July 05, 2012
Epson Expression Home XP-400 Small-in-One – user-friendly wireless All-in-One
By Databazaar Blog
The Epson Expression Home XP-400 Small-in-One has been designed specifically for home use. It is sleek, compact and relatively silent in operation. This inkjet all-in-one (AIO) delivers print, copy and scan functionality with excellent resolution. It’s perfect for homework assignments and school projects. You can easily share it with everyone in your family on your home wireless network.
With ISO print speeds of up to 8.7 ppm (Black) and 4.5 ppm (Color) it’s relatively quick. You can use a wide variety of paper qualities including plain paper, glossy, semi-glossy and photo-quality paper. It supports borderless photo printing on a number of paper sizes including Letter and A4. This AIO automatically handles red-eye removal and photo correction of under/overexposed images.
The 2.5” LCD with touch panel is easy to operate and you can use it to preview and edit before you print. Copying is PC-free and you can make a maximum of 99 copies at a time. Using the built in memory card slots you can also do PC-free printing from a memory card or camera. The individual ink-cartridges are easy to replace and are available in standard as well as high-capacity.
With Epson Connect, you can easily print from mobile devices to this AIO. It also supports Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print.
Summary
The compact Epson Expression Home XP-400 Small-in-One is user-friendly and ideal for home use.Manufacturer
EpsonProduct Page
Epson Expression Home XP-400Supplies
Ink
T200120 (Black), T200220 (Cyan), T200320 (Magenta), T200420 (Yellow), T200520 (Multipack), T200XL120, T200XL220, T200XL320, T200XL420 (High Capacity)Specs that matter
| Release Date: | June 2012 |
| Notable Features: | Color Inkjet Print, Copy, Scan; Flatbed Scanner; ISO Print Speeds of 8.7 ppm (Black) and 4.5 ppm (Color); Built-in memory card slots; Supports Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Epson Connect Email Print; 2.5” LCD with touch panel to preview, edit and print; PC free copying; Borderless PC-free printing from a memory card or camera; Individual ink cartridges |
| Printer Resolution: | 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi |
| Paper Sizes: | 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", A4, letter, half letter, user definable |
| Paper Compatibility: | Plain paper, Presentation Paper Matte (Standard, Premium, Premium Double-Sided, Ultra Premium), EPSON® Bright White Paper, Brochure and Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided, Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss, Photo Paper Glossy (Standard, Premium, Ultra Premium), Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper, Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets |
| Copier Quality: | Color, Black/White, Draft, Normal |
| Scanner Resolution: | Max. 10,200 x 14,040 interpolated dpi |
| Max. Scan Document Size: | 8.5” x 11” |
| Standard Interface: | High-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 (32 bit), Windows XP Professional x 64 Edition, Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.x and 10.7.x |
| Warranty: | 1 year limited warranty |
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June 28, 2012
HP LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dn – efficient streamlined workflows, increased productivity
By Databazaar Blog
HP’s web-enabled monochrome LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dn enables you to streamline your workflows and enhances productivity in the office. You get black and white print, copy and fax functionality and color scanning with this model. If you need wireless capability as well, then pick the LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dw which costs a bit more.
You can use the 50-sheet multipurpose tray with custom size papers, envelopes, cards or transparencies; the standard input tray can handle 250 sheets at a time. If you need more input capacity, then add on the optional tray that can take 500 sheets. Printing on both sides of the paper is easy with automatic duplex printing. Prints from this MFP are sharp and bold, and the print jobs run at speeds of up to 35 ppm, at 1200 dpi resolution.
The 500-sheet ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) has dual head scanning technology so you can copy and scan two-sided documents in a single pass. You can also scan directly to e-mail or a network folder. With this, your scanning and copying jobs just got easier and quicker. You can even directly print from or scan to a USB flash drive. The standard Ethernet connectivity lets you share the MFP on your office network.
The control panel has a 3.5” color touch screen display and buttons for print, copy, scan and fax functions. It’s easy to use. Installation is simple with HP Smart Install. Mobile printing is possible using HP ePrint or Apple Airtime. The Auto On/Auto Off technology that’s incorporated in this MFP ensures energy savings.
