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Canon Color imageClass MF8170c

REVIEW DATE:12.10.04

Canon Color imageClass MF8170c

REVIEW

By M. David Stone

Somebody had to be first to introduce a color-laser-based AIO for $1,000 or less. That somebody is Canon, with the Canon Color imageClass MF8170c ($1,000 street). Built around a four-pass color laser engine with a scanner mounted on top, a 50-page ADF, and a front panel that also lets it work as a standalone fax machine and color copier, the MF8170c is of obvious interest to anyone who's looking for a color laser AIO at an affordable price.

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Company

Canon U.S.A. Inc

http://www.usa.canon.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $1,000.00 Street
  • Type: All-In-One
  • Connection Type: USB, Ethernet
  • Maximum Standard Paper Size: Legal
  • Rated speed at Default Resolution (Mono): 16 ppm
  • Rated Speed at Default Resolution (Color): 4 ppm
  • Scanner Type: Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional)
  • Scanner Optical Resolution: 1200 pixels per inch
  • Maximum Scan Area: 8.5" x 14"
  • Standalone Copier and Fax: Copier, Fax

Bottom Line

The Canon Color imageClass MF8170c earns points as the first color laser AIO for $1,000 or less. It's an attractive package overall, with high-quality output and fax, color-copying, and scan features. Unfortunately, there are also some rough edges—like network installation—that could be improved.

Pros

Works as standalone fax machine and color copier and includes a 50-page ADF. Text and photo output are in the top tier for color lasers. Includes network connector.

Cons

Network installation is clumsy. Color copies shift toward blue. Can't scan to a PC over the network.



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