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OKI B2520 MFP review

6.0

Editors' Rating

Good

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

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