up and operate.
• Digital copying with zoom and multi-copy features.
Highly productive
• 20ppm printing and copying, with a 250 sheet paper tray, for
less time reloading and more time printing.
• Changing the single piece print cartridge is quick, clean and
easy.
• Convenient front USB port with ‘scan to’ and and ‘print from’
functionality for easy sharing of documents via memory stick.
• Supports MS Windows, MAC, and Linux.
• OKI Printing Solution’s unique 3 year warranty.

Cool features
Where to Buy: • Manage archives of scanned files through PaperPort’s® user
friendly thumbnail-based interface. PaperPort software also
Please call us or visit our makes cleaning, editing and saving scanned documents in
website for information different formats quick and easy.
on our distributors. • A wireless interface option provides easy connection and
sharing flexibility.
Tel: 0860 111 363

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A4 colour multifunctions compared (p1 of 6) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Minolta Minolta Minolta Minolta Samsung Lexmark Minolta Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark

Bizhub Bizhub Bizhub Bizhub CLX X782E Bizhub X9575 PRO 905 PRO 805 PRO705 PRO205 S605 S505 S405 S305 DCP
Model
c6501 c652 c552 c451 8380ND c360 MFC 795 cw 375 cw MFC 490 cw

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Inkjet Photo Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet
Ships with toner for x pages 10,000
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 65 ppm 65 ppm 55 ppm 45 ppm 38 ppm 38 ppm 36 ppm 35 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 65 ppm 50 ppm 45 ppm 45 ppm 38 ppm 33 ppm 36 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 27 ppm 27 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 5 sec 4 sec 4 sec 5 sec 14 sec 11 sec 6 sec
Time to first print, colour 7 sec 6 sec 6 sec 7 sec 14 sec 13 sec 8 sec
Processor Speed 1 GHz 1 GHz 867 MHz 800 MHz 1 GHz
Std memory (max memory) 1024 MB 2048 MB 2048 MB 1024 MB 572 (1088) 768 2048 MB 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 32 40
Duty cycle (pages per month) 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 150,000 100,000 2,500 7,500 10,000 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 2,500
Recommended duty cycle 1,000
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No
Paper input tray, pages 7500 6650 6650 6650 620 (2720) 1600 3650 100 150 300 150 150 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Paper output tray, pages 500 250 50 50 50 50 50 25 25 25 25 25 50 50
Resolution 600x600 1800x600 1800x600 1800x600 9600x600 1200x1200 1800x600 6000x1200 1200x12000 2400x12000 2400x12000 2400x12000 2400x12000 2400x12000 2400x1200 2400x12000 2400x12000 1200x600

Dimensions 607x574x815

Price

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A4 colour multifunctions compared (p2 of 6) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Lexmark Xerox Lexmark Lexmark Minolta Lexmark Lexmark Brother Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark

LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet DCP 8860 X560 Bizhub MFC DCP
Model X9350 MC560 CM3530 CM3530fs CM4730 CM4730f
LaserJet LaserJet
385 c MFP n
X4850
c280
X6570 X6575
250 cw 145 c
X2670 X4550 X4650

Technology Photo Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Inkjet Laser Laser Photo Laser Photo Photo Inkjet Inkjet Photo Photo Photo

Ships with toner for x pages 5,000


Print speed, ppm A4 bw 32 ppm 32 ppm 31 ppm 31 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 27 ppm 27 ppm 26 ppm 26 ppm 25 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 27 ppm 20 ppm 31 ppm 31 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 25 ppm 30 ppm 20 ppm 27 ppm 28 ppm 24 ppm 24 ppm 22 ppm 22 ppm 19 ppm 18 ppm 18 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 8 sec 11sec 11sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 6 sec 10 sec 6 sec
Time to first print, colour 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 6 sec 10 sec 8 sec
Processor Speed 500MHz 515 MHz 515 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 400 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 256(768) 512 (1GB) 512 (1GB) 384 (512) 384 (512) 384 (512) 384 (512) 32 512 (1024) 384 (1408) 1 GHz 32 32
Duty cycle (pages per month) 5,000 60,000 75,000 75,000 175,000 175,000 175,000 175,000 2,500 15,000 1,500 2048 3,000 3,000 2,500 2,500 3,000 3,000 3,000
Recommended duty cycle, up to 6,000 6,000 75,000
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No
Double sided printing? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No
Paper input tray, pages 300 350(880) 400(900) 400(900) 1600 1600 1600 1600 100 625 (1675) 400 (950) 100 3650 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Paper output tray, pages 50 250 250 250 500 500 500 700 50 250 350 25 25 25 50 50 25 25 25
Resolution 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 1200x600 2400 600x600 1200x1200 1800x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x600 1200x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200

Dimensions

Price R10,000-R15,000

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A4 colour multifunctions compared (p3 of 6) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Samsung Samsung Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark Lexmark

X3650 X5470 X5495 X5650 X6650 X6675 Z2420 CLX CLP Z1420 X5070 X5075 X3550 X544Dn X544DTN X544DW X544N X2650 Z2320 X543DN
Model
6240 FX 660nd

Technology Photo Photo Photo Photo Photo Photo Photo Laser Laser Photo Photo Photo Photo Laser Laser Laser Laser Photo Photo Laser

Ships with toner for x pages 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 25 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm 24 ppm 24 ppm 24 ppm 24 ppm 24 ppm 24 ppm 23 ppm 23 ppm 23 ppm 23 ppm 22 ppm 22 ppm 21 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 18 ppm 18 ppm 18 ppm 18 ppm 18 ppm 18 ppm 18 ppm 24 ppm 24 ppm 18 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 23 ppm 23 ppm 23 ppm 23 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 21 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 19 sec 14 sec 13 sec 13 sec 13 sec 13 sec 13 sec
Time to first print, colour 19 sec 14 sec 13 sec 13 sec 13 sec 13 sec 14 sec
Processor Speed 533 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 256 (768) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 80,000 80,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 55,000 55,000 55,000 55,000 3,000 3,000 35,000
Recommended duty cycle 3,000
Networked? No No No No No No No Yes Yes Optional No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
Double sided printing? No No No No No No No Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes
Paper input tray, pages 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 350 (850) 350 100 100 100 100 251 (901) 901 251 (901) 251 (901) 100 100 251 (901)
Paper output tray, pages 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 170 200 25 25 25 25 150 150 150 150 25 25 150
Resolution 1200x1200 1200x12000 1200x12000 1200x12000 1200x12000 1200x12000 1200x12000 2400x600 2400x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200

Dimensions 467x498x650 432x432x427

Price

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A4 colour multifunctions compared (p4 of 6) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Minolta Minolta Samsung Kyocera Samsung Samsung Samsung

LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet Bizhub Bizhub CLX MFC MFC DCP FS CLX CLX CLX MFC
Model
c203 c200 MC160 MC360
CM2320 CM 2320n 2320nf 2320 fxi 6120 FX 9840 cdw 9450 cdn 9045 cdn c1020 3170 FN 3175 3175 9120 cn
Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages 1,000
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 21 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 21 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 5 ppm 16 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 4 ppm 4 ppm 16 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 18 sec 18 sec 18 sec 18 sec 8 sec 10 sec 25 sec 14 sec 10 sec 14 sec 14 sec 14 sec 14 sec 15 sec
Time to first print, colour 18 sec 18 sec 18 sec 18 sec 12 sec 14 sec 25 sec 23 sec 12 sec 26 sec 26 sec 16 sec
Processor Speed 450 MHz 450 MHz 450 MHz 450 MHz 1 GHz 667 MHz 120MHz 266MHz 400 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 160 (416) 160 (416) 160 (416) 160 (416) 1024 576 (1088) 128 (384) 128 128(320) 128 (640) 64 (576) 128 (640) 128 (256) 128 128 128 64 (576)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 60,000 30,000 65,000 35,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Recommended duty cycle, up to 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 1,500
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
Double sided printing? No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No
Paper input tray, pages 350 (600) 350 (600) 600 600 3650 3350 350 200(700) 300 250 (500) 250 (500) 250 (500) 750 150 150 150 250
Paper output tray, pages 150 150 150 150 1200 170 1100 150 150 150 150 150 80 80 100 100
Resolution 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 1800x600 600x600 2400x600 1200x600 1200x600 1200x2400 2400 2400 2400x600 2400x600 2400x600 2400x600 600x600

Price R2,500 - R5,000 R5,000-R7,500

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A4 colour multifunctions compared (p5 of 6) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Xerox

Photosmart Officejet Officejet Officejet Photosmart Officejet Photosmart Photosmart LaserJet Photosmart Premium DeskJet DeskJet Deskjet Photosmart DeskJet All in one Photosmart Deskjet
Model 6110 MFP
Plus Pro 8000 Pro 8500 8500w Plus Pro K8600 All in one Premium CM1312 All in one Fax F4583 F4583 F4583 C4683 D2663 C4683 C4783 D2663

Technology Laser Inkjet, photo Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Laser Inkjet, photo Inkjet, photo Inkjet, photo Inkjet, photo Inkjet Inkjet, photo Inkjet, photo Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet
Ships with toner for x pages 1,500
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 16 ppm 15 ppm 15 ppm 15 ppm 15 ppm 15 ppm 15 ppm 12 ppm 12 ppm 12 ppm 12 ppm 12 ppm 9.5 ppm 9.5 ppm 9.5 ppm 9 ppm 9 ppm 9 ppm 9 ppm 9 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 4 ppm 11 ppm 11 ppm 11 ppm 11 ppm 11 ppm 14.5 ppm 9.5 ppm 9.5 ppm 8 ppm 9.5 ppm 9.5 ppm 6.5 ppm 6.5 ppm 6.5 ppm 6.5 ppm 6.5 ppm 6.5 ppm 6.5 ppm 6.5 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 14 sec 26 sec
Time to first print, colour 26 sec 32 sec
Processor Speed 192 MHz 450 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 128 32 64 128 64 32 64 64 160 64 64 16 16 16 64 64 64
Duty cycle (pages per month) 15,000 15,000 15,000 2,500 6,250 2,500 2,500 30,000 2,500 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Recommended duty cycle 2,500 15,000 15,000 2,500 6,250 2,500 2,500 ,500 2,500 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes No
Double sided printing? No No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No No No
Wireless Printing No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes No
Paper input tray, pages 201 (451) 125 250 (500) 250 (500) 250 (500) 125 250 125 125 150 125 125 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
Paper output tray, pages 100 150 125 20 20
Resolution 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 9600x2400 4800x1200 600x600 9600x2400 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x100 4800x1200 4800x1200

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A4 colour multifunctions compared (p6 of 6) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Deskjet Officejet DeskJet Officejet OfficeJet DeskJet Officejet OfficeJet


Model F2483
D5663 H470 D5663 7000 H470 D1663 6500 4500w

Technology Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet, photo Inkjet Inkjet, photo Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet
Ships with toner for x pages

Print speed, ppm A4 bw 8 ppm 8 ppm 8 ppm 8 ppm 7.7 ppm 7 ppm 7 ppm 7 ppm 6 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 6 ppm 5 ppm 6 ppm 7 ppm 5.2 ppm 5 ppm 7 ppm 5 ppm 4 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw

Time to first print, colour

Processor Speed 192 MHz 192 MHz


Std memory (max memory) 64 32 64 32 32 32 64
Duty cycle (pages per month) 3,000 500 7,000 7,000 3,000
Recommended duty cycle 3,000 500 3,000 500 750 1,000 3,000
Networked? No No No Yes No No Yes No Yes
Double sided printing? No No No No No No No No
Paper input tray, pages 80 50 80 150 50 80 250 80 100
Paper output tray, pages 20 20 100 15 15 20
Resolution 4800x12004800x12004800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 433x401x216

Price

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MFC 795 cw A4, colour inkjet mfp MFC-490 cw A4, colour injet mfp

Business ready all-in-one digital A sleek, stylish all-in-one with business


communication centre. performance so you can Do More.
9-in-1 wireless colour unit with fax
and 5” touchscreen colour LCD. Wireless networking, impressive print
quality and is incredibly easy to use.

