The ideal solution for organizing a workflow system for small and medium workgroups from one of the leading manufacturers of multifunction devices is the Xerox Workcentre 3045. It is the technical characteristics, speed, user reviews and other important information related to it that will be discussed in detail in this material.
Equipment
The following is included with the Xerox Workcentre 3045:
Description of MFPs and warranty card is a complete list of documentation.
Cord for connecting to a personal computer.
Power cable.
Starter toner cartridge.
A disk with software.
Well, of course, the MFP.
Technological features, resolution specifications, formats
The laser monochromatic printing method is the basis of the Xerox Workcentre 3045. In this case, speed and large print volumes come to the fore, but the quality of the output documentation in comparison with the inkjet printing method will be worse. The last nuance follows from the resolution of the received documents, which in the printer mode has a value of 1200x1200, and the copy machine mode - 600x600. In scanner mode, this MFP can produce digital copies with a real resolution of 1200x1200 and 24-bit color. But it should also be noted that in this device, when the scanner mode is activated, the interpolation function is turned on, which, using special software, allows you to increase the resolution of digital documents up to 9600x9600.
Cartridge
A total of 700 pages is designed for the starter cartridge 106R02181 in the Xerox Workcentre 3045. Refueling later increases this value to 1000 pages. There is also a version of the improved cartridge for this multifunction device, which can print 2300 sheets from a single refill. Her model is 106R02183. It is not included in the basic package of this MFP - it will have to be purchased separately. Such an acquisition would be advisable only after the full development of the starting cartridge resource.
Interfaces
The bottleneck and most problematic place in the Xerox Workcentre 3045 is the list of supported interfaces. It includes only one way to connect to a personal computer - USB. Of course, its capabilities are quite enough to implement the functions of the printer and scanner. But to make a separate print, copy and scan server on this device using it is impossible. In this case, the developers did not provide for anything more, and the owners of this multifunctional device will have to implement the previously mentioned server on one of the computers on the computer network.
Speed
One of the main advantages of laser printing technology that underlies this MFP is its high speed. It is this important advantage that the hero of this review boasts. It takes 25 seconds to warm up the solution in question. In the future, it takes 24 seconds to get the first copy or print. After that, this multifunctional device can issue 24 copies or printed pages of the largest A4 format in this case in one minute.
Software
From a software standpoint, this MFP has a fairly strong position. His programmers, in addition to the currently most common Mac OS and Windows, have also added support for various modifications of the Linux operating system. As a result, this MFP, from the perspective of system software, can successfully interact with almost any current operating system.
Reviews
Only one significant drawback is highlighted by the owners and specialists in the Xerox Workcentre 3045. Their recalls indicate that this multifunctional device has a very, very modest list of interfaces, which is just presented by USB. The developers did not provide any additional options in this regard.
Of course, it would be much more convenient if the specifications of this MFP included wireless and practical enough by today's standards Wi-Fi or RJ-45, which allows you to directly connect a multifunction device to a computer network and turn it into a full-fledged print and scan server. But manufacturers have saved and it is for this reason that the solution in question can be considered affordable. Also, its indisputable advantages include high speed, low cost of one printed page, an impressive list of supported operating systems. As a result, one drawback of this MFP is compensated by a whole set of advantages.
Summary
A balanced and fairly functional solution is the Xerox Workcentre 3045. This product is just perfect for organizing workflows within small and medium-sized work groups or even a copy center. But for home use, a rather high cost will be a limiting factor. For large working groups, the monthly print volume of such an MFP will not be sufficient.