This A4 multifunction device is aimed at small businesses that need a reliable, high speed, and versatile copier, scanner, fax machine, and printer in one compact unit. The Panasonic DP-MB300 multifunction laser printer is noted for its network-ready interface and colour scanning, too, but it can be intimidating to operate, while the absence of colour printing could limit its usefulness in workgroups that require colour output.
Design
The Panasonic DP-MB300 MFP may look boxy but the understated appearance lets it blend in well into professional environments. Without the drum and toner, the unit weighs approximately 22.3Kg. The DP-MB300 printer measures 533mm wide and 459mm in diameter. The standard 520-sheet tray is loaded at the bottom of the device, beneath the busy control panel with the 2-line, 16-character display screen. The fax machine offers 6MB of memory, which can store up to 450 pages.
Advantages
The robust laser engine and speedy processor lets the Panasonic DP-MB300 multifunction printer churn out pages at up to 32ppm on A4-sized sheets. Enhancing the print resolution to 2400x1200dpi ensures better-looking output with more detailed graphics and sharper text. Users may scan over a network in colour and send fax messages quickly because of the super G3 33.6Kbps fax modem. The Panasonic DPMB300 mono laser printer also supports two-sided copying and printing. The black Panasonic DP-MB300 toner is not over-priced and comes with a capacity of approximately 8,000 pages for low running costs.
Disadvantages
The control panel is too small and cluttered with buttons that it could be difficult to understand and use for the first time. The built-in memory is too small and could affect print speeds when the DP-MB300 is shared by multiple users. The Panasonic DP-MB300 laser printer does not print in colour and there are no direct printing options from memory cards or a USB thumb drive.
