Muratec’s Compact colour MFP wins Editors choice
Published June 30, 2009 at 12:15 pm · Filed under Fax / MFP
Muratec’s compact colour multifunctional is Print.IT Editor’s Choice
Launched this month by Muratec, the groundbreaking MFX-C3400 has
been awarded the Print.IT Editor’s Choice award for its compact design and
comprehensive document imaging functionality.
Designed from fi rst principles, the MFX-C3400 provides a cost-effective and
highly productive colour multifunctional that is packed with technology. Yet its
compact footprint fi ts easily into even the smallest offi ces. This means that
SMEs and workgroups can enjoy the full benefi ts of A3 colour output with copy,
print, scan and fax functionality even in the most confi ned offi ce spaces.
Many organisations are now aware of the considerable economic and
environmental benefi ts of using networked multifunction devices for print output,
compared to personal desktop printers. Cost savings of many thousands of
pounds are possible even for SMEs. Reduced noise, emissions and space
savings are other strong incentives for using networked multifunctionals.
Management and cost control is also easier.
Perhaps the only serious drawback is the size of most multifunctionals for
workgroup use. An A3 colour printing multifunctional is usually a large console
machine that takes up a lot of offi ce space. In confi ned business premises
where space is at a premium this can be a considerable drawback.
Space effi ciency was a key consideration in the design of Muratec’s fi rst A3
colour multifunctional, the MFX-C3400. Featuring a compact footprint that can
fi t into an opening under two feet wide, the MFX-C3400 is the smallest A3
colour multifunctional in its class. As all consumable items are loaded from the
front and all cabling is connected at the rear, no side access is needed for the
machine, allowing it to fi t neatly into a crowded offi ce.
The Muratec MFX-C3400 may be compact, but it packs a big punch,
combining high quality A3 colour output with fl exible multifunction features for
copy, print, scan and fax as standard. For colour output, the powerful MFXC3400
has a 26 pages per minute (ppm) print and copy speed, making output
of colour documents, such as reports and training notes, easy and quick. For
black-and-white output, the MFX-C3400 has a fast 34ppm print speed.
The MFX-C3400 delivers high quality colour output with a super-detail
resolution of 1200 by 600dpi for outstanding results. Muratec’s proven
colour print technology ensures subtle tones and gradations of colour to give
photographic quality to images in business documents. An RADF (recirculating
automatic document feeder) allows the versatile MFX-C3400 to perform fully
automatic duplex (double sided) copying and scanning. Routinely printing and
copying on both sides of the page drastically reduces paper consumption, saving
costs and helping the environment.
As well as printing onto A3 stock up to 200gsm in weight, the versatile MFXC3400
can print full colour banners up to 1,200mm in length and 297mm
wide. Banner printing is a real boost to businesses that want to use banners
for marketing and sales purposes, particularly at point of sale. Open days, sales
incentives, motivational slogans and other messages can all be promoted to
staff or customers with banner prints.
Designed for high productivity, the Muratec MFX-C3400 is supplied network
ready for network printing and scanning. PCL5c and Post Script 3 are supported
as standard providing powerful network functionality for workgroups. Using the
Post Script 3 driver allows the MFX-C3400 to store document templates on its
hard drive. These can then be used for standard business stationery applications
such as letterheads, invoices delivery notes and so on, saving the cost of preprinted
stationery.
When used for network printing, a system administrator can monitor usage
remotely via a web browser interface and can set maximum user print volumes
for the MFX-C3400. Usage monitoring can be used for print job cost allocation,
by department, individual and so on.
The MFX-C3400 is really easy to use thanks to a large backlit touchscreen
that makes the management of document imaging tasks, such as scanning,
simple and intuitive. It is easy to securely scan to folders and archive
applications, or scan to e-mail for sharing printed documents with colleagues
without the need to print. When scanning to network folders, users can utilise
the IP address of a PC as a scanning destination. The versatile MFX-C3400 can
also scan direct to USB memory stick.
For faxing the MFX-C3400 has a 33.6k bps modem for fast fax transmission.
ITU-T Super Group 3 standard is supported with JBIG compression. The
broadcast fax facility can be used for up to 530 destinations.
As a leading manufacturer of multifunction offi ce equipment and business
solutions, Muratec has ensured that the MFX-C3400 meets customer needs for
a compact device that offers full networked functionality for workgroups including
A3 colour output.
For more information on the new MFX-C3400 call 0870 608 6084 or
visit www.muratec-europe.co.uk
