The Canon ImageCLASS D880 is the older brother to the base models: Canon ImageCLASS D860 and D861, and is similar in many ways, but includes one key difference: a Super G3 hi speed fax modem, turning this beauty into a copier, printer, and fax machine all in one unit, over the others’ two in one.
Unlike the other primary functions of the Canon ImageCLASS D880, which are fairly minimalistic, faxing comes equipped with a whole slew of comprehensive features, such as fax only, DRPD, and a convenient answering machine to receive missed calls. A fax machine/ telephone auto switch makes manually switching between devices a thing of the past, and allows you to never miss a phone call even while receiving data.
Print-in-order options let you print as transmissions come in or print in reverse, so your stack of received data ends up in the original intended order. This is made possible by a huge 255 page transmission reception memory, which can save the incoming faxes digitally, and then spit them out in the opposite order as received, so you won’t have to go through the pain of rifling papers into the correct sequence.
Fax resolution is very high, up to 406 x 391 dots per inch and, with 12 standard speed dials and up to 100 coded dials that can be accessed through your phonebook displayed on the two line LCD display, using your machine is fast, and your transmissions will come out clean.
USB and Parallel ports are accessible for interfacing with a Windows based PC when standard printing is required. Sadly, no software is included for Macintosh users, as only the Canon Driver for Windows comes with the device. The Canon ImageCLASS D880 is Energy Star qualified, and operates at a maximum of 828W, with a 1.8 W energy saver mode, which means your power consumption will remain reasonable. Unfortunately, the footprint of the unit is slightly less reasonable, considering the features included.
Sitting at 24.5″ x 17.4″ x 15.1″ (with attachments) in dimensions with a 52.9 pound weight, the unit is fairly large for a 3 in 1, but it is backed by a three year warranty, and comes stocked with huge paper storage capacities, including a 500 sheet standard paper cassette, and a 100 sheet multifunctional tray that can be used to automatically print multiple letterhead sheets, envelopes, or card stock.
With a print speed of 16 pages per minute, and a copy speed of 18 copies per minute, the Canon imageCLASS D880 doesn’t quite meet the standards of today’s machines (the D880 is a 2004 model), but it comes close, and light duty users will hardly notice the difference. Resolutions start at 600 x 600 dots per inch, and can be adjusted up to 1200 x 600 dots per inch for copies, and an amazing 2400 x 600 dots per inch for printing, which is great for a monochrome laser even for current machines.
The Canon imageCLASS D880 lacks in some areas, but is outstanding in others. Considering the price, it’s possible it could be the right three in one MFC for your home or office.
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