Design

The Epson AcuLaser-M8000N has a pale grey design and measures 518 x 429 x 390 mm. Print speeds are 44 ppm for A4 and 23 ppm for A3, its resolution is 1200 dpi and its monthly duty cycle is 200,000 pages. It can be connected via ethernet or USB. Paper is stored in the 650-sheet paper cassette and can be expanded up to 2,150 sheets with the purchase of additional cassettes. The printer is monitored and navigated from a five-line LCD screen and buttons.

Advantages

With easy swapping between A4 and A3, the Epson AcuLaser-M8000N offers great versatility which can be increased with optional extras including a stacker and duplex printing. Print speeds are exceptionally fast, and its large memory allows complex print jobs to be handled efficiently and quickly. It offers A3 printing on a device not much bigger than an A4 printer.

Disadvantages

There is no scan or copy function on the Epson AcuLaser-M8000N. As a monochrome only printer, an additional printer will be needed if colour printing is required. Many of the useful features such as duplex printing and additional paper storage only come as optional extras, and so should be factored into the cost before purchasing. There is some banding in greyscale graphics.