For the small office, the Kyocera FS-C8520MFP is a fast colour multifunction printer with network scanning and copying functions, but no fax as standard. It can be upgraded to include fax support and additional paper handling if required but the standard machine is notable for the eco-friendly design and lower running costs.
Design
This is an 80Kg device that measures 748mm tall, 590mm deep, and 590mm wide, and because of front-loading 500-sheet input and 100-sheet multipurpose trays, the Kyocera FS-C8520MFP may need additional installation space on a standard desktop. It does stand out with the duplexing unit attached to the flatbed scanner, but it is also notable for the 4.3-inch HyPAS colour touchscreen on the control panel. The standard interfaces include high-speed USB 2.0, a USB 2.0 host, and fast Ethernet, but there are slots for an optional memory card and an optional print server. The output bin can handle up to 280 sheets.
Advantages
The print speed for A4-sized sheets is up to 20ppm in either colour or monochrome. Users can increase the memory to 2,048MB so the Kyocera FS-C8520MFP will not be sluggish when handling complicated jobs or when shared by a network. The maximum paper capacity of the device is 1,600 sheets, and there is built-in duplexing to help save resources. The Kyocera FS-C8520MFP can be configured for network printing. It is possible to scan directly to a USB host, email, or FTP. This multifunction unit supports various emulations and high-end security features.
Disadvantages
The Kyocera FS-C8520MFP is very expensive for a small start-up business, and the operator panel is too small and cluttered. Users may have to spend more just the cost of the Kyocera FS-C8520MFP if they wish to upgrade the memory and paper capacity. The resolution is only up to 600x600dpi, which may compromise the details and quality of complex images. Printing on A3-sized sheets may take longer.
