A Practical Synopsis Of The Canon ImageClass MF8170c Printer's   by Ben Pate

in Computers / Hardware    (submitted 2011-06-16)

Businesses can promote professionalism with the quality, cost-effective documents that Canon ImageClass MF8170c printer produces with Canon ImageClass MF8170C ink and toner. The dimensions of the device are 20.1-inches wide, 20.2-inches deep, 25.2-inches tall and weighs roughly 79.4 pounds. The laser device prints 16 pages of mono documents per minute and 4 pages of color documents per minute. Black-based documents have a resolution of 600 by 600 dpi. Quality documents in color have a resolution of 2400 by 600 dpi.

The copy resolution is 600 x 600 dpi. Copy speed is 16 pages per minute in black and 4 pages per minute in color using Canon toner. The copy feature lets users zoom in an out in 1% increments from 50-200%. The two main features of the copier are Memory Copy and Toner Saver Mode.

The flatbed scanner utilizes a Charge-Coupled Device element. The max resolution for optical scans is 1200 x 2400 dpi. The scan hardware resolution is 9600 x 9600 dpi. The scanner's maximum platen document size is 8.5" x 11.7" and the max document for the Automatic Document Feeder is 8.5" x 14".

The fax transmits at 33.6 Kbps and its maximum memory capacity is 256 pages. Fax resolution is a standard 406 x 391 dpi. It has a built-in network for PC faxing and printing. The front-loading paper cassette holds 250-sheets, the Automatic Document Feeder holds 50-sheets, and the multipurpose tray holds 125-sheets.

While the device could benefit from a more flexible paper handling, its current paper handling system should suffice for most small-sized businesses. The corporate cog comes with a standard 1-year limited warranty. Its networking interface is comprised of a USB port and internal 10/100 Base-T port for wired Ethernet connections. The networking capabilities of the MFP are ideal for a small work-group because of its limited speeds and resources.

This machine comes with a starter drum cartridge and basic starter toners. Uncommonly, this machine comes with a free USB cable. Also, it comes with essentials like CD-ROM software, destination labels, documentation, power cable, telephone cable, and a document feeder tray.

Operators will feel satisfaction by the control panel's comfort level and simplicity. The copy button is discernible as B&W Start, and Color Start buttons. Collate, Exposure, Image Quality, and Reduce/Enlarge buttons are obvious to spot; users will experience no trouble in the navigating the functions. The LCD backlit texts are straightforward to read. The menu enables users to arrange the device to remove dust from prints and copies.

This device utilizes a 4-toner system and a drum cartridge, black, cyan, yellow, and magenta. The black copier toner has a page yield of 5,000. Cyan, yellow, and magenta toner cartridges yield approximately 4,000 pages. The black drum unit has a page yield of 20,000. Page yield is based on 5% coverage. The device has a generous monthly duty cycle of 30,000.

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The Canon ImageClass MF8170c printer with ImageClass MF8170C cartridges, presents itself as a solid choice for small-businesses that are somewhat fast-paced. Administrators can take full advantage of the MFP's full-features that work together to produce true color, swiftly and efficiently using Canon ImageClass compatible toners. It is an established laser solution that enables businesses to copy, print, fax, and color scan with a moderate networking system using toner printer cartridges. Small businesses can be assured that this printer will deliver professional image quality documents when needed.