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Toshiba 3520C All in One Printer User Manual

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2. 35 ppm Monochrome 35 ppm Color Print Copy Scan Fax 100 INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS Copyright 2008 BERTL Inc August 2008 A AY be rtl CoO m All Rights Reserved The license under which this document is made available and applicable law prohibit any reproduction or further transmission of any portion of this document This document may only be viewed electronically through the www BERTL com Web site and may not be stored in electronic or hard copy format Any reproduction of trademarks is strictly prohibited BERTL accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions contained in this document What s Inside August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520C www BERTL com TABLE OF CONTENTS BERTL Galaxy Star Rating 0 cccccccccccesesccsecesesssseseseseevecesersevecnrereevecenensevecenen 3 About BERTL s Galaxy Star Rating ccccceesceesssseseeeeeeeee 3 troduction acct etin ce seine ccs eer cersteta ata we a aideiseoeoedenk calor Geceedeutdvace eka secaneinacde 4 Device Features Summary ccccccseeeeeceeeeeeeseeeeesaeeeeeaeeeeeesaees 4 Pricing Specifications Features Software ccccccecceeeeeeees 5 RG weenie ens dase sheen arctan et onan enene maces EIEE 8 BANANO eotea EE sepa canst ayes ome abeas cues wenn E nie benccaene 8 Prnt FPROGUGUV ICY acesar eiea N paa i ake ugued AR 8 What We Liked Would Like To Se ccccecceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeees 10 CODY ee E E E E eee awed 11 Copy
3. 13 8 14 6 15 3 19 5 21 6 22 1 23 5 23 7 293 25 9 26 2 26 4 26 5 26 6 26 7 26 7 26 8 27 0 27 0 27 1 27 1 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com Pages Per Minute SETS Pages 1 3 s zoso a es o4 3a ar2 200 31 se ara 2 or ise 212 200 s56 384 aon fait s o4 200 258 31 see 405 418 aze Ts re cos 356 401 428 asa 443 aae o roo set ass aos 451 a0 44s as 10 ara sar or2 ant asa 42 ane faas eo sea an asa ane laso 453 ase oo sat aoe aze a42 a50 453 ass ase ao se ana asa ase 453 455 ase 457 Duplex Color Copier Productivity Pages Per Minute SETS 10 20 30 40 232 vee e Tested black and white FPOT as fast as 14 78 Po 25 5 seconds in simplex copier mode and as fast as 18 20 Document Feed Speed of MONOCHROME mope lime n originals Seconds Simplex Originals 16 72 Duplex Originals 31 94 10 Mixed Size Originals 24 53 Document Finishing Penalty of Finishing Time In rena ty ie Per Set originals Selection Secs Secs 10 5 Corner Staple 85 69 27 11 10 5 Side Staples 91 75 28 32 8 5 See a E ods Booklet 10 5 Covers and A 3 Inserts Covers and Inserts option could not be evaluated during testing Pages 3 EE a n 2 Tss o 75 4 92 16 3 19 3 22 5 24 4 25 2 25 5 25 8 seconds in duplex copier mode 6 Ce
4. rer 109 202 204 205 205 205 205 Ti ATSAN AL August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com Simplex PostScript Print Productivity Color Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation Pages Per Minute ENEE Oa ar re sis ae r as 200 2 or 90 175 296 296 907 919 327 s re 165 211 67 907 924 999 298 a os 191 296 296 a19 999 940 314 s ms ars asa z8 327 990 oa o47_ e ro 27 257 207 33 942 247 950_ e 155 250 296 a10 940 947 954 95 o res 250 203 224 242 o40 952 254 w 175 257 290 327 34 950 959 955 ze 907 27 244 959 956 950 950 o 257 324 98 950 956 958 950 960 w 296 93 244 953 958 950 960 960 WHAT WE LIKED e Tested black and white simplex and duplex network printer speeds in both PCL and PostScript modes were up to approximately 45 ppm matching Toshiba s rated print soeed of up to 45 ppm e Tested color network print speed was up to 20 5 ppm in PCL and 36 1 ppm in PostScript mode e Tested network printer First Page Out Time FPOT was as fast as 17 82 seconds in PostScript mode and up to 19 35 seconds in PCL mode WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE e Overall BERTL was very satisfied with the e STUDIO3520c s printing capabilities All productivity results are based on the e STUDIO4520c Toshiba e STUDIO3520c COPY BACKGROUND Nearly all MFPs on the market today provide digital copying while many desktop pr
5. Custom Color Settings m Halftone __ Resolution it T Use Black for All Text Distinguish Thin Lines iv Pure Black Apply to V Pure Gray Auto Restore Defaults Cancel Help In the Basic Tab of the Setting dialog box you can specify the following functions Custom Color Settings Halftones Resolution Use Black for All Text Distinguish Thin Lines Pure Black and Pure Gray Toshiba e STUDIO3520c August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com Setting TOSHIBA e STUDIO4520CSeriesPCL6 Properties Basic Finishing Paper Handling Image Quality Effect Others Basic Color Balance Image Attribute Print Job Normal Print Watermark ES SF a All Colors Each Color an Overlay Image E None M Rotate 180 Degrees EO EO Graphics Text Profile None Detail Save Profile Restore Defaults Restore Defaults The Effect Tab contains print options that add effects to your print jobs such as Watermarks Overlay Image printing and Rotate printing Cancel Help In the Color Balance tab of the Setting dialog box users can x i s j asic Finishing Paper Handling Image Quality Effect thers specify the following functions All Colors Each Color and Detail Print Job These options are all used to adjust the density of colors Normal Pint a aE
6. KR gt NIN oO oO KR D O J N KIES KR A o N OQ J N I SE 2 gt NIN iN D N KR gt OO N D gt 09 O B Page 9 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c Duplex PostScript Print Productivity Black and White Text Pages Per Minute oqe ICI a ar 7a estes e ere ozas 2 50 21 168 299 902 992 49 360 s rr 188 200 270 992 955 360 1378 a oo 196 290 202 o49 968 are se s 10s ano 51 laro 300 a76 304 300 e 121 220 270 992 968 904 500 309 e r6 257 202 a40 o70 990 s04 300 o 158 258 12 955 991 994 900 309 w 168 270 a18 960 994 999 s00 00 239 292 960 994 990 02 05 08 2ra 55 276 993 02 05 407 ao w 202 958 994 998 05 07 00 409 ara 376 90 a00 a08 208 209 aro Simplex PCL Print Productivity Color Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation Pages Per Minute a s olm ol a a as 7a 100 98 165 77 193 197 2 foo na 8 5 13 90 94 96 e re ra 5 177 90 95 90 199 a oz ras 165 13 194 198200 201 s Sioa rss 172 197 196 199 201 202 e naiez 177 100 108 200 a02 203 e rze iri 183 104 200 202203 aoa o fra ra 96 105 200 202 203 ane 0 rse i77 187 r06 201 203 203 204 res 100 198 201 203 204 20s 205 rros 180 203 204 205 208 205 rea 198 201 203 205 205 20s 205
7. Naresh die KOTONG TO AETA ia arC esl maoan RN i 5 e HOT NEA HENS _J To remove a paper jam in the fuser unit the user must open both the automatic duplexing unit and the jam releasing cover If the paper jam occurs in the Reversing Automatic Document Feeder the user must open the reverse cover and remove the original August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com When the optional finisher is installed the Bridge Unit cover can be lowered to remove any paper jammed between the fuser and the finisher Seen ae mt ns ny ms ap TB ey mem mm wi Paper jams can occur in the large capacity feeder When this occurs users can simply open the large capacity paper feed cover and remove the jammed paper Toshiba e STUDIO3520c When a paper jam occurs in the Hole Punch unit the user must open the front cover and turn the green knob so the punches are up and the paper can be released Above is the Saddle Stitch Finisher s misfeed access area which can be accessed by opening the top cover and removing the jammed paper DEVICE MANAGEMENT An efficient device management software system is critical in order to take maximum advantage of a device s feature set be it a printer fax scanner or multifunctional peripheral MFP Device management is typically provided via a Web server on the device controller This Web server is accessed using any desktop Web browser The user simply enters the
