Oki B2540 MFP review
Verdict:
Jack of all trades and master of... well, faxing, maybe. With poor results and slow performance all round, it's one to avoid.
Review Date: 18 May 2007
Price when reviewed: £211
Supplier: http://www.printerbase.co.uk
Reviewed By: Simon Handby
Our Rating
Basic Specifications |
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|---|---|
| Part Code | 09004383 |
| Review Date | 18 May 2007 |
| Rating |
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| Maximum native print resolution | 600x600dpi |
| Max optical resolution | 600x2,400dpi |
| Output bit depth | 36-bit |
Quoted Speeds |
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|---|---|
| Quoted speed, mono A4 | 16ppm |
| 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 | 1m 17s |
| Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 | N/A |
| Time for six greyscale 6x4in photos 1.0 | 1m 28s |
Tested Scan Speeds |
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|---|---|
| Full scan area preview | 9s |
| A4 document at 150dpi | 19s |
| A4 document at 300dpi | 1m 1s |
| 6x4in photo at 600dpi | 56s |
| 6x4in photo at 1200dpi | 1m 0s |
| Single 35mm negative at 2400dpi | N/A |
Tested Copy Speeds |
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|---|---|
| Time for single A4 mono copy 1.0 | 15s |
| Time for single A4 colour copy 1.0 | N/A |
| Time for 10 A4 copies using feeder 2.0 | 1m 7s |
Physical and Environmental |
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|---|---|
| Standard printer interfaces | USB, 10/100 Ethernet |
| Optional printer interfaces | none |
| Size | 412x447x386mm |
| Weight | 12.0kg |
| Noise (in normal use) | 52dB(A) |
| Duty cycle | 6,000 pages |
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 tray |
| Duplex (code, cost if option) |
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Photo Features |
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| Supported memory cards | N/A |
Copy Features |
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| Maximum number of copies | 99 |
| 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 | 203x196dpi |
| Fax memory (maximum mono pages) | 500 |
General |
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| Printer technology | mono laser MFP |
| Printer technology | N/A |
| Language(s) | PCL6, PostScript 3 |
| Supported operating systems | Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP |
| Maximum printer memory | 64MB |
| Other inkjet features | N/A |
| Other inkjet options | N/A |
Buying Information |
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|---|---|
| Price | £211 |
| Price per mono A4 page | 1.61p |
| Price per colour A4 page | N/A |
| Warranty | one year onsite |
| Supplier | http://www.printerbase.co.uk |
| Details | www.oki.co.uk |
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