Kyocera Taskalfa 181 is aimed at a niche of multifunctional devices with an impressive print volume and maximum speed. This MFP is quite capable of providing workflow within the framework of even a large organization with about 100 PCs. Its specifications and characteristics, as well as reviews about it will be further considered.
Who is this device for?
It is most optimal, as noted earlier, to use the considered universal solution for printing, scanning and copying in a large organization. In this case, the resources of this MFP will be loaded to the maximum, and the use of such an expensive solution will be fully justified. Another place where such a product can be successfully operated is the mid-sized office with 30-50 workstations with a PC. But in order to fully justify the use of such an expensive enough multifunctional solution in such conditions, an impressive amount of printed documentation is required within a month. Another place to use this MFP can be a copy center.
Equipment
Kyocera Taskalfa 181 can simply boast of an ideal complete set. It includes everything that allows you to start using it for its intended purpose, this universal solution. More precisely, the following:
MFP
Interface cord for switching using the USB interface to a PC.
Power cable for multi-function device.
User's manual.
Disk with software.
Cartridge.
And, of course, a warranty card.
Paper Specifications
The maximum paper page sizes in this case are limited to 297 mm in width and 420 mm in length. That is, this is a standard sheet of A3 format . Also in the list of supported standard formats of this device there are A4, A5, B5 and even letter. In addition to this, this MFP modification can output on all types of envelopes, the size of which is smaller than A3. Another important feature of this device is that the minimum density of printing paper is 60 g / m 2 . On pages with a lower density, it is not recommended to make a conclusion for the reason that the feed and print subsystem may fail. The maximum density value in this case is 163 g / m 2 . That is, this MFP can even print on a Whatman A3 paper.
Speed features
To get the first page with A3 sizes, this MFP will take 17.2 seconds. Within a minute, it is capable of producing 8 pages of such a fairly large format. If you reduce the sheet size to A4, then the number of pages will increase to 18. But at the same time, to output the first one, you still need to spend the same 17.2 seconds for the reason that most of them will warm up the Kyocera printing system Taskalfa 181. The scanner, at best, is capable of digitizing 10-12 pages within a minute. The main limitation in this case is the speed of the operator, not the MFP.
Resolution
In terms of resolution, the device in question fully and completely repeats the specifications of Taskalfa 180. The printer and the copier operate in 600X600 mode. Such a density of dots is quite enough to output high-quality documentation using laser printing technology. Scan resolution settings are slightly better. In this case, digital copies in color can be obtained at a resolution of 1200X1200.
Connectivity options
Two main switching methods are implemented in this MFP. The main one is the RJ-45 and twisted pair. In this case, the multifunction device in question is directly connected to the computer network and the functions of the print, copy and scan server are implemented. The second, redundant interface is USB. In this case, the device control functions are already assigned to the nearest PC, without which it is no longer possible to fully reveal the potential of the MFP.
Cartridge
In monochrome printing mode, it can output documentation of Kyocera Taskalfa 181. As a result, a cartridge needs only one for this purpose. His model is TK-435. After purchase, its print resource is 700 pages. But after the first full refueling, this value increases to 1000 sheets. The maximum allowable monthly print size according to the manufacturer's recommendations is 20,000 pages. Based on these numbers, it is not so difficult to determine that with such an intensive use of the device, the cartridge will have to be refilled 20 times a month or 4-5 times a week.
Drivers
With almost any type of currently existing system software, Kyocera Taskalfa 181 can work. First of all, it is Windows. All current versions of this operating system are supported. There are also drivers for both its 32-bit and 64-bit versions. The second fairly common operating system, the support of which is implemented by the manufacturer in the drivers, is MakOS. Well, in addition to this, the manufacturer did not forget about Linux. As a result, there are no restrictions on the software position when using such an MFP.
Cost
The price of the model in question, as well as the closest analogue in the person of Taskalfa 180 , is quite impressive - 12,000-13,000 rubles. On the one hand, this is a high cost, even by the standards of the premium MFP segment. But if you take into account its technical parameters, an impressive monthly print volume and high speed of issuing prints, it becomes obvious that this approach to pricing is justified.
Reviews
First of all, users focus on a more improved version of Kyocera Taskalfa 181/221. She has even more advanced parameters and higher speed. But at the same time, the cost increases. The question of the appropriateness of overpaying for these characteristics and speed, in essence, remains open. In this case, there will certainly not be any tangible difference from the use of the improved modification of the MFP. Therefore, it is more justified to save on the purchase of a multifunctional device and purchase a younger model. It is at this point that owners and specialists in their reviews focus attention.
Summary
For its niche, a very, very balanced solution turned out to be the Kyocera Taskalfa 181 multifunctional device. Its capabilities are quite enough for organizing workflows within the framework of the copy center, medium and even large office. Moreover, his speed is decent, the cost is adequate, and the parameters are in no way inferior to direct competitors.