Summary
HP’s LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dn streamlines workflows for increased office productivity.Manufacturer
Hewlett PackardProduct Page
HP LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dnSupplies
Toner
CF280A (HP 80A), CF280X (HP 80X High Yield)Specs that matter
| Release Date: | May 2012 |
| Notable Features: | Monochrome laser print, copy, scan, fax; Color Scan; Print speeds up to 35 ppm; Automatic duplex printing; 50-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray, optional 500-sheet tray; 50-sheet ADF for single pass two sided scan and copy; Mobile printing capability with HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint™; Energy saving with HP Auto On/Auto Off technology; Print from or Scan to USB flash drive; Control panel with 3.5” color touch screen |
| Printer Resolution: | 1200 x 1200 dpi (Best); HP FastRes 1200 (Normal); HP ProRes 1200, 600 |
| Paper Sizes: | Tray 1 – 3” x 5” to 8.5” x 14”; Tray 2 and Tray 3 – 4.1” x 5.8” to 8.5” x 14” |
| Paper Compatibility: | Paper (plain, green mode, light, heavy, bond, color, letterhead, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), envelopes, transparencies, cardstock |
| Copier Reduction/Enlargement (e-All-in-Ones): | 25%–400% |
| Scanner Resolution (e-All-in-Ones): | Up to 1200 dpi (Enhanced); Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (Monochrome); Up to 600 x 600 dpi (Color) |
| Max. Scan Document Size (e-All-in-Ones): | 8.5” x 14” (ADF); 8.5” x 11.7” (Flatbed) |
| Standard Interface: | High Speed USB 2.0, Host USB, Walkup USB, Ethernet 10/100/1000 Gigabit network |
| OS Compatibility: | Full software install supported on Microsoft Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit), Vista (32 and 64 bit), XP (32 bit SP2 and above); Driver only installs on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32 and 64 bit), Windows Server 2003 (32 bit SP3 and above), Mac OS X v10.5 to v10.7, Linpus Linux 9.4 and 9.5, RedHat Enterprise Linux 5.0 and 6.0, Open SuSE 11.3 and 11.4, Fedora 14 and 15, Ubuntu 10.04 10.10 11.04, Debian 5.0 and 6.0, HPUX11i |
| Warranty: | 1 year |
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June 15, 2012
OKI C841 A3/A4 Color Printer – Reliable, flexible, High Definition Color Printing
By Databazaar Blog
The OKI Data C841 series high definition A3/A4 color printers come with a 3-year warranty. Based on tried and tested LED technology and with print speeds up to 35 ppm (A4) and 20 ppm (A3), you get crisp, sharp text and graphics at 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution. The C841 series supports a wide range of paper sizes so you can print brochures, marketing collateral, banners, newsletters and presentations in-house.
The clear LCD display features intuitive menus that users find easy to use. There’s a numeric keypad that you can use to input PIN numbers to print confidential documents. You can enhance the standard 400-sheet paper capacity to 1,990 sheets by adding on optional paper trays. The duplexing unit is standard with the C841dn and C841cdtn models. The high capacity toners have a 10,000-page yield, so you get to print more before stopping to replenish consumables.
OKI has included useful software like Print Job Accounting, Template Manager and PrintSuperVision to enable you to improve productivity as well as get more value for your money. The Deep Sleep and the Auto Off modes ensure energy savings, while the Toner Save function reduces toner usage when you print draft documents.
Summary
The OKI Data C841 series high definition A3/A4 color printers bring reliability and flexibility to the workplace.Manufacturer
OkidataProduct Page
Okidata C841 PrinterSupplies
Toner
Cartridge (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow), Drum (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)Specs that matter
| Release Date: | May 2012 |
| Notable Features: | A3/A4 Color Printer; can support up to 30 users; A3 print speeds up to 20 ppm; A4 print speeds up to 35 ppm; Standard Duplexing unit available with C841dn and C841cdtn, optional in C841n; Power saver and Deep Sleep modes; 256 MB RAM can be enhanced to a maximum of 768 MB; Optional 16 GB SDHC Memory Card; PCL5e, PCL6 and PS3 emulation; Secure Print, Secure Erase; High capacity toner cartridges; Wireless option to print from mobile devices using ePrint and Cortado Workplace |
| Printer Resolution: | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Paper Sizes: | A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, Custom Sizes up to 1321 mm |
| Paper Compatibility: | Paper weights up to 256 gsm |
| Standard Interface: | Network enabled; Wireless option |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional (x32 and x64), Server 2003 (x32 and x64), Server 2008 (x32 and x64), Server 2008 R2, Vista (x32 and x64), 7 (x32 and x64); Mac OS X 10.3.9 to 10.7 |
| Warranty: | 3 years |
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June 08, 2012
Sharp DX-B350P Monochrome Laser Printer – fast, efficient workgroup printer
By Databazaar Blog
The Sharp DX-B350P has established itself as a reliable, fast and efficient office workgroup printer. With flexible connectivity options and support for all the standard operating systems, it integrates very easily into your office environment.
