I've been using computers and printers since the 80s. I started with a daisy-wheel printer - picture a small metallic cup with 40 or so fingers sticking up around the periphery. The thing would spin until the correct letter was facing the paper, then a little hammer would slam the finger into the paper, effectively printing the letter just like a mechanical typewriter would. Also had a dot matrix. That was 35 years ago.
This Kyocera is, probably, the 20th printer I've owned. We use it for a 2 person business, with light scanning and printing - figure 20-300 pages per day.
This unit is a monster, and I mean that in the best way possible. Set up was very easy. Pull the packing materials, set it up, set the toner in place, turn it on, follow the prompts. With todays Windows 10, the computers all found and installed the printer automatically. Within 5 minutes, BOOM, printing.
Print quality is fantastic. Print speed is quick, both to start and to print. If you send a large PDF, the machine will take a few seconds to process before printing.
To put this technology in perspective, this machine is supplementing/replacing a Kyocera 1035-MFP, which was, minus the fax, the equivalent device in 2012 when I bought it. That unit, as well, was beastly, but not at this level. The prior unit has worked virtually flawlessly. Ready for this? That unit cost $800.00 back then, which is close to a $940.00 now, factored for inflation. This unit cost just over $500.00, and, for about half the price, you're getting a significantly better machine. Just unreal.
I just scanned, on the new unit, about 1,200.00 pages of various types of documents - new, old, folder, dog eared, and so on. Flawless feed, both single sided and double. Sit down for this one - - - the double sided scan and copy feature is a single-pass. The old unit I have would suck the paper in, scan it, feed it back up through the feeder, flip it over, scan the other side, feed it back down, then out. Slow, noisy, and prone to jamming. The new one? This one? One pass. Not sure how they pulled that off, but it's quiet, does not jam, and is quicker (slower feed, but only one pass, so quicker). Unbelievable.
A small note. On the old unit, I had to reset the main function button when I scanned to present "DUPLEX" as an option to avoid having to dig through function menus. A shortcut key, as it were. The new unit? That's the default! BOOM again.
Finally, and importantly, setting up scan-to-folder on the old unit was not intuitive and was fraught with pitfalls. You had to enter all target computer info into the keypad on the unit - not easy, and tedious.
The new one? Here's the process. Go to your computer. Add a shared folder to your root drive (C: drive). Now, open a browser and type in the LAN IP of the Kyocera in the URL bar. If you are unsure what it is, you will need to log in to your router control panel and figure it out (almost always, DHCP). Then take that LAN IP and punch it into your browser. A Kyocera dialog will open up and you can add the shared folder of your computer as an address in the printer. After that, you will be able to go to the printer, hit scan, hit address, pick your computer, then hit ENTER. BOOM, file scanned in PDF right to your folder. Put a shortcut on your desktop to the scan folder, and you're living large.
If that sounded complicated, you might need some help setting up a scan-to-folder (SMB). I found a website that walks you through it. You'll need your computer name, user name, user password, and folder name, and you'll have to enter it in the correct fields. Not difficult, but you have to know your way around a PC. You'll always have the option of scanning to email and scanning to a USB thumb drive inserted in the printer, remember.
This is one of the best pieces of equipment I've ever owned. It can easily handle much more than we put through it. If the other Kyocera we own is any indication, we will not need to do much with this unit - we have never touched anything on the 2012 version except the consumables - as much toner as we use and a drum that we replaced once after 100,000 copies or so.
Love the brand, love the printer - I will update this review if we have any issues, but don't hold your breath.
Strong recommendation.
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About Kyocera
Kyocera Document Solutions has championed innovative technology since 1934. We enable our customers to turn information into knowledge, excel at learning and surpass others. With professional expertise and a culture of empathetic partnership, we help organizations put knowledge to work to drive change.
ECOSYS M2540dw Monochrome MFP
The perfect printer for wherever you work.
Kyocera's ECOSYS M2540dw blends professional output, reliability, and high-quality output.
This compact, versatile MFP is an ideal fit for a variety of workspaces, whether in the office or at home. This cost-effective monochrome device boasts high print speeds, superb print definition, as well as high paper capacity. Meanwhile, mobile print compatibility enables users to print on the go when moving between locations.
How can the Kyocera ECOSYS M2040dn help you?
