The Epson AcuLaser M2000DN is a simple A4 monochrome laser printer designed for small businesses and home business users. This printer is built for simplicity and efficient performance. It has automatic duplexing and a built in connection for an office network. The Epson M2000DN comes with printer drivers that can support up to four pages laid out on one sheet and watermarks. The printer is designed with an integrated chip that enables a quick first page when a print job starts. Epson M2000DN toner comes with options for both standard and high yield to cut down on maintenance costs. This printer costs a little bit more than several competing options, but still falls within the acceptable price range for printers in its class.
Design
The M2000DN prints at 28 pages per minute and has a first print out time of only six seconds. It can print at a resolution of up to 1,200 dpi. This printer has a maximum duty cycle of 20,000 pages per month and comes with 64MB of RAM as a standard option, with upgrades available up to 320MB. This printer comes with a standard 250 sheet input tray with two optional trays and a multi-purpose tray for items like envelopes to bring the paper input capacity to 800 sheets. The printer can connect either by a USB or network port and supports most common networking protocols.
Advantages
The AcuLaser M2000DN offers a solid selection of monochrome laser printer features and a fast printing speed that can make it a solid choice for an environment where it will need to be used frequently. A simple design makes it easy to use and maintain, and the high speed printing and first page out technology mean it won't take forever to use. Epson M2000DN cartridges have a higher capacity and lower cost than many competing printers, which will keep operating costs low.
Disadvantages
The AcuLaser M2000DN is at the higher end of the price range for simple monochrome laser printers, especially when compared to the features it offers. For the same prices, many small office and home office environments may be better served by a multi-function machine that includes scanning and copies.
