Kyocera FS-3140MFP "Spec Review"

- Kyocera (aka Kyoto Ceramic Company), announced two new A4 b/w MFPs, called the FS-3040MFP and FS-3140MFP offering:
o Actually made by Kyocera
o 42ppm top speed
o Base MSRPs of $2649 and $2979
 Models are identical, except 3140 includes analog fax
o RADF holds up to 50 sheets and has top speed of 42opm b/w and 25opm for color
o Toner yield of 15,000 pages based on 5% coverage per page and sells for $81
o $268 for maintenance kit with yield of 300,000 pages
o ASi (amorphous silicon or ceramic drum)
o 200K/month maximum duty cycle
o 22 second warmup time
 7 second first copy out time
o 100 sheet bypass and 500 sheet drawer standard
 Can add up to three more 500 sheet drawers for $249 each
 Optional envelope feeder
o Auto duplex
o Built-in print controller:
 Made by Peerless
 667MHz IBM PowerPC processor
 256MB RAM (can upgrade to 768MB)
 No hard drive
 10/100BaseT & USB ports
 PCL, PostScript & XPS print drivers standard
 Scan to PC/network/FTP/email (no LDAP)
 No secure print or accounting


P4P Notes: Based on a monthly volume of 5,000 pages per month over 36 months, this device will cost you $2,268 for consumables! Note, that this does NOT include service or parts.  The cost per page is 0.0126, thus if you were to use the maximum duty cycle of 200,000 pages in one month, your cost would be $2,520 for that month!

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Kyocera TASKalfa 552ci "Spec Review"

- Kyocera now shipping the new TASKalfa 552ci color laser MFP featuring:
- Base MSRP of $20,168
- 55ppm b/w and 50ppm full color top speeds
- 4 tandem amorphous silicon drum design, with life of only 300,000 pages
- 8.5” tilting color touch screen LCD display
- 58 second warmup time
- 4.6 second first b/w copy out time, 6.1 seconds for color
- 225K/month max duty cycle
- Black toner yield of 25,000 pages based on 5% coverage per page
- Color toners yield 18,000 pages
- 600x600dpi
- Advertised as offering 8 bit color depth (but does not specify if it offers 8 bits per pixel)
- Built-in print controller
- 2GB RAM standard
- Two 160GB hard drives standard (print and copy)
- Hard drive data security kit $580
- Copy data security kit $1155
- 800MHz processor
- PCL, PostScript & XPS print drivers standard
- Peerless technology
- 10/100BaseT & USB ports standard
- No optional 1000BaseT port
- Scan to email/LDAP/SMB/FTP/USB/TWAIN standard
- No EFI Fiery option
- Two document feeder choices:
- DP-750 100 sheet feeder that does NOT scan both sides of original at same time
- top speed of 75opm for $1360
- DP-760 100 sheet feeder that DOES scan both sides at same time
- top speed of 50opm for duplex scan or 100ipm for $1800
- Optional fax board with PC fax for $1155
- Requires $200 memory board
- Up to 400dpi only
- Can add second fax line
- Internet fax option for $300
- Comes standard with two 500 sheet paper drawers supports up to 90lb. index only
- Standard 100 sheet stack bypass supports up to 120lb. index only
- Does not support 10pt. card stock
- Can add two more 500 sheet paper drawers for $1286
- Can add 3,000 sheet letter only paper drawer for $1380
- Auto duplex standard and supports up to 90lb. index only
- A3 and supports up to 11”x17” paper sizes
- Finishing options include:
- 30 sheet corner stapling finisher for $1540
- 50 sheet multi-position stapling finisher for $2617
- Booklet making option is $1500
- Hole punch kit is $680
- Mailbox unit is $1000
- A print only version, the FS-C8500DN has base MSRP of $5973

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Kyocera Mita America Wins Most Reliable Multifunctional Product Line in Industry

November 4, 2009

Kyocera Mita America Wins Most Reliable Multifunctional Product Line in Industry
Kyocera Sets Record of Winning “Most Reliable” More than Any Other Manufacturer in Past Decade of OPA Survey

FAIRFIELD, N.J. – November 5, 2009 – Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world's leading document solutions companies, is proud to again be named the Most Reliable Monochome multifunctional product (MFP) line, in a recent survey of service managers and dealers. Kyocera Mita’s products earned a total overall reliability score of 8.4 (out of 10), as compared to the industry average of 7.9. Kyocera Mita has won this particular award more than any other manufacturer – in three of the past five years – while this survey has been conducted by Office Products Analyst, a publication of Industry Analysts, Inc.

