Choosing a multifunctional device in the office equipment market , many potential buyers focus primarily on printers that are equipped with additional scanning modules. Such an approach to future owners suggests advertising that can be found in the media. Experts recommend that beginners start on the other side and decide what users really need.
The focus of this article is on the Kyocera 6525 professional copier . The uniqueness of this device is that it is equipped with additional functionality that allows the user to print, scan and fax documents.
King on the market of office equipment and printing
Having omitted the narrative that the Kyocera brand is one of the five leaders in the sale of professional equipment for medium and large businesses (together with Canon, Hewlett Packard, Toshiba and Konica Minolta), it’s worth going directly to acquaintance. The manufacturer placed the huge copier Kyocera FS-6525 MFP in the same gigantic package. From the outside it may seem that inside is not a printing device, but a refrigerator.
The user should not worry about anything being damaged during transportation: the fact that delivery will be carried out all over the world was taken into account at the factory and all removable copier components were packaged securely. The only inconvenience that the user may have is warranty repair. The tear-off coupon clearly states that it is necessary to bring the MFP for repair in the original packaging. Therefore, the owner can not throw away a huge box.
Build quality and equipment
Everyone who has already come across the Kyocera brand probably knows that the manufacturer never saves on the configuration of the device. In addition to the power cable, cartridge, instructions and software discs, the user will find in the box a long patch cord network cable, a USB extension cable for connecting the copier to the computer, a telephone cable for the RJ-11 interface and a manufacturer's sticker.
Sometimes the manufacturer pampers its fans (especially if the purchase is made on special order). So, in the kit you can find a branded screwdriver, a portable memory module, a folding knife or other interesting trifle with the company logo.
Professional equipment worth 55,000 rubles simply can not have flaws. The build quality of the Kyocera 6525 copier is top notch. Even a demanding buyer will not be able to find any flaws during a visual inspection.
Technical Overview
The multifunction device has support for A3 paper. It is this indicator that determines the copier in the market of professional equipment for business, rather than home use. The second benchmark is print speed - 25 pages per minute for A4 paper and 13 sheets for A3. The stated indicators are in demand in big business, where the monthly print load should be at least 50,000 pages. As for the additional functionality of the Kyocera 6525 MFP copier, there is something to surprise the user with:
- built-in duplex allows printing on one sheet from two sides;
- an integrated network card turns the copier into a network printer;
- the built-in modem allows you to send faxes;
- Support for wearable memory modules also extends the functionality of the device.
Real copier
Since the Kyocera 6525 MFP was created primarily for creating blueprints, it is better to start acquaintance with this functionality. Copy resolution is 600 x 600 dpi. The indicator is not high, but it is quite enough for high-quality transmission of text and photos. To save toner, the user can reduce the resolution in the settings to 300 x 300 dpi.
In addition to the zoom range from 25 to 400% in increments of one, the user has the exposure function. It is also possible to select ready-made settings for creating blueprints for text, photographs and navigation charts. Continuous copying can be from one to 999 copies.
The only drawback is the presence of only one paper tray. To switch between A3 and A4, you need to insert sheets into the tray or use manual paper feed. Fortunately, the function of increasing the number of trays is optionally supported, however, such a solution is not cheap.
Kyocera Conventional Printer
A processor with a frequency of 800 MHz and 1 gigabyte of RAM in a printing device can work wonders. This applies not only to print speed, but also to working with jobs in the queue, processing embedded and external fonts, supporting various kinds of emulations and many other useful functions that are in demand when printing.
As expected, the resolution of the Kyocera 6525 print module is 600 x 600 dpi. It is impossible to improve quality either software or hardware, and this is not required in business. You can only reduce the toner consumption by adjusting the contrast of the displayed images, or save energy by turning on the saving mode when idle in the settings.
As for the compatibility of the MFP with computer technology, the owners will not have questions. Both on the local network and on the interface, the USB device is detected in all operating systems and allows you to perform all tasks.
Strange scanner
The fact that the scanning module of the multifunctional device is designed to work with office documentation is evidenced by its actual resolution: the same 600 x 600 dpi. You can understand the negative reviews of the owners: such an expensive device and such a strange step by the manufacturer. Fortunately, the Kyocera 6525 copier can be scanned not only in monochrome mode, but also in color.
In addition to pictures, the device can create more complex formats for scanned documentation: TIFF, PDF, XPS. The device also integrates into the local network and allows for remote work. The server supported at the hardware level is equipped with email, FTP and SMB protocols with the corresponding customizable functionality.
Fax machine and additional functionality
Many users mistakenly believe that fax times ended at the threshold of the 21st century, but in practice things are somewhat different. In business, the transmission of documents by telephone line is much more reliable than any electronic document, and the transfer itself requires less human and time resources. The presence of duplex in the device allows you to send and receive double-sided documents, and the copier operating system supports many methods of data compression and encryption.
Judging by the reviews of the owners, the weak link is in the copier Kyocera 6525 cartridge. On it, the manufacturer installed a proprietary chip that does not allow the owner to refuel on their own. To solve the problem requires the help of a specialist who can program the chip correctly. As an option, you can purchase a cartridge made in China, which allows you to make your own gas station.
Finally
Kyocera 6525 professional photocopier with additional functionality can be safely recommended to potential buyers who are looking for decent equipment for medium and large businesses. Before purchasing, it is better to find out the monthly load that the user is counting on. The fact is that the profitability of the device, judging by the reviews of the owners, will be only at a load of 50-80 thousand pages per month.