| There are certain applications where it would be | | | | memory storage in this analog only unit, which results in |
| helpful if one could simply fold up their copy machine | | | | certain limitations. Multiple copies must be made one |
| and take it with them, be it on a business endeavor or | | | | page at a time, though in quantities from 1 to 100. Also, |
| for copying an immobile object. Thanks to Canon’s | | | | features such as 2 on 1 via reduction are impossible, |
| PC, or Personal Copier, series, now you can do just | | | | as the Canon PC-160 has no way to store two pages |
| that. The Canon PC-160 is a unit small enough to be | | | | at once in its memory. |
| called a portable copy machine, it even comes with a | | | | User friendly features implemented include an |
| useful carrying handle, and fold up paper trays. | | | | automatic shut off mode designed to conserve power |
| Its petite footprint and size are also a factor in the | | | | consumption by automatically turning the main power |
| Canon PC-160’s mobility. With dimensions of a | | | | off after about four and a half minutes of non use, |
| mere 14.1" x 17.3" x 4.5" when folded up, and a length | | | | though the Canon PC-160’s energy usage is very |
| of 32 inches when unfolded, the unit is compact | | | | low to begin with, with a 650 W maximum power |
| enough to fit in a backpack, or to be carried like a | | | | consumption, which easily qualifies this unit as Energy |
| briefcase. Sporting a curb weight of only 18.7 pounds, | | | | Star compliant. Exposure control is also adjustable |
| you won’t break your back toting it around either, | | | | manually, or can be set to automatic. |
| and, just because the unit is small doesn’t mean it is | | | | Due to the size of the unit, the paper tray can hold a |
| completely without power or features. | | | | very limited 50 total sheets of paper when using 20 lb. |
| This analog copy machine has virtually zero warm up | | | | weight. The limited hardware also operates exclusively |
| time, thanks to Canon’s rapid fusing system. | | | | with paper thicknesses ranging from 17 to 32 lb |
| However, time to first copy is a sluggish 22 seconds, | | | | weights, making the use of transparencies and card |
| and after that the unit can only output at a slow rate | | | | stock impossible. There is also no USB port, or any |
| of 4 copies per minute. With speeds running this slow, | | | | other type of connectability and, with no expandability |
| the Canon PC-160 should definitely only be considered | | | | options whatsoever, the unit is strictly a stand alone |
| for businesses or individual users with very light copy | | | | copier. |
| demands. The real draw of the unit itself is the price | | | | The uses for the Canon PC-160 become more and |
| tag. At such an affordable price, the PC-160 is | | | | more limited as multifunctional all in one units become |
| designed with the person in mind who requires | | | | more popular. Still, for the user who requires a light, |
| occasional copying capabilities, but has no use for the | | | | portable copy machine, this hardware is a unique and |
| high powered multifunctional units on the market today. | | | | rare find. |
| Without digital copy technology, there is no on board | | | | |
