Design

The Kyocera TASKalfa 8001i is a free-standing unit with a rugged and understated frame that weighs 155kg and measures 1,053mm tall, 723mm deep, and 685mm wide without the duplexer and operator panel. The control panel is distinctive as it extends from the side and boasts a colour touch panel for easy operation. The printer has a 600x600dpi engine that uses Kyocera's laser monochrome technology and HyPAS solution platform. There are 3,072MB of RAM, a 320GB hard disk drive, and a processing speed of 1,067GHz. Standard paper handling is 3,000 sheets from the two 1,500-sheet high-capacity decks, 1,000 sheets from two 500-sheet universal paper cassettes, 270 sheets from the document processor, and 150 sheets from the multipurpose tray.

Advantages

It can print in speeds of up to 80ppm and produce crisp, sharp monochrome text. Built-in storage makes it easier to reproduce jobs and certain documents. The Kyocera 8001i is expandable with additional paper trays and upgrades like internet, network, and dual fax functions. Tri-folding and booklet paper handling options are available. The TASKalfa 8001i can handle a wide range of media types, including banner-type sheets. Long-life components are reliable and efficient for minimal maintenance costs. There are also comprehensive security features like the IC card reader.

Disadvantages

The Kyocera TASKalfa 8001i is overpriced for a machine that cannot print in colour. Fax is optional, and upgrading the Kyocera TASKalfa 8001i can be more expensive. It is also bulky and heavy, so it can be difficult to set up.