A multifunctional device based on laser printing technology and with the technical specifications and characteristics that are faultless today is all completely true for the Kyocera Taskalfa 180 . It is about this universal device that we will discuss the material that is being brought to your attention.
Positioning
The manufacturer himself attributes the Kyocera Taskalfa 180 to universal entry-level printing, copying and scanning solutions. In the realities of Western business, such a positioning of this product is justified. But in domestic conditions, it is better to attribute this MFP to the average or premium levels . It is to cover the workflow within such business institutions that such a multifunctional device is perfect .
Another possible area of use for such an MFP is print and copy centers. In the latter case, if not completely, then most of the need for printing and copying such an institution will certainly be covered by such a device. In other cases, it is not entirely rational to use this modification of the MFP. For example, at home, the rather high cost of both the device itself and consumables will be a constraining factor. But for a large organization, the problem may be the insufficient amount of monthly printing, and in this situation you need to already buy a more expensive MFP model with an increased monthly limit on the number of pages displayed.
Equipment. Its sufficiency
Of course, the advantages of this model of a multifunctional device include a complete set. Moreover, it is so well organized and thought out that it allows immediately after the acquisition to use the universal solution in question for its intended purpose. The manufacturer included the following in it:
The list of documentation in this case is represented by such components as a warranty card and, of course, instructions.
Kyocera Taskalfa 180.
Starter cartridge with reduced print volume.
Proprietary interface cord for direct connection with a PC.
Cable for the organization of power supply to the MFP.
A disk with software.
Paper and everything related to it
A nice plus Kyocera Taskalfa 180 is also a list of supported page formats. In this case, the manufacturer increased the possible print area to A3 dimensions. That is, the hero of this review can even print small drawings. Also, the list of formats in this case is supplemented by standard and familiar for most A4, letter, A5 and B5. The compact sizes of standard envelopes are also added to this list. Well, for maximum user convenience, the developers of the MFPs provided the ability to output on a sheet of paper with arbitrary sizes. This feature is implemented in its drivers. The minimum paper weight is 60 g / m 2 . Printing on poorer paper is unacceptable: the device may break. Well, the maximum value of the density of the sheets in this case is 160 g / m 2 . That is, this MFP can even print on a Whatman paper, which is convenient when displaying small drawings.
Speed specifications
It takes 17.2 seconds to warm up this multifunction device. After that, regardless of the operating mode (copier or printer) and the size of the printed page, the MFP will spend 5.7 seconds on the first page. Again, any format. 8 pages within a minute can be obtained on this universal device in A3 or 18 format, but already A4. When copying, the speed decreases due to the human factor, and, as a rule, in the best case, these characteristics are reduced by 2 times to 4 sheets of A3 or up to 9 pages of A4 format. This multifunctional device demonstrates similar performance in the scanner mode, and in this case, as in the case of a copy machine, the same human factor is a limiting factor.
Resolution
On the one hand, the resolution of 180 documents printed at the Kyocera Taskalfa MFP can be called modest by today's standards. Its maximum value is 600x600. But at the same time, it is imperative to take into account that the page output mode in this case, as noted earlier, is monochromatic. As a result, the print quality in this mode and with such formats in this situation is simply excellent.
Interfaces
The hero of this article is equipped with two main switching interfaces. The main one is the RJ-45. With its help, this MFP can be easily connected to a computer network and assign the functions of a scan and print server to it. The backup connection method in this case is USB. In this case, the management of the MFP is already transferred to the nearest PC. Such a solution is not entirely convenient for the reason that the system unit of the computer must always be turned on and an increased amount of information processing falls on it.
Cartridge
The hero of this article can print only in monochrome mode, and only one cartridge is part of the Kyocera Taskalfa 180. The TK-435 model cartridge can be used in this MFP to perform documentation output functions. One refueling should be enough to get about 1,000 copies, and the recommended monthly load is 20,000 pages. From these two numbers it is not so difficult to determine that the maximum number of cycles for refueling is 20.
Software component
The undeniable advantages of this MFP include an impressive set of drivers. Moreover, in addition to the usual and most common Windows and MacOS, Linux is also on this list. The result is an ideal peripheral device that can interact with almost any current system software today. To this we must add that there are both versions for 32-bit operating systems and 64-bit ones.
Price
The Kyocera Taskalfa 180 printer, scanner and photocopier combines in one case, and it can be bought for 12,000 - 13,000 rubles. Given the previously mentioned technical characteristics and capabilities, this is really quite a reasonable price. Moreover, the product in question boasts an impressive amount of printed documentation per month. And the communication set in this situation is not satisfactory. That is, it is a balanced solution that stands out from among solutions of this class.
Reviews
Judging by the reviews, the Kyocera Taskalfa 180 can boast of ideal parameters and capabilities. The 220th model of the MFP of the same manufacturer may be preferable due to the increased monthly volume, but its cost is also significantly higher. Therefore, the hero of this article can boast of the most optimal monthly print volume. And it is precisely on this important feature that experts emphasize in their reviews.
Summary
Of course, the Kyocera Taskalfa 180 for its niche is an excellent and balanced solution, which certainly has no weaknesses and any significant drawbacks. But the number of advantages he has against the background of competitors really rolls over. This is a communication list, and speed, and support for A3 format, and the ability to print up to 20,000 copies per month.