In July 2012. Panasonic has introduced a new model of multifunctional device oriented for middle office segment and large work groups. KX-MB3030RU has high performance and combines a printer, scanner, copier, fax and PC fax. MFP operates at the speed of up to 32 pages per minute, offers two-sided printing and network interface as standard.
A4 size laser monochrome MFP for medium workgroups
Maximum print resolution of 2400 x 1200 dpi.
Duplex copying and scanning functions are easily handled with the 50-sheet duplex ADF.
This option greatly simplifies the work with large batch of documents. Particularly noteworthy is the duplex copying feature, which allows you to make two one-sided documents into one double-sided document or from one double-sided document into two single-sided documents. Settings are set manually depending on current task and reset after finishing work.
KX-MB3030RU can scan materials to an FTP-server or send an electronic file via e-mail as an attachment, which saves users time. Scanning resolution up to 9600×9600 dpi. Document handling is made really easy with the OCR Readiris software: Alphabetic images are easily converted into data which can then be processed in a word processor.
The KX-MB3030RU comes with other software – Easy Print Utility. It allows you to combine into one file multiple documents created in different applications of Microsoft Office. Besides, using the software it is possible to correct documents before sending them to the printer. For example, the Easy Print Utility lets you rearrange pages, add headers, footers, or watermarks.
The model is equipped with a 33.6 kbps fax module. And the KX-MB3030RU’s auto-feeder makes it easy to send multi-page fax documents. Also worth mentioning is the PC fax function, which allows you to receive and send faxes directly from your computer, saving paper and toner. You can connect a wired or DECT-phone to the device through a special port. It is worth noting that all the connectors, including USB-interface and a port for the network cable required to connect additional equipment are placed on the rear panel of the MFP. Convenient in terms of ergonomics. So, for ease of navigation, the control panel is located under a slight tilt and has a monochrome display, and the keys responsible for switching the main functions, are made large and highlighted.
Toner cartridge for 8,000 pages is included. In further operation KX-MB3030RU uses separate consumables: toner cartridge KX-FAT403A7 for 8000 pages and optical unit KX-FAD404A7 with a resource of up to 20 000 pages. MFP has a capacious 520-sheet A4 paper tray with the possibility of an additional unit to double the paper supply.
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