subject: Konica Minolta MagiColor 2590mf – Network Color Laser Printer [print this page] Konica Minolta MagiColor 2590mf Network Color Laser Printer
This Ethernet ready color laser document center, the Konica Minolta MagiColor 2590mf, combines a wide range of hardware capabilities into a single unit for maximum versatility, and affordability. Operating at decent print speeds with great resolution quality, the 2590 is the perfect solution for small offices that require the addition of color printing to their hardware set.
With only a 5 page per minute print speed for color, the Konica Minolta MagiColor 2590mf falls behind its inkjet counterparts to a degree, but with 20 page per minute black and white speed, the unit should prove sufficient when dealing in light volume. Copy speeds are the same as print speeds, and can be made in sizes up to legal.
While electro photographic dual laser printing makes for super accurate image detail, scanning falls behind drastically in resolution. Only 600 x 600 dots per inch can be captured optically with the Konica Minolta MagiColor 2590mf's scanner, but a stunning print resolution of 2400 x 600 dots per inch means that color imagery will come out looking great, while text and graphics will also look professional. Glossy paper is compatible with the unit for even better image clarity.
Other media types that are acceptable are plain paper, thick paper, recycled paper, transparency, letterhead, envelopes, labels, and postcards, all made possible via a priority feed slot. Also included in the hardware is 128 MBs of standard memory which should help to keep slowdown to a minimum, while the unit's maximum monthly duty cycle rests at a comfortable 35,000 sheets. While larger businesses with heavier demands will most likely need a higher volume unit, this amount or duty should be plenty for smaller operations, though recommended usage is always less than maximum.
Connectivity comes in the form of a USB 2.0 port that supports plug and play for a very speedy setup, while a Base TX Ethernet port allows for full network connectivity for printing and scanning. An additional USB 1.1 port is available on the front of the printer for connectivity with PictBridge ready digital cameras. With Digital camera direct printing, users can skip uploading their pictures to a PC and print directly from the device itself, adding an element of convenience to a sometimes tedious process.
Standard paper capacity for the Konica Minolta MagiColor 2590mf is 200 sheets, but people with high volume demands can further upgraded paper storage with a 500 sheet A4 lower paper feeder that should help to keep paper refills at a minimum. Output capacity comes in the form of a small 100 sheet face down tray that is not expandable.
The Konica Minolta MagiColor 2590mf offers one of the better warranties available for a smaller unit, as Konica proves not only a limited replacement policy, but on site repair service as well. This, along with an impressive software package that includes LinkMagic push scan utility, FaxTalk, and Paperport SE makes the Konica Minolta MagiColor 2590mf a great option for professionals who would like to add color to their workload.
