Design

The Olivetti D-Color P2126 has a compact footprint and environmentally friendly features to reduce normal electrical power usage. The standard device without upgrades can handle A4 workloads up to 163 g/m2, while a multipurpose bypass and available extras can increase that figure to as much as 220 g/m2. The P2126 prints colour and mono in a rather quick 26 pages per minute, and the basic 512MB memory can support most workloads, though an upgrade to a maximum of 1GB memory is recommended for graphic-intensive output. A gigabit network interface is included as standard with optional WLAN and AirPrint.

Advantages

The Olivetti D-Colour P2126 delivers top-quality prints with vibrant text and graphics. Performance is backed up by features that reduce running costs and power consumption, making it a perfect green-friendly device for those who don’t want to compromise on quality. This is also aided by long-life consumables, its Blue Angel and Power Star certification, and the reduction in sound and ozone discharges. The compact layout works well in office environments where devices often need to be relocated quickly. The 26 pages per minute output is above average, and users can print directly from a USB memory stick. Optional AirPrint can take usability to the next level.

Disadvantages

The standard 512MB is relatively small by modern standards, so upgrades may be needed immediately this extends to the fact that neither wireless access nor AirPrint is available as standard.