Who’s it for? Who’s it for?


• Small businesses or workgroups (up to 5+ users).. • Small businesses or workgroups (up to 5+ users)..

Key attributes Key attributes


Print quality and ease-of-use Print quality and ease-of-use
• Superb print quality with a resolution of up to 1,200 x 6,000 • Easily and securely connect to an existing wireless or wired
dpi, perfectly round ink droplets, and a minimum droplet size network.
of just 1.5pl. • Up to 33 pages per minute mono, 27 pages per minute colour,
• 1,200 x 6,000 dpi print resolution. and only 30 seconds for a 4x6 inch photo.
• Print speed 35ppm (Mono), 28ppm (Colour). • Superb print quality with a resolution of up to 6,000 dpi, per-
• Edit photos with bundled Reallusion Facefilter Studio. fectly round ink droplets, and a minimum droplet size of just
• Wide 5.0” Colour Touchscreen LCD Display. 1.5pl.
User-friendly features and functions User-friendly features and functions
• Sleek and stylish. • Sleek and stylish.
• Built-in wired and wireless networking. • Wide 3.3’’ LCD display for quick access to menus.
• Supplied with detachable handset, duplex speakerphone, • Automatic Document Feeder for quick faxing, copying and
and voice message centre. scanning, and a separate photo paper tray.
• 15-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). • Low running costs: Economical Innobella four ink cartridge
• 33.6 K bps Super G3 colour fax with mono dual access (re- system, and ENERGYSTARcertified energy efficiency.
ceive while sending). • Access walk-up scan functions, such as OCR or Scan to Email, at
• Colour copy with easy enlarge/reduce up to 400%. the touch of a button.
• Colour scan, with Scan Key allowing walk-up scanning to E-
mail, OCR, Image, File, Card or a USB Flash Drive. Cool features
• Make shadow and skew corrections automatically when copy-
Cool features ing bound documents.
• N-in-1 printing: Reduce 2 or 4 pages onto a single sheet. • Print directly from a PictBridge digital camera, media card, or
Where to Buy: • Poster printing: Enlarge an image onto 3x3 A4 pages. Where to Buy:
USB memory stick, or scan direct to USB.
• Broadcast the same fax message to up to 250 locations. • Eco-conscious printing:
Please visit our website, Please visit our website,
www.brother.co.za
• Automatically reduce a received fax to fit onto a single sheet www.brother.co.za • ENERGY STAR qualified product.
for information on our of A4. for information on our • Blue Angel award for low noise emission and minimal
distributors. • Print directly from a PictBridge digital camera, media card, or distributors. impact on the environment.
USB memory stick, or scan direct to USB. • Recycling-friendly design.

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MC560 A4, Colour MFP X544n A4, Colour Laser Multifunction

Power up your workday with


Delivering versatility and efficiency multifunction colour!
for the demanding workgroup. A multi-talented solution for a
Exceptional quality with small, cost-conscious workgroup.
outstanding economies and
efficiencies.

Who’s it for?
Who’s it for? • Small workgroups (up to 5 people).
• Small office (up to 5 people). • Small or home offices needing colour with the speed of laser
• Small workgroup. printing.

Key attributes Key attributes


Every essential function Easy to use, easy to share
• Prints, copies, scans and faxes in a single, affordable solution. • 23 ppm output in black and colour.
• 20 pages per minute A4 mono and 5 pages per minute A4 • Includes fax and high-quality duplex scanning.
colour. • Lexmark Extra High Yield Toner Cartridges available (6,000
• Up to 1200 x 600 dpi (1 bit) resolution for crisp, clear docu- pages black, 4,000 pages colour)
ments. • As quiet as 47 dBA while printing; reduce sound even more
• Front LCD display panel and intuitive user interface for ease of with Quiet Mode.
use. • User-friendly operator panel for easy access to all functions.
Ideal for small workgroups • Fully network-ready.
• Network-ready as standard. • Quick and convenient cartridge replacement.
• Capture, save and share information from your hard copy docu- • Move easily between hardcopy and digital documents with
ments by scanning directly to email (Embedded LDAP), FTP, PC advanced scanning, such as scan to desktop, scan to email or
and USB memory stick. scan to shared server.
• 35 sheet automatic document feeder. • Automatic duplex printing.
• 220 speed dials makes dialling frequently used numbers easy • 100-sheet multipurpose feeder and 550-sheet main tray are
Where to Buy:
and highly efficient. combined in one unique Duo Drawer option.
• A 384 page memory makes sure important faxes are always
Please visit our website,
received. www.itecgroup.co.za Cool features
for information on our • Eco-conscious features include: Built-in duplex printing for
Where to Buy: Cool features regional offices or to paper savings; Paper Saver lets you print multiple pages per
• Managing documents is easy, thanks to a variety of enhanced request a quote. sheet; Eco-Mode reduces power consumption; instant warm-
Please call us or visit our scanning features (scan to e-mail, FTP, PC or USB memory stick) up fuser saves energy while delivering first page quickly;.
website for information • Paper capacity can be increased all the way up to 700 sheets. Tel: +27 11 236 2000 • Powerful scanning features include: duplex colour scanning;
on our distributors. • Optional automatic two-sided printing. scan direct to email; front USB port for walk-up printing and
info@itecgroup.co.za scanning to memory device; multi-format support (PDF, JPG,
Tel: 0860 111 363 • TIF); and Lexmark Scan Centre software
www.okisa.co.za
info@okisa.co.za •

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MC160 A4, Colour MFP MC 360 A4, Colour MFP


An affordable, colour-capable Exceptional colour with true
multifunction system for every multifunctionality for a small
small office. workgroup.
Compact, easy to use and highly For demanding users or busy
affordable. offices.

Who’s it for? Who’s it for?


• Small office (up to 5 people). • Small office (up to 5 people).
• Small workgroup. • Small workgroup.

Key attributes Key attributes


Every essential function Impressive versatility and ease of use
• Prints, copies, scans and faxes in a single, affordable solution. • Exceptionally affordable to own and run.
• 20 pages per minute A4 mono and 5 pages per minute A4 • Intuitive operator panel, for easy access to the entire suite of
colour. print, copy, scan and fax funtions.
• Up to 1200 x 600 dpi (1 bit) resolution for crisp, clear docu- • Embedded LDAP integrates contact and email data from an
ments. existing directory.
• Front LCD display panel and intuitive user interface for ease of Inspiring results
use. • 20 pages per minute A4 mono and 5 pages per minute A4
Ideal for small workgroups colour.
• Network-ready as standard. • 35 sheet automatic document feeder.
• Capture, save and share information from your hard copy docu- • Includes a unique set of software designed to help users get
ments by scanning directly to email (Embedded LDAP), FTP, PC the most of the product.
and USB memory stick. • The ultra-reliable digital LED print heads have no moving
• 35 sheet automatic document feeder. parts and are guaranteed for life.
• 220 speed dials makes dialling frequently used numbers easy
and highly efficient. Cool features
• A 384 page memory makes sure important faxes are always • Single-pass LED printing and microfine High Definition Toner
received. mean improved colour, depth and finish.
• Scan directly to a variety of locations, including e-mail, FTP,
Cool features CIFS and USB the network without having to install additional
• Managing documents is easy, thanks to a variety of enhanced software or attaching a local PC.
scanning features (scan to e-mail, FTP, PC or USB memory stick) • Using industry leading technology such as ProQ2400 Multi-
Where to Buy: Where to Buy:
• Paper capacity can be increased all the way up to 700 sheets. level print, Photo Enhance and Auto Colour Balance, the
• Optional automatic two-sided printing. MC360 delivers sharper details, stunning images and colour
Please call us or visit our Please call us or visit our
website for information website for information onsistency throughout.Optional automatic two-sided print-
on our distributors. on our distributors. ing.

Tel: 0860 111 363 Tel: 0860 111 363

www.okisa.co.za www.okisa.co.za
info@okisa.co.za info@okisa.co.za

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MFC-9840cdw A4 colour laser MFP MFC-9120 A4, Colour Laser Printer


Everything in one reliable, wirelessly Speedy, easy-to-use, multifunction
networked space-saving solution. colour.
Maximise productivity for multiple users
with ease and efficiency. Complete with wired network capability
and loads of business-friendly features.
Who’s it for? Who’s it for?
• Small to medium businesses or workgroups (up to 10+ us- • Small businesses or workgroups (up to 5+ users).Key attributes
ers)..
Key attributes
Key attributes Versatile, fast, and flexible
Maximise productivity • Print and copy up to 16 pages per minute in mono and colour,
• High quality printing whether printing a simple text docu- with Brother’s advanced toner-based single-pass print technol-
ment or a complex colour presentation. ogy.
• Automatic duplex printing, copying, scanning and faxing. • Securely share the printer within your wired network.
• Print up to 20ppm colour & mono. • Advanced scanning options for optimal document manage-
• Copy up to 16ppm colour & mono. ment.
• Up to 2,400 x 600 dpi printing resolution. • Large 250-sheet tray, and 35-sheet Automatic Document
• Network ready (wired + wireless). Feeder (ADF) to swiftly handle multipage documents.
• 33.6kps super G3 fax modem allows faxing in colour or mono • High-resolution printing (up to 2,400 x 600dpi) for consistent,
at impressive speeds. professional-quality results.
• 300 fax speed dials, and 40 one-touch dials. Powerful software and printer-driver features
Features that make the difference • Save paper: reduce 2, 4, 9, 16 or 25 pages to 1 A4 page.
• 128MB standard memory (expandable up to 640 MB). • Poster Printing – enlarge 1 A4 page into a poster using 4, 9, 16
• 250 sheet standard paper capacity (expandable up to 750 or 25 A4 pages for a bigger impact.
sheets). • Add predefined watermarks to your documents.
• Flatbed design, with Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). • Secure Print – protect your print jobs with a PIN number.
• Four individual colour toner cartridges. • Colour Restriction Tool – colour printing can be restricted for
• Bundled with the very latest scanning software. individual users to control costs.
• Header and Footer – print the time & date and/or the user ID on
Cool features the documents.
• Print directly from/to a PictBridge digital camera. • Eliminate fax transmission costs with Internet Fax.
• Print scan, and fax directly from/to a USB flash drive.
• Toner-save mode. Cool features
Where to Buy: Where to Buy: • Eco-conscious printing:
Trade-offs • ENERGY STAR qualified product.
Please visit our website, • A4 only; not suited to large work environments. Please visit our website, • Blue Angel award for low noise emission and minimal
www.brother.co.za www.brother.co.za impact on the environment.
for information on our for information on our • Accepts recycled paper.
distributors. distributors.
Trade offs
• A4 only; not suited to larger work environments.models.

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Pro 8500 A4, colour multifunction D1663 A4, colour inkjet printer
Create high impact colour documents and HP’s most affordable printer.
save as much as 50% per page compared with Simple to use – ideal for first time users
competitive laser printers.
or as a second machine for growing
Share fast one- or two-sided printing, plus fax, families.
scan and copy tools over a wireless network.
Who’s it for? Who’s it for?
• Home office and micro/small business users, needing pre- • Home-office or home users, needing affordability and ease-of-
mium quality, flexibility and low cost per page. use

Key attributes Key attributes


Professional colour documents for a cost per page up to 50% lower Reliability and value
than lasers • Simple, no frills design gives you all you need and nothing
• Professional print quality for high impact general office more.
documents, with a cost per page as much as 50% lower than • Get up to 3x more black printed pages and 2.5x more colour
competitive lasers. printed pages with optional high-capacity replacement ink
• Inks specially formulated to deliver durable, water-resistant cartridges.
outputs. • No complex tools to master – the on/off button is the only on-
• Individual cartridges mean you need only replace those that printer control.
run out. Ultra-compact design
• Reduce paper usage with digital fax – send and receive faxes • Will fit on the busiest of desks or even on a bookshelf, making it
electronically. ideal for bedrooms and student flats.
• Convert paper documents into easy to archive and share • Created from 25% recycled plastic.
digital files – no need for multiple paper copies.
Fast, wireless performance Cool features
• Share fast, reliable performance between up to 10 users via • ENERGY STAR® qualified.
embedded wireless 802.11g networking. • HP Smart Web Printing
• Speeds approaching a laser printer: up to 15 black / 11 ppm • Combine content from multiple sites onto a single page
colour. to save ink and paper, then resize and edit before printing.
• Large touch screen, two-sided printing, 35-sheet automatic • No more clipped pages or print-outs with just a few lines
document feeder. of text and no photos.

