Panasonic Panafax UF-880

Distributor: Panasonic Communications & Systems Co. Secaucus, NJ

Manufacturer: Matsushita Graphic Communication-Systems, Inc.; Made in Japan

Suggested retail price: $3,495.

Type: Desktop, CCD scanning, laser electrostatic imaging, monocomponent developing, heat and pressure fusing, cut-sheet plain paper; ITU-T G3 communication mode, digital signal.

Resolution: 203 x 98 lpi, standard; 203 x 196 lpi, fine; 203 x 391 lpi ITU-T superfine; 391 x 406 lpi, ultrafine; 64-level halftone.

Coding system: MH, MR, MMR, JBIG

Modem speed: 33,600; 31,200; 28,800; 26,400; 24,000; 21,600; 19,200; 16,800; 14,400; 12,000; 9,600; 7,200; 4,800; 2,400 bps.

Paper supply: One 250-sheet drawer, user-adjustable for letter-size (8-1/2" x 11"), legal-size (8-1/2" x 14") or A4-size (8-5/16" x 11-3/4") paper.

Maximum printing width: 8-7/64" Maximum scanning width: 9-29/32"

Original widths: The document feeder has adjustable side guides that move in sync to accommodate originals ranging in width from 5-13/16" to 11".

Original lengths: The document feeder can handle originals ranging in length from 5" to 14"; with operator assistance, the document feeder can handle originals up to 78-11/16".

SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical system: 120 V, 60 Hz, AC, 5 amps. The unit tested had a three-wire cord (grounded), 8' and 2-1/2" in length, and carried UL, but not CSA, approval.

Power consumption: Standby, 10 watts/power-save mode, 10 watts on/48 watts off); reception, 460 watts; transmission, 20 watts; copying, 460 watts.

Energy Star compliance: Panasonic states that the Panafax UF-880 meets the cirteria for energy Star compliance.

Dimensions (configured as tested) and weight: 11.5" H x 25.25" W x 16.25" D; weight, 33 lb.

Warranty: 90 days parts and labor.

GENERAL APPRAISAL

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