“Based on our research, the Kyocera monochrome MFP line is the most reliable brand available today. Kyocera has won this honor more than any other manufacturer in the past ten years, and we congratulate them on their outstanding performance,” said Andy Slawetsky, President, Industry Analysts, Inc. “The feedback from service technicians clearly indicates that Kyocera must be a top consideration for customers when selecting a black and white MFP.”

OPA conducted in-depth telephone interviews with 135 dealer service managers throughout dealerships nationwide. Responses encompassed 44,462 multifunctional units. Copier dealer service managers were questioned on the products they work closely with on a daily basis. Eighty three models from seven manufacturers were studied and assessed on performance criteria such as mean number of installs, average monthly page volume, preventive maintenance (PM) cycle, and average pages between calls.

“Kyocera Mita has made extraordinary strides, amidst the business challenges all of us face, to introduce a record number of new MFPs that extend and represent our traditional hallmarks of superior performance, ultra-reliability and an industry leading lowest total cost of ownership,” said Mike Pietrunti, president and CEO, Kyocera Mita America. “We take great pride in our technical excellence and the significance of earning such an honor determined by our loyal dealers. This most recent survey by Industry Analysts, Inc. is a clear testament of our efforts.”

ABOUT INDUSTRY ANALYSTS
Since 1973, Industry Analysts, Inc. has been a leading expert in the imaging industry. Specializing in custom market research and product testing, IA, Inc. performs end-user and reseller surveys as well as lab services for customers across the globe.

ABOUT KYOCERA MITA AMERICA
Kyocera Mita America, Inc. www.kyoceramita.com/us, headquartered in Fairfield, N.J., is a leading provider of computer-connectable document imaging and document management systems, including network-ready digital MFPs/printers, laser printers, color MFPs/printers, digital laser facsimiles, and multifunctional and wide format imaging solutions. Kyocera Mita America is a group company of Kyocera Mita Corporation. Kyocera Mita Corporation is a core company of the Kyocera Corporation, the world's leading developer and manufacturer of advanced ceramics and associated products, including telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages and electronic components. Kyocera Mita America, the first document solutions company with third-party certified sales data, has earned numerous honors for its products’ high performance, reliability and cost efficiency. Kyocera Corporation's consolidated net revenues exceeded $11 billion for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2009.

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Kyocera FS-C1020MFP Review

Kyocera Mita America has introduced the FS-C1020MFP; a color multifunctional printer ideally suited for today's small to medium sized businesses and shared workgroup environments. The FS-C1020MFP is a 21 page-per-minute color solution offering standard paper-saving duplex printing and copying and features designed to improve workplace functionality in a cost-effective manner.

For organizations seeking to meet the demand for superior output quality while simultaneously managing costs, the FS-C1020MFP includes a 35 sheet document processor, a 250-sheet adjustable paper drawer, and 256MB of standard memory (upgradeable to 512MB) to ensure fast and efficient processing for printing, scanning, faxing and copying. The FS-C1020MFP provides the user with monochrome and color scanning capabilities; including scan to PC, scan to e-mail, Scan to FTP and TWAIN scan.

"In today's business work environment, small offices and workgroups are challenged to find solutions that address their high productivity demands and limited budget," said Richard Heckelmann, product and solutions marketing manager, printers for Kyocera Mita America. "The FS-C1020MFP exemplifies Kyocera's commitment to provide user's with devices that work harder and help them become successful in today's competitive marketplace. This device will allow small offices and workgroups to produce professional quality documents affordably."

Standard network print includes an ARM 400 MHz processor and 600x600 dpi print resolution. The FS-C1020MFP supports multiple page description languages, including PCL 6 (XL, 5c) and PS3 emulation, and can be connected in any Windows and Mac environment. Additionally, the device includes a Super G3/Network fax system -- which allows users to send and receive faxes from their desktop.

The FS-C1020MFP also offers a 500 sheet paper drawer option for businesses that need additional paper capacity.

