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To call the Oki C5200n a laser printer is a bit of a misnomer, as it actually prints using LEDs instead of a laser. It isn’t the only brand to try this, and like the others, it makes the new technology work.
For all intents and purposes the C5200n works exactly like a laser printer. It uses paper and toner in the same way, prints at the same speed and needs to warm up the ink before use. The only difference is the light technology that imprints onto the paper. LEDs are no cheaper than laser, but they run cooler.
The single pass printing process is a feature most common in much more expensive printers. It allows for a much quicker print time, which is reflected in the 24 page per minute print speed in monochrome and 16 pages for color. This is much quicker than competitors from Brother and Lexmark at similar price points.
The text print is superb. Whatever size point you use, the edges are clean, spread is even, and black looks black. Color printing is almost as good, with graphs being particularly worthy of note. Colors appear accurate and unblemished, with no bleeding at the edges. Talking of edges, they are some of the crispest you will find in a printer of this price.
Physically the C5200n is unremarkable. Its creamy putty color is unassuming and the controls and small LCD panel gives nothing away. The top opens like a clamshell revealing the toners and drum beneath. The light array is affixed to the top to prevent damage when changing the consumables.
The drums and cartridges all lift out to expose much of the machinery underneath. This makes clearing paper jams easy as pretty much the whole path is open for you to see inside.
Having built-in networking means the C5200n can be up and running in no time. There is also a USB port for single users, but it is at its best when part of a network. The machine is also upgradeable, the memory can be expanded to 256Mb and the paper capacity can be moved from 400 to 930 with the optional paper drawer.
The C5200n is more suited to a small workgroup or office than the home user, but will work well in most situations. It has enough features, and prints at a high enough quality to be able to flourish in any office.
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OkiData C5200n
For all intents and purposes the C5200n works exactly like a laser printer. It uses paper and toner in the same way, prints at the same speed and needs to warm up the ink before use. The only difference is the light technology that imprints onto the paper. LEDs are no cheaper than laser, but they run cooler.
The single pass printing process is a feature most common in much more expensive printers. It allows for a much quicker print time, which is reflected in the 24 page per minute print speed in monochrome and 16 pages for color. This is much quicker than competitors from Brother and Lexmark at similar price points.
The text print is superb. Whatever size point you use, the edges are clean, spread is even, and black looks black. Color printing is almost as good, with graphs being particularly worthy of note. Colors appear accurate and unblemished, with no bleeding at the edges. Talking of edges, they are some of the crispest you will find in a printer of this price.
Physically the C5200n is unremarkable. Its creamy putty color is unassuming and the controls and small LCD panel gives nothing away. The top opens like a clamshell revealing the toners and drum beneath. The light array is affixed to the top to prevent damage when changing the consumables.
The drums and cartridges all lift out to expose much of the machinery underneath. This makes clearing paper jams easy as pretty much the whole path is open for you to see inside.
Having built-in networking means the C5200n can be up and running in no time. There is also a USB port for single users, but it is at its best when part of a network. The machine is also upgradeable, the memory can be expanded to 256Mb and the paper capacity can be moved from 400 to 930 with the optional paper drawer.
The C5200n is more suited to a small workgroup or office than the home user, but will work well in most situations. It has enough features, and prints at a high enough quality to be able to flourish in any office.
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