Monochrome magic: Six printers tested


Contents
Introduction
HL-6050DN
DocuPrint 240A-AP
PagePro 9100
EcoSys FS-1920
Lanier LP025n
Lexmark E332n
Specifications
How we tested
Case study
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About RMIT

Kyocera-Mita EcoSys FS-1920

The menu system on the printer was a little hard to follow but not a real problem when we gave up and looked at the documentation. Again, it proved necessary to set up initially as a local printer and then manually adjust the settings for network operation. Speed-wise the EcoSys was typical of these machines, and it wasn't so good on quality -- it barely outperformed the DocuPrint in PCL mode, and in both cases it was the photo file that lost it points.

Kyocera claims that all consumables for this device are completely recyclable and a collection program does exist for these items. Options include: duplexer, five-bin sorter, and up to three 500-page drawers.

Toner is very cheap per page and comes in 15,000 page packages.

Kyocera is very carefully promoting a "green" image and the Ecosys is very economical in energy -- it uses only 11W on standby and 425W when printing. Parallel, USB2, and network connection are available.

Product Ecosys FS-1920
Price AU$1648.90
Vendor Kyocera Mita
Phone 1300 364 429
Web www.kyocera.com.au
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Interoperability Ã,½
Reasonable ports and OSes.
Futureproofing
Lots of extras available.
ROI Ã,½
Very cost effective, but lower print quality.
Service
2-year on-site warranty (extendable).
Rating
Kyocera-Mita EcoSys FS-1920

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