April 30, 2008

Canon imageCLASS MF6540, MF6590, and MF6595/MF6595cx: Do-It-All Laser MFCs at Four Price Points

By Kara Hiltz

Printer News: Canon's imageCLASS of 2008 Makes Multitasking Easy for Space-Constrained SoHos

Small businesses lack something that larger companies have in spades — space! If you can reach your copier, scanner, fax machine, and printer from your desk chair, you should consider paring down your office equipment. Canon's new imageCLASS series of multifunction laser copiers — MF6540, MF6590, and MF6595/MF6595cx — offer you an all-in-one office solution that can cope with your intensive printing, scanning, copying, and faxing workload — without having to lease more space.

Every model in Canon's new imageCLASS series outputs in black-and-white at 24 pages-per-minute. Load your paper in one of two trays: a front-loading paper cassette that holds up to 500 pages or a multipurpose tray that accommodates 100 pages. You can add an additional 500 sheet cassette (see below). Keep in mind that all of these models print in black and white only. The integrated scanner handles color, however.

When making copies, save yourself time and money (not to mention the environment) with the Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) for double-sided documents, or stick to the platen glass you've used for years. To further reduce your need for space, use the scanner and bundled Presto! PageManager and ScanSoft OmniPage SE OCR software (Windows only) to transform your piles of paper into PDF files and even editable Word documents. Despite the imageCLASS series' wide range of functions, Canon has simplified their maintenance with a unique single-cartridge system that combines both the toner and the drum. Translation: You only replace one part instead of two or more.

If you're wondering which model best suits your needs, ask yourself this question: Do I need a fax machine? The imageCLASS MF6540 offers printing, scanning, and copying features only, while its cousins, MF6590 and MF6595/MF6596cx, both include faxing capabilities in their repertoires. The MF6595cx (pictured above) also includes an extra 500-page cassette paper tray. And, as expected, the higher models carry higher prices for those additional features. The imageCLASS MF6540 has an MSRP of $599, the MF6590 $699, the MF6595 $999, and the MF6595c $1,145.

Summary

MSRP: $599 (MF6540), $699 (MF6590), $999 (MF6595), $1,145 (MF6596cx)

Manufacturer

Press Release

Canon Expands imageCLASS MF6500 Series Laser Multifunction Copiers Offering Four New Dektop Solutions for Small and Home Offices

Product Page

imageCLASS MF6540, imageCLASS MF6590, imageCLASS MF6595, imageCLASS MF6595cx

Supplies

Toner

Cartridge106 (all models)

Specs that matter

Release date:	March 3, 2008
Notable Features:	Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF), Ethernet for networking, two paper trays with optional third, color scanning, fax capabilities (MF6590, MF6595, and MF6595cx only)
Green Features:	EnergyStar, duplex printing, energy-saving mode, toner-saving mode, RoHS compliant, recyclable toner cartridges, OnDemand SURF technology that warms up faster to cut down on energy expenditures, AIRSHELL cartridge packaging utilizes air cushioning for more efficient packing and shipping
Pages per minute:	24
Resolution:	1200x600
Memory:	128 MB
Paper Trays:	2 standard, 1 optional (imageCLASS MF6540, imageCLASS MF6590, imageCLASS MF6595); 3 (imageCLASS MF6595cx)
Paper Capacity:	600 (imageCLASS MF6540, imageCLASS MF6590, imageCLASS MF6595); 1,100 (imageCLASS MF6595cx)
Interface:	USB 2, Ethernet
Compatibility:	Windows (Mac limited)
Dimensions:	205x18.0x17.8 inches (imageCLASS MF6595cx is taller because of extra cassette, but Canon does not list its correct height)
Weight:	51.8 pounds
Warranty:	1 year

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