Kyocera TASKalfa 408ci
The TASKalfa 408ci is the perfect A4 MFP for small and medium-size businesses. That’s why it is the printer of choice for many law firms, accountants, mortgage brokers and financial service providers who rely on high-speed A4 printing for most of their workload. The excellent scanning speeds are a bonus as many of these businesses need to maintain digital records of transactions and agreements.
While you might assume that scanning speeds are an afterthought in the TASKalfa 408ci, like some other cheaper Kyocera business-class printers but that’s not the case here. The scanner technology is just as capable as it is with higher-end printers by Kyocera but at a lower price point.
The other biggest pro of the TASKalfa 408ci is the fact that it bears Kyocera’s unique long-life components which are known to be extraordinarily durable, and highly reliable. So, businesses benefit from highly productive document output while minimizing downtime and waste. Plus with a first page out time of 6.2 seconds, the TASKalfa 408ci is amongst the fastest printers by Kyocera that’s bound to save businesses a great deal of time.
Key Features
A Quick Look at TASKalfa 408ci’s Technical Specifications
The TASKalfa 408ci comes with a 1 GHz processor, 4GB of ram or memory and a 320 GB hard drive which is pretty standard across Kyocera’s midrange business printers. The 7” inch 800×480 resolution color screen makes accessing all the features and fine-tuning them a lot easier.
The printer also supports a multitude of printing languages including Kyocera’s own PRESCRIRBE language, XPS, PostScript and PCL. Plus ethernet and USB are also standard, while you can always get Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet as an add-on. However, the big advantage of Wi-Fi is the ability to make use of mobile printing via mobile devices like iPhones. Business users can send print jobs over the air via Apple AirPrint, Kyocera Mobile Print or Google CloudPrint.
Excellent Paper Handling
The TASKalfa 408ci’s paper handling begins with the standard 500-sheet tray and the 100-sheet bypass tray. However, business users can also invest in the optional 3100 sheet max out tray, or a 500-sheet tray in addition to a few others. The best thing perhaps about these trays, including the ones that come bundled with the printer is they all accept paper sizes of up to 8.5″ x 14″. The device supports banner size papers too.
The monthly duty cycle of the 8.5″ x 14″ is around 150,000 pages. Plus, users can choose from many different finishing options like with a 300-sheet internal finisher that has 50-sheet multi positioning stapling, five-bin mailbox and a job separator.
Security Features
The TASKalfa 408ci is one of the few printers in its class that uses advanced security features to ensure document confidentiality, availability and integrity. The feature helps businesses comply with the security requirements of their industry.
| Technology | Kyocera TASKalfa Laser MFP |
| Control Panel Type | 7″ Color TSI |
| Product Category | A4 Color MFP |
| Functions (Print / Scan / Copy / Fax) | Print/Scan/Copy/Fax |
| Engine Speed | 42 ppm B&W, 42 ppm Color |
| Warm-up Time | 24 Seconds |
| First Page Out Time (print/copy) | Print: 5.4 Seconds B&W, 6.4 Seconds Color Copy: 5.8 Seconds B&W, 6.9 Seconds Color |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Bit Depth | 8 Bit |
| CPU | Freescale QorIQ P1022 (Dual Core) / 800MHz |
| Memory (std/max) | Standard: 2 GB RAM Maximum: 2 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Drive (Standard / Optional) | Standard: 320 GB HDD |
| Electrical Requirements | 120V: 60Hz, 10.8A; 220-240V: 50Hz, 5.9A |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 55 cm x 50.7 cm x 61.3 cm |
| Mainframe Weight | 101.4 lbs |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 150,000 Pages Per Month |
| Maximum average monthly print volume | NULL |
| Power Consumption | Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC): 120V: 2.5 kWh/week; 220V: 2.3 kWh/week |
| Input Capacity (std/max) | Standard: 600 Sheets Maximum: 3,100 Sheets |
| Output Capacity (std / max) | Standard: 500 Sheets Maximum: 3,200 Sheets |
| Paper Sources (std / max) | Standard: 1 Tray + 1 MPT Maximum: 4 Trays + 1 MPT |
| Maximum Paper Size | 8.5″ x 48″ |
| Supported Paper Weights | Trays/MPT: 16 lb Bond – 120 lb Index |
| Input Materials | Plain Paper, Bond Paper, Recycled Paper, Envelopes, Cardstock, Transparencies, Labels |
| Standard Interface | 10/100/1000BaseTX, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, 3 USB Host Interfaces, 2 Expansion Slots |
Scanning Prowess and Security Features
The MFP allows users to send their scans in many different ways such as to a folder, via email, USB, FTP, WSD or TWAIN. The device accepts all major formats like JPEG, XPS, PDF and TIFF.
In terms of security, the device supports many different features like network authentication, LDAP authentication and secure print. Some optional security features include encryption and overwrite mode.
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