Fast print speeds of up to 35 ppm, sharp, clear prints of 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution and support for a wide variety of paper make it an ideal solution for your office. This compact printer can be enhanced to meet your organization’s growing requirements. The standard 700-sheet input paper capacity can be expanded to 1,800 sheets with the addition of two more drawers. You can speed up large print jobs with the optional 40 GB Hard Disk. The high yield toner and large input paper capacity ensure more printing and fewer downtimes to replenish consumables.
The standard 128 MB RAM can be expanded to 640 MB. The optional duplexer unit allows you to print on both sides of the paper and reduce paper consumption. Some of the useful printing features available with the DX-B350P are N-up printing, Booklet printing, Automatic paper resizing, scaling, job accounting, offset printing, watermark, separator page, cover page and overlay printing.
With PCL5e, PCL6 and Adobe PS3 emulations and automatic switching between emulations, this printer provides reliable cross platform support. Sharp has provided powerful and easy to use fleet management tools to manage all the Sharp devices in your organization. The embedded browser based tool simplifies printer configuration and monitoring.
Summary
The fast and efficient Sharp DX-B350P monochrome laser printer is ideal for office workgroups.Manufacturer
SharpProduct Page
Sharp DX-B350P monochrome laser printerSupplies
Toner
DX-B35DTH Black High YieldSpecs that matter
| Notable Features: | : Monochrome Laser Printer; Print speeds of up to 35 ppm; LCD Display; Dual paper drawers with automatic page size sensing; Document finishing options; Optional Auto Duplexing; Optional 40 GB HDD; Supports PCL5e, PCL6, PS3; 136 Standard Adobe scalable fonts; Embedded web based configuration and management; Network and Document Security |
| Printer Resolution: | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Paper Sizes: | 3" x 5", Max. 8.5" x 14" |
| Paper Compatibility: | Paper drawers: 17-lb bond to 80-lb cover (64-216 gsm); Paper types include: plain, transparency, pre-punched, letterhead, color, pre-printed, bond, labels, cardstock, postcard and envelope |
| Standard Interface: | RJ-45 Ethernet connection; 10/100 BaseT; USB 2.0; IEEE 1284 parallel; RS-232C Serial |
| OS Compatibility: | Microsoft Windows 98, Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista; Mac OSX 10.2–10.5; Unix® and Linux® (Redhat 7.3, 8.0, 9.0; Sun Solaris 8, 9, 10; SUSE Linux Professional 9.1, 9.2, 9.3; HP-UX 11i) |
| Warranty: | Information on Request |
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June 06, 2012
Lexmark X740 Smart MFPs and C740 Color Printers – high productivity tools for the mid-range segment
By Databazaar Blog
Lexmark’s X740 and C740 series Smart MFPs and Color Laser Printers have been designed specifically for the mid-range segment. With print speeds of up to 35 ppm, high yield toners and input paper capacity in the range of 650–4300 sheets, these devices have been built to handle high capacity and high productivity requirements. Lexmark’s Named Color Replacement enables easy color matching for text and graphics. The high-speed processor combined with expandable RAM, the Hard Disk option and optional Gigabit Ethernet lets you print more, quickly. The conveniently located front USB port allows for direct printing from a USB drive.
The X740 series MFPs are capable of Color Laser print, copy, scan, fax and network scanning. They are equipped with the e-Task 7” LCD display with audible feedback, which has intuitive menus and icons to access all the MFP’s features. With standard integrated duplex printing you can print on both sides of the paper and reduce paper consumption. Your productivity is improved with the 50-sheet ADF and duplex scanning. The 100-sheet multipurpose document tray is ideal for handling envelopes, cards and custom sized media. The fax modem operates at 33.6 kbps and includes all the standard useful features. The X740 series consists of the X746de, X748de and X748dte models that are distinguishable from each other on the basis of paper and toner capacity and Hard Disk option. Standard security features built into the MFPs include user authentication and access control, support for LDAP, implementation of network security protocols and security audit logging.
