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Okidata MC361 Review

The Okidata MC361 is a multifunction color printer well suited for a small or medium size office that needs a reliable, high quality color printer that can also function as a copier, scanner, and fax machine. This printer boasts a monthly duty cycle of up to 45,000 pages, making it more than capable of handling the workload of a busy office, while only measuring 16.8 inches wide, 20 inches deep, and 17.5 inches high.

This printer utilizes a high speed USB 2.0 cable for connectivity that can be purchased from any computer or office supply retailer. For connecting to a workgroup or network, the Okidata MC361 use a high speed wired Ethernet connection. This printer is compatible with many major operating systems, including Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows server 2003 and 2008, Windows 2000, and Mac OS X 10.3.9 to 10.6.

The Okidata MC361 uses four Okidata MC361 toner cartridges for printing and copying in black and white and color. These Okidata MC361 cartridges, available in black, magenta, cyan, and yellow, each have a high page capacity and produce high quality images and text. The black toner cartridge available for the Okidata MC361 is capable of printing up to 3,500 pages before needing to be replaced. The magenta, yellow, and cyan toner cartridges compatible with the Okidata MC361 are each capable of printing up to 3,000 pages. The Okidata MC361 prints at a speed of 25 pages per minute for black and white prints, and 23 pages per minute for prints in full color, with a first page out time of only 8.5 seconds for black and white, and 9 seconds for full color, making it a fast and powerful printer. For copying, the Okidata MC361 copies at a rate of 25 pages per minute for monochrome, and 23 pages per minute for full color. The standard page capacity of the Okidata MC361 is 350 sheets, with the option to upgrade to as much as 880 sheets with the additional of an optional paper tray.

The Okidata MC361 is powered by a 533 MHz processor and prints with a resolution of 1200 dpi by 600 dpi. The standard memory that ships with this printer is 256 MB, with the option to upgrade to as much as 768 MB. Automatic duplex printing comes standard on the Okidata MC361 multifunction printer.

Overall specs:
Measurements (WxDxH): 16.8 in x 20 in x 17.5 in
Memory: 256 MB, upgradable to 768 MB
Connectivity: High speed USB 2.0
Resolution: 1200 x 600 dpi
Print Speed: 25 ppm monochrome, 23 ppm color
Paper Capacity: 350 sheets standard, upgradable to 880 sheets
Duty Cycle: 45,000 pages/month

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Brother HL 3070 Printer Review

The Brother HL 3070 is a color laser printer designed for a medium sized office that needs a reliable printer at a compact size. The Brother HL 3070 boasts a monthly duty cycle of as much as 25,000 pages, and measures only 16.1 inches wide, 18.3 inches deep, and 9.8 inches high.

For connectivity to a workgroup, the Brother HL 3070 uses only a high speed USB cable and a wire Ethernet connection. The Brother HL 3070 is also capable of wireless connectivity. This printer is compatible with many major operating systems in use today, including Windows and Mac based operating systems.

The Brother HL 3070 is capable of printing at a speed of 17 pages per minute whether you are printing in black and white and full color. For printing in black and white or color, the Brother HL 3070 used four Brother toner cartridges. These Brother 3070 toner cartrtides come in black, magenta, cyan, and yellow, and are each capable of printing up to 1000 pages before needing to be replaced. The total media capacity of the Brother HL 3070 is 250 sheets, and this printer is capable of printing at a resolution of 600 dpi by 2400 dpi. The first page out time of the Brother HL 3070 is 16 seconds for color and 15 seconds for black and white.

The Brother HL 3070 is powered by a 300 MHz processor, and comes with 64 MB of memory installed. The memory in this printer can be upgraded to as much as 576 MB.

Overall specs:

  • Print Speed: 17 ppm color and monochrome
  • Paper Capacity: 250 sheets standard
  • Memory: 64 MB standard, upgradable to 576 MB
  • Resolution: 600 dpi x 2400 dpi
  • Connectivity: High speed USB
  • Duty Cycle: 25,000 pages/month
  • Measurements (WxDxH): 16.1 in x 18.3 in x 9.8 in

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Oki C5500n Printer Review

The Oki C5500n is a color workgroup printer designed for a medium sized office that wants a reliable printer that can still be easily fit into a small office. The Oki C5500n measures 17.1 inches wide, 22.1 inches deep, and 13.4 inches, and has a monthly duty cycle of as much as 60,000 pages.

For connectivity, the Oki C5500n needs only a high speed USB cable as well as wired Ethernet connection. The high speed USB cable for this printer can be purchased from any office or computer supply retailer. The Oki C5500n is compatible with many major operating systems, including Microsoft Windows systems, Mac OS 9.1 and later, and Mac OS X 10.2 and later.

The Oki C5500n uses four Oki toner cartridges for printing in black and white and full color. These Oki C5500n toner cartridges are available in black, magenta, cyan, and yellow, and can each print as much as 1500 pages before needing to be replaced. The Oki C5500n is designed to support a maximum media capacity of as much as 930 sheets, making it easy to print large jobs without needing to refill the paper tray. The average print speed of the Oki C5500n is 24 pages per minute for black and white prints, and 20 pages per minute for full color with a resolution of 1200 dpi by 600 dpi. The first page out time of the Oki C5500n is 10 seconds for black and white and 11 seconds for full color.

The Oki C5500n is powered by a 200 MHz processor, and comes with 64 MB of memory installed. The memory in the Oki C5500n can be upgraded to as much 320 MB. The Oki C5500n is Energy star qualified.

Overall specs:

  • Print Speed: 20 ppm color and 24 ppm monochrome
  • Paper Capacity: 930 sheets standard
  • Memory: 64 MB standard, upgradable to 320 MB
  • Resolution: 1200 dpi x 600 dpi
  • Connectivity: High speed USB
  • Duty Cycle: 60,000 pages/month
  • Measurements (WxDxH): 17.1 in x 22.1 in x 13.4 in

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Brother HL 3040 Printer Review

The Brother HL 3040 is a color multifunction printer designed for a small or medium sized office that wants a compact printer that still delivers quality prints at a fast rate. The Brother HL 3040 has duty cycle of as much as 25,000 pages per month, which make it easily capable of handling the workload of a small to medium sized office.

  For connectivity to a workgroup, the Brother HL 3040 needs only a high speed USB cable, as a well as a wired Ethernet connection. The USB cable for this printer can be purchased from computer and office supply retailers. The Brother HL 3040 is compatible with Windows based operating systems, including Windows 7, as well as Mac based operating systems.

The Brother HL 3040 can print and copy in black and white and full color through the use of four Brother toner cartridges. These Brother HL 3040 cartridges, which come in black, magenta, cyan, and yellow, are designed to produce a high number of pages, while still printing and copying with high quality. Each of these Brother toner cartridges is capable of printing as much as 1000 pages before needing to be replaced. The Brother HL 3040 is capable of supporting a page capacity of 250 sheets, and can print with a first page out time of only 15 second for black and white and 16 seconds for color. The Brother HL 3040 prints at a rate of 17 pages per minute for black and white and full color, with a resolution of 600 dpi by 2400 dpi.

The Brother HL 3040 is powered by a 300 MHz processor, and comes with 32 MB installed. This memory can be upgraded to as much as 544 MB.

Overall specs:

  • Print Speed: 17 ppm color and monochrome
  • Paper Capacity: 250 sheets standard
  • Memory: 32 MB standard, upgradable to 544 MB
  • Resolution: 600 dpi x 2400 dpi
  • Connectivity: High speed USB
  • Duty Cycle: 25,000 pages/month

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