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Verdict:
The E342n comes with a 2,500-page starter toner, and has reasonable running costs. Its higher specification makes it seem better value than the DCP-8060, but its higher ownership costs and slower, inferior prints and copies make the Brother DCP-8060 a better buy.
Review Date: 17 May 2007
Price when reviewed: £250
Supplier: http://www.misco.co.uk
Reviewed By: Simon Handby
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Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | 0020D0184 |
| Review Date | 17 May 2007 |
| Rating |
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| Maximum native print resolution | 600x600dpi |
| Max optical resolution | 600x600dpi |
| Output bit depth | 24-bit |
Quoted Speeds |
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| Quoted speed, mono A4 | 25ppm |
| Quoted speed, colour A4 | N/A |
Tested Print Speeds |
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| Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 | N/A |
| Time for two greyscale 10x8in photos 1.1 | 38s |
| Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 | N/A |
| Time for six greyscale 6x4in photos 1.0 | 47s |
Tested Scan Speeds |
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| Full scan area preview | 18s |
| A4 document at 150dpi | 17s |
| A4 document at 300dpi | 24s |
| 6x4in photo at 600dpi | 20s |
| 6x4in photo at 1200dpi | 23s |
| Single 35mm negative at 2400dpi | N/A |
Tested Copy Speeds |
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| Time for single A4 mono copy 1.0 | 12s |
| Time for single A4 colour copy 1.0 | N/A |
| Time for 10 A4 copies using feeder 2.0 | 51s |
Physical and Environmental |
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| Standard printer interfaces | USB Hi-Speed, 10/100 Ethernet |
| Optional printer interfaces | 802.11g wireless, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Size | 521x530x394mm |
| Weight | 16.3kg |
| Noise (in normal use) | 52dB(A) |
| Duty cycle | 15,000 one-time maximum |
Paper Handling |
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| Maximum paper size | A4/legal |
| Standard paper inputs | 2 |
| Standard paper input capacity | 250-sheet cassette, single-sheet multi-purpose feed |
| Duplex (code, cost if option) |
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Photo Features |
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| Supported memory cards | none |
Copy Features |
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| Copier zoom range | 25-400% |
| Max mono copy resolution | 600x600dpi |
| Max colour copy resolution | N/A |
Fax Features |
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| Fax modem speed | 33.6Kbit/s |
| Max mono fax resolution | 300x300dpi |
General |
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| Printer technology | mono laser MFP |
| Printer technology | N/A |
| Language(s) | PCL5e, PCL6 |
| Supported operating systems | Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server, various Citrix MetaFrame versions |
| Maximum printer memory | 64MB |
| Other inkjet features | N/A |
| Other inkjet options | N/A |
Buying Information |
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| Price | £250 |
| Price per mono A4 page | 1.25p |
| Price per colour A4 page | N/A |
| Warranty | one year onsite, next business day |
| Supplier | http://www.misco.co.uk |
| Details | www.lexmark.co.uk |
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