MFU Kyocera Taskalfa 181: the perfect combination of price and quality

Kyocera Taskalfa 181 targets the niche of multifunctional devices with an impressive amount of printing and maximum speed. This MFC is quite capable of providing document circulation within even a large organization with the number of personal computers of about 100 pieces. Its specifications and characteristics, as well as feedback on it will be further considered.

For whom is this device released?

The most optimal, as noted earlier, is to use the universal solution under consideration for printing, scanning and copying in a large organization. In this case, the resources of this MFP will be maximally loaded, and the use of such an expensive solution will be justified. Another place where such a product can be successfully used is an office of medium scale with 30-50 workplaces with a PC. But in order to fully justify the use of such an expensive enough multifunctional solution in such conditions, you need an impressive amount of printed documentation within a month. Another place to use this MFP may be a copy center.

Equipment

The Kyocera Taskalfa 181 simply boasts the perfect bundle. It includes everything that allows you to start using for your intended purpose this universal solution. More precisely, the following:

• MFP.

• Interface cable for switching via USB interface to PC.

• Power supply cable for the multifunctional device.

• User guide.

• Disk with software.

• Cartridge.

• And, of course, the warranty card.

Characteristics of paper

The maximum paper page sizes in this case are limited to 297 mm in width and 420 mm in length. That is, it is a standard sheet of A3 format . Also in the list of supported standard formats of this device there are A4, A5, B5 and even letter. In addition, this modification of the MFP can perform output on all types of envelopes, the size of which is less than A3. ² . Another important feature of this device is that the minimum paper weight for printing is 60 g / m ² . On pages with a lower density, it is not recommended to perform the output for the reason that the feed and print subsystem may fail. ² . The maximum density in this case is 163 g / m ² . That is, this MFP can print even on A3 paper.

High-speed capabilities

To get the first page with A3 sizes, this MFP will spend 17.2 seconds. Within the same minute, it is able to issue 8 pages of such a large enough format. If you reduce the size of the sheet to A4, the number of pages will increase to 18. But in order to output the first one, you will still need to spend all the same 17.2 seconds because most of them will be warming up the Kyocera printing system Taskalfa 181. The scanner at best can digitize within a minute 10-12 pages. The main limitation in this case is the speed of the operator, not the MFP.

Resolution

In terms of resolution, the device in question completely repeats the specifications of Taskalfa 180. The printer and the copier work in the 600X600 mode. Such a density of points is enough to output high-quality documentation using laser printing technology. Slightly better resolution options for scanning. In this case, digital copies in color can be obtained in 1200X1200 resolution.

Connectivity options

Two basic methods of switching are implemented in this MFP. и витая пара. The main one is the RJ-45 and twisted pair. In this case, the multifunction device in question is directly connected to the computer network and the functions of the print server, copying and scanning are realized. The second, the backup interface is the USB. In this case, the device management functions are already assigned to the nearest PC, without which it is already impossible to fully reveal the potential of the MFP.

Cartridge

In monochrome printing mode, the Kyocera Taskalfa 181 documentation can be output. The cartridge, as a result, requires only one for these purposes. His model is TK-435. After purchase, its print resource is equal to 700 pages. But after the first full refueling, this value is increased to 1000 sheets. The maximum permissible monthly print size according to the manufacturer's recommendations is 20,000 pages. Starting from these numbers, it is not so difficult to determine that in such an intensive mode of using the device the cartridge will have to be refilled 20 times a month or 4-5 times a week.

Drivers

Almost with any kind of the currently available system software, Kyocera Taskalfa 181 can work. First of all, this is "Windows". All current versions of this operating system are supported. Also there are drivers for both 32-bit versions and 64-bit versions. The second fairly common operating system, which is supported by the manufacturer in the drivers, is "McOS." Well and in addition to it the manufacturer has not forgotten and about "Linux". As a result, from the software standpoint, there are no restrictions when using such an MFP.

Cost

достаточно внушительная — 12 000-13 000 рублей. The price of the model in question, as well as the closest analogue in the face of Taskalfa 180 , is quite impressive - 12 000-13 000 rubles. On the one hand, this is a high cost, even by the standards of the premium MFI segment. But if you take into account its technical parameters, an impressive volume of printing for a month and a high speed of issuing prints, it becomes obvious that such an approach to pricing is justified.

Reviews

In the first place, users are focusing on the more improved version of the Kyocera Taskalfa 181/221. It has even more advanced parameters and faster performance. But at the same time, the cost also increases. The question of the expediency of overpaying for these characteristics and speed, in essence, remains open. In this case, there will certainly not be any tangible difference from using an improved version of the MFP. Therefore, it is more reasonable to save on the purchase of a multifunctional device and purchase a younger model. It is at this point that the owners and experts in their reviews focus their attention.

Results

For its niche is very very balanced solution turned out multifunctional device Kyocera Taskalfa 181. Its capabilities are quite enough for the organization of document circulation within the copy center, medium and even large office. At the same time, his speed is decent, the cost is adequate, and the parameters are in no way inferior to direct competitors.