Digital Multifunctional Dry Toner Specification Sheet

IATSD Critical Test Report – Panasonic WORKio DP-C401 Page 20
 2003 • INDUSTRY ANALYSTS, INC.
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:
Black-and-white and color copying and printing. Office environments requiring fax and scan-to-e-
mail capability.
Small- to mid-size workgroups. Production black-and-white and color
applications.
Short-run production color applications
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