The Canon L280 is aimed at busy offices and individuals that require speedy communication and high memory capacity. The Canon L-280 mono laser printer is a versatile machine with a super G3 33.6Kbps modem, while the compact frame makes it a space-saving solution for a cramped desktop. Many users are impressed with innovative features of the L280, such as the toner detection system and the quiet print engine, but some are disappointed at this model's limited compatibility with newer operating systems.
Design
The Canon laser fax L280 measures 14.6 inches wide and 9.9 inches tall. The Canon Fax-L280 black and white printer weighs approximately 8Kg, with all the buttons neatly laid-out. The heart of this device is a 1-line LCD display, which is good enough to aid users in navigating or configuring the L280 fax machine.
Advantages
The compact size is one of the selling points of the Canon Fax L280 fax printer. Apart from that, there is the fast super G3-compatible modem, which lets users send and receive faxes in approximately 3 seconds. PC connectivity makes the L280 a useful office printer, too, while the one-touch dials help users save time when communicating with the Canon L280 laser fax machine. Cheap "aftermarket" cartridges are sold for the Canon Fax-L280 printer to allow the owners of this device to enjoy cheaper black and white print outs.
Disadvantages
The L280 Canon fax is only compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000 and ME. The Canon L280 doesn't have a handset, while the control panel is a bit overwhelming. There is no collapsible output paper tray, so users may need to catch paper or provide ample space on the table for paper to land on when receiving or printing faxes or copying documents with the Canon L-280.