8. a TOSHIBA e STUDIO4520CSeriesPCL 6 Properties Setting Toner Save Do not Print Blank Pages Basic Color Balance Image Attribute z Letterhead Print Mode Contrast in 4 a E u F Brightness Letter EO EO ae Graphics Text Department eeey Profile Custom Settings File None A 1 4 E Background Adjustment 4S w Fl Save Profile Version Information Restore Defaults Restore All Defaults Saturation 4 DOGO tees ace CENENE IO 4 o 4 The PCL drivers Others tab contains print options such as Toner Saving Do not Print Blank Pages Letterhead Print Mode and iY Use Sharpness Filter custom paper sizes ee ay OF Restore Defaults Cancel Help In the Image Attribute tab of the Setting dialog box users can specify the following functions Adjust the density level by moving the scroll bar pressing buttons on the right and left of the scroll bar or keying in the desired density value directly h 2 j Ee il fo Rao ff i mE BB j a co Se FO G EXCEPTIONAL i iki Toshiba e STUDIO3520c Watermark Caption BERTL Font Name Style Arial M Regular Font Size 137 4 pt 6 300 Color 4 D Gray Browse x Position Angle 0 000 2l 52 S B E gp 90 oa Y Ss 90 0 Units Po f inch C mm C Draw as Outline C Transparency a e p Center Water
9. 06 32 page graphic intensive PowerPoint 17 22 19 41 38 page Word form tae text based Letter LAd 17 82 19 35 50 page text based PDF duplex Letter A4 21 57 22 59 Visual PostScript driver Toshiba e STUDIO3520c Job Time seconds Set wie poe ve Size a at anes azn egret ate aaa ae apewe Mate ae oe BR O ee on Baa UT nae oes res RET vv ras ror esata UT nae oa arent AT ae oa aane a ve oe eos Simplex PCL Print Productivity Black and White Text Pages Per Minute ee Paces 1 o s a 5 P oe es 120 200 276 3150356 2 es 146200 276 340 360 285 295 s es res zas 315 360 360 02 aro a no 220 276 340 305 402 arz ars s 29 25208 356 205 a10 ars a23 e me 264 ors 308 402 ars a22 aze r re 21220 ars 08 a19 a25 ace e ire 704 a0 305 412 422 a27 aso o res 506 39 300 415 aza azo asz w a0 a15 256 505 are 426 30 Tasa w are 208205 ars 10 484 a07 aoe ars 200 aro a26 aaa a07 aso aao w 340 02 are aa 287 a39 ano aao ase a03 aaa 08 ao aso ans Job List opyright 2008 BERTL Inc All Rights Reserved The license under which this document is made available and applicable law prohibit any reproduction or further transmission of any portion of this document This document may only be viewed electronically through the www BERTL com Web si
10. Pages and Interleaving Pages Insert Pages Print Style Paper Source auto x jawo xl auo x jawo xl jawo x jawo x jawo xl auto Use Tab Paper Tab Manufacturer Blanks USA copy Tabs 5Banke LT 1 2 Tab Tab Extension Image Shift Width Tab Extension gt i Image Shift width Image Shift 0 500 0 0 1 187 inches ee j Units i inch Cancel The Insert Pages option allows users to insert a sheet between pages or print a specific page on a sheet fed from a tray other than the Paper Source option selected on the Basic tab This option is useful when inserting blank sheets between chapters or when printing chapter cover pages on the different paper a a e ati Loan p 7 ca Sa Fk G i iE i a a H i A a August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com s TOSHIBA e STUDIO4520CSeriesPCL6 Properties Basic Finishing Paper Handling Image Quality Effect Others Print Job Normal Print I fe Image Quality Type Profile Name A k General T Photograph E Presentation E Line Art Graphics Text Profile None Save Profile Setting Restore Defaults The PCL drivers Image Quality Tab allows users to select how images are printed Users can easily select the appropriate image quality depending on the type of document being printed out Setting Basic Color Balance Image Attribute
11. hard drive after every job up to 5 times exceeding the Department of Defense Standard Toshiba e STUDIO3520c SOFTWARE Client Software Print Drivers PCL 6 PostScript 3 and XPS Client Software TopAccess Internet Service Toshiba e BRIDGE Device Manager Toshiba e Desktop Software STUDIO File Downloader Toshiba e STUDIO Twain Driver Toshiba e STUDIO Remote Scan Driver Toshiba e STUDIO Other Software WIA Driver Toshiba e STUDIO N W Fax Toshiba e STUDIO AddressBook Viewer Device Management Software Web based device monitoring TopAccess Address Book Viewer Executable based device No monitoring Group management of network sy i es devices Monitor 3rd party MIB ves compliant network devices Document Management DocuWare Document Output Management e BRIDGE Job Build e BRIDGE Job Separator Document Capture Workflow e BRIDGE Re Rite eCopy Other Software With e BRIDGE Fleet Management System Software EE i h mF mn a E i ca Sa fk G EXCEPTIONAL i E E FN i August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com Toshiba e STUDIO3520c PRINTING BACKGROUND Printing passed copying as the primary method of reproducing documents years ago Today printing is just as important if not more important than copying Connectivity Most devices include Ethernet and USB connectivity out of the box Some devices also include a parallel interface In addition many devices provi
12. top of Toshiba s office color MFP lineup the e STUDIO3520c is designed for businesses with less demanding print volume needs multi user offices and mid sized workgroups and enterprises Toshiba rates the e STUDIO3520c at a substantial 35 35 monochrome color ppm and in testing the system was able to match these speeds As with all devices customers should note that BERTL has found that PostScript emulations such as the one employed by the e STUDIO3520c may not provide the same degree of precision and predictability when printing very complicated data as a genuine Adobe PostScript print driver e Reflecting the efficiency of its e BRIDGE controller architecture the e STUDIO3520c proved very productive in network printer mode o Tested FPOT was fast as 17 82 seconds in network printer mode o Tested simplex network print speed was fast as up to 44 1 ppm matching Toshiba s rated print speed of up to 45 ppm while tested duplex network print speed was fast as up to 40 8 ppm e Productivity in copier mode was also good Tested copier FPOT was fast as14 78 seconds while tested copier speed was as fast as up to 46 6 ppm e Overall the e STUDIO3520c produced good image quality in testing In both print and copy modes output displayed very good print density and good halftones It also produced output that displayed very good resolution in copy mode and very good resolution in printer mode Its output also displayed excellent line and dot contro
13. touch screen features large text for easy viewing as well as a simple design for easy navigation The touch screen is virtually the same as other Toshiba e STUDIO devices touch screens which will make it especially easy for e STUDIO users to quickly acclimate to it The e STUDIO3520c s LCD color touch screen provides easy access to several common and frequently used copier settings on the Basic Copying screen This enables copy users to quickly and easily make typical settings without having to navigate through to many sub menus and significantly reduces the time to make copy job settings BERTL was able to make frequently used copier settings in a matter of only 2 or 3 key presses see Selections Required for Frequently Used Copy Functions chart on page 18 For network and device management Toshiba provides its TopAccess Web Software Suite TopAccess Internet Services provides an easy to use Web based interface and can be used to view detailed system and consumables status It also enables administrators to manage and configure device and network settings This Web based solution enables administrators to monitor and manage a fleet of devices from any workstation on the network TopAccess Internet Services provides automatic e mail alerts when the system requires attention Both PCL and PostScript drivers are relatively easy to use and logically organized Both drivers have nearly the same exact user interface This will e
14. users to view and operate RUPT COUNTER ENERGY MAIN POWER Ei ON OFF SAVER FUNCTION CLEAR rc TH STOP e g ACCESS PRINT DATA The right side of the control panel contains various hard keys including keys for Function Clear Stop Start etc as well as a numerical keypad for entering number of copies and fax numbers keys for switching between different functions copy e filing scan print fax etc and hard keys for displaying job status and machine status Toshiba e STUDIO3520c A August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com To access the different device options the user must first select CO f STORAG the corresponding hard key on the control panel iy COPY REHUT al Be SIMPLE x I 232 i DUPLEX 1007 NON SORT DRG gt COPY NON STAPLE The 2 Sided tab provides options for simplex duplex book 1 to 2 Duplex and 2 to 1 Split oi eee Ta The touch screen s main copy menu provides users wilh the most common copying choices The text with the blue background on the touch screen display currently selected settings REMAIN St STORAGE ff SETTINGS E PHOTO The touch screen displaying various image quality options for the copy function JB ST iy COPY E STORAGE PLATE 7 The touch screen displaying several zoom TEE along with READY REMAIN SET original and copy size options JOR BUILD e Originals scanned with different