Cool features Trade offs


• ENERGY STAR® qualified. Use up to 50% less energy than with • A4 only; no multifunction capability; not suited to a networked
Where to Buy: Where to Buy:
comparable laser products. Plus, save by powering just one environment.
device, not four separate units. • Print speed only 7 ppm (but up to 20 ppm in draft mode).
Please visit our website, Please visit our website,
www.hp.co.za for • Software included: Direct Digital Filing; HP Document Man- www.hp.co.za for
information on our agement Software; monitor and control usage via a choice of information on our
regional offices or to management software solutions. regional offices or to
request a quote. request a quote.
Trade offs
• A4 only.
• If you don’t have a wireless network, look at the even lower-
cost version with standard Ethernet networking.

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Pro 6500 w A4, colour multifunction F 2483 A4, colour inkjet mfpr
Create professional colour documents and save Affordable and easy-to-use colour printer, plus
as much as 40% per page as compared to laser the extra versatility of built-in scanning and
printers.
copying.
Share fast one- or two-sided printing, plus fax,
Includes a range of basic, one-touch tools and
scan and copy tools over a wireless network.
Who’s it for? Who’s it for?
• Home office and micro/small business users, needing flex- • Home-office or home users, needing versatility in a low-cost
ibility and low cost per page.. package.

Key attributes Key attributes


Professional colour documents for a cost per page up to 40% lower Simple installation and one-touch buttons
than lasers • Get connected to your computer with the minimum fuss.
• Crisp, laser-quality text using individual ink cartridges – only • Intuitive controls make managing the printer easy, with just
replace the cartridges that run out. four one-touch buttons: power, black copy, colour copy, and a
• Print with or without borders to create attractive flyers and quick-cancel button.
other marketing materials on brochure and photo media. • Low ink indicator light.
• Aautomatic two-sided printing. • Improved, central access to cartridges means removal and
• Scan directly to computer/PC and archive documents as replacement is easier.
digital files – no need for multiple paper copies. HP’s most affordable all-in-one
4-in-1 versatility, wirelessly • Reliability at a great price – simple, no frills design gives you all
• Share easy-to-use print, scan, fax and copy tools between up you need and nothing more.
to 5 users over your wireless or Ethernet network. • Crisp, sharp black text and bright colours.
• 35-sheet automatic document feeder. • Optional high-capacity replacement ink cartridges give up to
• Save scans and incoming faxes directly to PC/Mac. 3 times more black printed pages and 2.5 times more colour
printed pages.
Cool features • Print multiple pages on both sides of a sheet of paper using the
• ENERGY STAR® qualified. Use up to 40% less energy than with paper-saving option.
comparable laser products. Plus, save by powering just one
device, not four separate units. Cool features
• HP Smart Web Printing. • ENERGY STAR® qualified.
• HP Smart Web Printing
Trade offs • Combine content from multiple sites onto a single page
• A4 only. to save ink and paper, then resize and edit before print-
Where to Buy: Where to Buy:
• If you don’t have a wireless network, look at the even lower- ing.
cost version with standard Ethernet networking. • No more clipped pages or print-outs with just a few lines
Please visit our website, Please visit our website,
www.hp.co.za for www.hp.co.za for of text and no photos.
information on our information on our • You can even add personal notes – ideal for college
regional offices or to regional offices or to research, recipes, maps, photos and anything else you
request a quote. request a quote. print from the web.

Trade offs
• A4 only; no fax; not suited to a networked environment.
• Print speed only 7 ppm (but up to 20 ppm in draft mode).

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4500 w A4, colour multifunction X736de A4 colour laser MFP


Affordable flatbed all-in-one prints High-volume colour MFP for large and mid-
professional-quality color for a low cost sized workgroups.
per page. Make an impact with colour, combined
Productive, reliable, and energy- with the competitive advantage of
efficient. multifunction.
Who’s it for? Who’s it for?
• Home office and micro/small business users, needing profes- • Medium to large workgroups (10+ people).
sional results..
Key attributes
Key attributes • Extra-large and intuitive colour touch screen.
Professional print quality for a low cost per page • Rapid duplex scanning.
• Lowest cost per page in its class. • Eliminate paper-intensive processes by scanning to various
• Consistent laser-quality, fast-drying text. Also fade-resistant destinations and formats with ease.
for decades, meeting legal document-archiving require- • Save time with advanced copy functions
ments. • Robust paper-handling design allows you to easily print pres-
• Use as a standalone, walk-up copier – you don’t need to be entations, reports, labels, envelopes, and even banners.
connected to a computer to make copies or send faxes. • Advanced colour-laser toner formula ensures excellent colour
• Multiple users can access the same all-in-one with built-in reproduction.
wireless networking. • Solidly robust and competitively fast (1200 x 1200 dpi).
• Speeds up to 28 ppm black-and-white and 22 ppm color, • Run longer without interruption with added options: stack-
with a 20-sheet automatic documented feeder. able input drawers; a high-capacity feeder; Specialty Media
Drawer (ideal for large stacks of envelopes); or run pre-printed
Cool features forms easily and reliably with improved feed design and edge
Advanced colour: alignment.
Where to Buy:
• HP’s innovative dual-drop-volume technology (using
different-sized ink droplets) ensures finely detailed im- Please visit our website,
Cool features
ages and graphics, with up to 4800 by1200-optimized www.itecgroup.co.za • Cutting-edge security features: Customisable user-access
dpi. for information on our controls and industry-leading access restrictions (including
• An improved halftoning process enables smooth gra- regional offices or to LDAP); IPSec, SNMPv3 and 802.1x network security;
dations and outstanding color accuracy. request a quote. • Eco-responsible printing: Energy Star compliant; full duplex
• The Booklet Layout feature automatically arranges and resizes printing; instant-warm-up fuser and scanner lamp; Eco-Mode
the pages of a document so that when the document is Tel: +27 11 236 2000 reduces power consumption even further;
folded into a booklet, the page order is correct. • Range of advanced copy functions: Priority Copy to interrupt
Where to Buy: info@itecgroup.co.za long print runs temporarily; ID Card Copy to copy both sides
• Poster Printing lets you take a one-page document and
enlarge it up to 25 times on several printed sheets for later of a card on to a single sheet; Sample Copy which lets you
Please visit our website,
assembly into a huge poster. examine the first copy before releasing the rest of the job.
www.hp.co.za for
information on our • Print 2-up and 4-up prints (multiple pages on a single sheet
regional offices or to of paper) to conserve resources. Trade-offs
request a quote. • A4 only.
Trade offs • Good for medium-high-volume printing and/or copying, but
• A4 only. if you are handling very high volumes and more than a few
• If you don’t have a wireless network, look at the even lower- faxes, you should consider two separate devices (high-duty-
cost version with standard Ethernet networking. cycle print/copy/scan, plus a dedicated fax).

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A3 b&w printers compared Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Nashua Kyocera Nashua Xerox Xerox Kyocera Ricoh

SP 9100 FS 9530 B930 B930 B930 B930 LaserJet SP Phaser Phaser LaserJet FS 9130 LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet Aficio
Model
dn dn n dn dtn dxf 9050 8200DN 5500 N4525 9040 dn 5200 5200tn 5200dtn AP610N

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser

Ships with toner for x pages 20,000 20,000 6,000


Print speed, ppm A4 bw 75 ppm 51 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 45 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw 26 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm n/a n/a 25 ppm 23 sec 18 ppm 18 ppm 18 ppm 20 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 6 sec 4 sec 3 sec 3 sec 3 sec 3 sec 8 sec 4 sec 7 sec 4 sec 8 sec 4 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 7 sec
Processor Speed 866 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 500 MHz 233 MHz 533 MHz 600 MHz 460 MHz 460 MHz 460 MHz 372 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 256 MB 128 (640) 256 (768) 256 (768) 256 (768) 256 (768) 256 (512) 256 (512) 128(512) 32/64 256 (512) 64 (576) 48 (512) 64 (512) 128 (512) 128 (256)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 55,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 300,000 300,000 55,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 200,000
Recommended duty cycle

Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Optional Optional Optional Yes Optional Optional Yes Yes
Paper input tray, pages 4200 1200 1100 1100 3100 5100 1200 1100 1050 1200 350 (850) 850 850 1,600
Paper output tray, pages 500 500 500 500 500 500 (3100) 500 (4000) 500 (3500) 500 (3100) 500 250 250 250 250
Resolution 600x600 600x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600 1200x1200 1200 1200x1200 600x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600

R15,000- R20,000- R30,000-


Price R50,000+ R50,000+ R50,000+
R20,000 R30,000 R50,000
Cost/print, A4 bw

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A3 colour printers compared Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Nashua Nashua Ricoh

SPC SPC Aficio SP C9650 C9650 C9650 C910 C910 C810 C810 C810 C830 C830 C830
Model
821DN
C935 dn 820DN C820DN n dn hdn
C9650
n dn n dn cdtn n dn cdtn

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages 10,000 13,000 10,000 10,000 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 50 ppm 45 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 32 ppm 32 ppm 32 ppm 32 ppm 32 ppm 32 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 50 ppp 45 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 31 ppm 31 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw 40 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 colour 40 ppm 19 ppm 19 ppm 19 ppm 19 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 7 sec 5 sec 8 sec 8 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec
Time to first print, colour 50 sec 9 sec 35 sec 9 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 10.5 sec 10.5 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec
Processor Speed 1 GHz 1.25 GHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 800MHz 800MHz 800MHz 800MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 200MHz 200MHz 200MHz 750MHz 750MHz 750MHz
Std memory (max memory) 512 (1Gig) 256 (1Gig) 512 (1Gig) 512 (1Gig) 512 (1Gig) 512 (1Gig) 512 (1Gig) 512 (1Gig) 512 (1Gig) 512 (1Gig) 128 128 128 256 (768) 256 (768) 256 (768)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 200,000 200,000 150,000 150,000
Recommended duty cycle 33,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Optional Optional Optional Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes
Paper input tray, pages 1200 620(3140) 1200 3,200 530 (1590) 530 (1590) 530 (1590) 530 (1590) 760(2880) 760(2880) 300 (1460) 300 (1460) 300 (1460) 300 (1460) 300 (1460) 300 (1460)
Paper output tray, pages 500 (4000) 400(3500) 500 (4000) 4,000 700 700 700 700 700 700 350 350 350 350 350 350
Resolution 600x600 600x600 600x600 1200 x 600 1200 x 600 1200 x 600 1200 x 600 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600

R30,000- R30,000- R 30,000- R 30,000- R15,000- R15,000- R20,000- R20,000- R20,000- R20,000-
Price R50,000+ R50,000+ R30,000 R50,000+
R50,000 R50,000 R50,000 R50,000 R20,000 R20,000 R30,000 R30,000 R30,000 R30,000

Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

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Featured A3 colour printers (click for more info):


C935dn

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C 935 dtn A3, colour laser printer

Expand your horizons with high-quality,


wide-format colour printing
Enhanced colour toner, with one of the
largest colour gamuts in the industry

Who’s it for?
• Busy offices needing colour A3 and high-end features (up to
10+ users).
• Print professionals with wide-format needs. to mid-sized
workgroups (up to 10).

