A Multifunctional Printer from Copystar the CS-1820

Overview:

The Copystar CS-1820 is designed for a multitude of different offices that only require a minimum level of document processing. It has a very compact size and a mighty system that allows you to print, scan, copy and fax which is optional. As a multifunctional printer it is one of best designed for a small office.

Pros:

When you consider its compact design it has a very notable output speed. It can process letter type paper in 18 ppm and legal type paper in 15 ppm. These processes also go for the print and copy functions. When it comes to initial print results it can be accomplished in 8 seconds, and copy results in 9.5 seconds. As for print and copy features these speeds remain the same. For those offices that require high resolution there are different levels available. The Copystar CS-1820 is complete with a standard resolution of 600 x 600 dots per inch with 256 levels. When used with a Fast 1200 Mode the resolution is improved to 1,800 x 600 dpi and with KIR it rises to 2,400 x 600 dpi. Since it has 96 KB of memory it can handle these elevated resolutions, and it can be raised as high as 320 MB with a 100 Pin DIMMS slot. This upgrade can effortlessly handle the raised resolutions as well as its other abilities and features. When magnification is needed you can zoom in or out in increments of 1% from 50-200%. It also includes full size magnification and auto magnification. The CS-1820 permits the user to produce individual tasks for the functions allowed when it comes to magnification.

Text and photo outputs can be exposed using the Copystar CS-1820’s imaging methods to include features like instant and manual exposure levels. The ECO function enables the user to use less power and toner which in turn lowers production expenses. The Copystar CS-1820 is capable of up to 999 copies, and comes with an auto reset to 1. On top of the already listed features it includes electronic sort, copy priority function, paper select, as well as a job reserve and 8 job programs.

The Copystar CS-1820 makes the most of a fixed controller that has a PowerPC 750 processor that provides 300 MHz. The RAM is allocated among the various functions. The Copystar CS-1820 is capable of handling network capable, and will support TCP/IP, NETBEUI and AppleTalk protocols. For scanning in color you can choose range resolutions that span in range of 200, 300, 400 and 600 dpi. For output speeds using the scanning function, colorless scans can reach up to 18 sheets per minute and color scans can reach up to 5 sheets per minute. Network faxing and fax functions are possible if you require them. This printer utilizes a G3 modem with a speed of 33.6 Kbps. Communication speeds are approximately 3 seconds per page, and it can  sustain a swift scan function that can be sent in less than 2.5 seconds per page.

The capacity to handle paper is relatively good for a compact printer. It uses a standard tray for 250 sheets and a multipurpose tray for 50 sheets that is meant for distinctive media types. You can request a supplementary 250-sheet tray as an option, for a total of 550. It also comes with an automatic document feeder that holds 50 pages that can manage equal to 18 originals per minute and paper weights from 13 to 32 lbs.

Cons:

The Copystar CS-1820's small size might work against it; this is due to limiting its ability to manage more volume. Measuring 19.5 x 16.6 x 17.9 inches, this printer is not big enough for offices that would rather have a multifunctional machine that can generate prominent volume outputs.