The Xerox Phaser 740 printer is aimed at workgroups that need straightforward yet impressive monochrome and colour output. Built-in Ethernet makes the Phaser 740 easier to share while fast print speeds and intuitive management solutions help streamline workflow, but many of the necessary productivity tools like the automatic duplexer are only optional.
Design
This boxy and heavy device measures 20 inches wide, 19.7 inches deep, and 18.3 inches tall, yet it may need more installation space because the output bin extends from the side. The appearance is further simplified by a small control panel with a small monochrome display screen. Paper handling is through a 250-sheet paper tray and a 100-sheet multipurpose feeder. The Xerox Phaser 740 colour printer connects to a single computer via a parallel port, and to a network via Ethernet. The Phaser 740 laser printer runs on 32MB of RAM while being powered by a 133MHz processor.
Advantages
It can print up to 16ppm in monochrome. The Xerox Phaser 740 colour laser printer is network-ready and cost-efficient to run. The high 1200x1200dpi resolution guarantees sharper fonts and detailed images. Job accounting, email notification, and remote printing ensure easier management and monitoring of the printer's performance or status. The memory of the Xerox Phaser 740 colour workgroup printer can be increased to 256MB.
Disadvantages
Automatic two-sided printing is an optional feature in the Phaser 740. The machine is already expensive by itself, but it can become pricier if users want to upgrade it for the copier or double the media capacity. Weight could be a problem, too, because it is 43Kg heavy. The hard disk and pipeline printing function are also optional for the Xerox 740 colour laser printer. The print speed in colour is too slow, at only up to five pages per minute.
