| Though the Gestetner DSm-616 operates at an | | | | document feeder, or the 50 sheet automatic reversing |
| incredibly low 16 page per minute copy speed, its | | | | document feeder that can automatically flip input |
| affordable price and robust specifications make it an | | | | devices for two sided copying. Unfortunately, only the |
| option for businesses that require a lot of output, but | | | | Gestetner DSm-620d comes equipped with a |
| not necessarily in a timely matter. With a handful of | | | | duplexor, so when using the ARDF with the Gestetner |
| hardware accessories, the DSm-616 is also fully | | | | DSm-616, double sided input will become single sided |
| customizable, making for a very versatile piece of | | | | output. |
| machinery that could potentially suit a small office well. | | | | As a copy machine, the Gestetner DSm-616 comes |
| If speed is a must, look to the Gestetner DSm-616's | | | | surprisingly loaded with a long list of convenient |
| sister units, the Gestetner DSm-620 or the Gestetner | | | | features including auto paper select, auto reduce, auto |
| DSm-620d that operate at 20 and 21 pages per | | | | enlarge, auto image density, auto start, and even |
| minute respectively. If, in the interest of cutting down on | | | | automatic tray switching when additional trays are |
| overhead, the 616 seems like the best option, you | | | | incorporated into the overall hardware. Image rotations |
| wont be disappointed with its extensive list of high | | | | and scan once, print many tools allow users to rotate |
| quality and user friendly functions. | | | | and adjust image placement, maximizing paper |
| A total curb weight of 78 pounds and dimensions of | | | | coverage, and then print the outcome a virtually |
| 21.65" x 22.36" x 16.54" (W x D x H) mean that the | | | | limitless amount of times. |
| Gestetner DSm-616 is by no means petite, and | | | | The printer itself is not without a set of features which |
| certainly does not qualify as a home office device, yet, | | | | include envelope printing and custom watermark |
| it only offers a very limited paper storage capacity | | | | printing that adds a unique and professional look to |
| with only a single 250 tray. Considering that units half | | | | your work. Auto tray switching and selection are also |
| its size often provide twice the storage space, you | | | | incorporated when applicable, and, with sizes |
| might, again, want to consider upgrading to the 620 or | | | | supported up to 11 x 17 inches, oversized printed pages |
| 620d units which come with two 250 sheet trays | | | | and copies are not a problem. |
| instead of one. | | | | Scanning runs at quality levels ranging from 100 dots |
| If you're still convinced that the Gestetner DSm-616 is | | | | per inch up to 600 dots per inch in resolution for optical |
| the right model for you, then consider the optional | | | | scans, and can also scan to e mail and duplex scan |
| paper handling add ons including a single 500 sheet | | | | when the ARDF is in use. With network connectivity |
| capacity tray, a dual 500 sheet paper bank, and also a | | | | as well, the Gestetner DSm-616 stands out as a |
| one bin, 100 sheet tray. Other additional hardware | | | | slower device with all the powerful features of higher |
| worth considering is the 30 sheet standard automatic | | | | end units. |
