Like many printer combination machines in Canon’s D series, the Canon ImageCLASS D861 comes equipped with huge paper storage options and very high quality print resolutions. This particular unit does not carry a built in fax modem, or a scanning element, making strictly a printer/ copier two in one combo, but a powerful one.
Strictly speaking, the Canon ImageCLASS D861 is a fairly bare bones unit, but what Canon has not implemented in diverse features they’ve made up for in raw power. Though the unit is six years old, its print resolution of up to 2400 x 600 dots per inch can compete with most mid level multifunctional units of present day. For faster print speeds, the quality can be turned down in increments to as low as 600 x 600 dots per inch, which is perfect for speedy, simple black text printing.
Resolutions for copies are also adjustable, from the familiar 600 x 600 dots per inch up to 1200 x 600 dots per inch. Features are stripped down, but still crucial, with memory collate, and a toner saver mode that can reduce toner usage dramatically. Reduction and enlargement ratios of 50% through 200% can also be activated directly from the unit thanks to dedicated buttons and an LCD display.
Speed of print, however, is where the Canon ImageCLASS D861 does start to show its age. Whereas today’s standard for a small office level machine is 20 pages per minute and above, this imageCLASS ranks in at only 16 ppm maximum print speed. Oddly, copy speeds are slightly higher, clocking in at 18 copies per minute. Depending on your output demands, or the demands of your business, these slightly dated paper handing speeds may not pose a threat, as smaller projects will not suffer any noticeable difference due to the unit’s fast time to first print.
Paper storage is also equal to, or even beyond the current standard. With many MFCs trading in large paper trays in the interest of size, we have seen a reduction in overall paper storage capacity. This old work horse, however, still handles a full ream of paper in its 500 sheet cartridge and, not only that, also sports a full size 100 sheet multi purpose tray that can handle envelopes, transparencies, and many other thicker, or oddly sized media types. With trays this large, however, the unit does end up a little bulky.
Sporting dimensions of 24.5″ x 17.4″ x 15.1″ (with attachments) and a curb weight of a solid 52.9 pounds, the unit is not exactly petite. That being said, Canon backs this sturdy hardware with a 3 year limited warranty and a first year on site service agreement. Of course, you would have to dig up an unopened model, and it would be hard to find someone selling a 2004 model brand new.
The Canon imageCLASS D861 is a relic from a simpler age of printing, and lacks the bells and whistles seen in today’s machines. But with amazing print and copy resolutions and huge paper storage, sometimes it seems like they just don’t make ‘em like they used to.
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osea que no la puedo usar como escaner
March 29, 2010 at 12:46 pmaun teniendo unsoftware para escaner