The C740 series color laser printers deliver quick, sharp prints at speeds of 35 ppm and 1200 x 1200 dpi print resolution. With the exception of C746n and C748e all the models incorporate integrated duplex printing. The C746 models have a 2.4”color touch screen display whereas, the C748 models have a larger display size of 4.3”. All the models in the C740 series come with the HDD option for enhanced productivity.
Summary
The Lexmark X740 Smart MFPs and C740 series Color Laser Printers have been designed to deliver high productivity and high performance in demanding environments.Manufacturer
LexmarkSupplies
Specs that matter
| Release Date: | April 2012 |
| Notable Features: | X740 series – Color Laser Print, Copy, Scan, Fax, Network Scanning; Print/Copy speeds up to 35 ppm/cpm; Integrated Duplex Print/Copy/Scan; Standard 512 MB RAM can be enhanced to 1536 MB; 160 GB HDD (optional with X746de); Input paper capacity 650–4300 sheets; 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF); PCL 5c, PCL 6 and PS 3 emulations, PDF 1.6 and XPS; High Yield Toner Cartridges; Lexmark e-Task 7” color touch screen with audible feedback; Direct Scan to, Print from USB C740 series – Color Laser Printers; Print speeds up to 35 ppm; RAM 512 MB–1536 MB; Optional Hard Disk; Input paper capacity 650–4300 sheets; High yield toners; Integrated Duplex Printing (optional with C746n, C748e); 4.3”color touch screen display in C748 series; 2.4” color touch screen display in C746 series; Direct print from USB; PCL 5c, PCL 6 and PS 3 emulations, PDF 1.6 and XPS |
| Printer Resolution: | 1200 x 1200 dpi (4800 Color Quality 2400 x 600 dpi) |
| Paper Sizes: | A4, A5, A6, B5, Envelopes, Executive, Folio, Legal, Letter, Statement |
| Paper Compatibility: | Card Stock, Envelopes, Paper Labels, Plain Paper, Transparencies, Vinyl Labels |
| Copier Reduction/Enlargement (X740series): | 25%–400% |
| Scanner Resolution (X740series): | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Max. Scan Document Size (X740series): | 8.5” x 14” |
| Standard Interface: | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Front USB 2.0 port, Rear USB 2.0 port (not available in C746n, C746dn, C746dtn), Ethernet 10/100/1000 BaseTX; Optional ports - RS232C serial port, parallel port, Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless |
| OS Compatibility: | Microsoft Windows - XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, 7; Apple Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7; Linux Operating Systems – SUSE Linux, Red Flag, Linpus, open SUSE, Debian, Fedora, Mint, Red Hat, Ubuntu, PC Linux OS 2010; Novell Operating Systems; Unix Operating Systems – Sun Solaris, HP-UX, IBM AIX |
| Warranty: | 1-year onsite service, Next Business Day |
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June 04, 2012
Canon imageCLASS D1370, D1350, D1320 Multifunction Copiers – the cost effective option for your office
By Databazaar Blog
Canon’s imageCLASS D1370, D1350 and D1320 monochrome Multifunction Copiers (MFCs) offer speed, high-volume paper handling capacity and increased productivity for mid-volume office environments. Add to this the duplexing feature for print, copy, scan and fax and you also get great savings on paper consumption.
The standard paper input consists of a 500-sheet cassette tray, a 50-sheet multipurpose tray and a 50-sheet Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF). You can enhance the paper capacity by using the optional 500-sheet cassette. The DADF not only reduces your paper consumption, it also simplifies the task of copying/faxing/scanning a set of two sided documents. It’s as simple as loading the documents in the DADF and then pressing a button. With print/copy speeds of 35 ppm (single-sided) and 17 ppm (double-sided) you don’t have to wait around for your output.
The scanner is compatible with TWAIN and WIA and you have a choice of output file formats that include High-Compression PDF, Searchable PDF, PDF, JPEG, TIFF, BMP and PNG. You can scan direct to e-mail, SMB, PC, USB or network. The conveniently located USB port allows you to directly print from or scan to your USB drive.
The fax function has a 512-sheet memory capacity and includes features like speed dialing, group dialing, auto redial, auto fax reduction and more. You can use PC Fax for sending faxes and the fax forwarding feature to forward to fax, e-mail or SMB. The lower end D1320 and D1350 models don’t include scan to E-mail and scan to SMB. The D1320 doesn’t include Fax.
These MFCs come with security features such as IP Filtering, Department ID Management and MAC Address Filtering. The D1370 also includes the Secure Print feature.
