This printer is an upgraded alternative to the IRC-3380, with better networking features designed for larger offices. It is efficient in colour and monochrome printing and also boasts superb security and finishing features. However, the Canon IRC-3880i is expensive.
Design
Weighing 116kg, the Canon IRC-3880i is a heavy and measures 791mm tall, 565mm wide, and 755mm deep. It has 1GB of RAM and an 80GB hard disk running on a 533MHz and 400MHz CPU. Its design is simple, with all controls neatly arranged on the left hand corner of the front panel. The LCD display is large enough for easy menu navigation. Multiple stacks of paper input trays are integrated into the machine, making its total paper capacity up to 4,950 sheets for bulk printing needs.
Advantages
The IRC-3880i printer warms up, copies, and prints fast, at 33ppm in monochrome and 28 ppm in colour. Multiple copies and prints are possible at up to 999 sheets with the Canon IRC-3880i, while the standard automatic stackless duplexer lets users save paper and time. Automatic colour sensing means colour ink is used only when required by the job, while advanced security features include data encryption and automatic overwrites. Managers can minimise downtime and do maintenance tasks easily with the optional web-based IW management console of the Canon IRC-3880i. Meanwhile, colour consumables used with the Canon IRC3880i copier are priced cheaply and deliver excellent value for money.
Disadvantages
One of the major setbacks associated with the Canon IRC-3880i is the purchase price, which may be excessive for a small office. Colour print is a feature that some users may find surplus to requirements although the costs are minimal in fairness. The Canon IRC-3880i does need dedicated space because of its paper trays, while the weight (116kg) makes it heavy and immobile.
