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Konica Minolta Magicolor 2500W review

Verdict:

This is a simple printer with basic paper handling and no scope for upgrades. It's inexpensive, though, and even in heavy use it should prove quite affordable. As long as you're in no hurry for colour prints, it's a great choice.

Review Date: 15 Mar 2007

Price when reviewed: £177

Supplier: http://www.amazon.co.uk

Reviewed By: Simon Handby

Our Rating 4 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code A00V021
Review Date 15 Mar 2007
Rating **** stars out of 5
Maximum native print resolution 600x600dpi

Quoted Speeds

Quoted speed, mono A4 20.0ppm
Quoted speed, colour A4 5.0ppm

Tested Speeds

Mono page from sleep time 1.0 1m 6s
Colour page from sleep time 1.0 55s
Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 49s
Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 1m 1s

Physical and Environmental

Standard printer interfaces USB Hi-Speed
Optional printer interfaces none
Size 341x430x395mm
Weight 18.9kg
Noise (in normal use) 52dB(A)
Duty cycle 35,000 pages

Paper Handling

Maximum paper size A4/legal
Maximum paper weight 200gsm
Standard paper inputs 1
Standard paper input capacity 200
Maximum paper inputs 1
Maximum paper input capacity 200
Duplex (code, cost if option) No

General

Printer technology four-pass colour laser
Language(s) host-based
Supported operating systems Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Server 2003. XP driver works with Vista, certified driver to follow
Standard printer memory 32MB
Maximum printer memory 32MB
Other laser features and options none

Buying Information

Price £177
Price per colour A4 page 7.21p
Price of 2nd paper cassette N/A
Capacity of supplied black toner 1,500 pages
Capacity of supplied colour toners 1,500 pages
Capacity of supplied drum(s) 45,000 mono/11,500 colour
Estimated colour TCO - three years medium £565
Estimated colour TCO - three years heavy £2,279
Warranty one year RTB
Supplier http://www.amazon.co.uk
Details www.konicaminoltaprinters.co.uk
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