Konica Minolta Magicolor 2490MF laser printer : Today Konica Minolta Printing Solutions USA, INC. introduced its newest color laser all-in-one, the magicolor 2490MF, which combines essential business functions Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax plus Camera Direct Photo Print into one convenient machine. Priced at just $799, the magicolor 2490MF provides cost-conscious, productivity-driven SMBs with the vital office tools they need in a single unit. The magicolor 2490MF joins the magicolor 2480MF, which earned the Buyer's Laboratory "Pick of the Year" award for Outstanding Small Workgroup Color Multifunction Printer in July of this year. The magicolor 2490MF delivers prints and copies at a snappy 20 black and white or 5 color pages per minute.
Konica Minolta Magicolor 2490MF
Black-and-white scans are completed in only 4 seconds and 24-bit color scans in only 10 seconds. With 128 MB of RAM on board, even complex jobs are processed quickly. The magicolor 2490MF also provides Super G3 fax capability, which sends and receives fax documents at up to 33.6 Kbps. Customers no longer need to devote space to several single-function machines in different locations or to spend the time and money for operation and maintenance. With four essential office functions plus camera direct printing in a single device, the magicolor 2490MF features a space-saving design that makes it perfect for almost any workspace.
Konica Minolta Magicolor 2490MF - Photo printing
In addition, with a low acquisition cost and small cost-per-page, black-and-white or full-color laser documents and photographs won't break the budget. Time-consuming and costly outsourcing is now a thing of the past because professional-quality color documents are always at the fingertips with in-house production. "Time, space, and money are prime commodities in today's businesses," stated Stephen Fletcher, president and COO of Konica Minolta Printing Solutions USA, INC. "SMB owners are constantly challenged to maintain quality and productivity while reducing operating costs.
Konica Minolta laser printer Magicolor 2490MF - Printing quality
We designed the new magicolor 2490MF with their needs in mind. The magicolor 2490MF color laser all-in-one packs the features and functions of multiple office machines into a single, space-saving unit. While it's competitively priced and cost-effective to operate, the magicolor 2490MF also delivers the excellent print quality, high performance, and durability our customers expect from Konica Minolta." With the magicolor 2490MF, it is easy to produce impressive, laser-quality color prints, copies, scans, fax documents, and photos.
Konica Minolta 2490MF printer - Image Density Control
Featuring 2400 x 600 dpi print quality and Konica Minolta Simitri Polymerized Toner, the magicolor 2490MF generates vibrant colors, crisp text, detailed graphics, smooth halftones, and realistic photographs, regardless of the media type used. Uniformly sized toner particles and rigorous quality control ensure that Simitri Polymerized Toner cartridges provide consistent, accurate color. In addition, enhanced Automatic Image Density Control (eAIDC) automatically calibrates the print engine for optimal color quality.
Konica Minolta laser printer - Optical Character Recognition
Documents and photos can be scanned in detailed 24-bit color over the network directly to email for sharing with one or more recipients throughout the world. Customers can also scan hard copies to a PC with ScanSoft PaperPort SE from Nuance and then annotate or edit them; save them in PDF, JPEG, or TIFF format; or convert them to editable text using the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature. Both the flatbed glass and the standard automatic document feeder support documents up to legal size (8.5" x 14").
Magicolor 2490MF All in One laser printer - Control panel
To simplify technology for business owners, the magicolor 2490MF comes with pre-installed supplies and auto-install software. It literally takes just minutes to go from box to printed documents. The intuitive control panel puts functionality right at the fingertips. Copies can be easily reduced or enlarged by using the 50-200% zoom feature, and one-touch functions are available to customize copy quality even further. The smart office will also appreciate the standard Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), which provides time-saving, unattended copying and scanning.
Konica Minolta Magicolor 2490MF laser printer - Pictbridge
Camera Direct Photo Print functionality allows photos to be printed directly from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera without using a PC or special software. PictBridge provides control over a number of photo printing options, including resolution, media type and size (up to 8.5" x 11", including 4" x 6" borderless prints on special media), and copy count, as well as n-up, batch, and index printing.
Konica Minolta All in One - Optional duplexer
The magicolor 2490MF supports a wide variety of standard and custom media sizes, from 3.6" x 5.8" to 8.5" x 14", as well as the media types busy offices use everyday: plain paper, thick stock, glossy stock, transparencies, labels (mailing, CD-ROM, etc.), envelopes, and photo media. An optional automatic duplexer provides professional-quality, two-sided printed documents as well as cost-effective, two-sided copies from one-sided originals.
Konica Minolta 2490MF printer - Performance
The magicolor 2490MF features Fast Ethernet and 'Plug and Play' Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces, and boasts a robust duty cycle of up to 35,000 prints per month, so customers can easily share its color laser performance throughout the office. Compatible with Windows Server 2003, XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE operating systems, the magicolor 2490MF fits seamlessly into today's SMB landscape. Added Fletcher, "Versatility alone makes the magicolor 2490MF a key office resource, but when you consider price, quality, and ease of use, you've got an indispensable tool for today's busy offices. It's never been so easy for businesses to fulfill all of their printing, copying, scanning, and faxing requirements."