15. 1 14 MB ERTI E CCEPTION AL 1 page photo print Letter A4 30 53 August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com PRODUCTIVITY Evaluating print productivity is not as simple as timing copy jobs The printing process involves several steps and can be affected by a variety of factors along the way The document must first be spooled by the print driver into a PCL or PostScript file The PCL or PostScript file is then sent to the printer where it is raster image processed RIPped into image data by the device processor The image data is then sent to the marking engine and output as printed pages There are three obvious factors highlighted above spool time RIP time and print engine speed which can all make or break a device s overall productivity Other factors include concurrency and contention for instance print soeed may slow down when the device is being used for other functions such as scanning However it is possible to time and compare these factors through the use of careful preparation conditioning and testing Following are charts that show printing performance when tested under controlled conditions First Page Out Time seconds Job List 26 25 4 page passport form PDF 19 97 Letter A4 17 97 16 page Magazine PDF 22 page Excel Worksheet 17 12 Letter A4 17 75 Letter A4 16 90 Letter A4 Letter A4 14 57 19 59 32 page text based PowerPoint 19 28 Letter A4 18 28 20
16. 20c proved to be a highly competitive workgroup office color system in testing BERTL found the e STUDIO3520c consistently productive no matter the application and feels that it will make short work of mid volume business color workloads while not sacrificing usability ease of use versatility or image quality Therefore BERTL highly recommends the e STUDIO3520c for offices mid size workgroups and enterprises that require a fast and reliable business color and black and white digital imaging system gt a E 9 i l i LE gt a kas LT EXGEPTI i T LOWAL ima Toshiba e STUDIO3520c WHAT WE LIKED aa D LPE E L I 4 BEB i h N A N EXCEPTIONAL i J ifin Tested black and white simplex and duplex network printer speeds in both PCL and PostScript modes were up to approximately 45 ppm matching Toshiba s rated print speed of up to 45 ppm e STUDIO4520c tested Tested color network print speed was up to 20 5 ppm in PCL and 36 1 ppm in PostScript mode Tested network printer First Page Out Time FPOT was as fast as 17 82 seconds in PostScript mode and up to 19 35 seconds in PCL mode Tested black and white FPOT as fast as 14 78 seconds in simplex copier mode and as fast as 18 20 seconds in duplex copier mode Tested black and white copier productivity was up to 46 6 ppm in simplex mode and up to 27 1 ppm in duplex mode Tested color copier productivity was up to 45 7 ppm in simplex mode and u
17. B flash memory devices and digital camera SD chips We expect this to become more common over the next year Security Security is another critical aspect of scanning Several MFPs now include the ability to send scanned messages using encrypted PFD or other secure transfer formats This is an important capability in industries and sectors where data must be kept secure and confidential Most devices also support network authentication so that users must log into their device usually with their network password before they scan Integration with Third Party Applications The big buzz in the office digital imaging industry is the move toward open architecture with the MFP s firmware backbone based on an industry standard such as Java or NET rather than on a proprietary system Device Contention Print slowdown when scanning copy job Ne a EA i el J wE p ee i I j f 7 1 a i E S T 1 EXCEPTIONAL i ima August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com Print slowdown when scanning in scan job Me Print slowdown when scan data transfer underway lt COPY OR EE SETTINGS READY COPY amp FILI ALE NAMI DOCO AAOS 44 O05 _ oo SERS Users can scan hard copy originals converting them into electronic files and then send them e mail addresses or network folders WHAT WE LIKED e Images can be scanned printed and faxed directly to the device s hard drive and store
18. Finishing Paper Handling Image Quality Effect Others Print Job Normal Print Zi l Image Quality Type Profile Name A l4 General i ka Photograph Er Presentation E Line Art Letter Eo Eo gt Advanced Graphics Text Profile None Save Profile Setting Restore Defaults The PostScript driver s Image Quality tab allows users to select how images are printed Users can easily select the appropriate image quality depending on the type of document being printed out a p ee p E ii B E n k e f q 1 T p m i t T j EXCEPTIONAL n ima August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com TOSHIBA e STUDIO4520CSeries PS3 Properties Basic Finishing Paper Handling Image Quality Effect Others Print Job Normal Print B Watermark SI es Overlay Image None Rotate 180 Degrees Mirror EO EO m Graphics Text Profile None Save Profile Restore Defaults The PostScript driver s Effect Tab contains print options that add effects to your print jobs such as Watermarks Overlay Image printing Rotate printing Mirror Printing and Negative Printing s TOSHIBA e STUDIO4520CSeries PS3 Properties Basic Finishing Paper Handling Image Quality Effect Others Print Job Default Menu Setting Normal Print a Toner Save Do not Print Blank Pages Le
19. Productivity issis E e 12 What We Liked Would Like To Se ccccecccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 13 1 05 E ener oe ree ne Sn OnE Or ete ene eer cre a te ee ene ne rere 14 What We Liked Would Like To See ccccecceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 14 Image cs cashier chee vet tip tite teste ee vere ie E aA EE E a E E 15 BE a A asc ta see rates E iba ects E ranted eure EN seoaate soleretaeee 15 KOS OUUON ene eee ee ey eee eae ent eee ene ee ee eae 15 PAIONO csr secs E wishes edie tise eee neato eee de ectarneratte 16 Negative Positive LINES cccccecceesseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeaeeeeeeas 16 Negative Positive Dots cccccccseccecsseeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeas 16 What We Liked Would Like To Se cccccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 16 Ease OrUSE se ee ne eee ee 17 Programming the Control Panel ccccccceesseeeeeeseeeeeaeeeeeeas 17 BTM ADL ONS ea E EN 19 STG AUG Serre re santectee ene E E E 25 Routine Maintenace cccccccssscccesecesesecensseeeeseeeseeeeseueeeneaees 27 Device ManageMen cccccccseceeceeeeeseeeeaeeeeseueesseeeesaeeeesaees 31 What We Liked Would Like To Se ccccceccecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 33 Media Handling ccccccccsecceceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeesaeeeseeeeeseueeeseneesseeeesaueeeseneesaeees 34 Media INDut ccccccecccseeccseeceeeeceeeceeeseeecsueseueesueeseeeeeeeesees 34 Media Output and FINniShing ccceccceeeeeeeeeese
20. Scan Enabler GP 1080 IPSec Enabler Standard Two Paper Drawers 2 x 550 11 x17 A3 Bypass Tray 100 Sheet 12 x47 Optional KD 1023 Paper Feed Pedestal 1 x 550 Sheets 11 x17 A3 MY 1032 Cassette Module 1 x 550 Sheet 11 x17 A3 KD 1024LT Large Capacity Feeder 1 x 2 500 Sheet 8 5 x11 A4 MR 3018 RADF 100 Sheets 8 5 x11 A4 MJ 1101 Multi Position Finisher Stationary Tray 250 Sheets 8 5 x11 A4 Tray 1 with 2000 Sheets Stacking Capacity 50 Sheet Staple Capacity MJ 1030 Saddle Stitch Finisher Tray 1 with 1000 Sheets Stacking Capacity Tray 2 with 1000 Sheets Stacking Capacity 50 Sheet Staple Capacity 60 pages 15 sheets Saddle Stitch Booklets MJ 1031 Hanging Finisher Tray 1 with 1000 Sheets Stacking Capacity 50 Sheet Staple Capacity Software Options TopAccess e BRIDGE Fleet Management System oe Network Accounting Enablement Management Options Media Input Options Finishing Options MJ 6101E F S Multi Position Hole Punch Unit for MJ 1101 MJ 6004E F S Multi Position Hole Punch Unit for MJ 1030 KN 4520 Bridge Kit Required with MJ 1101 MJ 1030 MJ 1031 GA 1211 EFI Controller not available at launch GD 1250 EU Fax Board GD 1260 EU 2nd Other Options Line Fax GN 1050 Wireless LAN Adapter GN 2010 Bluetooth Adapter GN 3010 Wireless Antenna GP 1070 Data Overwrite Kit GS 1010 Meta Scan Ena