Summary
The Canon imageCLASS D1370, D1350 and D1320 monochrome multifunction copiers are cost effective, robust and efficient office assistants.Manufacturer
CanonSupplies
Toner
Canon 120 BlackSpecs that matter
| Release Date: | March 2012 |
| Notable Features: | Monochrome Laser with duplex Print, Copy, Scan and Fax; Print speeds of up to 35 ppm (single-sided) and 17 ppm (two-sided); Direct Print JPEG and TIFF from USB; 50-sheet Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF); Standard 500-sheet input tray, 50-sheet multipurpose tray, and optional 500-sheet tray; Scan to Email, SMB, USB Flash Drive, High Compression PDF, JPG, TIFF; ID Card Copy; PC Fax, Fax Forwarding; Security features; Embedded Web server with browser based remote UI |
| Printer Resolution: | Up to 600 x 600 dpi (1200 x 600 dpi quality) |
| Paper Sizes: | Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5, Statement, Executive |
| Paper Compatibility: | Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Bond Paper, Label, Small Documents (i.e. Index Card) |
| Copier Reduction/Enlargement: | 25%, 50%, 64%, 78% / 129%, 200%, 400%; Zoom 25%–400% in 1% increments |
| Scanner Resolution: | Up to 600 x 600 dpi (optical); 9600 x 9600 (interpolated) |
| Max. Scan Document Size: | Platen: Up to Legal; DADF: 5.5" x 5" to Legal |
| Standard Interface: | USB Device 2.0 Hi-Speed, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows® 7, Windows Server® 2008, Windows Vista®, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP/2000, Mac® OS X 10.4.9 & up, Linux (print only) |
| Warranty: | 1-year limited exchange |
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June 01, 2012
HP Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-one – Print, Copy, Scan for busy professionals on the move
By Databazaar Blog
HP’s Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-one has been designed to deliver print, copy and scan functionality for professionals on the move. It is expected to be available in June 2012. This small and compact AIO features Bluetooth® for wireless printing from Bluetooth® enabled notebooks and smartphones, and a long-lasting lithium-ion battery. HP claims that the long-lasting battery provides enough power to print up to 500 pages, and it automatically powers off when idle to save battery life.
The 50-sheet input tray and draft print speeds up to 22 ppm (Black) and 18 ppm (Color) get the job done when you need to print while flying long-distance. With the dye-based color inks and pigment based black ink your prints have brilliant professional color with resolutions up to 4800 dpi (with 1200 input dpi). You can save paper with the manual duplex printing feature. Scan and store your documents on memory cards or a PC so that you can share them electronically without creating paper copies. HP has also incorporated support for multitasking as well as borderless printing in this AIO.
The Officejet 150 Mobile AIO comes with Bluetooth, USB and PictBridge connectivity and also includes a memory card slot. You can print directly from memory cards or PictBridge enabled digital cameras by using the 2.36” color touch screen.
Summary
The small and compact HP Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-one is ideal for professionals on the move.Manufacturer
Hewlett PackardProduct Page
HP Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-oneSupplies
Specs that matter
| Release Date: | May 2012 |
| Notable Features: | Color Inkjet Print, Copy, Scan; Draft print speeds up to 22 ppm (Black) and 18 ppm (Color); Multitasking; Borderless printing; Direct printing from memory cards, PictBridge cameras; Manual duplex printing; Scan file formats – jpg, png, pdf, rtf, tiff, searchable pdf; 64 MB RAM; 2.36” color touch screen; Input capacity – 50 sheets, 3 envelopes; Auto power off when idle; Scan to PC, USB and memory card; Print directly from Bluetooth enabled laptops and smartphones |
| Printer Resolution: | Black up to 600 dpi; Color up to 4800 optimized dpi with 1200 dpi input |
| Paper Sizes: | Letter, Legal, Statement, Executive, Envelopes (No. 10, Monarch), Cards (3” x 5”, 4” x 6”, 5” x 8”), Photo (5” x 7”, 4” x 6”), Custom Sizes – 3” x 4” to 8.5” x 14” |
| Paper Compatibility: | 16–24 lb (plain paper); 20–55 lb (envelope); up to 90 lb (cards) |
| Copier Reduction/Enlargement (e-All-in-Ones): | 25%–400% |
| Scanner Resolution (e-All-in-Ones): | up to 600 x 600 dpi |
| Max. Scan Document Size (e-All-in-Ones): | 8.5” x 14” |
| Standard Interface: | USB 2.0, PictBridge, Memory Card Slot, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR |
| OS Compatibility: | Microsoft Windows 7, Vista (x32 and x64), XP Professional x32, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008; Mac OSX v 10.5 or higher |
| Warranty: | Information unavailable |
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May 23, 2012
Canon imageRUNNER LBP5280 and LBP3480 Desktop Laser Beam Printers – robust printers for SMBs and Enterprise Workgroups
By Databazaar Blog
The imageRUNNER LBP5280 and LBP3480 are Canon’s latest additions to their imageRUNNER line of printers. These desktop models have been designed to meet the printing needs of small and medium sized businesses and enterprise workgroups. The LBP5280 is a color printer while the LBP3480 prints only B&W.
