Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. (TABS) today announced the latest addition to its workgroup digital laser printer line, the monochrome e-STUDIO™500P. Designed to replace the e-STUDIO400P, the e-STUDIO500P offers
faster processor and print speeds, increased memory and a higher duty cycle, making it
ideal for large workgroups with high volume printing requirements.
“The e-STUDIO500P strengthens our workgroup printer lineup with features designed to increase business productivity,” said Kay Fernandez, director of Product and
Solutions Marketing for TABS. “With seamless connectivity in virtually any environment,
the e-STUDIO500P combines exceptional value with consistent, reliable high-volume print
output.”
Performance and Productivity
Powered by a robust 514 MHz processor, the e-STUDIO500P produces an impressive 50 pages per minute (PPM) with a fast 8.5-second first print out time. A duty cycle of up to 250,000 pages per month, combined with support for a large variety of systems, output environment that can handle almost any job. In addition, the e-STUDIO500P comes standard with 128MB of RAM, which can be expanded to a maximum 640MB of RAM.
True 1200 x 1200 dpi image quality produces sharp, clear text and professional
documents. Additionally, the e-STUDIO500P features standard PostScript™ 3 and PCL 6®
emulations.
Connectivity for Enhanced Mobility
The e-STUDIO500P offers several connectivity options for enhanced business
productivity. As Toshiba’s first printer to feature Direct USB printing capability, users can print PDF files directly from the control panel. Users simply insert a USB memory drive
into the front USB port and select the file to be printed. Mobile users no longer need to
connect their computer directly to the printer, allowing for fast, efficient printing.
In addition to the standard 10/100BaseT network connection, parallel and USB port,
the e-STUDIO500P also offers an 802.11g (Wi-Fi) wireless option, further enhancing
printing productivity and mobility. With the wireless option, Toshiba has eliminated
cumbersome wires and made it quick and easy for mobile users to gain access to printers
whenever necessary, without having to worry about locating an open network connection
or printer cable.
Paper Handling Features
In high-volume printing environments, users require a large paper capacity to
handle high-demand output requirements. With this in mind, the e-STUDIO500P has been
designed with an input capacity of a remarkable 4,100 sheets, including both letter and
legal-size paper. The e-STUDIO500P comes standard with one 500-sheet drawer and a
100-sheet bypass, and offers the option for three additional 500-sheet drawers and a
2,000-sheet drawer. For office environments requiring envelope printing, the
e-STUDIO500P offers an optional envelope feeder that simplifies the process of printing
envelopes in large quantities.
The e-STUDIO500P accommodates a variety of media types including plain paper,
letterhead, envelopes, cardstock and transparencies. Toshiba also ships the
e-STUDIO500P with a 21,000 high yield starter cartridge and offers 32,000 high yield
replacement cartridges.
With its expanded paper handling capabilities, the e-STUDIO500P is an excellent
complement to Toshiba’s e-STUDIO MFP solutions and can help offset printing chores in
today’s busy, connected offices.
The e-STUDIO500P is now available through Toshiba’s nationwide network of
dealers for a suggested list price of $1,249.