Panasonic KX-MB2000 Multi-Function Laser Printer

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

COMPACT AND STYLISH - KX-MB2000

The Panasonic KX-MB2000 multi-function printer is an excellent choice for small offices and remote home offices. It features a compact high-speed 24 ppm printer, diverse copy features, high-resolution color scanning up to 9600 dpi (interpolated), and standard network connection. It also comes bundled with the Panasonic Multifunction Station Software suite, which includes Panasonic's newest software, the Easy Print Utility.

SMART FEATURES

Learn about the features for the KX-MB2000 Series. Available features for the KX-MB2000 are highlighted below.

KX-MB2000 SERIES

KX-MB2030

KX-MB2010

KX-MB2000

Automatic Document Feeder

Print

Copy

Scan

Fax

Network

Toner Cartridge

Drum Cartridge

USER FRIENDLY DESIGN

At less than 30 pounds with a compact workspace size, this All in One machine is a space saver.

Angled Control Panel The control panel is angled, making it easy to view when sitting in a chair or standing.

Front Access Replacing consumables and replenishing paper are all done from the front side of the machine, for easy maintenance and access.

You can check the device status and toner level with a Web browser, and adjust system settings right from a PC.Web browser (requires LAN connection)

EASY PRINT UTILITY

High speed 24-ppm printer with the capability of printing up to 600 x 600 dpi resolution. The Windows based GDI printer driver includes the ability to add watermarks and overlays to printed documents, enlarge small documents using the zoom feature and you can even create a large poster.

The Easy Print Utility is a multi-document print application which lets you merge up to 16 different file types, such as Microsoft Word or Excel documents into a single print job or PDF file. The Easy Print Utility provides a real time preview of the print output and offers the ability to modify the print layout and page order. You also have the ability to add a custom document header, footer or watermark to your document before printing.

CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS

Equipped with a 250-sheet input tray, compact flatbed.

Quick ID Copy Copy both sides of one or more ID or business cards, and then print onto a single page in the 2-in-1, 4-in-1 or 8-in-1 format.

Image Repeat Copy one original and print it repeatedly on a single page in the 2-in-1, 4-in-1 or 8-in-1 format.

Edge/ Margin For easy filing with Panasonic's exclusive feature add an edge or margin to your document directly from the machine; without editing the document before hand.

NETWORK COLOR SCANNING

Documents scanned from the KX-MB2000 printer can be transmitted in full color to a Local or Network connected PC, FTP server, Network Shared folder, or directly to an Email address.Scanned documents can be saved as a TIFF, JPEG or PDF documents.

NETWORK SHARING/MONITORING

A single KX-MB2000 can be shared by any PC connected to the LAN.

Your entire office staff can use the same machine as a network printer or scanner via the local area network.

Easily check the status of a KX-MB2000 through your web browser or from the network Device Monitor untility.

Panasonic KX-MB2000 Multi-Function Printer

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 16.5 x 10.3 inches ; 24 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 32 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003SX0QYG
• Item model number: KX-MB2000
  

Price : $96.99
You Save : $33.00 (25%)

Technical Details

• Easy Print Utility, high speed 24-ppm All in one
• Convenient Copy Function
• Network Color Scanning up to 9600 dpi
• Laser Printer
• Standard Network Connection

Costumer Reviews

I really like this multi-function unit. It only takes a few seconds after turning it on for it to be ready for printing. Hard copies come out fast.

The scanner function works well too. I like that the unit is networked so that I can scan (and print) from any PC on my home network. The scanner quality is good.

The copy function works great too. The copy comes out with good contrast.

Some reviewer complained about the toner consisting of two parts. I like this design, since the toner and the imaging drum can be replaced separately, and it is not that difficult to put the two parts together, since the instruction is pretty clear.

I also like that the toner cartridge has a knob on the side that allows it to open so that I can refill it myself with a toner refill kit. You can find the toner refill bottles on the eBay for this printer. I already saved over 50% in cost of refilling the toner, instead of buying a new toner cartridge.

Finally, I like the compact form factor. Considering all of the laser-based multi-function units I researched, this was the most compact one that I could find. It fit perfectly in the slide-out printer shelf in my PC armoire desk.

So, overall a great product, I highly recommend it. I got it on sale for $79 here, so the price was great too.

Installed with no problem as a network printer. On one computer I installed the bundled software, and on the other just let Win7 find the drivers. Both methods worked fine.

Printing works great, really fast, good quality. Copying is also fine.

Scanning is a bit annoying. I mostly used the Scan to SMB (file) share feature. It works, but each time you need to go through some menus on the the printer. Scanning in color and with higher quality settings is rather slow.

The bundled software looks kind of 90s, but you don't have to use it. The OCR program (Cooliris) isn't very good.

Still, for just over $100? Great deal!