August 5, 2014
Multifunction copiers are a staple in most office environments. With the right multifunction copier in place, your business can quickly and efficiently produce advertising and marketing materials, educational resources, print out multiple copies of detailed reports for an upcoming meeting and much more.
The superior line of multifunction copiers offered by Canon, an industry leader in copier and printer manufacturing, includes those products in the imageCLASS lineup. The following review looks at some of the varying options available from Canon, ranging from desktop-sized units to larger, stand-alone units.
ImageClass D530
The D530 from Canon is the ultimate solution for small businesses. It offers all the features of a top-of-the-line multifunction copier in a small package that fits right on a desktop. Don’t let the D530’s small stature deceive you, however. It offers eco-friendly options, including the ability to print in both 2-on-1 and 4-on-1 formats to reduce paper waste and save money.
Your small business might not need to produce thousands of copies in a short amount of time, but the D530 is capable of providing quick copy speeds. The unit has a 250-sheet input tray and can copy and print up to 26 pages per minute, giving you the ability to keep pace when needed.
ImageClass D550
Another example of a perfect copier for any small business is the D550. It shares many of the same features as the D530 that offer great benefits to small businesses; but, it is the All-Mode duplex feature and Smart Paper handling technology of the D550 that sets it apart in this class.
Your business can significantly reduce paper use and control costs using the All-Mode duplex feature of this multifunction copier when printing, copying and scanning. A 50-sheet duplex automatic document feeder controls paper distribution in the copier to help streamline your office workflow. The Smart Paper handling can print and copy with speeds similar to the D530, with a print/copy speed of six seconds.
ImageClass MF7470
If you’re operating an office with a larger workforce, the MF7470 is the ideal multifunction copier for your business. The MF7470 comes with a bigger footprint in the office space, but it delivers, offering all the printing, copying and scanning functions your business needs to stay on top of its game.
The MF7470 produces print speeds of up to 25 pages per minute, for high-quality documents, with greater speeds available for standard print and copy jobs. Flexibility is the name of the game for this unit as it comes standard with a 250-sheet input tray and an additional 80-sheet multipurpose tray. The best feature of the MF7470 is its full network connectivity functions. Now, all your employees can print, scan and copy from anywhere in the office.
ImageClass MF7480
Similar to the MF7470, the imageCLASS MF7480 offers the productivity and capability to keep up with the workflow of a large office, with a price tag that works for small businesses too. The MF7480 comes standard with all of the functionality found in the MF7470, but has the added benefit of Canon’s Universal Send capabilities.
With this added feature, your employees can send scanned data to employees throughout the office and across your business network. The program can distribute scanned documents through a variety of mediums, including individual/group email addresses, Internet fax addresses, network/host file folders and even document management applications.
Advice and Support is Available
Selecting the right multifunction copier for your business can be difficult. There are a lot of strong product options available from Canon in the imageCLASS lineup. Working with a Printer Specialist offers your business the opportunity to analyze the needs and capabilities of your business, and helps you select the best multifunction copier for the job.
