The Affordable Versatility Of Canon's imageCLASS Mf6530 Printer

If you are seeking a versatile multifunction duplex printer, the Canon ImageClass MF6530 Printer is the product for you. This laser monochrome printer comes with a color scanning capacity of 24 bit depth. The output rate is a speedy 23 ppm based on weight of 20 lb paper. There are two paper carrying compartments: A cassette with 500 sheet capacity and a 100 page multipurpose tray. Envelopes and labels can also be placed in this additional tray. Its operating system works with the recent Windows recent products and the older XP, 2000, 98 and Me, and also with Mac OS X.

The platen glass has a legal-size capacity and its automatic document feeder has a capacity for 50-sheets. The reduce and enlarge features of the scanner stretch from 50 percent to 200 percent on 1 percent increments. The copier function buttons permit selection of its different settings. This model allows you more variations amongst the setting range. The machine has versatile single and double sided copying and printing capabilities. You make the selection simply by pushing the applicable button.

With the automatic document feeder it is easier to use the duplex feature. This double sided functionality is a very useful feature if your office deals with multipage documents often. One task is made easier as no need to do it manually anymore. You can also save documents on the PC should you so desire.

Operational problems are not a chore to solve. The location of the exit ray for the document feeder is just under its input tray. The output pages are released into a tray below the exit tray of the feeder. The standard paper drawer pulls out from front of the machine. The cartridge toner and the secondary paper tray can be accessed from the left side.

Print resolution is black 600 x 600 dpi with 1200 x 600 dpi quality. Copy resolution is 600 x 600 dpi for black with 1200 x 600 dpi quality. Scanner resolution is 600 x 600 dpi optical, interpolated 9600 x 9600 dpi interpolated. The duplex scanning and double sided copying or printing is not as fast as the 23 ppm normal job output rate.

A USB port is available for linkage to a PC. The provided CD-ROM contains the installation driver for control functions. There is an operating panel for each function. Should it be used as a standalone copier, the PC connection feature need not be used. On the other hand, for scanning of documents or using the printer function, the connection is applicable. A cartridge yield is 5,000 sheets for 20 lb paper; but, the toner save setting could extend the yield per cartridge.

Scanned documents may be viewed, saved or printed. The PDF file can be for one file a page or for a number of pages saved in one PDF. With the search feature text within a document can be located. Network capability is not available in this model.

This model and Canon toner is simple to set up and the accompanying manual explains its features clearly. This is versatile piece of equipment bringing you a quality product affordably priced. The Canon range is known for reliability and quality and this model is not an exception.