Both models incorporate the RAPID Fusing System which provides exceptional image quality and needs almost zero warm-up time, besides consuming less heat and energy. Fast processing of complex print jobs is boosted by the scalable 768 MB RAM. The LBP5280 is capable of print speeds of up to 21 ppm (Letter) in both B&W and Color. The LBP3480 is faster with speeds of up to 35 ppm (Letter). Standard Automatic Trayless Duplexing is part and parcel of both models, so you can print on both sides of the paper and reduce paper consumption.
Though the standard print resolution is 600 x 600 dpi, you can get crisp sharp text and image output that is equivalent to 2400 x 600 dpi. The 5-line scrolling LCD and user-friendly control panel enables quick and easy navigation and lets you view toner and paper levels as well as status at a glance.
You can connect USB memory devices and USB cards to the two USB ports that are located at the front and back of the printer to facilitate USB-direct printing. With this feature you can directly print PDF, JPEG, TIFF and XPS file formats without using a PC. The Secure Print, Mail Box Print and Email Print features are available with the use of the optional SD card.
The front loading design for paper, toner, fuser and drum makes these printers compact and easy to maintain. You can integrate these printers on the network with imageRUNNER ADVANCE MFP systems and set up workflows to route print jobs and inbound faxes to your LBP printers thereby reducing the number of fax lines.
The LBP5280 and LBP3480 printers can be easily managed using Canon’s scalable imageWARE EMC utility that facilitates centralized management of printers and multifunction devices from Canon as well as other vendors.
Summary
Canon’s imageRUNNER LBP5280 and imageRUNNER LBP3480 are feature-rich dedicated laser printers for SMBs and enterprise workgroups.Manufacturer
CanonSupplies
Toner
GPR-44 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) for Canon imageRUNNER LBP5280GPR-41 Black for Canon’s imageRUNNER LBP3480
Specs that matter
| Release Date: | April 2012 |
| Notable Features: | Dedicated Laser Beam Printers; Halftone – 256 gradation; 50-sheet multipurpose tray; Standard Automatic Duplexing; LBP5280 – color printer, print speeds B&W/Color up to 21 ppm (Letter), max. paper capacity of 550 sheets; LBP3480 - monochrome printer, print speeds up to 35 ppm (Letter), max. paper capacity of 800 sheets; Standby Mode and Deep Sleep Mode; LCD 22 Characters x 5 Line, 8 LED Indicators, 12 Operation Keys; Optional SD Card interface, Barcode Print Kit; Optional 250-sheet paper cassette (LBP5280) and 500-sheet paper cassette (LBP3480) |
| Printer Resolution: | 600 x 600 dpi; 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Paper Sizes: | Legal, Letter, Executive, Foolscap, Statement, Index Card, Envelope DL, Envelope COM-10, Envelope ISO-B5, Envelope ISO-C5, and Envelope Monarch, Custom Sizes (Width 4-3/16" to 8-1/2" , Length 5-7/8" to 14") |
| Standard Interface: | Shared 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T; USB(Device)x1 / USB(Host)x2 |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows® (XP/Windows Vista®/ Windows 7/Server 2003/Server 2008/ Server 2008 R2/Small Business Server 2011), Windows Terminal Servers (Server 2008/Server 2008 R2), Small Business Server 2011, Microsoft Failover Cluster (Windows Server 2003/Server 2003 R2/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2), Citrix (Presentation Server 4.5, XenApp 5.0/6.0/6.5, XenDesktop 2.0/2.1/3.0/4.0/5.0/5.5), Macintosh (OS X 10.4.9 or later) (UFR II/PS only), VMware (vSphere 4/5), SAP (PCL/PS only) |
| Warranty: | 1-year limited warranty |
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May 21, 2012
HP Officejet 4620, 6600, 6700 e-All-in-Ones, Officejet 6100 ePrinter – cost effective office solutions for SMBs
By Databazaar Blog
With the launch of the HP Officejet 4620, 6600, 6700 Premium e-All-in-Ones and the Officejet 6100 ePrinter, HP has come up with a new set of cost effective solutions for small and medium sized businesses. The e-All-in-One models are capable of multi-tasking and print, copy, scan and fax functions. USB 2.0 connectivity is standard across all the models. They have built-in wireless capability that gives you the flexibility to print from virtually anywhere as well as print from mobile devices with HP ePrint and Apple Airtime. Besides being economically priced, they incorporate energy saving modes as well.
