Canon i-SENSYS MF211: description, technical specifications, instruction manual

There is an opinion that multifunction devices with laser printing from Canon are the most reliable in the world. This is indicated not only by the owners' opinions, but also by the representatives of the service centers, which are annually serviced by MFIs with a work experience of more than ten years. In the focus of this article, one of such representatives of the new generation is Canon i-SENSYS MF211. Detailed description, technical characteristics and reviews of professionals will introduce readers to the novelty.

With the company's policy not to argue

In the world market, this product is positioned in a budget class and is focused primarily on the home user. However, the situation on the Russian market looks different, since the MFP laser Canon i-SENSYS MF211 is located in the segment of the business class, even despite the affordable price (8-10 thousand rubles). To dispute the decision of sellers does not make sense, but it is worth noting that the budget device has a print restriction - no more than 8,000 pages per month.

As practice shows, in small and medium-sized businesses such a volume of printing is acceptable, so many potential buyers do not have to worry about this. It is quite possible to purchase another printer, and a small office can be considered a secured office equipment. At least, many IT professionals give such advice to many novice businessmen.

Interesting hypercube

The giant size packaging at the first acquaintance gives a false idea of the overall dimensions of the Canon i-SENSYS MF211. The manufacturer simply worried about transporting his device and provided the box with additional ribs of rigidity. In addition to cardboard, foam and MFPs, the user will find a power and interface cable, driver discs, a cartridge, and the operating instructions for the device in the package.

A fascinating sight is not only the appearance of the printer, which is more like a half-meter cube. Attracts in MFU design, multifunctional control panel and, of course, high-quality plastic, from which the technique is made. Even the most demanding buyer at the first acquaintance with the device, it is unlikely to find fault with anything. The printer is ideal.

Convenience of multifunction device operation

First of all, it should be noted that the MFP is an independent device. That is, removing from the box Canon i-SENSYS MF211, cartridge and power cable, any user can start it in operation without connecting to a PC or laptop. True, its functional in this case will be limited to the creation of blueprints. After connecting the MFP to the computer, the owner will be able to open a range of possibilities: printer, scanner, copier.

Connecting the device to a PC or laptop is very fast. At the hardware level, the printer supports working with any operating system and does not require the installation of drivers for printing documents. But to gain access to fine-tuning or a scanner, the user will have to install the software. On the disk with the drivers there are specialized applications for the operating systems Windows, Linux and MacOS.

Professional scanner

Not only the MFPs, but many flatbed scanners, are less likely to demonstrate decent resolution when digitizing a color image. Many manufacturers put a cheap sensor and tell buyers stories about the 48-bit color depth of Canon i-SENSYS MF211. Reviews also describe the scanner's work differently. The maximum resolution of 1200x1200 dots per inch stated by the manufacturer is implemented at the hardware level, however, in the ROM of the multifunction device, firmware is sewn, which not only interpolates, but slows the movement of the reading head, allowing it to better read the image. At the output, the user receives a picture with a resolution of 9600x9600 dots per inch in very high quality.

True, this functionality is only available when scanning. To improve the image of the blueprint, in this way, it will not be possible, as in the "copier" mode, the improvement is not available. But no one interferes with the owner to scan, save the document on the computer and make a print, as on a conventional printer.

Printhead functionality

For a laser printer, the print speed of up to 23 pages per minute is acceptable, as is the paper size used. After setting the necessary parameters in the settings, you can get the Canon i-SENSYS MF211 to print anything, including any non-standard sizes (a whole chapter is devoted to the paper format in the instruction manual). But with the density of the media, laser printers have always had problems. Pulling the page with rollers through the cartridge and the stove, strongly bends the sheet of paper, respectively, the density of the media should not exceed 163 g / m ² .

In any case, there will be a negative for users who are interested in borderless printing. Laser Canon i-SENSYS MF211, in contrast to the inkjet device, always has a print area boundary - at least 5 mm at the edges. Also, the MFP does not have a built-in duplex (print capabilities on both sides of the device), but this problem is completely solved. The software supports this functionality, but for this the user will need to manually submit a sheet printed on one side (or a stack if it is a large volume).

Multi-function copier

The quality of the blueprints depends directly on the work of the scanning head with shades of gray. Canon i-SENSYS MF211 printer works with TWAIN and WIA standards, which is very good for the distinctive features of the photosensitive element in 256 gray shades. In a clear language - the blueprints of the MFP produce the ideal quality.

It is available to the user and the functionality with changing scale when copying, which is quite convenient when working with the documentation, however, the range is limited to 25-400%. But, judging by the feedback of the owners of the Canon i-SENSYS MF211, this is quite enough. The maximum number of copies per cycle also has a limit of 99 sheets. It is made by the manufacturer specially to remove the load from the printer.

Print Quality

Unlike inkjet printers, the Canon i-SENSYS MF211 MFPs contain not only supplies, but also transfer information to paper. Accordingly, the quality of its work directly depends on the conditions and the period of operation. The resource of one cartridge at 5% of the sheet is 2500 pages. After that, the manufacturer recommends purchasing a new kit. However, in our country it is customary to fill the toner with our own resources, so the quality of printing will depend only on the skillful actions of the owner.

As for the basic characteristics of print quality, it is enough to work with text and vector graphics. Even the fine print is perfectly transferred to paper. Leave the owners of the device Canon i-SENSYS MF211 reviews of owners assure that the printer can print raster photos. But professionals claim that photo printing for MFPs is unacceptable and leads to rapid wear and tear on the printer's working parts.

Finally

Home use, small office or small business - there is not much difference for this multifunctional device. After all, Canon i-SENSYS MF211 is able to cope with any given task, this is its main advantage. Multifunctionality, ease of management and unsurpassed print quality are just a few positive qualities from a huge list. The manufacturer once again did not disappoint his fans and presented a really necessary printer with great possibilities.