A few years ago, laser multifunction devices could only be found in prestigious offices. Today the situation has changed dramatically, so this kind of apparatus can afford to get every average resident of our country home.
One of the most popular models in the domestic market is the Panasonic KX MB1500. The reviews of many users characterize it as a relatively inexpensive multifunctional device, which, thanks to its modest dimensions, fits perfectly into the interior of any room.
General Description of MFPs
The body of the device is made of high quality plastic. It is available to domestic consumers in black, white or a combined color scheme. The dimensions of the model are 38x36x20.3 cm, and the weight is about 9 kg. Many device owners call such a modest size an important advantage of the Panasonic KX MB1500.
The instruction manual for the device in electronic form is located on the standard disk drive along with all the drivers necessary for working with the computer.
When considering an MFP, the absence of a tray designed for output pages immediately catches your eye. The device is not characterized by any original design decisions, so its design can be called standard.
Control
The control panel is located diagonally to the body, which greatly simplifies the work with it. The feedback from the owners of MFPs is an additional confirmation that print settings can be set thanks to this without getting up from a computer desk.
The presence of a Russified menu is another feature of the Panasonic KX MB1500. The user manual that comes with the device will help even a novice to understand the controls. Along with this, everything here is clear without it. The buttons are large and are located at a sufficient distance from each other, which eliminates the possibility of accidentally pressing the wrong key when entering tasks.
The control panel also has a monochrome black and white display on which two lines fit (each of them has a maximum of 16 characters). As practice shows, this is enough to operate the Panasonic KX MB1500.
Functionality
The device is capable of working in three modes: printing, scanning and copying documents. The device performs the first of these functions rather quickly. In particular, in one minute, the Panasonic KX MB1500 can print 18 sheets. At the same time, it functions quietly. The maximum print resolution is 600x600 pixels.
In scan mode, the user can independently select the format of the saved copies. Their resolution is 19,200 points, which can be called quite a worthy indicator. It should be noted that the device supports almost all modern file types. Initially, a program was installed at the MFP that provides the ability to combine documents created in different applications, as well as their processing.
There is no need to talk about the features of copying documents using the Panasonic KX MB1500 . It should be noted that the user can set the required scale of copies in the range from 25 to 400 percent of the original, and in one session the device can produce no more than 99 sheets.
Cartridges
In order to ensure the most economical operation of the device, it is recommended to purchase original cartridges from the same manufacturing company. The standard kit includes toner with a resource of 500 pages. After that, the user can purchase a cartridge for 1800 or 5000 sheets. From an economic point of view, the second option is more beneficial. Representatives of the manufacturing company call the KX FAT407 toner model the ideal solution. With its installation, there will be no problems even for a beginner. All you need to do is open the front cover and insert the toner into the slot.
Completion
Summing up, it should be noted that the cost of Panasonic KX MB1500 in domestic stores is in the range of 5000 rubles. Most users claim that the price of a multifunctional device with such good performance, simple operation and high speed is fully justified. Do not forget about the compactness of the device, so that it organically fits into almost any interior.