What To Know About The Canon MF8450C Printer

When looking to purchase a multi-function machine for use with a small work group, businesses may want to consider the Canon MF8450C printer. In addition to serving as a copy machine and computer printer, the machine also offers scan and fax features. Use of a multifunction laser printer can lower the cost or replacing several machines and also lower the cost of printing.

Save Space

This particular device weighs in at approximately 100 pounds. Approximate dimensions are 25 inches in height, 21 inches in depth and 22 inches in width. While larger and heavier than most inkjet printers, the machine is designed for use by a work group and thus can actually save space in most offices.

Ethernet Connection
Connectivity for this device is possible in several different ways. The device accepts Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX, Hi-Speed USB and USB host. The machine also accepts flash drives. It does not offer wireless connectivity, however. The machine is compatible with Mac OS and supported by all versions of Windows since Windows 2000 including Windows Vista.

Toner Cartridges
As a laser printer, this machine uses toner cartridges rather than inkjet cartridges. The black cartridge offers a 6000-page duty cycle and each of the color cartridges offer a 4000-page duty cycle. Consumers will find that the cost of printing using the replaceable cartridges to be less expensive than using inkjet cartridges. Full cartridges are included with the original purchase of the machine.

Print Speed
The speed of this machine at copying and printing is within acceptable ranges. While it is not the fastest machine available, the machine does produce the first print in either black or color within sixteen seconds. If the machine has been standing and is in the power saving mode, the first print may take sixty seconds. After the first print is produced, subsequent prints are produced at 17 ppm in black or color.

Duplex Unit
Standard on the machine is a document feeder and duplexing unit. Other similarly priced machines may offer these units at additional cost. The automated feeder can hold up to fifty pages. The output tray has a 250-sheet capacity. Legal sized paper is the maximum size for both originals as well as output. Other media accepted includes labels, envelopes and plain paper.

Fax Capacity
The fax capacity of the machine can store up to 1000 pages for both transmission and reception. Maximum fax resolution is at 406 x 391 dpi. The fax is transmitted at 33.6 Kbps. The software allows up to 200 stations to be saved in the speed dial and has an interface for answering machine.

Reliable Prints
Whether it is time to replace one or several office machines, the Canon MF8450C printer may fit the needs of your business. As a multifunction machine, it can replace up to four other office machines and offers crisp reliable prints. It offers good resolution for both text and photographs. In addition, this machine can serve as a flatbed scanner to digitize and save important hard copy documents as well as a fax machine. Since the machine is a laser printer, businesses will save money every time a print or copy is produced with toner.