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Kyocera Mita KM 2530
The multifunction device is becoming more and more popular as wallets are tightened and devices off much more, for less. The Kyocera Mita KM-2530 is one such multifunction, and a strong entry into the marketplace. This is a full multifunction offering printing, copying, scanning and faxing, all from one modest body.
The Kyocera documentation says this printer will produce up to 25 pages per minute at a standard of 600 dpi, that can be software enhanced to 1200 dpi. The print quality is good, with no visible bleeding, naps or errors on our test document. The document is a mixture of text, images, graphs and photographs which pushes each devices as far as possible. Scanning and copying also produced credible results with good toner coverage on copies and fine detailing on both.
There is the option to have an automatic duplexer as well as document feeder, 3000 paper deck, printing, scanning and faxing. Yes that’s right. The KM-2530 is a copier first, and everything else second, as an option. The model we tested had the printer and scanner included which is why we are able to comment on them. There are also the options of paper finishers, staplers, network features like fax to email, network management and other tools.
The control panel is clear and easy to follow as there is a clear blue LCD screen which displays messages, errors and menu choices. This is one of the clearest screens we have tested so far and makes using the KM-2530 a breeze. The menu system is also pretty straightforward, including an all-important back button, which so many other manufacturers seem to miss.
The standard paper capacity is a respectable 1200 sheets, which can be expanded to 4200 with the aforementioned paper deck. A replacement toner costs around $105 from Quikshiptoner.com and will be good for 34000 pages. A drum will last around 400000 pages and is subject to a Kyocera guarantee. They guarantee it for the 400,000 sheets or three years, whichever is first. That kind of service significantly reduces the cost per page compared to its rivals. The KM-2530 is a good quality product. It has been well thought out and implemented. The long life and fair price of cartridges makes the cost of ownership and cost per page reasonable. The longer life and extended guarantee of drums make this even cheaper.
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Kyocera Mita KM 2530
The Kyocera documentation says this printer will produce up to 25 pages per minute at a standard of 600 dpi, that can be software enhanced to 1200 dpi. The print quality is good, with no visible bleeding, naps or errors on our test document. The document is a mixture of text, images, graphs and photographs which pushes each devices as far as possible. Scanning and copying also produced credible results with good toner coverage on copies and fine detailing on both.
There is the option to have an automatic duplexer as well as document feeder, 3000 paper deck, printing, scanning and faxing. Yes that’s right. The KM-2530 is a copier first, and everything else second, as an option. The model we tested had the printer and scanner included which is why we are able to comment on them. There are also the options of paper finishers, staplers, network features like fax to email, network management and other tools.
The control panel is clear and easy to follow as there is a clear blue LCD screen which displays messages, errors and menu choices. This is one of the clearest screens we have tested so far and makes using the KM-2530 a breeze. The menu system is also pretty straightforward, including an all-important back button, which so many other manufacturers seem to miss.
The standard paper capacity is a respectable 1200 sheets, which can be expanded to 4200 with the aforementioned paper deck. A replacement toner costs around $105 from Quikshiptoner.com and will be good for 34000 pages. A drum will last around 400000 pages and is subject to a Kyocera guarantee. They guarantee it for the 400,000 sheets or three years, whichever is first. That kind of service significantly reduces the cost per page compared to its rivals. The KM-2530 is a good quality product. It has been well thought out and implemented. The long life and fair price of cartridges makes the cost of ownership and cost per page reasonable. The longer life and extended guarantee of drums make this even cheaper.
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