The Canon ImageClass MF 3110 printer has a medium footprint when compared to other multi-function devices but when you consider its sleek design with modern colours, the larger size is excused. Measuring in at 14.5x18x18 inches and weighing a rather bulky 26.5 pounds, the printer is more suitable for office than home use. The Canon ImageClass MF 3110 toner is affordable and effective.
The Canon ImageClass MF 3110 multi-function printer boasts with the smartest and most stylish control panel. The controls are easily legible as a result of the large, clearly marked buttons. Stop/reset and start buttons as well as the numeric key pad located closely to one another. A LCD screen is located in the centre of the control panel with scrolling buttons market with arrows and plus and minus characters. Red and green LED lights indicate paper jams and copying or job saving. Two large green lights indicate scanning or copying mode. Four blue buttons assist with selecting exposure, image sizing, print and copy quality and collating.
Overall print quality is rather good at maximum of 1200×600 dpi. Text quality is above average. Fonts are little faint, so legibility may be a little difficult. A small amount smudging may be present. Photo as well as graphics quality on the other hand is very poor. Flaws in the form of posterization and dithers are clearly visible. Scans appear very blurry and faded. Plain paper and envelopes are the only media types excepted by the device. Paper sizes compatible are A4, legal and letter.
The printer engine reaches incredible speeds, ranking among one of the fastest multi-function devices in it’s class. Text is printed at 14.3 pages per minute and graphics at 15.4 pages per minute. Colour and greyscale documents are scanned at 3.7 pages per minute. Copies are produced at speed of 21 pages per minute. Copies can be enlarged to maximum 200% or reduced to 50%.
Software and driver compatibility is very limited with drivers only being compatible with certain Windows operating systems. Apple Macintosh and Linux operators are totally incompatible. Special scanner management software installation is quick and easy. Upon successful completion of setup the printer will be ready, steady, go. No need for extra downloads or fussing.
The multi-function device comes with PC connectivity in the form of high speed USB. Old-fashioned parallel port connections are simply a thing of the past. Unfortunately, only windows operating systems are compatible with the printer, thus Macintosh and Linux users will be completely eliminated from the user base. Smart software, vast variety of drivers and utilities are included with your purchase.
The printer comes standard with an one year warranty. However coverage is very limitation on certain aspects and items. Terms and conditions may apply.
Starter Canon ImageClass MF 3110 toner is included with your online or in store purchase. However replacement will be required not long after initial purchase with larger sized cartridges with a 2500 print page capacity. The printer toner cartridges retail for approximately US$99.00.
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