The FS-C1020MFP is available now through authorized Kyocera dealers, at a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,220.

Notes from Art:

A few things you should know about this unit. Ricoh and other manufacturers have also relabled this unit. The toner cartridge is an all in one cartridge, meaning that the cartridges houses the drum, cleaning unit, and toner. Cost for color is about $100 per cartridge, thus the cost per page for each color cartridge is .05 (5 cents). Black is about $50 per cartridge, thus the cost per page for black is .025 (two and a half cents). When making color copies or color prints based on 5% coverage per color, this unit will cost you an astonishing .175 (seventeen and a half cents per page). The thermal transfer and fuser are rated for the life of the unit. You also need to replace a waster toner container about every 25,000 pages.

Here's my pet peeve about this unit, Kyocera claims a max volume monthly duty cycle of 50,000 pages! Huh??? What? If you did make 50,000 pages on this device in one month, you would have paid $8,750 for the consumables and would probably have to buy a new unit, it would also take 40 hours to make those prints. Good for the very low volume user (home office), not so good for office work groups. The cost per page for color is too high!

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Kyocera TASKalfa 820 and TASKalfa 620 Review

The TASKalfa 820 and TASKalfa 620 Deliver Industry-leading Performance, Ultra-Reliability, and Value to Black & White Printing, Copying and Scanning

FAIRFIELD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world's leading document solutions companies, today announced the expansion of its flagship TASKalfa series with the launch of two black & white, multifunctional products: the TASKalfa 820 (82 pages-per-minute) and TASKalfa 620 (62 ppm).

Combining the best of engineering with the needs of high-volume workgroups and enterprises, the TASKalfa 820/620 offer crisp 600 dpi image quality with fast and efficient print, copy and scan functionality – all in a sleek black and silver exterior design. Built upon the success of Kyocera’s TASKalfa 500ci series of color MFPs, the TASKalfa 820/620 is designed to offer unparalleled performance and ease of use, two important TASKalfa hallmarks that make people feel that their document imaging task is the most important task.

Based on the same engine technology that successfully completed an unprecedented 2.5 million page extended term reliability test*, these new models utilize the company’s patented Amorphous Silicon (ASi) drum technology delivering rated yields of 4.8 million pages for the TASKalfa 820, and 3.6 million pages for the TASKalfa 620. In addition, the TASKalfa 820/620 deliver more business “uptime” through an industry leading 500,000 page preventive maintenance (PM) schedule. This incredible PM cycle creates longer intervals of time between required service visits and helps minimize maintenance costs for end-users.

“As organizations seek to control costs and optimize their return on investment, the TASKalfa 820 and TASKalfa 620 offer ultra-reliable performance that simplifies any businesses day to day activities,” said William Cassidy, associate director, Product and Solutions Marketing, Kyocera Mita America. “Whether printing, copying or scanning, the TASKalfa series is built to enhance the end-user experience with every job.”

Power, Performance and Flexibility Features

From an intuitive, large touch screen panel, end-users can easily navigate the functionality and options of the TASKalfa 820/620 multifunctional system.

Both models offer dual 525 sheet adjustable paper drawers, dual 1,500 sheet letter decks and a 100 sheet multi-purpose tray for a robust standard paper capacity of 4,150 sheets. For increased paper-usage, the TASKalfa 820/620 can be configured with the choice of two 4,000 sheet large capacity trays to increase paper capacity to 8,150 sheets.

Designed to address a variety of configuration needs, the TASKalfa 820/620 offers an optional 4,000 sheet large capacity trays for letter sized sheets and a 4,000 sheet large capacity tray that is adjustable for letter, legal or ledger sized sheets.

To ensure fast scanning and copying performance, both models use a 260 sheet dual scan document processor that operates at speeds up to 100 images-per-minute (ipm) for quick processing of multiple paper sizes and mixed originals. The TASKalfa 820/620 offers optional scan to e-mail, scan to folder and scan to FTP capabilities. The solution set also offers variable 200 to 600 dpi resolution and can support both PDF and TIFF file formats.

For an enterprise with complex finishing needs, the TASKalfa 820/620 offers multi-position stapling and hole-punch. The ability to create saddle-stitched booklets from either the desktop or hardcopy originals is available with an optional booklet folder.

