IATSD Critical Test Report – Panasonic WORKio DP-C401 | Page 20 |
Competitive Advantages
In testing, the Panasonic WORKiO DP-C401 produced excellent black-and-white image quality. The device also produced color image quality that was as good or better than that produced by other workgroup color devices tested to date by IATSD.
Efficient printer controller (Power PC), which experienced no difficulty outputting complex color images.
The WORKiO DP-C401 is easy to use and maintain; for instance, it automatically indicates on the touch screen and over the network when new paper sizes are installed.
Excellent printer Web home page (Internet Services). Outstanding, easy-to-use control panel and touch screen. Easy and clean supply maintenance.
At a list price of $26,750 the WORKiO DP-C401 comes “fully loaded” with color network printing, network scanning, 2,000-sheet LCT and duplexing. The only items that are optional are the finisher, Token Ring interface and foreign-interface kit.
Ample standard paper capacity (3,140 sheets) and versatile paper-weight handling (16 lb. bond -110 lbs. index).
Competitive Disadvantages
Relatively long warm-up time when compared to other workgroup imaging devices. No manual standby mode or saddle-stitch finisher.
Adobe PostScript print driver user interface is difficult to use; however, the unit is more productive in PostScript mode.
Priced higher than other digital color copier/printers that have faster advertised speeds than the WORKiO DP- C401.
Limited network-scanning capability. No scan-to-e-mail or network folder. No scanning directly to the user’s computer desktop (the user must retrieve scanned documents using the TWAIN-compatible Network Scanning Utility and Internet Services).
| Most Suitable For: | Less Suitable For: |
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• | Black-and-white and color copying and printing. | • | Office environments requiring fax and scan-to-e- |
| | | mail capability. |
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• | Small- to mid-size workgroups. | • | Production black-and-white and color |
| | | applications. |
•Short-run production color applications
2003 • INDUSTRY ANALYSTS, INC.