The higher end Officejet 6700 Premium e-All-in-One has a 2.65” color LCD touch screen from where you can access apps on the web as well as directly manage print, copy and scan functions. The 35-sheet ADF (Automatic Document Feeder), 250-sheet input paper tray and draft print speeds of up to 34 ppm (Black) and 31 ppm (Color) mean higher productivity and fewer stops to replace paper. You get to save on paper by using the standard automatic duplex printing feature. The scanner can be operated by using the flatbed or the ADF. Scanning using the ADF is quick and easy when you have multiple pages to scan. This model includes a front USB port as well as Ethernet in addition to wireless and USB 2.0 connectivity.
The Officejet 6600 e-All-in-One has pretty much all the features of the 6700 model, except that its draft print speeds are slower at about 32 ppm (Black) and 30 ppm (Color), and it doesn’t feature duplex printing, a front USB port or Ethernet connectivity.
The lower end Officejet 4620 e-All-in-One has a 35-sheet ADF and an 80-sheet input paper tray. With draft print speeds of up to 23 ppm (Black) and 22 ppm (Color) and a print resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi, it is good for sharp, clear everyday prints. You can print right to the edge of the paper to create borderless prints up to 8.5” x 11” in size. The print, copy and scan functions can be operated directly from the 2” monochrome LCD. It doesn’t feature web connectivity, duplex printing, a front USB port or Ethernet connectivity.
The Officejet 6100 ePrinter has a 250-sheet input paper capacity and fast draft print speeds of up to 34 ppm (Black) and 31 ppm (Color). It supports a wide range of media and includes USB 2.0, Ethernet as well as Wireless connectivity. Duplex printing capability is not available on the ePrinter. You can print to it from mobile devices by using HP ePrint and Apple Airtime.
Summary
The HP Officejet 4620, 6600 and 6700 Premium e-All-in-Ones and Officejet 6100 ePrinter are cost effective office solutions for small and medium sized businesses.Manufacturer
Hewlett PackardProduct Page
HP Officejet 6600 e-All-in-OneHP Officejet 6700 Premium e-All-in-One
HP Officejet 4620 e-All-in-One
HP Officejet 6100 ePrinter
Supplies
Ink
HP 932 (Black), HP 933 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow), HP 932XL (Black High Yield), HP 933XL (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow High Yield) for HP OfficeJet 6600 / 6700 / 6100HP 564 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow), HP 564XL High Yield (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) for HP OfficeJet 4620
Specs that matter
| Release Date: | March 2012 |
| Notable Features: | e-All-in-Ones - print, copy, scan and fax; multitasking; 35-sheet ADF; Fax Forwarding; Support for HP ePrint and Apple AirPrint; Memory – 32 MB SDRAM (Officejet 4620), 128 MB RAM (Officejet 6600, 6700); Input Paper Tray – 80 sheets (Officejet 4620), 250 sheets (Officejet 6600, 6700); Draft print speeds – 23 ppm Black and 22 ppm Color (Officejet 4620), 32 ppm Black and 30 ppm Color (Officejet 6600), 34 ppm Black and 31 ppm Color (Officejet 6700); Standard Automatic Duplex Printing (Officejet 6700); Direct Web connectivity (Officejet 6600, 6700); Scan to PC/Network; Scan to thumb drive (Officejet 6700); Display – 2” monochrome LCD (Officejet 4620), 2.65” color LCD (Officejet 6600, 6700). Officejet 6100 ePrinter – dedicated color printer; Supports HP ePrint and Apple AirPrint; Draft print speeds up to 34 ppm (Black) and 31 ppm (Color); 250-sheet input tray |
| Printer Resolution: | Officejet 6100 ePrinter, 6600 & 6700 e-All-in-Ones – 600 x 1200 dpi (Black), 4800 x 1200 dpi optimized (Color); Officejet 4620 e-All-in-One – 4800 x 1200 dpi (Black and Color) |
| Paper Sizes: | Officejet 6100 ePrinter, 6700 e-All-in-One – A4, A5, A6, Executive, Index Cards, Letter, Legal, Statement, Envelopes; Officejet 4620 – A4, 4”x6”, 4”x6.5”, Envelopes; Officejet 6600 – Letter, Legal, Executive, Envelopes |
