... The build quality is sturdy too, moreso than I would have expected at this price - though having had several Konica and/or Minolta products over the years, I have always found the products to be quality ones.
The compact size of this printer is a huge bonus - not being much larger than ... Read review
Advantages: Value for money, excellent print quality, compact size Disadvantages: Can only be used with Windows - no Mac or Linux drivers
...- though having had several Konica and/or Minolta products over the years, I have always found the products to be quality ones.
The compact size of this printer is a huge bonus - not being much larger than an inkjet printer makes it easy to position in a convenient place (bearing in mind that it is very heavy!). I have mine set up on a (strong) shelf, which I had not expected to be able to do with a colour laser printer - as someone ... ...the size (and weight!) of small fridges, so the dimensions of the Magicolor were a very pleasant surprise!
Ease of use is also a big plus - the operator panel is easy to see and interpret, and getting to the cartridges is a doddle. Looking into the prices of replacement cartridges for similiar small, personal colour laser printers, I found that replacement cartridges for this printer were the cheapest, which was also one of the things ... more
I bought one of these recently for home use and have been very pleased with it. The value for money is brilliant - the excellent quality of the colour prints and the speed at which they are delivered, are quite a surprise in this price range. Colours are strong and the print quality is virtually photographic. The build quality is sturdy too, moreso than I would have expected at this price - though having had several Konica and/or Minolta products over the years, I have always found the products to be quality ones.
The compact size of this printer is a huge bonus - not being much larger than an inkjet printer makes it easy to position in a convenient place (bearing in mind that it is very heavy!). I have mine set up on a (strong) shelf, which I had not expected to be able to do with a colour laser printer - as someone who works in I.T., I'm used to installing colour lasers the size (and weight!) of small fridges, so the dimensions of the Magicolor were a very pleasant surprise!
Ease of use is also a big plus - the operator panel is easy to see and interpret, and getting to the cartridges is a doddle. Looking into the prices of replacement cartridges for similiar small, personal colour laser printers, I found that replacement cartridges for this printer were the cheapest, which was also one of the things that sold me on it.
The only drawback to this printer is that it doesn't seem to be possible to use it with any operating system other than Windows - my main computer is a Mac though I also have a Windows PC and a Linux PC, and Konica-Minolta don't provide a driver for any operating system other than Windows (from 98 to XP). In my own case, I can simply transfer the file in question from Mac to PC and print it from there, but those without a Windows PC will not be able to use this printer. But, for those with Windows, I recommend this product highly.
thereddragon 08.08.2006 (08.08.2006)
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I bought this printer 18 months ago. Deeply unhappy with it. I wouldn't recommend it at all and I've had to bin it.
First, it is very noisy. Seems to got hrough a seizure everytime it wants to print.
Second, the manufacturer's cartridges leaked inside.
Third, the printing quality is not that great.
Fourth, it came up with error messages all the time.
This printer is more trouble that it is worth. The toners are also quite expensive. Go with an established make and my advice when buyinh a colour lazer: Always take out a 5 year extended warranty.
Mike ...
MikeB99 17.06.2007 (16.06.2007)
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Manufacturer's product description
Think it over. A color laser printer that easily fits on your desk. That is not only exceptionally easy to use and maintain, but also enables you to print any given document at great speed and quality level. Make personal color laser printing as simple as possible. This is what Konica had in mind when designing the magicolor 2400W. The result is a color laser printer that is ready to print as soon as you connect it. In fact, a complete set of 5 consumables is pre-installed for you. With 5 ppm in color and 20 ppm in black and white, the magicolor 2400W sets the pace for compact personal laser printing. Thanks to the revolutionary fuser technology and host based processing your prints will come out instantly. With radically improved first page out and a warm-up time 2 to 3 times faster than comparable printers. The magicolor 2400W uses pioneer multi-pass technology, providing sharper text and vivid colors. And thanks to the Professional Color calibration, you can also count on consistent print calibration from page 1 to 100. So, your prints will always looks alike, whichever way you look at them The magicolor 2400W is small enough to easily sit on any desk, directly next to you, without obstructing your activities in any way. You have direct front access to paper, consumables and for maintenance. So you don't even have to move the printer to maintain it! It's as simple as that. The magicolor has a high quality polymerized toner, offering you a stunning 2400 dpi resolution.