21. ally configured settings for a particular job Some of the options include Color Booklet Duplex and Staple Duplex and Staple and Punch Restore Defaults s TOSHIBA e STUDIO4520CSeries PS3 Properties Basic Finishing Paper Handling Image Quality Effect Others Print Job Copy Handling Normal Print hh 1 2 38 1 1 1 1 2 3 Number of pages per Sheet es ESE S Letter Direction of Print _ m z C Draw Borders Around Pages v rE y A Profile Staple Hole Punch offoog CE Restore Defaults C Use Custom Margin The Post Script driver s Finishing tab allows you to enable sort printing 2 sided printing N up printing stapling and punching The options selected by the user are highlighted in blue and the image on the left displays a graphic representation of the chosen options Toshiba e STUDIO3520c TOSHIBA e STUDIO4520CSeries PS3 Properties Basic Finishing Paper Handling Image Quality Effect Others Print Job Destination EE 7 a I Use Front Cover zi EJ Use Back Cover BF Insert Pages eth Interleave Pages hes dhe ail e Graphics Text j Profile None M Save Profile Restore Defaults The PostScript drivers Paper Handling tab provides several options to enable Front Cover printing Back Cover printing Inserting Pages and Interleaving Pages TOSHIBA e STUDIO4520CSeries PS3 Properties Basic
22. anufacturer s stated yield based on 6 page coverage Media Handling Input Output 1200 sheets 2 x 550 sheet drawers 100 sheet bypass tray 550 Sheets Paper Feed Pedestal 11 x17 A3 550 Sheet Cassette Module Standard Media Capacity Optional Media Supplies P J in E k J t pE fei hes A EXCEPTIONAL i ima Seg IE g g August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com Media Handling Input Output Maximum Media Capacity Maximum Media Size main trays Minimum Maximum Media Weight main trays Maximum Media Size bypass Minimum Maximum Media Weight bypass Minimum Maximum Media Weight duplex Standard Output Tray Capacity FEATURES 11X17 A3 2 500 Sheet Large Capacity Feeder 8 5 x11 A4 100 Sheets RADF 8 5 x11 A4 3 700 sheets 11 x17 A3 Tray 1 17 lb Bond to 140 Ib Index 64 253 gsm 12 x47 305mm x 1200mm banner 17 Ib Bond 100 Ib Cover 64 to 270 gsm Tray 1 17 lb Bond to 140 Ib Index 64 253 gsm 500 sheets Security Hard Drive Overwrite Removable Hard Drive Private Print Encrypted Printing Secure Fax Encrypted PDF Send Network Authentication LDAP Authentication Kerberos Authentication SNMP IPv6 SSL TLS IP Filtering MAC Filtering Other Security Features Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Data Overwrite Overwrites all data on the
23. apling Floor standing higher cost finishers typically provide 50 sheet capability and provide both corner and double stapling Saddle stitch booklet making allows users to create folded center stapled booklets Some saddle stitch finishers only handle 10 sheets for producing 40 page booklets while others handle up to 15 sheets for producing 60 page booklets Mail Bin Units and Offset Output Many workgroup devices provide offset stacking each set is Offset from the next to make it easier to separate jobs Some also provide physical mailbox units that allow each user to send jobs to their own mailbox tray However most mailbox units do not accept finished Such as stapled jobs A multi tray finisher can also offer some form of job separation typically used to separate different types of jobs fax print copy for easier identification Post Process Insertion PPI A post process insertion unit can be used to automatically insert pages into completed print or copy jobs These inserts can include chapter covers color pages and heat sensitive media Toshiba e STUDIO3520c ORIGINAL HANDLING While scanning speeds and duty volumes may be based on perfect standard letter A4 size office grade laser printer media a much wider range of media substrates is commonly used and handled in the office world every day Scanning Speed Obviously the faster a scanner can scan originals the faster the user can retrieve those origina
24. ased system Some menu driven touch screens can involve many complicated sub menus that can be difficult to navigate Most manufacturers try to keep their control panels and touch screens consistent across their MFPs and printers so that users do not have to spend time learning how to use a new control panel when moving from device to device A control panel s ease of use or lack of can often have a significant affect on user productivity The harder it is to select frequently used options such as duplexing document finishing etc the more time the user has to spend programming the device and the less productive they are In the chart to the right BERTL assesses how many steps are required to make these commonplace settings Selections Required for Frequently Used Copy Functions Copied Front and Rear Covers The e STUDIO3520c s Control Panel consists of a touch screen and hard keys Corner Staple 3 1 2 2 2 2 3 Photo Mode 2 EXCEPTIONAL August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com The Control Panel can be tilted in order to eliminate any glare as well as to make it easier for wheelchair
25. bler GP 1080 IPSec Enabler KP 2004 HID Card Reader KP 2005 Mifare Card Reader MH 1700 Desk M in 2003 Apple Mac UNIX Linux SCO AS400 via iData amp 10 1 a B 1 0 GB N Memory Shared 80 GB hard drive nd hi Port 9100 SAP R 3 Black Conv Sneed Color Conv Sneed Black First Conv Out Time Platen DF Color First Conv Out Time Platen DF Job Build Scan Ahead Conv Conv lob Programs Customizable Menus Max Min Zaom Ratio Cover Insertion Sheet Insertion Page Stamn Ontions 35 pom 35 pom 5 2 sec 8 4 sec Yes Yas Yes No 25 400 Yes Yes Yes Toshiba e STUDIO3520c Scan Maximum Scan Speed B W Up to 57 som Maximum Scan Speed Color Up to 57 som Connectivity Options LDAP SMTP Windows Domain Scan to e mail Yes Scan to SMB Yes Scan to FTP Yes Scan to HDD Yes Scan to URL Yes Scan to Internet Fax Yes TWAIN Scanning Yes Scan to External Memory Source Optical Drive USB SD Yes card Network Authentication Yes LDAP Lookup Yes TIFF PDF Secure PDF Slim File Formats Supported PDF JPEG XPS Encrypted PDF Format Yes Ad hoc Subject Line Entry Yes Ad hoc Message Line Entry Yes Ad hoc File Name Entry Yes QWERTY Style Input Keypad Yes Maintenance Black Toner Yield 29 000 pages Color Toner Yield 24 000 pages Fuser Life Information Not Published User Replaceable Drum No User Replaceable Waste N O Container User Replaceable No Original Paper Feed Rollers M
26. bove and below Users have the ability to log on to th TopAccess Internet Services register a new contact and enter their e mail address fax number company name and department code directly from the web interface Once created users can easily lookup and select the contact from the address book so they can conveniently send a fax e mail or a scan TopAccess e Filing La Qo Contact Property oe Sone i Cancel Facet Ji Dalat Fre Bakaa mt COMP W a u Barsa Users can log on to the TopAccess Internet Services Scan t Mailbox interface and download the stored scan jobs right to their desktop Users must select the template that contains the destination and other required settings from the template list found on the control panel Once the job is scanned users will be able to access the electronic version of the document at their workstations Toshiba e STUDIO3520c ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Workgroup devices sold through retail and traditional IT distribution outlets usually are maintained by office workers who change the all in one cartridge units that encase the entire imaging system including the toner cartridge or the ink cartridges employed by ink jet imaging systems Units sold through resellers and dealers are usually maintained by office workers and or trained service engineers While separate long life parts are more complex to install i e separate toner cartridges imaging drums tra