Businesses seeking an enhanced sorting capability can utilize an optional five-bin multi-tray for a 3,000 sheet finisher, with 13 lb Bond to 90 lb Index, which allows multiple users to easily separate finished documents into a designated tray for seamless operations. The finisher can support letter to ledger sized sheets. A booklet folder for a 3,000 sheet finisher for folding up to 16 sheets for letter, legal or ledger sized booklets with 16 lb Bond to 110 lb Index is also optional.

Maximize Security and Performance with Kyocera Solutions

The TASKalfa 820/620 offers cross-platform compatibility, connecting to virtually any environment including Windows®, Mac and Linux, with the drivers, tools, utilities and software options to optimize workflow and help guarantee performance in any business.

The TASKalfa 820/620 comes standard with Kyocera’s KX Driver, PDF Direct Print and PRESCRIBE Solution for on-demand black and white document creation and output; advanced document workflow solutions such as KYOcapture and KYOcapture Express which integrate with many of the industry’s leading document management systems, including SentryFile, LaserFishe, Documentum, and Microsoft SharePoint; and flexible network and device management tools such as KMnet Viewer and PrintQ Manager.

For organizations concerned about securing their data, Kyocera offers a variety of options, including an IPv6-compliant network interface, a Data Security Kit for hard disk drive overwrite, and Secure Print and Virtual Mailbox, which are password protected document security measures. A security watermark is also available to deter unauthorized reproduction of documents.

Pricing and Availability
The TASKalfa 820 and TASKalfa 620 are available today through authorized Kyocera Mita dealers at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $26,820 and $19,500 respectively. To find the nearest dealer, or for more information, please visit Kyocera’s web site: http://www.kyoceramita.com/us.

Kyocera America Launches TASKalfa Color Multifunctional Product

Kyocera Mita America Launches the TASKalfa Color Multifunctional Product Series with the Unsurpassed Performance, Ultra Reliability and Superior Image Quality That Businesses Demand

Exceptional Image Quality and Enhanced Productivity Expertly Delivered Through a
Class-Leading 300,000-Page Rated Drum Yield

Fairfield, NJ – December 8, 2008 – Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, today announced the launch of the TASKalfa® 500ci series of Color Multifunctional Products (MFP). Designed for today’s demanding businesses, the TASKalfa 500ci color MFP series combines exceptional color printing, scanning, copying and optional faxing, along with easy-to-use features that maximize efficiency and streamline tasks.

The TASKalfa 500ci series, features a bold new black and silver exterior, delivers power, performance, quality and ultra-reliability, in four new models: the TASKalfa 500ci (40 pages per minute (ppm) color/50 ppm black); TASKalfa 400ci, (40 ppm color/40 ppm black); TASKalfa 300ci (30 ppm color/30 ppm black); and the TASKalfa 250ci (25 ppm color/25 ppm black).

Kyocera’s long-life technology, known to deliver the ultra-reliability that businesses demand, helps reduce required service intervention while maximizing performance in every environment. The TASKalfa 500ci series is built with Kyocera’s long-life consumable technology, including the company’s Amorphous Silicon (ASi) drums, thus delivering maximum business “uptime” through a class leading 300,000 page preventive maintenance (PM) schedule. This incredible PM cycle creates longer intervals of time between required service visits and helps minimize maintenance costs for end-users.

The exceptional and consistent image quality of the new TASKalfa 500ci series is the result of a new color engine by Kyocera, featuring 8-bit color output and incorporating Kyocera’s new micro-particle toner.

“Kyocera understands the importance of quality color imaging and streamlined document workflow solutions, so we purposefully aligned our R&D efforts to build every possible enhancement into this new series,” said Michael Pietrunti, president and CEO, Kyocera Mita America. “We are confident our dealers and their end-users will clearly recognize the value of the TASKalfa 500ci series – no matter the size or complexity of their imaging needs. TASKalfa raises the bar for the industry, and will be a successful solution by which Kyocera will be measured by for some time.”

All models incorporate a vibrant 8.5-inch color touch screen control panel, standard duplex and can include up to a 4,100 sheet paper capacity with the ability to accommodate heavier paper stock (up to 120 lb Index), all with advanced finishing and paper handling options.

