Konica Minolta Careers Many businesses manage documents on a daily basis. Printing is a common business task to convert digital documents into physical form. There is also a lot of scanning and copying for businesses that need to do the opposite. Even faxing continues to be a common practice despite its traditional nature. These basic tasks require numerous devices from a printer to a scanner and fax machine. Fortunately, there are multifunction or all-in-one printers that are designed to save space while handle the common functions. The problem is that some devices fall short in specific areas while other multifunction printers have different strengths and weaknesses. Konica Minolta has a rather pricey offering that hopes to stay strong in all of its primary functions.
At a Glance
The Konica Minolta Magicolor 4695MF is designed for large businesses as it has numerous features and speedy specs. The design looks attractive with its curvy accents and its multiple input and multipurpose trays can store over 300 sheets.
The 4695MF has a rather friendly control panel that resembles a copier. It has a clear display that is capable of displaying up to 20 characters and 4 lines. With its various buttons, the 4695MF functions as a standalone device. It has optional support for compact flashcards and hard drives as well as a USB port which can read any PDF, XPS, JPEG, and TIFF files located in USB flash drives. PictBridge-supported digital cameras are also compatible.
Performance and Features
Thanks to its Emperon Print System which consists of a 500 MHz processor and 256MB memory (upgradable to 768 MB), the Konica Minolta Magicolor 4695MF can print its first page in just 18 seconds.
Printing multiple pages averages about 25 PPM which is decent for a business class printer. It even has a Gigabit Ethernet port which is important for other computers in the network to execute speedy print operations.
Konica Minolta designed the 4695MF for multitasking with its reversing automatic document feeder, reducing micromanagement during high-volume printing. It also features a built-in duplexer that prints on both sides of the paper, making multi-page printing faster and saving paper.
Konica Minolta maintains quality in the Magicolor 4695MF by using its special Simitri HD toner. This allows black and color printing at 9600 x 600 resolution, meeting the needs of fast-output design companies. Scanning performance is decent, quickly scanning legal-sized documents and offering options to email or transfer to an FTP site. The ScanSoft PaperPort utilities add customization to the scanning process. The 33.6 Kbps fax function offers 220 programmable speed dials and 20 group dials for faster operation. PageScope Utilities enhance the package by helping business owners manage printer functions and enabling remote administration.
The 4695MF, priced at £599.00, is expensive but offers great convenience for medium and large businesses.