| Paper Compatibility: | Officejet 6100 ePrinter, 6600 and 6700 e-All-in-Ones – Plain paper, Thick plain paper, Matte, HP Bright white paper, HP Premium Presentation paper, HP Photo Papers, Greeting Card paper, Specialty papers, Brochure and Flyer paper, Tri-fold Brochure paper (Glossy, Matt), Inkjet Hagaki, Plain Hagaki, Card Stock; Officejet 4620 - Paper (inkjet, plain, photo), cards, envelopes, transparencies, iron-on transfers, HP premium media |
| Copier Reduction/Enlargement (e-All-in-Ones): | 25%–400% |
| Scanner Resolution (e-All-in-Ones): | 1200 dpi |
| Max. Scan Document Size (e-All-in-Ones): | 8.5” x 11.7” (flatbed); 8.5” x 14” (ADF) |
| Standard Interface: | USB 2.0, Wireless; Ethernet (Officejet 6700, 6100 ePrinter ); RJ-11 Fax (Officejet 6600, 6700); Host USB (Officejet 6700) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows® XP® (32-bit) (Home and Professional Editions), Windows Vista® (32 and 64 bit), Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit); Mac OS X v10.5, v10.6 and v10.7; Linux |
| Warranty: | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
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May 15, 2012
Brother Graffitee GT 300 Series Digital Garment Printers – Print Directly on Garments
By Databazaar Blog
Brother’s Graffitee GT 300 Series Digital Garment Printers are economical, compact and more advanced when compared to the bulkier and more expensive GT-541 and GT-782 models. The lower-end GT-341 can print only CMYK on white or light colored material, whereas the GT-361 and GT-381 can also print in white on material of any color. Customers who opt for the more economical GT-341 can easily upgrade to GT-361 or GT-381 when they need.
These printers can print on 100% cotton as well as 50/50 cotton/polyester blends. Dark garments are required to be pre-treated before being printed on. With resolutions of 600 x 600 dpi and photo quality images up to 1200 dpi, the results are sharp and crisp. The ink needs to be cured by using a heat press, conveyor oven/dryer or industrial irons. The GT-361 and GT-381 can print in both color as well as white ink in a single pass, which means faster print times.
The platen is covered with a special fabric to keep the garment in place while printing – so you needn’t use pins or tacks. The platen height can be adjusted to print on different parts of the garment. You can create your designs using Adobe Photoshop, Paintshop Pro, CorelDRAW and other popular software and directly print on to the garment.
With its built-in user interface and Windows print driver, this printer doesn’t require any RIP or special interface. The front loading ink cartridge system is easy to handle and simplifies ink replacement. The printer can be hooked up to your PC with a USB 2.0 cable. Using Windows’ printer sharing feature you can share this printer on your network. If you don’t want to use a PC, you can plug-in a USB memory device to directly load and print your designs.
Brother is expected to start shipping the Graffitee GT 300 series printers in April 2012.
Summary
The Graffitee GT 300 Series Digital Garment Printers from Brother are economical and scalable.Manufacturer
BrotherSupplies
Ink
GC-50K (Black), GC-50C (Cyan), GC-50M (Magenta), GC-51Y (Yellow), SA5629001 (Waste Ink)Specs that matter
| Release Date: | January 2012 |
| Notable Features: | Digital Inkjet Garment Printer; Water based pigment ink; 4 colors (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow); GT-341 to print on white only; Can be upgraded to GT-361 or GT-381; GT-361 has 2 white ink print heads; GT-381 has 4 white ink print heads; Single, Double pass printing; USB memory stick to load designs for printing – PC not required; Compatible with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Paintshop Pro |
| Printer Resolution: | 600 x 600 dpi; up to 1200 dpi photo quality |
| Max. Printable Area: | 14” x 16” |
| Print Substrate: | 100% cotton, 50/50 cotton/polyester |
| Standard Interface: | USB (1.1/2.0); USB Flash Memory |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/2000/Vista |
| Warranty: | Information on Request |
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