Key attributes
Powerful high-end printing
• Up to 45 ppm mono, 40 ppm colour, Robust design for high-
volume printing.
• Two output bins for a total capacity of 3,500 sheets.
• 50-sheet stapling for sturdier report production, and 4-hole
• punching.
• Optional advanced booklet finisher (allows printing of 20 sets
of 15 sheets each with booklet stapling).Brighten up your
business and your image
Flexibility from start to finish
• Wide range of paper types, from tiny shelf labels and trans-
parencies to large posters and other outdoor media.
• Secure print, delay print, sample set, booklet creation, cover
• selection, paper selection by attribute, multi-up, watermark,
annotation, poster, fit to new paper size, transparency inter-
leave, output tray selection, store and recall driver settings,
colour balance and controls.
Where to Buy: • Stapling, hole-punch, and booklet finishing (for in-house
creation of catalogues or newsletters), as well as optional
Please visit our website, extra input drawers and full booklet finishing.
www.itecgroup.co.za
for information on our
Cool features
regional offices or to
• Control costs with the most complete range of colour-cost-
request a quote.
control tools in the market (colour print permission via user
Tel: +27 11 236 2000 ID; multiple tonersaver levels up to 50%; coverage estimator).

info@itecgroup.co.za Trade offs


• C935nd model has the lowest paper capacity and memory of
• the range, and no internal hard drive.
• No multifunction capability.

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A3 b&w multifunctions compared (p1 of 4) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Xerox Ricoh Toshiba Kyocera Ricoh Xerox Konica Ricoh Xerox Toshiba Kyocera Ricoh Konica Toshiba

ITEC Workcentre ITEC ITEC Aficio MP 855 TASKalfa Aficio MP ITEC Workcentre Bizhub Aficio MP Workcentre 655 TASKalfa Aficio MP ITEC Bizhub
Model
Pro 1200 4110 Pro 1051 Pro 950 9001 820 8001 5675 B751 7001 5665 620 6001 555
B751 B601 B601

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser

Ships with toner for x pages

Print speed, ppm A4 bw 120 ppm 110 ppm 105 ppm 95 ppm 90 ppm 85 ppm 82 ppm 80 ppm 75 ppm 75 ppm 75 ppm 70 ppm 65 ppm 65 ppm 62 ppm 60 ppm 60 ppm 60 ppm 55 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw 70 ppm 60 ppm 54 ppm 41 ppm 35 ppm 42 ppm 42 ppm 31 ppm 30 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 2.8 sec 3 sec 3 sec 3.1sec 3 sec 3.5 sec 4 sec 2.9 sec 3 sec 3 sec 4 sec 3 sec 4 sec 4 sec 3.3 sec 3 sec 4 sec
Processor Speed 2 GHz 2.8 GHz 2 GHz 2 GHz 1 GHz 600 MHz 1 GHz 1 GHz 1.4 GHz 1 GHz 1 GHz 1.4 GHz 600 MHz 1 GHz 1 GHz 1 GHz
Std memory (max memory), MB 2 GB 512 2 GB 2 GB 512 (1536) 1 GB 512 (1536) 1 GB 256 (512) 1024 512 (1536) 256 (512) 1 GB 512 (1536) 1 GB 1024 1 GB
Duty cycle (pages per month) 350,000 300,000 300,000 300,000
Recommended duty cycle

Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Paper input tray, pages 14000 4225(8225) 14000 6650 8,300 7,600 8100 8,300 3,600(7,600) 4700(8700) 3600(7600) 8,300 4700(8700) 7,600 8100 8,300 3,600(7,600) 7600 7,600
Paper output tray, pages 10000 3000 10000 500 250 500 800 500 800 250 500
Resolution 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 2400x600 600x600 2400x600 600x600 600x600 2400x600 1200x1200 1200x600 600x600 1200x1200 2400x600 1200x1200 600x600 2400x600 1200x600 2400x600
Price

Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

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A3 b&w multifunctions compared (p2 of 4) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Kyocera HP Nashua Ricoh Kyocera Xerox Xerox Toshiba Kyocera HP Ricoh Kyocera Xerox Toshiba Toshiba HP HP HP

TASKalfa ITEC LaserJet MP Aficio MP KM Workcentre Workcentre 455 TASKalfa LaserJet Aficio MP KM Workcentre ITEC 352 355 LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet
Model 4150 5645 5638
520i B501 9050 5000 5000B 5050 420i 9040 4000B 4050 B362 5200 5200tn 5200dtn

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages 10,000
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 52 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 45 ppm 45 ppm 45 ppm 42 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 38 ppm 36 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw 26 ppm 27 ppm 28 ppm 26 ppm 31 ppm 23 ppm 25 ppm 23 ppm 22 ppm 20 ppm 18 ppm 18 ppm 18 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 4 sec 3 sec 8 sec 4 sec 4 sec 8 sec 3 sec 4 sec 4 sec 8 sec 4 sec 4 sec 5 sec 5 sec 3.9 sec 4 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec
Processor Speed 600 Mhz 600 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 600 MHz 400 MHz 1.2 GHz 600 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 600 MHz 1.2 GHz 400 MHz 460 MHz 460 MHz 460 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 1 GB 256 (512) 768 MB 256 (512) 256 (384) 128 (348) 1 GB 256 (512) 256 (512) 128 (348) 192 128 1 GB 48 (512) 64 (512) 128 (512)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 300,000 300,000 65,000 65,000 65,000
Recommended duty cycle

Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Optional Optional Yes
Paper input tray, pages 4200 5650 1200 4,400 4200 650 (2150) 1100 3,200 4200 4,400 1100 3650 3,700 3,200 350 (850) 850 850
Paper output tray, pages 250 (3100) 500 (3750) 3,750 250 500 300 250 (3100) 3,750 300 250 250 250

Price R50,000+

Cost/print, A4 bw

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A3 b&w multifunctions compared (p3 of 4) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Ricoh Nashua Xerox Toshiba Kyocera Kyocera Xerox Kyocera Xerox Ricoh Nashua Toshiba Toshiba Xerox Xerox Kyocera Kyocera Ricoh Nashua

Aficio MP MP Workcentre 305 TASKAlfa KM Workcentre ITEC KM Workcentre Aficio MP MP 255 232 Workcentre Workcentre TASKalfa TASKalfa ITEC Aficio MP MP
Model 220
3350 3350 5632 300i 3040 M128 B282 2540 5225 2550 2550 m123 5222 221 B 211 2000 2000
Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser

Ships with toner for x pages 11,000 11,000


Print speed, ppm A4 bw 33 ppm 33 ppm 32 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm 23 ppm 23 ppm 22 ppm 22 pm 22 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 20 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw 22 ppm 15 ppm 15 ppm 16 ppm 12 ppm 14 ppm 13 ppm 10 ppm 10 ppm 12 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 5 sec 5 sec 5 sec 6 sec 5 sec < 12 sec 5 sec 5 sec 4 sec 5 sec 5 sec 5 sec 5 sec < 12 sec 4 sec 7 sec 7 sec
Processor Speed 533 MHz 1.2 GHz 600 MHz 400 MHz 300 MHz 400 MHz 400 Mhz 333 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 333 MHz 300 MHz 333 MHz 150 MHz 500 MHz 400 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 768 256 (768) 128 (348) 1 GB 256 192 MB 256 (512) 768 768 1 GB 256 256 256 (512) 32 (160) 384 384 MB
Duty cycle (pages per month) 12,000 12,000
Recommended duty cycle

Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Optional Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Paper input tray, pages 3,100 1000 1100 3,200 2200 4100 1100 3650 2200 1100 3,100 3,100 550 (3700) 1,200 1100 1100 1300 1300 251 (1350) 1,600 600 (1600)
Paper output tray, pages 1,625 1625 300 250 250 500 250 500 1,625 1,625 500 500 250 250 250 250
Resolution 600x600 600x600 600x600, 2400x600 1200x1200 1800x600 600x600, 600x600 600x600 2400x600 2400x600 1200x1200 600x600, 600x600 600x600 1200x600 600x600 600x600

R20,000-
Price R50,000+ R50,000+ R50,000+
R30,000
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A3 b&w multifunctions compared (p4 of 4) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets
Toshiba Kyocera Kyocera Kyocera Ricoh

KM TASKalfa TASKalfa Aficio MP


Model 207
2050 180 181 1600L

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser

Ships with toner for x pages

Print speed, ppm A4 bw 20 ppm 20 ppm 18 ppm 18 ppm 16 ppm


Print speed, ppm A3 bw 10 ppm 8 ppm 8 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 8 sec 6 sec 7 sec
Processor Speed 300 MHz 150 MHz 500 MHz 200 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 112 64
Duty cycle (pages per month)

Recommended duty cycle

Networked? Optional Yes No Yes Yes


Double sided printing? Optional Yes
Wireless Printing No
Paper input tray, pages 1,600 1250 1300 1300 1,350
Paper output tray, pages 250 250 250 250
Resolution 600x600 2400x600 600x600 600x600 600x600
Price

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ITEC B601/B751 A3, black and white, multifunction
Brilliant answers in black & white: A powerful centre office machine.
Integrating speedy output time with robust security features and flexible networking.
Note: • B601: 60 pages per minute
Unlessotherwisestated,alltheattributeslistedbelowapplytobothmodels.Somefeaturesare • B751: 75 pages per minute
optional–pleasecontactItecfor more details . Choose a model based on speed and volumes. • Digital smoothing allows 2400dpi equivalent x 600dpi print resolution.
• Maximum paper capacity of 7,600 sheets.
Who’s it for? • Simultaneous processing of multiple jobs.
• Used as the central hub in large or mid-sized offices. • Copy resolution 1200dpi equivalent x 600dpi.
• MFP for large workgroups (15+ users). • Scans single-sided or double-sided documents at up to 75opm; enables docu-
• ments of different sizes to be combined into a single file; precision feeding
Key attributes mechanism and anti-static measures.
Streamlined Data Handling • Optional finishing: Folding, stapling and hole punching; sorting and grouping;
• The exclusive open platform control system enhances productivity, security and saddle stitch booklets of up to 80 pages.
connectivity. • Simitri polymerised toner for sharper text lines and finer gradations.
• Itec Box: A secure hard drive in the main body of the unit allows you to archive Modern styling and excellent functionality
data and share or print as needed. • Large 8.5-inch touch panel with 800 x 480 full colour display.
• Directly move scanned data to networked PCs, public or private folders on the • Sleek styling from any angle, with fully hidden cables.
HDD and to e-mail addresses.
• High-speed USB port located at the front of the device to directly print PDF, TIFF Cool features
and XPS files or scan them directly to a storage device without a PC. • Huge selection of features, tools, and options to enable you to fully customize
• High-speed fax, with IP-fax via the Internet or local servers to completely elimi- your document handling.
nate transmission costs. • Awesome security.
Advanced Security features • Bind printing combines files of different formats into a single file.
• Authentication features ensure sensitive data remaining secure without restrict- • Environmentally aware
ing authorized users: • ENERGY STAR certified.
• User authentication by MFP function, with usage limits • Will be fully compliant with WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip-
• Server authentication ment) regulations.
• IC Card authentication (making ID / password unnecessary; able to use • RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) compliant, eschewing the
existing employee IC cards.) use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE.
• Biometric authentication (by scanning each user’s unique finger vein • Polymerised toner produces fewer emissions than pulverised toner, with
pattern) a total reduction of up to 40% for NOx, SOx and CO2.
• IP filtering.
• Encryption features ensure that data stays secret from prying eyes: Where to Buy:
• SSL / TSL encrypted transmission
• PDF encryption Please visit our website,
• HDD protection features defend data stored on Itec’s internal hard drive. www.itecgroup.co.za
for information on our
• HDD password lock
regional offices or to
• HDD data encryption
request a quote.
• HDD random erase format
• Certified safe, with the tools needed to stay in control: Tel: +27 11 236 2000
• Secure print password protection
• Security log info@itecgroup.co.za
• ISO15408 (EAL3) certification
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ITEC B501 A3, black & white, mfp
Connect the entire office from wherever
they are, with the confidence that their
data is secure.
Advanced security, flexible networking,
and high-quality output.

