| Looks - The Canon ImageClass MF 3110 copier printer | | | | common problems encountered. Scans can be faint |
| is smaller than most multi-function devices. However | | | | and blurred. |
| the device footprint may be a little more than | | | | Engine speeds - The printers' engine can reach |
| preferred in an area with limited space measuring at | | | | magnificent speeds, probably why the machine boasts |
| 14.5x18x18 inches and weighing a rather bulky 26.5 | | | | with top ranking as one of the fasted multi function |
| pounds. Overall design is sleek with modern colour | | | | device in it's class. Text is produced at 14.3 ppm and |
| choices. | | | | graphics and photo's at 15.4 ppm. Scanning is a little |
| Controls - This multi-function device is very smart not | | | | slower at 3.7 ppm for colour and greyscale docs. |
| to mention stylish and modern. Even new printer or | | | | Copies are produced at speed of 21 ppm and have |
| computer users will find the controls easy to | | | | enlargement options up to 200% and reduction as low |
| understand due to it's straight forward format. Control | | | | as 50%. |
| buttons are large and clearly marked. Stop, reset, start | | | | Drivers - Drivers and Software included on your |
| and numeric buttons are located on the front of the | | | | accompanying CD-ROM is limited in terms of only |
| machine, close to each other. Smack in the middle of | | | | being compatible with Windows OS. Systems totally |
| the panel a LCD screen can be found. Arrow and plus | | | | incompatible with the printer are Apple Macintosh and |
| minus marked characters assist scrolling up and down | | | | Linux. A scanner management software package is |
| the menu's. Red and green lights warn of paper jams | | | | included in your software. Overall installation and setup |
| as well as copying and job saving status. Copying and | | | | is a dream with all systems go upon completion of the |
| scanning is shown by 2 large green lights. 4 Blue | | | | setup process. |
| buttons select exposure, image sizing, print and copy | | | | Connectivity - Fast USB connectivity comes standard |
| quality and collating options. | | | | with the printer. Unfortunately parallel port connections |
| Quality and handling - The device is very fussy in | | | | are so outdated and where not even considered by |
| terms of paper types and sizes. Only accepting plain | | | | designers for inclusion. The printer is only compatible |
| paper and envelope types as well as A4, legal and | | | | with Windows OS's. Apple and Linux users will be |
| letter sizes. Prints are produced at maximum | | | | disappointed by their operators' exclusion Great |
| resolutions of 1200x600 dpi. Quality in general is notch | | | | software, drivers and utilities come standard with your |
| above average. Characters are faint and rather | | | | investment. |
| difficult to read. Smudging may also be present. Photo | | | | Guarantee - An one year manufacturer's guarantee is |
| print quality is below average on the edge of poor. | | | | included with your printer investment. Note that |
| Posterization, dithering and straight edge aliasing are | | | | coverage may be limited. |