27. cation Leading Innovation gt gt gt 180 0 TAHIRA DEALER LCT OR Topiooenl QUALITY COMMITMENT C epnight 1300 Tota Ameria hulead ahini ind theese Dagny Gein AM igh phiri l l i l l I Toshiba provides a couple of solutions for monitoring the device and jobs Among them is TopAccess a web based solution that enables clients to view device status and configuration and enables administrators to manage and configure system and network settings HP Web JetAdmin is only available in the USA Toshiba e STUDIO3520c jopAccess Filing Legour Setup Dia Meiers Copier Siem ia fing Era miun i 14 ima l Print Sareene foc Peita virii Save i Cancel SS i Primier Sectiing Coneral Sering P nga pim io gare Prale Mori mag ores Jobe LTr L eg im Enable iee Ai biada Gor PEL sabio Prini Ghatup Peja Disoble Bhp Barada for bi Bemis Raw Jobe Dupi Printing Cheable Row Jobe Detaul Paper Sin Lite Ae Jabi Detaut Pica Tipe Fian Row Jaba Default Orenis on Prena Ga Raw dybe Diau Sie plireg ORF Faw Jobe Caa Gum Tray lant Trey PEL Form Line 120 PEL Fond Pagk 100 PEL Pam Point Sie 120 PEL Font Hummie i PCL Line Termininii ate y ymba ial Ramar e Fap Bouna Auto i Do nod Prini Bissh Pages OFT w belecaad Pond Mogt OFF Administrators can modify the device s printer default settings and enable or disable the device to automatically print
28. d in e Filling boxes Scanned images stored in the e Filling boxes can then be printed at any time print on demand e mailed sent via fax sent via Internet fax routed to a computer workstation an FTP or SMB server etc e No print slowdown when scanning in jobs or when scan date transfer is underway e Support for several file formats that include TIFF Multi Single Page PDF Multi Single Page Secure PDF Slim PDF JPEG and XPS Multi Single Page Support for additional formats can be expanded up to 17 file formats with e BRIDGE Re Rite e LDAP compatibility enables users to access the network address book making destination management chores easier for network administrators e Once authenticated with the device users can easily automate routine scan and distribute workflows by recalling a set of preferred scan settings saved as a scan template right from the control panel e Users can scan hardcopy originals converting it into electronic format and then send the files to a USB flash memory device for storage via the device s standard USB flash memory drive WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE e Overall BERTL was very satisfied with the e STUDIO3520c s network scanning capabilities Toshiba e STUDIO3520c IMAGE QUALITY BERTL evaluates the output of several test targets in order to determine image quality Following are descriptions of key elements of image quality Note the numbered examples on each of the test targets sh
29. de a selection of optional connectivity choices such as Wireless 802 11b or g g is the faster preferred standard Bluetooth for cell phone or PDA connectivity PictBridge photo printing for printing directly from a digital camera and FireWire for high speed local connectivity Page Description Languages PDLs PCL is the page description language PDL provided by most printer and MFP suppliers Some manufacturers charge for a PostScript upgrade or provide a PostScript Level 3 emulation clone Still other manufacturers provide genuine Adobe PostScript Level 3 and bundle in PCL A few manufacturers also include their own PDL which are typically loosely based on the Microsoft Windows GDI printing technology of old These Windows or GDI drivers often offer significant productivity advantages over traditional PCL and PostScript print drivers since the bulk of the processing is handled by the more powerful desktop PC rather than by the less well equipped printer processor itself Network Bandwidth Print File Sizes Native File Size PS 13 0 MB 5 78 MB 1 Fei ee Ne ee eee en ae photo PDF 4 48 MB 4 E S Passport Form PDF 0 08 MB 0 27 MB 0 49 MB ps a Excel Worksheet 0 12MB 0 25MB 0 14 MB 32 page Text Based 0 23MB 0 27 MB PowerPoint 32 page E Intensive 4 20MB 20 1 MB PowerPoint 38 page Form Word 0 91 MB 8 26 MB Document 50 page Text Based PDF page Text Based PDF 0 17 MB 0 69MB 1 71 MB 1 48 MB 2 38 MB
30. device s IP address into the address line of their Web browser Note that administrators and office users have different management and monitoring needs RTI i j k ICEPTIONAL k B5 EX August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c a www BERTL com General Office Users As noted previously end users want to know if a device is capable of handling a particular job current status such as Ready and current supply levels media toner ink as well as if there are any other jobs waiting to be printed Administrators The aim of most network administrators is to obtain greater control over networked devices without having to leave their own desk From their computer desktop they would like to be able to set up the device on the network establish security for IP filter ranges apply cost control measures check supply levels and set up automated e mail alerts for different staff members when problems occur or maintenance needs must be met Due to the nature of a device s Web server this capability is usually limited to an individual device However many manufacturers also include a network device management fleet tool which allows for the concurrent monitoring and management of multiple devices connected to the network Many also provide plug ins for the most popular IT device management utilities in order to ensure that the maximum amount of information can be relayed from their device to the third party appli
31. duplex mode print startup pages and set other basic print defaults lopAccess Filing Lagi Setup eth al Biteri al Eee pe ely ETE a aa ar I Pnr Pan Sere Hoe Fri Vaan Lm cance Gare al Selling Deiat Boa iced Fda lip Copier Model Sine ki fie Dace Ariilibl MFP aT HI TOSHIBA STU SoC aos Mh Son i ei ing Spee Arlie Varo Mn Fia Trane tin Spare Aap abe 3003 WE Fa Reception Bhp Aveda S00 Me Wark Gama Available mg Department Code isabis Caparrani Code Eniutement Fang Enable Chala Citing Puri Diteble fave to USER deta Enshi LES Deneck Prine Enable Queue name pring L caian Caniacd hakema Serica Phone hues ddmitintisve Weiaage Administrators can also change the device s general default settings and enable or disable the Department Code tracking e Filing Save to USB Media and USB Direct Print functions August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com jopAccess eFiling La gpu Setup Tineia Hawak Ceoier Dive oa le mo nemeta Poles Pint Gerdes oo Profile tarian Saw EMTF Chora A EEE Leva Creatas SEL Cone SMTP Carver Liers ECE FOF Bering SRT Tures 7 Cert Du rl aD panoh Crate Er i Dure Evii Erabie Essie Corc 1 Apes From TopAccess administrators can set up authorized user list and IP filters to limit access to the device from specific PC address ranges They also can establish aut
32. e copy jobs where it seems engine speed plays the largest role user productivity should be taken into account For example the user is less likely to wait at the copier for larger and more complex jobs Factors that enhance user productivity include such features as easy job programming a scan ahead feature so that users can program and scan jobs while other jobs are printing fast original scanning so that users can more quickly return to their desks with their originals the ability to build a job using a mix of different size originals scanned from both the document feeder and platen and job notification at the computer desktop when the copy job is completed thus eliminating the guesswork of when to return to the copier to collect the job DT R L EXCEPTIONAL August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c a www BERTL com A A 5 i a an ja i Soars m i 7 i J x Si EE ka Above and below The e STUDIO3520c s platen above and document feeder below with the document feeder s cover opened in order to expose the feeder s misfeed access area Toshiba e STUDIO3520c COPIER PRODUCTIVITY Advertised speeds are always quoted using the simplest route in and out of a device Of course users often apply finishing options incorporate different media sizes and types into the document print in duplex and add other elements that can affect speed In the chart below BERTL tests how differe