Who’s it for?
• Used as the central hub in large or mid-sized offices.
• MFP for workgroups.

Key attributes
Streamlined data handling and security features
• High-speed USB port for device use without a PC.
• High-speed fax, with IP-fax via the Internet.
• Authentication by MFP function, with optional IC Card
authentication or biometric authentication (by scanning each
user’s unique finger vein pattern).
• Encrypted transmission and PDF files.
• Internal hard drive protection: Password lock, data encryp-
tion, and random erase format.
Quality document output
• Maximum paper capacity of 5,650 sheets.
• 50 pages per minute, with multi-job intelligent queueing.
• Scans single- or double-sided documents at up to 70opm,
and combines odd documents into a single file.
• Optional finishing: Folding, stapling, hole punching, saddle
stitching, sorting and grouping.
• Simitri polymerised toner for text sharpness, finer gradations,
and up to 40% lower emissions.

Where to Buy: Cool features


• ENERGY STAR certified; Blue Angel certified; compliant with
Please visit our website, WEEE and RoHS standards.
www.itecgroup.co.za • Optional i-Option® and PageScope software allows analysis
for information on our and management your printer fleet; print preview; web
regional offices or to browsing; encrypted PDF files; and more.
request a quote. • Large 8.5-inch touch panel (800x480) full colour display.
• 22 to 75 ppm.
Tel: +27 11 236 2000

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A3 colour multifunctions compared (p1 of 4) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Toshiba Ricoh Kyocera Toshiba Ricoh Minolta Xerox Xerox Kyocera Toshiba Minolta Kyocera Ricoh Toshiba

6530c Aficio MP TASKalfa 6520c ITEC Aficio MP Bizhub Workcentre ITEC Workcenrte ITEC TASKalfa 5520c Bizhub TASKalfa Aficio MP 4520c ITEC
Model 7665 7655
C7500 650c Pro C6501 C6000 c652 C652 C552 550c C552 500ci C5000 C452

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
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Print speed, ppm A4 bw 75 ppm 75 ppm 65 ppm 65 ppm 65 ppm 60 ppm 65 ppm 65 ppm 65 ppm 55 ppm 55 ppm 55 ppm 55 ppm 55 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 45 ppm 45 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 65 ppm 70 ppm 65 ppm 65 ppm 65 ppm 55 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 40 ppm 45 ppm 55 ppm 55 ppm 45 ppm 40 ppm 50 ppm 45 ppm 45 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw 30 ppm 36 ppm 27 ppm 25 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 colour 30 ppm 36 ppm 27 ppm 19 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 4.6 sec 5 sec 5.3 sec 5 sec 6 sec 4 sec 6 sec 3.8 sec 6 sec 4.3 sec 5.3 sec 4 sec 5 sec 4 sec 5.2 sec 4.8 sec
Time to first print, colour 7 sec 6 sec 7 sec 6.5 sec 8 sec 6 sec 9 sec 5.5 sec 9 sec 6.0 sec 7 sec 6 sec 7 sec 6 sec 7 sec 6 sec
Processor Speed 1.2 GHz 1.4 GHz 1.2 GHz 1.2 GB 1.4 GHz 1 GHz 1 GHz 1 GHz 1.2GHz 1.2 GB 1 GB 750 MHz 1 GHz 1 GHz
Std memory (max memory) 2 GB 1536 2 GB 2 GB 1 GB 1536 2 GB 1 GB 2GB (3 GB) 1 GB 2GB(3GB) 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 1 GB 1536 2GB(3GB)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 200,000 70,000
Recommended duty cycle Yes Yes
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Paper input tray, pages 6,000 7,400 6000 6,000 7500 7,400 6650 3260 (6,650) 3260 (6,650) 6000 6000 6650 4100 4,400 3,700 (6,650)
Paper output tray, pages 3,000 100 3,000 500 (3000) 500 (3000) 100 250 3,675
Resolution 1200x1200 600x600 600x600 1200x1200 1800x600 600x600 1800x600 2400x2400 1,800x600 2400x2400 1,800x600 600x600 1200x1200 1800x600 9600x600 1200x1200 2400x600 1,800 x600

Price

Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

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A3 colour multifunctions compared (p2 of 4) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Xerox Minolta Xerox Ricoh Kyocera Minolta Brother Brother Xerox Xerox Toshiba

Workcentre Bizhub LaserJet LaserJet C9850 Workcentre AficioMP TKalfa ITEC C360 Bizhub MFC 6490 cw DCP Workcentre Workcentre 3520c
Model 7345 7242 7335 7435
C452 CM6040 CM6040f C4000 400ci c360 6690 cw

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Inkjet Inkjet Laser Laser Laser

Ships with toner for x pages 45 ppm 45 ppm


Print speed, ppm A4 bw 35 ppm 45 ppm 41 ppm 41 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 10 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 36 ppm 28 ppm 31 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw 24 ppm 24 ppm 21 ppm 19 ppm n/a 20 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 colour 5 sec 5 sec 19 ppm 19 ppm n/a 20 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 7 sec 7 sec 12 sec 12 sec 9 sec 14 sec 4 sec 5 sec 5.8 sec 6 sec 6 sec 5 sec 5.2 sec
Time to first print, colour 867 MHz 10.5 sec 23 sec 7 sec 7.7 sec 8 sec 8 sec 6 sec 8 sec
Processor Speed 1 GB 1 GB 835MHz 835MHz 1 Ghz 1 GHz 750 MHz 1 GHz 1 GHz 866 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 150,000 512 (1GB) 512 (1GB) 1 GB 1.2 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2GB(3GB) 2 GB 64 1 GB 1.5 GB 1536
Duty cycle (pages per month) Yes 150,000 100,000 3,000 2,500
Recommended duty cycle Yes 8-15,000 8-15,000 Yes Yes Yes
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? 620 (3140) 6650 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Paper input tray, pages 1200x1200 1800x600 1100 2100 2120 620 (4720) 4,400 4100 (3650) 3650 400 250 620 (3140) 5140 3,700
Paper output tray, pages 500 500 700 600 3,675 250 50 100 400 4750
Resolution 600x600 1200x1200 1800x600 1800x600 600x1200 1200x600 1200x1200 1200x2400 2400x600

Price R50,000+

Cost/print, A4 bw

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A3 colour multifunctions compared (p3 of 4) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Nashua Ricoh Xerox HP HP Kyocera Nashua Xerox Xerox Ricoh Minolta

MC860 MP Aficio MP Workcentre LaserJet LaserJet TASKalfa LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet MP ITEC Workcentre Workcentre Aficio MP Bizhub
Model
C3300 C3300 7232 CM6030 CM6030f 300ci CLJ5550 CLJ5550n CLJ5550dn CLJ5550dtn CLJ5550hdn C2800 C280 7328 7428 C2800 c280

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages

Print speed, ppm A4 bw 33 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 32 ppm 31 ppm 31 ppm 30 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 26 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 10 ppm 30 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 26 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw 17 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 15 ppm 14 ppm 14 ppm 14 ppm 14 ppm 14 ppm 16 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 colour 15 ppm 15 ppm 14 ppm 14 ppm 14 ppm 14 ppm 14 ppm 16 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 9.5 sec 5 sec 5 sec 14 sec 16 sec 16 sec 6 sec 16 sec 16 sec 16 sec 16 sec 16 sec 5 sec 5.8 sec 6 sec 5 sec 5 sec 6 sec
Time to first print, colour 10 sec 8 sec 8 sec 23 sec 16 sec 16 sec 16 sec 16 sec 16 sec 8 sec 7.7 sec 8 sec 6 sec 8 sec 8 sec
Processor Speed 600 MHz 600 MHz 835MHz 835MHz 600 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 600 MHz 1 GHz 600 MHz 1 GHz
Std memory (max memory) 512 (768) 1 GB 1 GB 1.2 GB 512 (1GB) 512 (1GB) 2 GB 160 (544) 160 (544) 160 (544) 288 (544) 288(544) 1024 2GB(3GB) 1024 1.5 GB 1024 2048
Duty cycle (pages per month) 75,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000
Recommended duty cycle, up to 10,000 10,000 Yes Yes 75,000
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Paper input tray, pages 400 4,400 4,400 620 (4720) 1100 2100 4100 600 600 600 1,100 2,100 4,400 (3650) 620 (3140) 5140 4,400 3,650
Paper output tray, pages 350 1,625 1,625 600 500 500 250 250 250 250 250 250 1,625 400 4,750 1,625
Resolution 1200x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600 3600 3600 3600 3600 3600 1200x1200 1,800x600 1200x1200 1200x2400 1200x1200 1800x600

Price R30,000-R50,000 R50,000+ R50,000+

Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

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A3 colour multifunctions compared (p4 of 4) Sorted by print speed, ppm A4 bw. Data drawn from manufacturers’spec sheets

Toshiba Ricoh Kyocera Xerox Ricoh Ricoh Minolta Minolta Nashua

Colour Aficio MP TASKalfa Workcentre ITEC Aficio MP Aficio MP Bizhub Bizhub MP Officejet Officejet
Model
2820c C2530 250ci 7425 C220 C2030 C2050 c203 c200 C2050AD Pro K8600 7000

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Inkjet Inkjet
Ships with toner for x pages

Print speed, ppm A4 bw 28 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm 22 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 15 ppm 8 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 28 ppm 25 ppm 25 ppm 20 ppm 22 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 14.5 ppm 7 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw 13 ppm 14 ppm 13 ppm 10 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 colour 13 ppm 11 ppm 13 ppm 10 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 6.5 sec 7 sec 6 sec 7 sec 7.5 sec 7 sec 7 sec 8 sec 10 sec 7 sec
Time to first print, colour 8 sec 10 sec 8 sec 9 sec 11 sec 10 sec 10 sec 12 sec 14 sec 10 sec
Processor Speed 866 MHz 400 MHz 600 MHz 667 MHz 400 MHz 533 MHz 1 GHz 667 MHz 533 MHz 192 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 1536 512 2 GB 1.5 GB 2GB(3GB) 512 768 (1024) 1024 576 (1088) 768 (1024) 32 32
Duty cycle (pages per month) 60,000 30,000 6,250 7,000
Recommended duty cycle Yes
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Paper input tray, pages 3,700 1,600 4,100 5,140 (3650) 1,600 1,600 3,650 3,350 1,600 250 150
Paper output tray, pages 550 250 4,750 550 650 1,200 650 150 100
Resolution 2400x600 600x600 1200x2400 1,800 x600 600x600 1200x1200 1800x600 600x600 1200x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200

