Showing posts with label copystar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label copystar. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Copystar CS 1510
The Copystar CS-1510 is a quality copier from the Kyocera subsidiary, aimed squarely at small business users. Offering a respectable performance with an excellent cost per copy, the CS-1510 is a simple and cost effective document solution.
Out of the box, the CS-1510 is very easy to install. Connectivity is optional, the machine works as a stand-alone or as part of a workgroup. Standalone configuration takes moments, merely installing the toner cartridges and allowing it to warm up, which took around 30 seconds. Replacement toners will last at least 7000 pages and the 15000 page per month duty cycle means this is certainly aimed at the smaller office or workgroup.
The controls are simple but effective, containing all the copier functions you might need and a small number pad for typing in copies, resizing percentage and anything else you can think of. There is also a small LCD screen which displays error codes and other pertinent information.
Reproduction is accurate, with the monochrome copies appearing crisp and clear at a rate of 15 per minute. Images appeared a little dark, but once the contrast was adjusted they came out fine. Our test document was rendered well overall. It is 24 pages of text and images of differing size, weight, and complexity. Design to get the best out of any printer or copier.
The built-in automatic document feeder adds much needed flexibility to the CS-1510 and is a very welcome addition. It also includes an electric auto sorter, the option to upgrade to a duplexer and network connectivity. That coupled with a 250 sheet paper tray, and the document feeder takes much of the effort out of copying. This device is quick, good quality and easy to use, making it an ideal office device.
Overall, the CS-1510 is a good quality office device with a rich enough copying quality to satisfy most needs. Replacement consumables are readily available and good value, while robust enough to last the test of time. Anyone in the market for a low yield copier for the smaller workgroup or office would be advised to check out the CS-1510.
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Out of the box, the CS-1510 is very easy to install. Connectivity is optional, the machine works as a stand-alone or as part of a workgroup. Standalone configuration takes moments, merely installing the toner cartridges and allowing it to warm up, which took around 30 seconds. Replacement toners will last at least 7000 pages and the 15000 page per month duty cycle means this is certainly aimed at the smaller office or workgroup.
The controls are simple but effective, containing all the copier functions you might need and a small number pad for typing in copies, resizing percentage and anything else you can think of. There is also a small LCD screen which displays error codes and other pertinent information.
Reproduction is accurate, with the monochrome copies appearing crisp and clear at a rate of 15 per minute. Images appeared a little dark, but once the contrast was adjusted they came out fine. Our test document was rendered well overall. It is 24 pages of text and images of differing size, weight, and complexity. Design to get the best out of any printer or copier.
The built-in automatic document feeder adds much needed flexibility to the CS-1510 and is a very welcome addition. It also includes an electric auto sorter, the option to upgrade to a duplexer and network connectivity. That coupled with a 250 sheet paper tray, and the document feeder takes much of the effort out of copying. This device is quick, good quality and easy to use, making it an ideal office device.
Overall, the CS-1510 is a good quality office device with a rich enough copying quality to satisfy most needs. Replacement consumables are readily available and good value, while robust enough to last the test of time. Anyone in the market for a low yield copier for the smaller workgroup or office would be advised to check out the CS-1510.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Copystar CS 1810
The Copystar CS-1810 is another quality copier that also prints from Copystar. It is a solid, no-nonsense workhorse machine that is designed to last a lifetime. With a solid design, thoughtful controls and decent paper handling, this device should be very popular.
With the CS-1810 copying and printing is of a very high quality, with accurate reproduction of all documents during our extensive testing. Text was especially strong, with clear defined edges and even toner spread on the larger points. The speed is also good with a rating of 18 pages per minute for monochrome text.
Images were true to the original and offered good grayscale interpretation of color images. The test document includes text, graphs, business images and photographs. It is designed to see precisely what a device is capable of.
On the top of the CS-1810 there is a 50 sheet multi-purpose tray and a 250 sheet paper tray. Connection is via parallel only, but there is an option to include a network port if you wish. We would suggest taking this option as it is much quicker and more flexible than parallel. Toners are simple to replace, and relatively inexpensive. Cartridges are good for 7000 sheets and cost around $25. They are accessed by a flap at the side and clip in to place.
Build quality seems solid, all drawers, flaps and the document feeder seem well built and shouldn’t fail any time soon. The footprint is modest at 20 inches wide, 20 inches deep and 18 inches high, weighing in at just under 60 pounds. It is classed as a desktop product, but only just.
The CS-1810 is a solid copier and printer designed for high demand environments. It is built to last, while producing professional looking business documents. Running costs should be modest with the well priced consumables, and the construction lends itself to a relatively low maintenance existence. Ideal suited to the new or small business user.
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With the CS-1810 copying and printing is of a very high quality, with accurate reproduction of all documents during our extensive testing. Text was especially strong, with clear defined edges and even toner spread on the larger points. The speed is also good with a rating of 18 pages per minute for monochrome text.
Images were true to the original and offered good grayscale interpretation of color images. The test document includes text, graphs, business images and photographs. It is designed to see precisely what a device is capable of.
On the top of the CS-1810 there is a 50 sheet multi-purpose tray and a 250 sheet paper tray. Connection is via parallel only, but there is an option to include a network port if you wish. We would suggest taking this option as it is much quicker and more flexible than parallel. Toners are simple to replace, and relatively inexpensive. Cartridges are good for 7000 sheets and cost around $25. They are accessed by a flap at the side and clip in to place.
Build quality seems solid, all drawers, flaps and the document feeder seem well built and shouldn’t fail any time soon. The footprint is modest at 20 inches wide, 20 inches deep and 18 inches high, weighing in at just under 60 pounds. It is classed as a desktop product, but only just.
The CS-1810 is a solid copier and printer designed for high demand environments. It is built to last, while producing professional looking business documents. Running costs should be modest with the well priced consumables, and the construction lends itself to a relatively low maintenance existence. Ideal suited to the new or small business user.
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