Important Printer Buying Tip: ALWAYS check for the ink cartridge prices before you purchase a
printer. Why? Sometimes cheaper printers end up costing more because its
ink cartridges may be way expensive. You should calculate the "cost of
ownership" per month. The math is simple: (number of prints per month)
times (cost of the cartridge) divided by (the yield of the cartridge).
Yield is the number of pages that can be printed with one particular
cartridge.
For example, assume that average home user prints 150 black pages per
month using a black cartridge that yields 200 pages and costs $28. The
monthly "cost of ownership" is (150 pages) x ($28) = $21
200 pages
Also look at the printer ink alternatives; besides the
original manufacturer's cartridges (OEMs), you may have the selection of
remanufactured cartridges, compatible ink cartridges, and ink refill kits.
Below is the list of Canon MF5550 compatible printer toner
cartridges:
OEM #: X25 Color: Black Yield: 2,500 pages
FREE SHIPPING
MSRP: Our Price: $48.50 Your Savings:$51.49 (51.50%)
3 or more: $45.50 ea.
OEM #: X25 Color: Black Yield: 2,500 pages
FREE SHIPPING
MSRP: Our Price: $98.99 Your Savings:$1.00 (1.00%)
Scanner maximum interpolated resolution: 9600 x
9600 dpi
Color depth: 48-bit internal
Copy type: Laser
Copier resolution: 600 x 600 dpi (monochrome)
Copy speed, black: 19 cpm (letter)
Copy size: Up to 8.5" x 11.7" (platen), 8.5" x
14" - 5.5" x 14" (ADF)
Fax type: Super G3
Fax modem speed: 33.6 Kbps
Fax resolution: 203 x 196 dpi (Fine Mode)
In the box: MF5550, automatic document feeder and
tray, document output tray, slide guide, multi-purpose feeder, paper
cassette, toner cartridge, USB cable, software CD-ROM, user's manual
ProductDescription for Canon MF5550
(From the Manufacturer, Canon) If you're looking to
move up from a single function copier, printer or facsimile to a
multifunction business machine that can provide you with quality laser
output, in a modern desktop design -then the imageCLASS MF5550 will
fit the bill. With all the features you need - copying, printing,
faxing and scanning, Canon imageCLASS MF5550 has the functions you need
to keep pace in any busy office. Multifunction performance and a
50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder, all add up to the perfect solution
to upgrade from slower individual function machines. Copy letter-size
documents at a speed of 19 copies-per-minute and enjoy the same speed
for your laser printing. A Super G3 fax makes the handling of faxed
documents fast and easy.A color scanner with CCD technology ensures
that scanned images are more true to the original. You also have the
ability to edit scanned text documents with the included OCR
software.With one machine, you need only stock one consumable item,
adding to the convenience. The Canon Single Cartridge System means you
have one easy-to-replace toner cartridge without service calls or the
inconvenient two-cartridge system.
Canon ImageClass MF5550 Printer
Street Price: $70.00 - $995.00
PCMAG.com Editors' review:
Among personal all-in-ones (which we define as any inexpensive AIO
that lacks a network port), the Canon imageClass MF5550 ($500 street)
is unusual in that it provides a built-in fax modem, a 50-sheet ADF,
and even a network option. And it's one of the few in its class that
offers good to excellent output quality across the board. This
combination makes the MF5550 one of the better choices in personal
monochrome laser AIOs.
The MF-5550 has a businesslike look, following the basic design of a
scanner mounted on top of a printer with a gap between the two for
printer output. The front panel includes an LCD-based menu system and
a numeric keypad for faxing. Its 19.1- by 18.1- inch footprint makes
it small enough to fit on a desk, but the 20-inch height may be a
little imposing.
The MF5550's output quality was excellent for text, with well over
half of the fonts we test with easily readable at 4 points. We rated
both its photo quality and its graphics quality as good, which puts it
among the best for inexpensive monochrome laser printers and AIOS. In
fact, the MF5550's overall quality rating is higher than for any other
monochrome laser printer or AIO we have tested to date. And if output
quality, rather than performance, is your primary concern, the
MF5550's output and its features may well make it the AIO that belongs
on your desk.
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