Muratec F-560 Reports Manual
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Muratec F-560
20-PPM Desktop Multifunctional Device
Fax • Printer • Copier • Scanner
General Appraisal
The Muratec F-560, a competitively priced 20-ppm fax-centric multifunctional device, was a stand-
out performer in BLI's tests. Offering good print output quality, very good productivity and superior
ease of use and multitasking capabilities, this LED-based model also proved very reliable. The unit
completed BLI's two-month evaluation, which included a 23,000-impression durability test, without
any malfunctions or misfeeds. Indeed, the durability test for the F-560 was among the longest for a fax-
centric product.
Offering standard faxing (walk up, network, PC and Internet), convenience copying, PC and network
printing and scanning, the Muratec F-560 is distinguished from other tested models in this class by its
superior ease of use. For example, the F-560 is one of the few fax-based MFPs to offer a touchscreen,
which minimizes the number of buttons present on the control panel and makes it easy to use the
standard Network Gateway Platform scanning system. For example, the touchscreen allows users to add
unique file names to each scanned document, quickly search the file tree for destinations when scanning
to network folders and enter e-mail addresses for scan to e-mail transmissions. In addition, the unit
supports LDAP, which enables direct access over the network from the control panel to e-mail addresses
and fax numbers residing on the corporate mail server. Removing and replacing the toner cartridge,
which includes toner and drum, was also easy.
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Overall Rating
Pricing Analysis ...........................................................Good
Ease of Use ...........................................................Excellent
Image Quality ........................................ Copy
Reliability ...............................................................Excellent
Service Calls ..................................................................... 0
Misfeeds ............................................................................ 0
Supplies Cost Per Page ........................................................ *
Suggested retail price: $2,799
* Supplies cost per page could not be calculated; pricing is set by dealer.
Manufacturer: Muratec America, Inc., Plano, TX; made in China.
Test period duration: Two months, including a 23,000-impression durability test.
Manufacturer's recommended monthly volume: Muratec does not specify a recommended
monthly volume.
BLI's recommended monthly volume for optimum performance: Up to 10,000 impressions.
Type: Desktop, CCD digital color scanner, LED imaging, monocomponent developing, cut-sheet
bond paper heat and pressure fusing multifunctional device with standard fax (walk-up, network,
PC and Internet), convenience copy and PC and network print and scan capabilities.
BUYERS LABORATORY INC.
A Comprehensive BLI Laboratory Evaluation
PERFORMANCE RATINGS
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Text....................................................... Fair
Line Art................................................. Fair
Halftone Range ..................................Good
Halftone Fill ........................................Good
Solids ........................................ Very Good
September 2005
Lab Test Report
Highly Recommended
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Summary of Contents for Muratec F-560
- Page 1 Muratec F-560 is distinguished from other tested models in this class by its superior ease of use. For example, the F-560 is one of the few fax-based MFPs to offer a touchscreen, which minimizes the number of buttons present on the control panel and makes it easy to use the standard Network Gateway Platform scanning system.
- Page 2 GENERAL APPRAISAL (CONTINUED) Also setting the F-560 apart from its competitors is the device's ability to reserve a copy job while another copy job or a print job is in progress. In addition, as mentioned above, the device offers Muratec's Network Gateway Platform, which enables scanning to network folders, with up to 20 custom folder shortcuts available;...
- Page 3 Because of its outstanding overall performance, including excellent ease of use, exceptional multi- tasking, good print output quality and impressive reliability, BLI highly recommends the Muratec F-560 for users in need of a multifunctional device with fax, copy, print and scan capabilities for monthly volumes of up to 10,000 impressions.
- Page 4 Scanner: Very Good Ease of use: mail addresses and network folder destinations. The Muratec F-560 is very user friendly. The control panel, which incorporates a large touch- Ease of installation: screen display, is well laid out, with dedicated Very Good. The process for installing the print keys for copy, scan and fax functions that il- drivers was straightforward.
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Page 5: Copy Quality
Very Good Comments: Density of copy: Lines and text produced by the Muratec F-560 Range, 1.33 to 1.37 (on a scale of 0 to 2.5, with in copy mode had jagged edges. While the half- 2.5 being as dark as would be possible under tones showed good separation, they were pixi- most circumstances). - Page 6 Windows 2000 over a 10/100BaseT net- work connection. Speed tests conducted using a 10-page document. The Muratec F-560’s print speeds were tested at 600 dpi using the PCL driver. Copy Mode Print Mode MURATEC F-560 MULTITASKING EVALUATION Secondary...
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Page 7: Print Quality
Solids: Very Good Comments: Halftone range: Output produced by the Muratec F-560 at Clearly visible from 1% to 85% dot-fill levels 600-x-600-dpi resolution was good overall. There with distinct transitions between levels. was little toner spray, which gave text a clean ap- Density of solid black printed image (based on four pearance. - Page 8 36.04 (seconds) All files are printed in a quantity equal to twice the manufacturer’s rated speed for the device. The Muratec F-560’s raster times/print speeds were tested at 600 dpi using the PCL driver. First-page time indicates the time it took to RIP, image and deliver the first page of the test document set to the output tray.
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Page 9: Fax Functions
Fax scanning speed: General: The average scanning speed is obtained from The Muratec F-560 is equipped with a print driv- scanning into memory three originals using er and a fax driver; the user must select the fax standard resolution and normal contrast settings;... -
Page 10: Document Feeder
(CONTINUED) Performance of Scanner Functions Scanning software: Scan to file: Scanning on the Muratec F-560 is enabled via Yes. the Network Gateway Platform, which is easy to Scan to folder (local): use. Up to 20 custom folder shortcuts are avail- Yes. - Page 11 (allows users to Max Paper Cap w/Options: 1,050 sheets import Vcards from their Microsoft databases into their Document Feeder: 80 sheets F-560 address book). Max/Min Orig Size (WxL): 8.5 x 35.5/4.7 x 3.9 MEMORY Max Paper/Print Width: 8.5/8.3...
- Page 12 Muratec F-560 Lab Test Report BUYERS LABORATORY INC. MULTIFUNCTION MODES PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Copier: Std conven Network Printer: Engine Mfr & Model: Muratec Fax Machine: Std PC Printer: Print Speed (Black): 20 ppm Internet Fax: Std Network Scanner: Std Print Speed (Color):...
- Page 13 MURATEC F-560 throughout BLI's in-house durability test. This is to certify that when subjected to a 23,000-impression Buyers Lab durability test in a networked environment, the Muratec F-560 proved to be a highly reliable product. September 2005 ANTHONY F. POLIFRONE DATE ®...
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