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Canon i-SENSYS LBP2900B review

Verdict:

Oi, who's nicked me muffins? It's as cheap as an inkjet, but just as slow.

Review Date: 24 Sep 2008

Price when reviewed: £61

Supplier: http://www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop

Reviewed By: James Nixon

Our Rating 5 stars out of 5

User Rating 4 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code 0017B041AA
Review Date 24 Sep 2008
Rating ***** stars out of 5
Maximum native print resolution 600x600dpi
Maximum enhanced print resolution 2,400x600dpi

Quoted Speeds

Quoted speed, mono A4 12ppm
Quoted warm-up time 0s
Quoted time to first page, mono 9s

Tested Speeds

Mono page from sleep time 1.0 14s
Letter, time to first page 1.0 12s
25-page mono document - total time 00:02:21
Time for 24 pages mixed greyscale 1.0 2m 12s
Time for two greyscale 10x8in photos 1.1 25s
Time for six greyscale 6x4in photos 1.0 29s

Physical and Environmental

Standard printer interfaces USB Hi-Speed
Optional printer interfaces 10/100 Ethernet with Axis 1650 Print Server
Size 251x370x217mm
Weight 6.4kg
Noise (in normal use) 48dB(A)
Power consumption standby 1W
Power consumption idle 1W
Power consumption active 259W (average)

Paper Handling

Maximum paper size A4/legal, custom length up to 356mm
Maximum paper weight 163gsm
Standard paper inputs 2
Standard paper input capacity 151
Maximum paper inputs 2
Maximum paper input capacity 151
Output tray capacity 100 sheets
Duplex (code, cost if option) No

General

Printer technology mono laser
Language(s) host-based
Supported operating systems Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista, Linux
Standard printer memory 2MB
Maximum printer memory 2MB
Other laser features and options none

Buying Information

Price £61
Price per mono A4 page 1.77p
Price of 2nd paper cassette N/A
Capacity of supplied black toner 2,000 pages
Capacity of supplied drum(s) replaced with toner
Warranty one year RTB
Supplier http://www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop
Details www.canon.co.uk
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