33. edia lt j ii j WAY Hi N li il Hh rey The e STUDIO3520c shown above equipped with two standard 550 sheet paper drawer 100 sheet bypass tray and optional 2 500 sheet tandem large capacity feeder Media Handling Checklist Minimum Media Weight 17 Ib bond 64 gsm 100 Ib cover 280 gsm Optional Optional Optional Maximum Media Weight Feeds maximum media weight from all sources Offset Stacker Finisher Hole Punch Pcp tT BERTL EXGEPTIONA August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c _ www BERTL com Saddle Stitch Finisher Optional Post Process Insertion PPI Trimmer Mail Bins Booklet Maker Optional MEDIA OUTPUT AND FINISHING Office workgroup devices media output handling options range from duplex printing to saddle stitch booklet making Many devices offer a choice of finisher staplers which provide a low cost minimum footprint solution or a high capacity fully featured solution such as multi position stapling saddle stitch booklet maker and or document hole puncher BERTL evaluates these functions looking at how the same job outputs at different speeds when different finishing options are specified The impact of the finishing selection is determined by timing jobs that are sent to a device with various finishing settings Stapling Lower cost finisher stapler units often have a 15 to 30 sheet maximum stapling capability and are often limited to corner st
34. eeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeas 34 Orginal Handling sessast 35 What We Liked Would Like to See ec cceeecceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 35 SUMING UD aree oe dae te tence sets ot snes epee stata cne ee taueadedn med E 36 PONE Bae washes ets E en ake ested ates E ET 38 device was tested in the US thus screenshots and photos of control panel reflect US sizes 2 ee ee ae E J i i x E BEB i a Eh l S EXCEPTIONAL i J ifin Toshiba e STUDIO3520c BERTL Galaxy Star Rating Toshiba e ST UDIO3520c Build Quality Network Administration Security LY LY Workflow Finishing Ease of Use Media Handling Copying Scanning Printing Image Quality Features x ww wr J x Ww k wy ww wr J x Ww k x ww wr J x ww ww wf Ww YY x ww ww wf x ww ww wp x Ww k xX ww wr J x ww k x ww r Price ABOUT BERTL S GALAXY STAR RATING BERTL understands how difficult it is to choose one office imaging device over another and exists to make this an easier choice for the consumer That said how does a consumer decide between two or more devices that carry the same BERTL 3 4 or 5 star rating Category Criteria Build Quality An analysis of the construction quality of the major components that the user must interact with on a regular basis e g paper trays access covers supplies etc Network Administration The quality of administrative and management utilities both executable and Web based
35. end stop that the user must remove by squeezing the sides in order to adjust the paper drawer to accommodate the desired paper size Overall BERTL found adding paper and adjusting paper drawers to be relatively easy t BERTL Analyst found replacing the e STUDIO3520c s toner cartridge to be easy The Large Capacity tray can hold up to 2 500 sheets 89 gsm or 20 Ib Bond or 2000 sheets 90 gsm or 28 Ib Bond from 8 5 x11 A4 up to 11 x17 A3 paper ll S F The user must first open the front cover of the machine and then lowers the door as shown above Toshiba e STUDIO3520c A August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c d www BERTL com i h The user then simply slides out and removes the old cartridge In order to access any misfeeds that may occur in the automatic and slides in the new replacement cartridge document feeder the user lifts up this cover and removes the jammed paper from under the guide plate MISFEED ACCESS 10 9 if i f Above and below The e STUDIO3520c s designated paper misfeed access areas are highlighted in the above figure If a misfeed occurs it is indicated on the touch screen which displays each step necessary to locate and correct the misfeed To access the fuser and side misfeed access area the user first ates as ees opens the automatic duplexing unit TOTAL COUNTER LE Toshiba e STUDIO3520c
36. ical factor involved in ease of loading media is automatic media size detection Ultimately the device should be able to recognize the new media size and reflect it on its control panel touch screen and across the network in print drivers and printer management software Without automatic media size detection users must remember to program in the new media size something they often neglect to do or do incorrectly This can result in jobs printed on the wrong media size backed up job logs etc a E p E E a i am fem aoe im E E LA a tAGEPTIONAL August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com LOADING MEDIA Paper Loading Checklist Both tray 1 and tray 7 can each hold 550 sheets of 20 Ib Bond 80 gsm or 500 sheets 105 gsm or 28 Ibs bond media in from 5 5 x8 5 A5 R up to 11 X17 A3 F ra ed In order to adjust the paper drawers the user must unlock the drawer by squeezing the lock on the top left Once unlocked the user squeezes the green lever on the bottom right and then slides the guide into place Toshiba e STUDIO3520c August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c ee www BERTL com ROUTINE MAINTENANCE REPLACING TONER Maintenance Checklist Load ink toner while running Requires rear access for access to maintenance No items Requires side access for access to maintenance Yes items All in one imaging units User disposable waste item s This paper tray is equipped with an
37. ify which options have been installed as well as specify system defaults administrators first access the Printers and Faxes folder via the Microsoft Windows Start menu and then select the e STUDIO3520c s PCL driver Administrators can manually specify which options are installed or they may simply enable SNMP Communication between the device and the driver automatically indicating the options shown above are available for use Drawer Settings Paper Size Paper Type Attribute Drawer 1 Plain None Drawer 2 Ledger Plain None LCF Letter Bypass Tray Automatic Override Application Paper Source Settings Restore Defaults Cancel The Drawer Setting button allows users to modify the paper drawer s paper size paper type and attribute Cover Sheet 1 Sheet 2 Fax etc directly from the print driver gm ph ee 9 I p i Ez L ft he ot co Se O G EXCEPTIONAL i iki August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com s TOSHIBA e STUDIO4520CSeriesPCL6 Properties Basic Finishing Paper Handling Image Quality Effect Others Print Job Original Paper Size Normal Print j EJ Letter 8 1 2 x 11 E Print Paper Size Manual Scale 5 Same as Original Size Paper Source Auto Paper Type Plain Number of Copies 1 1 999 Graphics Orientation r Pr
38. in the print driver and navigate through it can significantly affect user productivity Most vendors provide an emulation of PCL printer control language developed by the Hewlett Packard Company Some may also provide an emulation of PostScript developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated or they may license PostScript directly from Adobe While the Adobe PostScript driver is not the most user friendly of print drivers the advantage is that many users are already familiar with it Alternately some manufacturers may use an emulation of PostScript and design their own print driver user interface or may license PostScript from Adobe and also design their own print driver interface Print Driver Checklist Auto device configuration from within print driver Yes Does print driver installation require rebooting of N O the workstation Are print driver deployment processes included Yes Are print driver deployment guidelines and l Yes procedures included Toshiba e STUDIO3520c PCL PRINT DRIVER amp TOSHIBA e STUDIO4520CSeriesPCL6 Properties General Sharing Ports Advanced Color Management Security Fonts Configuration Model Selection E Option Drawers LCF Finisher Saddle Stitch Finisher Hole Punch Unit 2 3 Holes V Enable SNMP Communication f Update Automatically Drawer Settings C Manual 9 Restore Defaults Version Information In order to spec