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Print up to 42 pages of stunning A4 business output per minute in black & white with 600 x 600 dpi print resolution. These devices are both secure, easy to use, and rapid first page output time mean you can seamlessly go about your business without delay. |
CopyThe ECOSYS M2540dw offers lightning copy speeds while supporting a whole host of image formats, including text, photo, and map. Other features include magnification/zoom capabilities, Auto Color Select (ACS), Auto Zoom, Auto Duplex, and Blank Page Skip. |
ScanOffering both color and black & white scan capabilities with speeds of up to 40 ipm or 32 ipm front and back, the ECOSYS M2540dw is the perfect fit for next-level personal workspaces. Moreover, by allowing you to scan to folder, e-mail, and USB, you gain full control over your workflows. |
Why the Kyocera ECOSYS M2540dw?
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ECOSYS TechnologyKyocera's famous ECOSYS technology combines long-life parts with reduced TEC values and a reduction of up to 85% in energy usage. It's outstanding productivity with reduced energy bills. |
Choose KyoceraKyocera's combination of industry expertise, outstanding professionals, and superb technologies make it the ideal partner for workspaces seeking to add a new dimension to how they work. |
Quality that lastsAt Kyocera, we are passionate about using our technology to deliver sustainable solutions and products that last the test of time. The ECOSYS M2540dw brings all these elements together - and then some! |
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| Price | $644.62 | $435.00 | $610.00 | $1,680.92 |
| Type | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Color |
| General type | Print, scan, copy, fax | Print, scan, copy, fax | Print, scan, copy | Print, scan, copy, fax |
| Engine speed | Up to 42 pages per minute | Up to 37 pages per minute | Up to 42 pages per minute | 22 ppm Color & B/W |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi, Fast 1200 Interpolated Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, Fast 1200 Interpolated Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| General memory | Standard: 512 MB, Upgradable to 1.5 GB | Standard: 512 MB, Upgradable to 1.5 GB | Standard: 512 MB, Upgradable to 1.5 GB | Standard 512MB, Upgradable to 1.5GB |
| Paper capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Standard interface | 10/100/1000BaseTX, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, 1 USB Host, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | 10/100/1000BaseTX, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, 1 USB Host, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | 10/100/1000BaseTX, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, 1 USB Host | Standard: 10/100/1000BaseTX, High-speed USB 2.0, 1 USB Host, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Dimensions | (W x D x H): 18.7 x 16.2 x 17.2 inches | (W x D x H): 18.7 x 16.2 x 17.2 inches | (W x D x H): 18.7 x 16.2 x 17.2 inches | (W x D x H): 16.4 x 16.9 x 19.5 inches |
| Weight | Approx. 41.9 lbs | Approx. 41.9 lbs | Approx. 41.9 lbs | Approx. 57.3 Pounds |
| Power consumption | Printing: 120V: 1743 Wh/week; 220-240V: 1661 Wh/week | Printing: 120V: 1510 Wh/week; 220-240V: 1472 Wh/week | Printing/Copying: 120V: 681 W; 220-240V: 661 W; Ready: 21W, Sleep: 1.0W | Printing: 345 W, Ready mode: 41 W, Sleep-mode: 1 W |
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| Price | $644.62 | $1,406.74 | $1,680.92 | $690.26 | $285.79 | $499.99 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 4 | Get it May 10 - 16 | — | Get it May 3 - 6 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 4 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 4 |
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| Sold By | KYOCERA Document Solutions | AztekComputers | SmBusi | Provantage LLC | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| printer output | Monochrome | Monochrome | Color | Monochrome | Monochrome | Color |
| printer technology | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser |
| paper size | 8.5 x 14 | 8.5 x 11 | 8.5 inch x 14 | 8.5 inch x 14 | Standard / Optional Cassette: 4.1 x 5.8 to 8.5 x 14 Inches / Multipurpose Tray: 3 x 5 Inches to 8.5 x 14 Inches | 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, 4 x 6 |
| print media type | paper plain | paper plain | paper plain | paper plain | paper plain | paper plain, labels, envelopes, glossy photo paper, card stock |
| max input sheets | 350 | — | — | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Ethernet, USB, SDHC | — | USB, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (Network) | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, NFC |
| compatible devices | Smartphones | — | — | Smartphones | Smartphones | PC, Laptops, Smartphones, Tablets |
| duplex | Automatic | — | Automatic | Automatic | — | Automatic |
| memory capacity | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 1 GB | — |
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