Price R50,000+

Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

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Itec C452/C552/C652 A3, Colour, multifunction
New top-of-the-line devices, re-designed and re-engineered. Simply the best available.
With Print Director software to manage your entire printer fleet and save up to 30%.
Note: incoming faxes on the control panel before deciding to print.
Unless otherwise stated, all the attributes listed below apply to all three models. Choose a • Searchable PDF feature, including Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and im-
model based on speed and volumes. age extraction / compression. Also includes Outline PDF feature, for fine-tuning
text and graphics for crispness and usability.
Who’s it for? • Scan to various networks, devices, applications, and transmission methods
• Used as the central hub in large or mid-sized offices. simultaneously.
• MFP for workgroups (10+ users). Advanced Security features
• Includes various network security, user authentication, and data encryption
Key attributes measures.
Highest speed, highest volume, highest-quality output • Authentication to use the MFP via ID and password, or optionally via non-con-
• Even higher image quality due to new processors. tact IC smart card, or via a finger-vein biometric scanner.
• Most functions can be handled simultaneously. • Manage printer use through collection of counter data, restriction of user privi-
• From postcard to A3 Wide, and paper weights from 35 to 300 g/m². leges, and individual configuration of user panels for walk-up use.
• Expandable to a maximum of 6,650 sheets, with automatic tray switching. • Wireless networking and standard hard drive data encryption.
• Simitri HD toner gives superior colour uniformity. • Prevent unauthorized copying and printing with passwords, security patterns
• Professional finishing: Staple up to 100 sheets; saddle stitch booklets up to 15 (watermarks) on the page,.
sheets; punch paper up to 256 g/m²; Z-fold; cover sheets and inter-sheets. •
• Full automatic duplexing (two-sided printing). Cool features
• Print speeds: • All the gadgets, tools, security, and enhanced functionality that you could pos-
C452: 45 ppm colour, 45 ppm B&W sibly need.
C552: 45 ppm colour, 55 ppm B&W • Optional i-Option® and PageScope software allows customization of the control
C652: 50 ppm colour, 65 ppm B&W panel and functions: Show a document’s full workflow on one screen; print
• First copy output time: preview; on-device web browsing; encrypt PDF files; and more.
C452: 5.5 sec colour, 3.8 sec B&W • “Guidance” key on the control panel gives easy-to-understand animated assist-
C552: 6.0 sec colour, 4.3 sec B&W ance. Paper jam? No problem, just follow the animation!
C652: 6.0 sec colour, 4.8 sec B&W • Control panel works in your choice of languages.
• Scan colour or B&W at an amazing 78 pages/minute. • Environmentally aware
• High-speed, sheet-through automatic document feeder.
• Emperon print controller with advanced printing features, for high-speed vari-
able printing output, and the most accurate colour registration. Where to Buy:
• Optional Fiery® Image Controller, for graphics printing.
Please visit our website,
• Print banners up to 1,200mm long.
www.itecgroup.co.za
Stylish and intuitive
for information on our
• Clean lines, contemporary black and white body, and cables covered in the rear. regional offices or to
• 8.5” full colour LCD control panel (800x480 pixels) for walk-up operation. The request a quote.
screen also tilts vertically and horizontally, and has a stylus and holder.
Advanced data storage, sorting, searching and transmission Tel: +27 11 236 2000
• Bluetooth mobile phone compatibility; automatic access key display for a USB
flash memory drive – save and print documents from any device without a PC. info@itecgroup.co.za
• Integrated 250GB hard drive with User Box workflow and adjustable file settings
(change image size or resolution, or convert colour to mono).
• Colour or mono fax free of charge to any MFP that supports the Profile C stand-
ard, over the company intranet or on the internet. Also allows pre-reading of

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Itec C220/C280/C360 A3, Colour, multifunction
A huge touch screen for effortless control of streamlined workflow efficiency.
User-friendly universal design and world-leading security management make this the hub of your operation.

Note: • Manage costs through use of colour modes (auto colour, full- or dual- or single-
Unless otherwise stated, all the attributes listed below apply to all three models. Choose a colour).
model based on speed and volumes. Advanced Security features
• Includes various network security, user authentication, and data encryption
Who’s it for? measures.
• Small companies up to workgroups of 15 users. • Authentication via ID and password, or optionally via non-contact IC smart card,
• Print professionals and agencies for graphics prints (with Fiery Print Controller). or via a finger-vein biometric scanner.
• Manage printer use through collection of counter data, restriction of user privi-
Key attributes leges, and individual configuration of user panels for walk-up use.
High speed, high-quality output • Prevent unauthorized copying and printing with passwords, security patterns
• From postcard to A3 Wide, and paper weights from 60 to 271 g/m². (watermarks) on the page, or annotations on the page to identify who created it
• Expandable to a maximum of 3,650 sheets, with automatic tray switching. and when.
• 4-colour, 1-beam laser unit for consistency with less energy. • One-touch secure scanning, with automatic sending to email or device, and
• Simitri HD toner gives superior colour uniformity. management security settings.
• Professional finishing: Staple up to 50 sheets; saddle stitch booklets up to 15
sheets; punch paper up to 256 g/m². Cool features
• Full automatic duplexing (two-sided printing). • More gadgets, tools, security, and enhanced functionality than you can shake a
• Print speeds: stick at.
C220: 22 ppm colour, 22 ppm B&W • Optional i-Option® and PageScope software allows customization of the control
C280: 28 ppm colour, 28 ppm B&W panel and functions: Show a document’s full workflow on one screen; print
C360: 36 ppm colour, 36 ppm B&W preview; on-device web browsing; encrypt PDF files; and more.
• First copy output time: • “Guidance” key on the control panel gives easy-to-understand animated assist-
C220: 11 sec colour, 7.5 sec B&W ance. Paper jam? No problem, just follow the animation!
C280: 7.7 sec colour, 5.8 sec B&W • Environmentally aware
C360: 7.7 sec colour, 5.8 sec B&W ENERGY STAR certified.
• Supports PCL, PostScript and XPS as standard, so it’s easily compatible with com- Duplex printing and N-in-1 printing (print multiple pages on one sheet).
plex design applications. Fiery® Image Controller is optional. Manage usage per user, with graphs and stats.
• Print banners up to 1,200mm long. Quiet operation. Where to Buy:
• Stylish and intuitive Uses recycled materials.
• Clean lines, contemporary black and white body, and cables covered in the rear. Please visit our website,
• 8.5” full colour LCD control panel (800x480 pixels) for walk-up operation. The www.itecgroup.co.za
screen also tilts vertically and horizontally. for information on our
• Set individual settings on printer drivers per user. regional offices or to
request a quote.
• Advanced data storage, sorting, searching, and transmission
• Bluetooth mobile phone compatibility, and a USB memory drive – save and
Tel: +27 11 236 2000
print documents from any device without a PC.
• Integrated 250GB hard drive with User Box workflow and adjustable file settings info@itecgroup.co.za
(change image size or resolution, or convert colour to mono).
• Fax functions use the internet/intranet to reduce transmission costs, and allows
pre-reading of incoming faxes on the control panel before deciding to print.
• Scan to various networks, devices, applications, and transmission methods
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C9850 A3, Colour Multifunction MC860 A3, Colour Multifunction
Fast, versatile, colour smart MFP Ultra-compact workgroup. A4 price, A3
for office and professional use. output.
Embedded EFI Fiery Controller and Includes unique software as standard
EFI SendMe software – unique to for increased user power and control.
this printer

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Who’s it for? Who’s it for?
• Larger workgroups (10+ people). • Small to medium businesses (1 to 10+ people).
• Print professionals and designers. • Workgroups within larger organizations.

Key attributes Key attributes


Performance and versatility built in Designed for workgroup efficiency
• 21cm colour touch-screen operator panel for walk-up access • Ultra-affordable, and available as desktop or standalone.

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to SendMe and print/copy/scan/fax functionality. • A4 or A3, mono or colour, print/fax/scan/copy.
• Embedded software and features mean there is no need to • Can be upgraded easily and cost-effectively as needs grow.
invest in additional servers, software, or software integration Meets every business need
• Very high duty cycle • Award-winning print quality.
Super-fast and efficient • Print speed up to 34ppm A4 or 17ppm A3.
• Colour print speed up to 36ppm A4 or 19ppm A3, B&W • Can scan or fax while printing, or pause printing to copy.
40ppm A4. Professional award-winning document quality
• 100-sheet auto paper feeder can scan both sides of a docu- • Single-pass digital LED printing and microfine High Definition
ment. Toner mean improved colour, depth and finish.

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Professional award-winning document quality • The straight paper path offers best in class print speed and
• True 1200 x 1200 dpi print resolution reliability.
• Specially formulated microfine toners • Photo Enhance ensures stunning pictures and impressive dia-
• ProQ4800 multi-level printing technology and integrated EFI grams. Auto Color Balance means consistent results.
colour management tools
Cool features
Cool features • Password protection for sensitive documents.
• Embedded EFI Fiery® System 8e Controller with Smart RIP • Clear intuitive touch-screen makes even complex tasks easy.
technology for fast, automated colour workflow • Flexible bundled software and paper formats allows printing of
• Embedded EFI SendMe document distribution and manage- documents, posters, charts, booklets, business cards, CD labels,
ment software and banners.
Where to Buy: • In one-step, directly at the MFP, you can scan documents, edit Where to Buy: • OKI products are designed and manufactured to reduce the
them, add metadata and send them directly to a document impact on the environment, though collection, recycling and
Please call us or visit our management system Please call us or visit our environmental processes.
website for information website for information
on our distributors. on our distributors.

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info@okisa.co.za info@okisa.co.za
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6490 cw A3, colour inkjet multifunction


The world’s first compact A3 colour
multifunction.
Prints big but doesn’t cost big
money – the wireless solutions for
every situation.
Who’s it for?
• Small office or home office (up to 5+ users) needing A3 print-
ing. Ideal for a school, surgery, hospital, or shop.

Key attributes
Affordable A3 functionality
• Up to 35ppm mono & 28ppm colour (A4).
• High yield cartridges (900 pages) included.
• Not much bigger than an A4 printer.
• Total connectivity, wired or wireless “out of the box”.
• Professional A3 print quality with ink droplet size of just 1.5
Picolitres (pl) and 6,000dpi resolution.
• 50-sheet automatic Document Feeder.
• Full colour A4 fax (mono A3 fax), with 100 speed dial num-
bers, and up to 400 pages memory.
The scanning capabilities of a standalone scanner
• High-resolution colour A3 scanning.
• Scan directly to a memory stick, to file on your computer, to
email as an attachment, or to a photo application.
• PDF, JPEG, BMP, PNG, PDF or TIFF formats.
• OCR (optical character recognition) gives you the ability to
edit a scanned document.

Cool features
• Print excellent quality digital images directly from your
PictBridge camera, USB memory stick, Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB
2.0, or Media Card.
• Wide, colour LCD screen with built-in photo-enhance soft-
Where to Buy: ware.
• Eco-conscious printing:
Please visit our website, • ENERGY STAR qualified product.
www.brother.co.za • Blue Angel award for low noise emission and minimal
for information on our impact on the environment.
distributors.