39. inters offer it as an option Despite the fact that many devices provide a wide range of digital copying capabilities from image manipulation to page insertion most typical copy jobs actually consist of a single set of a simplex document that is five pages or less with no finishing and no image quality manipulation Small Simple Jobs Although most MFPs provide a wide range of copying features most users are not willing to navigate through countless screen menus in order to get to the point where they can actually press the Start key There are two components of copy job productivity 1 user productivity and 2 device productivity BERTL encourages enterprises to also consider the impact of user productivity along with device productivity Device productivity only includes the time it takes from the press of the Start key until the final copy exits the device and does not take into account the time that it takes a user to program and start the copy job However the easier the job the easier it is to program users will also take less time to program jobs as they acclimate to the controls and or create job programs And of course some users are more astute and capable than others Consequently these uncontrolled factors introduce a high degree of variability However of course a device that takes twice as long to produce the first copy affects the job productivity of each and every user and job Large Complex Jobs Even with larg
40. l which is essential for producing fine detail e The e STUDIO3520c was exceptionally easy to use and maintain from the large and easy to navigate touch screen to using the print drivers and device management software The system s control panel can also be tilted and rotated to eliminate glare and make it easier for wheelchair users to access e Paper and toner were easy to replenish e Toshiba s TopAccess Internet Services which provides detailed device and consumables status and provides network configuration job template management access management and accounting controls for administrators is easy to use and very capable e Toshiba s Job Scanning Templates offer users an easy way to automate routine scan and distribute workflows by recalling a set of preferred scan settings right from the control panel At it s list price of 16 999 which includes standard copier and printer controller the e STUDIO3520c is economically priced for a mid size workgroup office color MFP No device is perfect document feed speeds could be better as competitive units routinely scan at or near manufacturer s rated speed Despite the fact that the e STUDIO3520c offers users the ability to print to Front and Rear Covers the e STUDIO3520c only allows users to copy to the Front Cover and not the Rear Cover Additionally we would have liked to have seen device status and consumable levels communicated using the print driver Overall the e STUDIO35
41. l Magenta 1 pixel Yellow 2x2 pixel Black EE i h mF mn a E i ca Sa fk G EXCEPTIONAL i E E FN i August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com Photo Quality Ranking 1 5 Based on a scale of 1 5 with 5 being the best WHAT WE LIKED e Very good print and copy density in all four colors e Good resolution in both copy and printer modes e Very good halftone reproduction in printer mode when printing all four colors black cyan yellow and magenta e Good halftone reproduction in copier mode when printing all four colors e The device displayed very good line control and above average dot control e Very good production of photographic images WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE e Overall BERTL was satisfied with the STUDIO3520c s image quality Toshiba e STUDIO3520c PROGRAMMING THE CONTROL PANEL Visit a few MFP manufacturers showrooms and you will see a wide range of control panels and touch screens The most rudimentary consist of a selection of hard keys and an LCD screen that can often be challenging to navigate On the other hand some control panels that utilize hard keys and LCD screens can actually be easier to use than touch screens However hard key LCD panel systems that require users to scroll through various settings and make a selection can also often be challenging to use Among touch screens some utilize a menu driven system while others utilize an icon b
42. l page photo part CL a LT 3 li P iinit j ip ar DOFF CA A r T i li mn DEAR T Coy p 1 fi Ler CRS a Coy LT oO 1 rr a z pree a ee al kal a Ba tpt COMP LAI a Ragen Ra With TopAccess administrators can display logs of print jobs fax transmissions and Scan Job Logs performed on the e STUDIO3520c The log can be exported to the desktop for further evaluation by Excel or other cost accounting applications TopAccess e Ealing La geur Private Templates tempos Grogs Group bnformetion Cot Changa Parrenrd Revas woo J j in on a Panel view Loot vies Piitu cick henolate picture t ri Jump io i5 iI GEL 11 m DG Al itii AB Go Tamplates 7 12 al tet LaTe a gu Pipe With TopAccess users can easily set up job scan templates from the desktop These templates will translate to a one touch scan button on the unit s control panel Instructions walk users through the process Even multi step functions were relatively simple to follow without a manual or online help Templates can be stored in a public or private folder Each user can have a private folder locked with a PIN so they can store scan to e mail fax or folder templates in their own folder for fast retrieval rather than filtering through the shared address book Address Book Comiacts Gaa Add Androsas Search Grup Al Geoupa Dhe rine A a e So fo fon ahia cage BAJKY a Rigen Pred A
43. ls and return to their desk the sooner the device is available for someone else to use Slower scanning means diminished productivity Document Feed Speed August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com WHAT WE LIKED e Versatile media handling as all paper drawers accept up to 11 x17 A3 paper while the bypass tray accepts 3 x5 100mm x 148mm index cards up to 12 x 47 305mm x 1200mm banner size Banners can be used for signage and promotional materials e The multipurpose tray can also be used to print on heavy stock up to 100 Ib cover 280 gsm e Paper capacity can be expanded to a substantial 3 700 sheets e Optional Multi Position Finisher 2000 sheet stacker with 50 sheets stapling capacity and with optional Multi Position Hole punch e Saddle Stitch Finisher 2000 sheet stacker 1 000 per tray 50 sheets stapling capacity and optional Multi Position Hole punch of MONOCHROME Time In OPM originals MODE Seconds Simplex Originals 16 72 WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE Duplex Oriainals 31 94 94 e Overall BERTL was very satisfied with the e Duplex Originals 3194 94 STUDIO3520c s paper handling capabilities coomo Mixed Size Originals 24 53 Duplex Originals Originals per minute 2 ee ee 9 DE 2 7 J Ls 5 Po E boll EXCEPTIONAL i J ikin Toshiba e STUDIO3520c August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com Summing Up Positioned very near the
44. lysis The ITchat online magazine provides insight into the dynamics and trends of the digital imaging marketplace through interviews feature articles and software reviews BERTL Awards BERTL analysts recognize the leading devices and software solutions in the annual BERTLs Best awards BERTL also honors the performance of manufacturers in the annual Readers Choice selections Contact BERTL BERTL Inc 363 Route 46 West Suite 100 Fairfield NJ 07004 Phone 1 973 882 0200 Fax 1 973 882 0201 Email info bertl com www BERTL com
45. m BE 17 7 20 5 232 249 255 258 26 0 e Tested black and white copier productivity was up to momes Es e Nee 261 e simplex mode and up to 27 1 ppm in 4 a a 26 2 e Tested color copier productivity was up to 45 7 ppm in 2 e 26 3 simplex mode and up to 26 7 ppm in duplex mode 9 144 20 8 22 9 24 7 25 7 26 0 26 2 26 3 Mama ara isa py when applying w 1 213 232 24s 250 25 1 263 264 RU aie ore e Fast document feeder speeds of up to 35 9 opm in 20 19 3 23 7 24 9 25 8 26 3 26 4 26 5 aul monochrome simplex mode and up to 35 4 opm in 30 21 3 247 25 5 26 1 264 26 5 266 26 6 color simplex mode 40 22 5 25 2 25 8 26 3 26 5 26 6 26 6 26 7 e Users can copy and store files as a digital image via the e STUDIO3520c s standard USB flash memory drive 10 6 11 7 12 8 13 7 14 4 25 Document Feeder Productivity WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE e While overall BERTL was very satisfied with the e STUDIO3520c s copying capabilities we would like to see faster document feed speeds BERTL also takes the user into account and looks at how document feeder productivity affects the amount of time a user has to wait at the device before they can walk away with their originals EE i h mF mn a E i ca Sa fk G EXCEPTIONAL i E E FN i Toshiba e STUDIO3520c SCANNING BACKGROUND In just a few years network scanning has changed fro
