Ideal for offices looking for a multifunction unit, the IBM Infoprint 1570 MFP offers an affordable solution that combines high quality printing, copying, scanning, and faxing, all in a single device. It offers impressive print rates, though copy rates are slightly slower. Nevertheless, the IBM Infoprint 1570 multifunction printer allows increased productivity among workgroups. Despite all the additional features and functions, the Infoprint 1570 laser MFP still does not offer colour printing capabilities, which limits print functions to basic documents and black and white graphics.
Design
The IBM Infoprint 1570 monochrome laser printer has an unusual design, with its output tray located right under the scanning unit. Under this is an 8 inch display unit for easy navigation of functions and for checking supply status. The IBM Infoprint 1570 printer measures only about 22x25.4x28 inches, and it connects to PCs via Ethernet and USB ports. The IBM 1570 laser printer has a total media capacity of up to 600 sheets, expandable to as many as 4,100. The input trays support different kinds of media, including transparencies, labels, cards, and envelopes, in addition to plain paper.
Advantages
The IBM Infoprint 1570 all-in-one multifunction printer is ideal for workgroups, especially with its built-in network connectivity. The Infoprint 1570 also offers multifunctionality making it an efficient info and communication centre for the office. The copier can spit out as many as 35 copies per minute, while the printer boasts an impressive print rate of 50 ppm. Productivity is also high on the agenda for the IBM Infoprint 1570 which uses a high capacity black toner capable of printing 21,000 pages.
Disadvantages
Despite its additional functions, the IBM 1570 Infoprint still lacks colour printing abilities, which makes it a less attractive proposition for workgroups with colour graphics printing requirements.
