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Panasonic KX-MB271All-in-One Flatbed Laser Office Machine with Print/Scan/Copy

Panasonic KX-MB271All-in-One Flatbed Laser Office Machine with Print/Scan/Copy

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Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE

List Price: $149.95
Buy New: $130.16
You Save: $19.79 (13%)



New (21) Used (1) from $120.40

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 4 reviews

Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 38
Dimensions (in): 23.1 x 20.8 x 17.8
Warranty: 1 year warranty

MPN: KX-MB271
Model: KX-MB271
UPC: 037988478408
EAN: 0037988840373
ASIN: B000V5F19E

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Offers monochrome printing and copying and color scanning
  • Laser printing at 600 dpi for professional-quality prints
  • Copier can scale originals from 25% to 400%
  • Flatbed scanner also has 40-page document feeder
  • Backed by 1-year warranty

Accessories:

  • 3-Year Extended Service Plan - Covers Electronic Items $0-$200 - Repair

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
The Panasonic KX-MB271 All-in-One Print/Scan/Copy Office Machine is the affordable solution for all your small office needs. Using a laser print engine, documents print crystal clear at up to 600 dpi resolution. The printer has 32 MB of memory, has a 250-sheet paper capacity, and can print at up to 18 pages per minute for high-speed operation.

The flatbed scanner has a scanning resolution of 600 by 1200 dpi at 48 bits. A 40-page document feeder is included as well. Read-Iris Pro software is included and converts documents such as letters, faxes, and magazine articles into editable text files. The copy machine features the ability to copy at 18 cpm and can reduce or enlarge documents from 25 to 400 percent in 1 percent steps. The KX-MB271 uses a USB interface and is compatible with Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows XP. It is backed by a 1-year warranty.

Product Description
Quick, up to 18 pages per minute output capability features crisp 600x600 dpi resolution for professional-quality laser printing. You can also choose between standard, fine, super fine, and photo settings to suit your printing needs.The KX-MB271 features multi-function USB interface capabilities, allowing you to print images from, and scan images to your PC. This model features a flatbed scanner in addition to the 40-page document feeder, for easy faxing and copying of odd-size documents and books.Read-Iris Pro is an accurate, easy-to-use OCR (text recognition) software package that converts your every-day documents such as letters, faxes, magazine articles, and more into computer-editable text files. It boasts a very high accuracy rate and recognizes text in up to 53 languages. Read-Iris Pro gives you a wealth of powerful yet easy-to-use tools to convert documents into electronic files, maintaining original document formatting including columns, graphics and tables.With the ability to make multiple copies as well as enlarge and reduce, this unit is not just a fax machine, but a true home/life office command center.


Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great for the price!   April 25, 2008
4mger (NJ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Excellent value, simple set up. Only drawbacks: BIG footprint, no power switch. The toner cartridge is small (not sure exactly how many copies it will do).


1 out of 5 stars Great copies, bad copier   February 22, 2008
Webmistress Toni (Eugene, OR)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful

Bought this Panasonic All-in-one in December 2007 to use as a copier. Makes really terrific quality copies. But after about 30 copies it started to make a grinding noise when I turned it on. (Oh by the way, it doesn't have an on/off switch. I HAD to put it on a power strip.)

Have to turn the unit on/off a few times until the grinding stops. I get a message that says "carriage error" on the display screen. I'm waiting for the right time to make the 105 mile one way trip to the nearest repair facility. So it will be a total of 420 miles and 2 days to get it repaired. There seems to be no mail-in option for repair/replacement. The Xerox I replaced lasted 10 years!



5 out of 5 stars Save $'s: Laser instead of Inkjet!   February 17, 2008
Bill King (Reno, Nv., United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

Pros: The shipping box shows a huge diagram showing exactly how to repack everything into the box, in case you need to ever send in for repairs. Operation is simple, yet versatile lots of function options. Heavy: reassuring ruggedness. Very, very easy to install/replace drum or ink cartridge!

Cons: Noisy, for instance a continuous fan noise. The original unpack, assembly is easy but there are no written directions, only lots of pictures. Took me awhile to turn the pieces around in my hand to match the photos. IOW, a few words would have helped! Actually, however, the drum and cartridge installation is all there is to assemble, and do it once and you realize its very simple and quick. 1: Cut toner pack top with scissors and shake it 2. Lift the top up and set drum into hole (or remove drum from hole). 3. Turn the cartridge to lock (or unlock): Thats it! No messiness.

No USB cord... :(

Other Thoughts: All lazer printers are big and heavy, think old 17"" crt monitor size. But this one needs only abt 3"" clearance behind (power cord plug), 0"" left and right, and the output tray extends in front only 4"" (and it slides back inside when no paper in the tray). The scanner lid opens from the front, hence no side clearance necessary. Scanning/printing quality: excellent. OCR character recognition for .jpg, .tiff, etc. files to text: amazingly accurate, wonderful! Easy to use, yet lots of options on board the unit's keyboard: 5 shortcut buttons, lcd display, keypad, 4 way hat. Even more options using the free Multi Funciton Station software. Printing speed is very good at 300x300. A bit slow at 600x600 printing and all scanning.
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Has been trouble free and intuitive to use for the few months I have had this.

That inkjet contraption is costing you thousands of $'s for supplies/materials down through the years. So get a laser! (And save the little inkjet under the desk/out of the way for color work when necessary).




5 out of 5 stars Works great and great price   November 2, 2007
Anonymouse (San Jose, CA USA)
14 out of 18 found this review helpful

Good laser quality printing/copying/scanning. Excellent MSRP price.

Another NICE feature is that its easy to refill the laser printer toner cartridge using a toner refill kit. Since the cartridge just flips open, there is no need to drill holes. So say goodbye! to expensive new cartridges :-).

Cons:
1. Panasonic's website doesnt have a link to updated windows drivers. They are available at:
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2. Its a GDI based printer which means that it wont work as a local printer with Ubuntu or other Linux PCs. However, there a ways to get it to be shared to Linux/Ubuntu clients on the ubuntu forums.

Panasonic KX-MB271 All-in-One Print/Scan/Copy Office Machine