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A4, black and white, printer A4, colour, printer


Model
B410d B410dn B430d B430dn B440dn B2200 B2400 B2400n B6250 B6250n B6250dn B6300n B6300dn B6500 B6500n B6500dn C110 C130n C3450n

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,000 1,000 1,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 500
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 43 ppm 19 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 5 ppm 5 ppm 16 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Print speed, ppm A3 colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 22 sec 22 sec 12 sec
Time to first print, seconds, bw 25 sec 25 sec 25 sec 25 sec 25 sec 25 sec 25 sec 25 sec 17 sec 17 sec 17 sec 18 sec 18 sec 17 sec 17 sec 17 sec 60 sec
Time to first print, colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Processor Speed 297 MHz 297 MHz 297 MHz 297 MHz 297 MHz 266MHz 266MHz 266MHz 533MHz 533MHz 533MHz 350MHz 350MHz 533MHz 533MHz 533MHz 80MHz 400MHz 200MHz
Std memory (max memory) 32 32 64 64 64 (320) 8 8 (16) 16 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 16 256 32 (288)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 50,,000 50,,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
Recommended duty cycle, up to 250 2,000
Networked? No Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Manual Manual Manual Optional Optional Yes Optional Yes No No Manual
Paper input tray, pages 250 (780) 250 (780) 250 (780) 250 (780) 530 (1060) 150 150 150 400 (1,500) 400 (1,500) 400 (1,500) 700 (1800) 700 (1800) 700 (1250) 700 (1250) 700 (1250) 200 200 250
Paper output tray, pages 150 150 150 150 150 30 30 30 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 100 100 150
Resolution 2400 x 600 2400 x 600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x 600 1200x 600 1200x 600 1200 x 12001200 x 12001200 x 1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x600 600x600 1200x600
Price R1,000- R1,000- R1,000- R2,500- R2,500- R1,000- R1,000- R2,500- R2,500- R5,000- R2,500- R5,000- R5,000- R5,000- R7,500- R1,000- R1,000- R2,500-
< R1,000
R2,500 R2,500 R2,500 -R5,000 R5,000 R2,500 R2,500 R5,000 R5,000 R7,500 R5,000 R7,500 R7,500 R7,500 R10,000 R2,500 R2,500 -R5,000
Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

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A4, colour, printer (continued) A4, b&w, multifunction A4, colour, mutlifunction
Model C610 C610 C711 C711 C711 C5650 C5650 C5750 C5750
C610 C3600n MB260 MB280 MB290 MC160 MC360 MC560
dn dtn n dn dtn n dn n dn
Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages 500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 36 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 20 ppm 32 ppm 32 ppm 32 ppm 32 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 32 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 34 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 34 ppm 16 ppm 22 ppm 22 ppm 22 ppm 22 ppm n/a n/a n/a 5 ppm 16 ppm 20 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Print speed, ppm A3 colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Time to first print, seconds, bw 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec 80 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec 13 sec 13 sec 13 sec 14 sec 10 sec 8 sec
Time to first print, colour 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec n/a n/a n/a 23 sec 12 sec 11 sec
Processor Speed 533MHz 533MHz 533MHz 533MHz 533MHz 533MHz 400 MHz 200MHz 200MHz 500MHz 500MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 120MHz 266MHz 500MHz
Std memory (max memory) 256 (768) 256 (768) 256 (768) 128(640) 64 (320) 64 (320) 256 (768) 256 (768) 32 32 64 128 128(320) 256(768)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 75,000 75,000 75,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 35,000 60,000
Recommended duty cycle, up to 5,000 5,000 5,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 2,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Networked? No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Optional Yes Optional Optional Optional
Paper input tray, pages 400 (1460) 830 (1460) 400 (1460) 630(1690) 630(1690) 1160(1690) 250 300 (830) 300 (830) 300 (830) 300 (830) 250 250 250 200(700) 300 350(880)
Paper output tray, pages 250 250 250 450 450 450 150 350 350 350 350 50 50 50 100 150 250
Resolution 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 600 x 600 600 x 600 600 x 600 1200x600 1200x600
Price R5,000 - R5,000 - R5,000 - R10,000 - R10,000 - R10,000 - R2,500- R2,500- R5,000- R5,000- R5,000- R1,000- R2,500- R2,500- R5,000- R5,000- R10,000-
R7,500 R7,500 R7,500 R15,000 R15,000 R15,000 R5,0000 R5,0000 R7,500 R7,500 R7,500 R2,500 R5,000 R5,000 R7,500 R7,500 R15,000
Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

Copier speed n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Fax speed dials n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Scan resolution n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Finishing options? n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

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A3, colour, printer A3, black and white A3, colour, mfp
Model C810 C810 C810 C830 C830 C830 C910 C910 C9650 C9650 C9650 B930 B930 B930 B930
C9650 MC860 C9850
n dn cdtn n dn cdtn n dn n dn hdn n dn dtn dxf
Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Print speed, ppm A4 bw 32 ppm 32 ppm 32 ppm 32 ppm 32 ppm 32 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 33 ppm 40 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 31 ppm 31 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm 36 ppm n/a n/a n/a n/a 26 ppm 36 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw 17 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 17 ppm 21 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 colour 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 16 ppm 19 ppm 19 ppm 19 ppm 19 ppm n/a n/a n/a n/a 15 ppm 19 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 9 sec 3 sec 3 sec 3 sec 3 sec 9.5 sec 9 sec
Time to first print, colour 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10.5 sec 10.5 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec n/a n/a n/a n/a 10 sec 10.5 sec
Processor Speed 200MHz 200MHz 200MHz 750MHz 750MHz 750MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800MHz 800MHz 800MHz 800MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 1 GHz
Std memory (max memory) 128 128 128 256 (768) 256 (768) 256 (768) 512 (1024) 512 (1024) 512 (1024) 512 (1024) 512 (1024) 512 (1024) 256 (768) 256 (768) 256 (768) 256 (768) 512 (768) 1024
Duty cycle (pages per month) 150,000 150,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 75,000 150,000
Recommended duty cycle, up to 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 10,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Optional Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Optional Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Paper input tray, pages 300 (1460) 300 (1460) 300 (1460) 300 (1460) 300 (1460) 300 (1460) 760(2880) 760(2880) 530 (1590) 530 (1590) 530 (1590) 530 (1590) 1100 1100 3100 5100 400 2120
Paper output tray, pages 350 350 350 350 350 350 700 700 700 700 700 700 500 500 500 500 350 700
Resolution 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 1200 x 600 1200 x 600 1200 x 600 1200 x 600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x600

Price Category R10,000 - R15,000- R15,000- R15,000- R20,000- R20,000- R 30,000- R 30,000- R20,000- R30,000- R30,000- R15,000- R20,000- R30,000- R30,000-
R50,000+ R50,000+ R50,000+
R15,000 R20,000 R20,000 R20,000 R30,000 R30,000 R50,000 R50,000 R30,000 R50,000 R50,000 R20,000 R30,000 R50,000 R50,000
Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

Copier speed n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Fax speed dials n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Scan resolution n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Finishing options? n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

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A4, black and white, printer A4, colour, printer A4, black and white, multifunction
Model HL HL HL HL HL HL HL HL HL HL MFC MFC MFC MFC DCP MFC MFC MFC MFC
2035 2140 2150 n 5340 d 5350 dn 6050 dn 8050 n 3040 cn 4040 cn 4050cdn 7030 7225 n 7320 7440 n 8070 d 8220 8370 8380dn 8880dn

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages

Print speed, ppm A4 bw 18 ppm 22 ppm 20 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 24 ppm 34 ppm 16 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 23 ppm 20 ppm 18 ppm 22 ppm 28 ppm 20 ppm 28 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 16 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Print speed, ppm A3 bw n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Print speed, ppm A3 colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Time to first print, seconds, bw 10 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 13 sec 27 sec 19 sec 10 sec
Time to first print, colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Processor Speed 133 MHz 266 MHz 266 MHz 300 MHz 300 MHz 300 MHz 192 MHz 133 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 16 16 (544) 32 (544) 32 (160) 64 (384) 32 (576) 64 (576) 64 (576) 16 32 16 32 64 (576) 32 (16) 64 (576) 64 (576) 64 (576)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 7,000 7,000 7,000 15,000 15,000 50,000 60,000 15,000 20,000 20,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Recommended duty cycle

Networked? No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Optional Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? No No Yes Yes Yes Optional No No Yes No No Manual Yes Standard Standard Standard
Paper input tray, pages 250 250 250 250 (750) 250 (750) 600 (1100) 650 (1650) 250 250 (500) 250 (500) 250 250 250 250 300 220 320 300 (570) 300 (570)
Paper output tray, pages 100 100 250 500 150 250 100 100 100 100 100 150 150 150 150
Resolution 2400x600 2400x600 2400x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 2400x600 1200x1200 600x600 2400 600x2400 2400x600 2400x600 2400x600 2400x600 2400x600 2400x600 2400x600 2400x600 2400x600

Price

Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

Copier speed n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Fax speed dials n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Scan resolution n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Finishing options? n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

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A4, colour, multifunction A3, colour, mfp


Model MFC MFC DCP MFC DCP MFC MFC DCP MFC DCP MFC DCP
9840 cdw 9450 cdn 9045 cdn 9120 cn 375 cw 490 cw 250 cw 385 c 795 cw 145 c 6490 cw 6690 cw

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet
Ships with toner for x pages

Print speed, ppm A4 bw 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 16 ppm 33 ppm 33 ppm 27 ppm 30 ppm 35 ppm 27 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 16 ppm 27 ppm 27 ppm 22 ppm 25 ppm 28 ppm 22 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Print speed, ppm A3 colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Time to first print, seconds, bw 15 sec


Time to first print, colour 16 sec
Processor Speed

Std memory (max memory) MB 128 (640) 64 (576) 128 (640) 64 (576) 32 40 32 32 32 64
Duty cycle (pages per month) 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 3,000 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 3,000 2,500
Recommended duty cycle, up to 1,000
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Yes Yes Yes Manual No No No No No No No No
Paper input tray, pages 250 (500) 250 (500) 250 (500) 250 100 100 100 100 100 100 400 250
Paper output tray, pages 150 150 150 100 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 100
Resolution 1200x2400 2400 2400 600x600 1200x600 1200x600 1200x600 6000x1200 1200x600 600x1200 1200x600

Price

Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

Copier speed

Fax speed dials

Scan resolution

Finishing options?

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A4, black and white, printer


Model Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet
P4515n P4515tn P4515x P4515xm P3015 P3015d P3015dn P3015x P4015n P4015 dn P4015 tn P4015x P2035 P2035n P2055dn P2055x P4014 P4014n P4014dn

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages

Print speed, ppm A4 bw 60 ppm 60 ppm 60 ppm 60 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 50 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 45 ppm 45 ppm 45 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Print speed, ppm A3 bw n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Print speed, ppm A3 colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Time to first print, seconds, bw 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec 8.5 sec
Time to first print, colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Processor Speed 540 MHz 540 MHz 540 MHz 540 MHz 54 MHz 54 MHz 54 MHz 540 MHz 540MHz 540MHz 540MHz 540MHz 266 MHz 266 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz 540 Mhz 540 Mhz 540 Mhz
Std memory (max memory) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 96 (608) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 128 (640) 16MB 16MB 128 (348) 128 (348) 96 (608) 128 (640) 128 (640)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 275,000 275,000 275,000 275,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 25,000 25,000 50,000 50,000 175,000 175,000 175,000
Recommended duty cycle, up to 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 2,500 2,500 3,000 3,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Optional Optional Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Optional Yes Manual Manual Yes Yes Manual Manual Yes
Paper input tray, pages 600 1100 1100 1100 600 600 600 600 600 (1100) 600 (1100) 1100 1100 300 300 300 800 600 600 600
Paper output tray, pages 600 1100 1100 1100 600 600 600 600 150 150 150 150 600 600 600
Resolution 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600 600x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200 x 1200 1200 x 1200 1200 x 1200

Price

Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

Copier speed n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Fax speed dials n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Scan resolution n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Finishing options? n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

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A4, colour, printer A4, black and white, multifunction


Model Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet Laserjet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaseJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet
CP 4025n CP4025dn CP 4525n CP4525dn CP4525xh CP5225 CP5225n CP 5225dn CP1215 CP1515n CP3525n CP3525dn CP3525x M1522n M1522nf M2727nf M3035 M3035xs M3027 M3027x

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages

Print speed, ppm A4 bw 35 ppm 35 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 12 ppm 12 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 24 ppm 24 ppm 27 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 27 ppm 27 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 35 ppm 35 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 40 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 8 ppm 8 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Print speed, ppm A3 bw n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Print speed, ppm A3 colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Time to first print, seconds, bw 9.5 sec 9.5 sec 9.5 sec 9.5 sec 9.5 sec 16 sec 16 sec 16 sec 24 sec 25 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 9.5 sec 9.5 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec

Time to first print, colour 9.5 sec 9.5 sec 9.5 sec 9.5 sec 9.5 sec 17 sec 17 sec 17 sec 30 sec 32 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Processor Speed 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 264 MHz 450 MHz 515 MHz 515 MHz 515 MHz 450 MHz 450 MHz 450 MHz 400 MHz 400 MHz 400 Mhz 400 Mhz
Std memory (max memory) 512(1Gig) 512(1Gig) 512 (1 Gig) 512 (1 Gig) 1 Gig 192(540) 192(540) 192(540) 16 96 (352) 256 (1 Gig) 256 (1 Gig) 256 (1 Gig) 64 64 64 (320) 256(512) 256(512) 256(512) 256(512)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 100,000 100,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 25,000 30,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 8,000 8,000 15,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000
Recommended duty cycle, up to 7,500 7,500 10,000 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 1,000 1,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 2,000 2,000 3,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Manual Yes Manual Yes Yes Manual Manual Yes Manual Manual Manual Yes Yes Manual Manual Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Paper input tray, pages 600 600 600 600 2100 350 (800) 350 (800) 350 (800) 150 150 350 (850) 850 850 300 300 300 (550) 650 650 650 650
Paper output tray, pages 500 500 125 125 250 250 250 125 125 125 250 250 250 250
Resolution 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200

Price

Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

Copier speed n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Fax speed dials n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a No Yes No Yes
Scan resolution n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Finishing options? n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

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A4, black and white, multifunction A4, colour, multifunction


Model LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet All in one Photosmart Deskjet Officejet Officejet Officejet Officejet Photosmart Deskjet Deskjet Deskjet Officejet Photosmart Photosmart Officejet
M4345 M4345x M4345xs M4345xm M5025 C4683 All in one F4583 6500 Pro 8000 Pro 8500 8500w C4783 D1663 D2663 D5663 H470 Premium Plus Pro K8600

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet
Ships with toner for x pages

Print speed, ppm A4 bw 45 ppm 45 ppm 45 ppm 45 ppm 25 ppm 9 ppm 12 ppm 9.5 ppm 7 ppm 15 ppm 15 ppm 15 ppm 9 ppm 7 ppm 9 ppm 8 ppm 8 ppm 12 ppm 15 ppm 15 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 6.5 ppm 9.5 ppm 6.5 ppm 7 ppm 11 ppm 11 ppm 11 ppm 6.5 ppm 5 ppm 6.5 ppm 6 ppm 5 ppm 9.5 ppm 11 ppm 14.5 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Print speed, ppm A3 colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Time to first print, seconds, bw 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec


Time to first print, colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Processor Speed 480 MHz 480 MHz 480 MHz 480 MHz 460 MHz 192 MHz 192 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 256 (512) 256 (512) 256 (512) 256 (512) 256 (512) 64 64 16 32 32 64 128 64 64 32 64 64 32
Duty cycle (pages per month) 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 1,000 2,500 3,000 7,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 1,000 750 1,000 3,000 500 2,500 2,500 6,250
Recommended duty cycle 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 12,500
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes No No
Paper input tray, pages 600 1150 1150 1150 350 80 125 80 250 250 (500) 250 (500) 250 (500) 80 80 80 80 50 125 125 250
Paper output tray, pages 500 500 500 700 250 15 20 20 150
Resolution 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 4800x100 9600x2400 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200

Price

Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

Copier speed

Fax speed dials

Scan resolution

Finishing options?

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A4, colour, multifunction


Model Officejet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet Photosmart Photosmart DeskJet DeskJet DeskJet DeskJet OfficeJet Premium
7000 CM1312 CM2320 CM 2320n 2320nf 2320 fxi CM3530 CM3530fs CM4730 CM4730f CM4730fsk CM4730fm C4683 All in one F4583 D1663 D2663 D5663 H470 Fax

Technology Inkjet Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Inkjet, photo Inkjet, photo Inkjet, photo Inkjet Inkjet, photo Inkjet, photo Inkjet, photo Inkjet, photo

Ships with toner for x pages

Print speed, ppm A4 bw 8 ppm 12 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 31 ppm 31 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 9 ppm 12 ppm 9.5 ppm 7 ppm 9 ppm 8 pp 7.7 ppm 12 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 7 ppm 8 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 21 ppm 31 ppm 31 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 30 ppm 6.5 ppm 9.5 ppm 6.5 ppm 5 ppm 6.5 ppm 6 ppm 5.2 ppm 9.5 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Print speed, ppm A3 colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Time to first print, seconds, bw 26 sec 18 sec 18 sec 18 sec 18 sec 11sec 11sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec
Time to first print, colour 32 sec 18 sec 18 sec 18 sec 18 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec 11 sec
Processor Speed 450 MHz 450 MHz 450 MHz 450 MHz 450 MHz 515 MHz 515 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 32 160 160 (416) 160 (416) 160 (416) 160 (416) 512 (!Gig) 512 (!Gig) 384 (512) 384 (512) 384 (512) 384 (512) 64 64 16 64 32 64
Duty cycle (pages per month) 7,000 30,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 75,000 75,000 175,000 175,000 175,000 175,000 1,000 2,500 3,000
Recommended duty cycle, up to 1,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 6,000 6,000 750 1,000 3,000 500 2,500
Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No Yes
Double sided printing? No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No Yes
Paper input tray, pages 150 150 350 (600) 350 (600) 600 600 400(900) 400(900) 1600 1600 1600 1600 80 125 80 80 80 80 50 125
Paper output tray, pages 100 125 150 150 150 150 250 250 500 500 500 700 15 20 20
Resolution 4800x1200 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 4800x1200 9600x2400 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200

Price

Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

Copier speed

Fax speed dials No Yes No Yes Yes Yes


Scan resolution

Finishing options?

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A4, colour, multifunction A3, bw, multifunction A3, colour, multifunction

Model Photosmart OfficeJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet Officejet Officejet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet LaserJet
F2483 Plus 4500w 5200 5200tn 5200dtn 9040 9050 Pro K8600 7000 CM6030 CM6030f CM6040 CM6040f CLJ5550 CLJ5550n CLJ5550dn CLJ5550dtn CLJ5550hdn

Technology Inkjet Inkjet, photo Inkjet Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Inkjet Inkjet Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages

Print speed, ppm A4 bw 7 ppm 15 ppm 6 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 35 ppm 40 ppm 50 ppm 15 ppm 8 ppm 31 ppm 31 ppm 41 ppm 41 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour 5 ppm 11 ppm 4 ppm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 14.5 ppm 7 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm 28 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw n/a n/a n/a 18 ppm 18 ppm 18 ppm 25 ppm 28 ppm 17 ppm 17 ppm 24 ppm 24 ppm 14 ppm 14 ppm 14 ppm 14 ppm 14 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 14 ppm 14 ppm 14 ppm 14 ppm 14 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 10 sec 10 sec 10 sec 8 sec 8 sec 16 sec 16 sec 12 sec 12 sec 16 sec 16 sec 16 sec 16 sec 16 sec
Time to first print, colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 16 sec 16 sec 16 sec 16 sec 16 sec
Processor Speed 192 MHz 460 MHz 460 MHz 460 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 192 MHz 835MHz 835MHz 835MHz 835MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz
Std memory (max memory) 64 48 (512) 64 (512) 128 (512) 256 (512) 256 (512) 32 32 512 (1Gig) 512 (1Gig) 512 (1Gig) 512 (1Gig) 160 (544) 160 (544) 160 (544) 288 (544) 288(544)
Duty cycle (pages per month) 3,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 300,000 300,000 6,250 7,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000
Recommended duty cycle, up to 1,000 2,500 3,000 10,000 10,000 15,000 15,000
Networked? No Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Manual Manual Manual Optional Optional Yes Optional Optional No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Paper input tray, pages 80 125 100 350 (850) 850 850 250 150 1100 2100 1100 2100 600 600 600 1100 2100
Paper output tray, pages 15 20 250 250 250 (3100) (3100) 150 100 500 500 500 500 250 250 250 250 250
Resolution 4800x1200 4800x1200 433x401x216 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 1200x1200 4800x1200 4800x1200 3600 3600 3600 3600 3600
Price

Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

Copier speed

Fax speed dials No Yes No Yes


Scan resolution

Finishing options?

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A4,bw A3, black and white, multifunction A3, colour, multifunction

Model SCX ITEC ITEC ITEC ITEC ITEC ITEC ITEC ITEC ITEC ITEC ITEC ITEC ITEC ITEC ITEC ITEC ITEC ITEC
6122 B163 B211 B282 B362 B421 B501 B601 B751 PRO950 PRO1051 PRO1200 C200 C203 C220 C253 C280 C353 C360

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
Ships with toner for x pages

Print speed, ppm A4 bw 22 ppm 16 ppm 21 ppm 28 ppm 36 ppm 42 ppm 50 ppm 60 ppm 75 ppm 95 ppm 105 ppm 120 ppm 20 ppm 20 ppm 22 ppm 25 ppm 28 ppm 35 ppm 36 ppm
Print speed, ppm A4 colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 20 ppm 20 ppm 22 ppm 25 ppm 28 ppm 35 ppm 36 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw n/a 7 ppm 12 ppm 17 ppm 20 ppm 23 ppm 27 ppm 30 ppm 35 ppm 54 ppm 60 ppm 70 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 colour n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Time to first print, seconds, bw 12 sec 7 sec 7 sec 5.3 sec 4.8 sec 3.6 sec 3 sec 3.3 sec 2.9 sec 3.1 sec 3.o sec 2.8 sec 10 sec 7.7 sec 7.5 sec 7.7 sec 5.8 sec 5.9 sec 5.8 sec
Time to first print, colour n/a n/a n/a n/a 13.5 sec 11.7 sec 11 sec 11.7 sec 7.7 sec 8.5 sec 7.7 sec
Processor Speed 600 MHz 600 MHz 1 GHz 1 GHz 2 GHz 2 GHz 2 GHz 667 MHz 667MHz 667 MHz 1 GHz 1 GHz 1 GHz 1 GHz
Std memory (max memory) 64 32 (160) 32 (160) 192 (320) 192 (320) 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 576 (1088) 1 GB 2GB(3GB) 1 GB 2GB(3GB) 1 GB 2GB(3GB)
Duty cycle (pages per month)

Recommended duty cycle

Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Double sided printing? Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Wireless Printing Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Paper input tray, pages (max) 550 (1200) 251 (1,350) 251 (1,350) 1,150(3,650)1,150(3,650)1.150(5,650) 5650 3,600(7,600)3,600(7,600)2,150(6,650) 3,000(14,000)3,000(14,000) 250 (3,350) 1,150(3,650)1,150(3650)1,150(3,650)1,150(3650)1,150(3,650)1,150(3650)
Paper output tray, pages 250
Resolution 1200 600x600 600x600 600x600 600x600 2400x600 2400x600 2400x600 2400x600 2400x600 1200x1200 1200x1200 600x600 1800x600 1,800 x600 1,800x600 1,800x600 1800x600 1,800x600
Price

Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

Copier speed

Fax speed dials

Scan resolution

Finishing options?

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A3, colour, multifunction

Model ITEC ITEC ITEC ITEC


C452 C552 C652 PRO 6501

Technology Laser Laser Laser Laser


Ships with toner for x pages

Print speed, ppm A4 bw 45 ppm 55 ppm 65 ppm 65 ppm


Print speed, ppm A4 colour 45 ppm 45 ppm 50 ppm 65 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 bw 36 ppm
Print speed, ppm A3 colour 36 ppm
Time to first print, seconds, bw 4.8 sec 4.3 sec 3.8 sec 5 sec
Time to first print, colour 6 sec 6.0 sec 5.5 sec 6.5 sec
Processor Speed 1 GHz 1 GHz 1 GHz
Std memory (max memory) 2GB(3GB) 2GB(3GB) 2GB(3GB) 1 GB(1GB)
Duty cycle (pages per month)

Recommended duty cycle

Networked? Yes Yes Yes Yes


Double sided printing? Yes Yes Yes Yes
Wireless Printing Optional Optional Optional Optional
Paper input tray, pages (max) 1,750(6,650)1,750(6,650)1,750(6,650)1,750(7,500)
Paper output tray, pages

Resolution 1,800 1,800 1,800


Price

Cost/print, A4 bw

Cost/print, A4 colour

Copier speed

Fax speed dials

Scan resolution

Finishing options?

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