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OKI B2520 MFP review

6.0

Editors' Rating

Typical price:£ 177

Verdict

The OKI B2520 MFP is a low-cost multifunction that ultimately fails for a variety of reasons, from its poorly implemented control panel to slow, low-quality output. There are better laser multifunctions that won't leave you scratching your head in confusion and frustration... Read Full Review.

Pros

Low price
Mailbox option is great for a multiuser environment
Front-mounted USB port lets you print from or scan/fax to a USB thumbdrive
Good colour scan quality
Manual feed slot
Full QWERTY keyboard lets you input email addresses easily

Cons

Slow task speeds
Poor greyscale scan quality
Middling graphics print quality
Not network-ready
Control panel is hard to decipher and not intuitive
Text LCD isn't backlit, making it hard to read in low light
Per-page costs are high

Key Specs

Size (W x H x D):	44.7 x 41.2 x 38.6 cm
Weight:	12 kg
Printer technology:	laser
Maximum resolution (b&w):	600 x 600 dpi
Maximum print speed (b&w):	16 ppm
Printer language support:	GDI
USB:	yes
Ethernet:	optional
Wi-Fi:	optional
RAM installed:	32 MB
Operating systems supported:	Windows 98 SE, Millenium, 2000, XP
Product type:	laser multifunction