Canon 2800 Printer Review
The Canon imageRUNNER 2800 is designed to support medium-size offices seeking a powerful all-in-one printer, scanner, copier and fax machine. Maximum output speeds of 28 pages per minute for monochrome documents are moderately fast, though not the quickest among comparable laser printers. Although it has a high price tag, the unit's bundle of features, speeds and long-lasting imageRUNNER 2800 printer toner are enough to enable it to support heavy-duty use.
One of the printer's most notable features is its extensive media handling, with a standard capacity of 1,050 pages. To increase their workflow, users can opt to purchase additional trays and expand the capacity to a maximum of 4,550 pages. Other optional handling features include an envelope feeder attachment, hole punching, saddle stitching and booklet making. When there's a larger job to be scanned, users can take advantage of its 50-sheet automatic document feeder.
On its front panel sits a touchscreen LCD that provides access to an assortment of key features such as automatic page impositioning, job queue and job preview. The display will also keep users updated on paper and Canon 2800 toner levels. Through the ethernet interface, the machine provides network scan, print and fax capabilities for sharing, along with a 5.1 GB image server for storing digital documents.
The device can only support monochrome jobs and is able to print projects like text and graphics with a satisfactory resolution of 600x600 dpi using imageRUNNER 2800 toner. Since the unit only uses one black Canon 2800 toner cartridge it has relatively low running costs. Each Canon 2800 toner cartridge has a capacity of 15,000 pages, which brings the cost per page down compared to smaller-capacity supplies.
Busy offices willing to spend top dollar for a high-quality multifunction printer will get their money's worth with the 2800. With its upgradable paper capacity, high-yield toners, and a touchscreen LCD that offers a generous amount of easy-access features, this monochrome device is a good bargain despite its hefty price.