The TASKalfa 500ci and 400ci comes standard with two 160GB Hard Disk Drives (HDD) and the 300ci and 250ci features a standard 80GB HDD. The TASKalfa series offers the choice of two optional document processors, Dual Scan or a Reversing Automatic Document Processor. With speeds up 100 images per minute, the optional dual scan document processor reads double-sided pages in a single pass for maximum productivity. In addition, the TASKalfa 500ci series offers several standard scanning destinations, including Scan-to-E-mail, Scan-to-Folder (SMB), Scan-to-FTP, Scan-to-USB, WSD scanning (Windows® Vista) and TWAIN scanning, with resolutions ranging from 200-600 dpi.

The 500ci series offers an optional Super G3 fax/network fax for high-speed document delivery. Each model boasts solid monthly duty cycles (200,000 for the 500ci, 160,000 for the 400ci, 130,000 for the 300ci and 100,000 for the 250ci), and comes standard with a USB host interface for convenient print-from and scan-to any USB drive in PDF, JPEG, TIFF and XPS file formats – all via the touch screen control panel.

Security and Performance Delivered

The TASKalfa 500ci series offers cross-platform compatibility, connecting to virtually any environment including Windows®, Mac and Linux, with the drivers, tools, utilities and software options to optimize workflow and help guarantee performance in any business.

This comprehensive suite of value-add solutions assists in document creation and output via Kyocera’s KX Driver and PRESCRIBE Solution for on-demand color and black & white document creation; advanced document workflow solutions such as KYOcapture; and flexible network and device management tools such as KMnet Viewer and PrintQ Manager. For those businesses with heightened security or compliance requirements, the 500ci series comes standard with Secure Print and Security Watermark capabilities. An optional Data Security Kit is also available which provides security overwrite and encryption for printing, copying and scanning, ensuring that highly confidential and critical information is never compromised.

The TASKalfa 500ci series also integrates with several third-party solution providers, such as Equitrac, a leading cost accounting and recovery software. In addition, Kyocera’s document workflow solutions such as KYOcapture and KYOcapture Express integrate with many of the industry’s leading document management systems, including SentryFile, LaserFishe, Documentum, and Microsoft SharePoint.

Introducing TASKalfa – Kyocera’s New Product Brand

Kyocera’s new TASKalfa product brand mark, which means that every end-user’s need – or task – is always a top priority, is also defining a new global, strategic direction for future Kyocera MFP solutions.

This “#1 Priority” mission has been the inspiration behind the advanced technology features that Kyocera has incorporated within its new TASKalfa 500ci series, as well as the stimulus for a new global branding initiative and the company’s bold move in designing the product line’s new sleek black and silver exterior.

“There is true excitement behind the TASKalfa 500ci series and our new brand, as we undeniably advance Kyocera’s respected position and engineering reputation in the global marketplace,” said Peter Hendrick, vice president, marketing, Kyocera Mita America. “With TASKalfa, business users can trust that their imaging needs will be done right, the first time, every time, with a low total cost of ownership, ultra-reliability, and technical excellence they’ve come to expect from Kyocera.”

Pricing and Availability

The TASKalfa 500ci, 400ci, 300ci and 250ci are available today through authorized Kyocera Mita dealers at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $16,460, $12,955, $9,950 and $8,915 respectively. To find the nearest dealer, or for more information, please visit Kyocera’s web site: www.kyoceramita.com/us.

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ABOUT KYOCERA MITA AMERICA
Kyocera Mita America, Inc. (www.kyoceramita.com/us), headquartered in Fairfield, N.J., is a leading provider of computer-connectable document imaging and document management systems, including network-ready digital MFPs/printers, laser printers, color MFPs/printers, digital laser facsimiles, and multifunctional and wide format imaging solutions. Kyocera Mita America is a group company of Kyocera Mita Corporation. Kyocera Mita Corporation is a core company of Kyocera Corporation, the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of advanced ceramics and associated products, including telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages and electronic components. Kyocera Mita America, the first document solutions company with third-party certified sales data, has earned numerous honors for its products’ high performance, reliability and cost efficiency. Kyocera Corporation’s consolidated net revenues exceeded $10 billion for the year ending on March 31, 2008.