The Canon IR-2030 is a large format monochrome laser printer that offers multifunction capabilities including copying, scanning and faxing. It has more standard features than the previous versions, including duplex printing and an automatic document feeder, which ultimately makes scanning and copying multiple-page documents easier. The Canon ImageRUNNER IR-2030 is quite compact, though the additional paper trays require more vertical space. Media handling is excellent, and output quality is impressive, though the IR-2030 laser printer only offers monochrome printing and copying.
Design
The Canon IR-2030 black and white multifunctional office printer measures about 20x24x26 inches, just the right size for small workplaces. It has good paper handling options and the maximum size of media that the cassette trays can hold is up to 11x17 inches. The Canon ImageRUNNER ADVANCE IR-2030 printer has 2 high-capacity trays (500-sheets, combined), and a bypass tray that can hold an additional 80 sheets. The automatic document feeder can handle 50-page documents, while the duplexer can be used to automatically print on both sides of the paper. The Canon IR-2030 also features versatile connectivity, offering USB and Ethernet interfaces.
Advantages
The addition of an ADF and duplexer is definitely a big plus for the Canon IR-2030 copier. Not many large format lasers offer a comprehensive feature set, making this model a popular choice for office users. The Canon IR2030 prints professional-quality documents, with maximum resolutions up to 1200x1200 dpi. It is also the fastest in the series, printing at a rate of 30 pages per minute. The Canon IR 2030 multifunction printer offers better fax features, including a 1,000-page memory, 500 address book inputs, and faster transmission (3 seconds per page). Toner for the Canon IR-2030 printer is sold in twin packs for a cheaper and easier way of replacing the IR2030 cartridges.
Disadvantages
On the flip side, the Canon IR-2030 printer limits users to monochrome printing and copying, which means that businesses with a lot of graphics printing needs are better off with another model that is capable of colour printing.