46. m being a luxury function to one that is virtually essential Indeed today nearly all MFPs provide standard or optional network scanning including scan to e mail This makes document feeder design even more critical with users looking for document feeders with higher feeding speeds low resolution capabilities as well as for MFPs with more versatile scanning and color scanning capability Address Book Integration MFPs ability to integrate their scanning addresses book with central corporate address book located on LDAP or Microsoft Windows NT network servers is the current de facto standard The ability to force populate outgoing e mail from the MFP with sender information through an enforced login process is also required i e senders must enter their network password before they can use the MFP s scan to e mail Destinations Most MFPs network scanning capabilities include the ability to scan and send to e mail addresses SMB destinations Windows desktop locations FIP File Transfer Protocol sites and Internet fax destinations In some instances the scanned document goes directly to the MFP s hard drive and an e mail is sent to the recipient with a URL link By navigating to the URL link the recipient can quickly access the scanned file from the device s hard drive Also of note is that a growing number of devices are beginning to include external media ports to allow users to scan and send documents to US
47. mark Restore Defaults Cancel Users can also add edit or adjust watermark selections Version Information TOSHIBA e 5 UDIO 4520C5ernes Printer Driver Version 5 11 68 0 Localize Version O22 000 Copyright c 2003 2008 TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Copyright c 1996 Hewlett Packard Company Copyright c 2001 2005 Jochen Katz Frank Fock Copyright c 1996 2007 Monotype Imaging Inc All Rights Reserved This tab provides print driver version information gt lt a a ae 9 ae f yi i u pH Bf co Se A G EXCEPTIONAL i iki August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com POSTSCRIPT PRINT DRIVER TOSHIBA e STUDIO4520CSeries PS3 Properties Basic Finishing Paper Handling Image Quality Effect Others Print Job Original Paper Size N Print Nomar A E Print Paper Size Manual Scale Same as Original Size Paper Source Auto Paper Type Plain Letter E E Number of Copies 1 1 999 Graphics Text Profile Orientation ia Fe None Portrait C Landscape Save Profile EJ The e STUDIO3520c s PCL and PostScript drivers have very similar user interfaces The PostScript driver s Basic tab provides the same basic options as the PCL driver s Basic tab Note that the Profile dropdown list on the bottom left side provides several pre configured options whereby users can select specific
48. nable users to quickly and easily switch between drivers and allow them to find the settings they need from one driver to another with ease Very easy toner and paper replacement Ability to change paper while in use Misfeed access areas are easy to locate and access Correcting paper jams can be easily accomplished by following the step by step guide displayed on the control panel WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE Overall BERTL found the e STUDIO3520c very easy to use and maintain we would have liked to have seen device status and consumable levels communicated using the print driver Despite the fact that the e STUDIO3520c offers users the ability to print to Front and Rear Covers the e STUDIO3520c only allows users to copy to the Front Cover and not the Rear Cover ERTI ai Are mL EW Se FO 2 EXCEPTIONAL i inal August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com Toshiba e STUDIO3520c MEDIA INPUT Substrate media handling is a core requirement of every device If a device cannot print a file on specific media desired by the user it hardly matters how fast the print engine is or how many pages it can produce A device s media handling capability basically concerns how it can handle two key criteria the media size and media weight it can feed as well as the maximum number of pages that can be loaded in the device s drawers trays etc The greater the media capacity the less time users will soend reloading m
49. ng In addition the new color MFP series support printing from and scanning to a USB flash storage drive and support full color banner printing of sizes as large as 47 inches wide and 12 feet long It s also important to note that while the Toshiba e STUDIO3520c features standard network printing it may be equipped with an optional EFI Fiery controller Fiery Image Controller System 8e This controller which is suitable for customers with more demanding printing applications such as graphic intensive applications will be available early next year In the following test report BERTL takes an in depth look at the e STUDIO3520c testing and evaluating its productivity image quality and ease of use j August 2008 7 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com Toshiba e STUDIO3520c Features Summary List Price 16 999 Imaging Technology Laser electrostatic Digital Copying Network Printer Printer Optional Functions Network P LAN Maximum Monthly Print Volume 70 000 pages Mono Print Speed 35 ppm Standard Functions The Toshiba e STUDIO3520c as tested by BERTL August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c d www BERTL com Toshiba e STUDIO3520c SPECIFICATIONS PRICING Toshiba e STUDIO3520c List Price 16 999 Print Controller Toshiba Standard Options EFI Controller Not available at launch GN 1050 Wireless LAN Adapter GN Network Interface 2010 Bluetooth Adapter GN 3010 Options Wireless Antenna GS 1010 Meta
50. nsfer belts they tend to cost less than low yield all in one alternatives Toner or Ink Replacement Changing the toner imaging cartridge or ink cartridge is a necessary task that is traditionally is avoided by some for fear of toner dust or ink leaking on clothing or hands or the fear that it might be too complicated However most units today offer clean replacement of toner or ink supplies and there is very little risk of toner or ink leakage Usually the replacement process is typically easy Clearing Media Misfeeds The main issue that office users attempt to avoid is the removal of an occasional media misfeed As a general rule the faster a device engine and the more media handling and finishing options it has the more complex is the process of removing media misfeeds Common media misfeed sources involve the duplex unit and poor loading of media supplies The position of the duplex unit may be a major factor in the removal of many media misfeeds How easy or difficult it is to load media supplies can also be a factor in the overall number of misfeeds that may occur Loading Media It goes without saying that loading media should be as easy as possible but sometimes that is not the case Among the factors that affect ease of use are e The user should be able to load an entire ream 500 sheets in a single step e Mechanisms such as corner separators and ramps in the media drawer can impede loading media The most crit
51. nt modes mixed size original mode and duplex mode affect document feeder productivity Pages In order to assess copier productivity BERTL ran a series of copy jobs in order to determine document feeder scanning speed the affect of the first set out on overall engine speed and whether specific job attributes affect engine throughput capability Each job was set up by feeding media from the shortest media route to the shortest 7 available output destination A separate test examines how adding _ finishing output destinations affects productivity First Copy Out Time i Black and White Color Mode Mode Seconds Seconds Numerot orams 2 Simplex Original Duplex Model 18 20 19 47 Using the automatic document feeder Copy Job Time originals MODE Seconds os E 62 19 64 84 Da Pages couor mone Jaro couor move 28 31 37 40 27 18 ma j mas g abi i E eil a 7 a Y i f 2 2 Sw k l ia August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com Simplex Black and White Copier Productivity Pages Per Minute 3 cs aa 29 5 39 8 43 0 31 2 40 7 43 5 32 5 41 4 43 9 33 7 41 9 44 2 34 6 423 44 5 39 8 44 5 45 6 41 9 45 2 46 0 43 0 45 6 46 2 43 7 45 8 46 3 Duplex Black and White Copier Productivity Pages Per Minute SETS EJ 38 7 42 3 43 7 44 5 44 9 45 2 45 4 45 6 45 7 45 8 46 3 46 5 46 5 46 6 EAEE a eo na se e0 21s 20
52. ofessionals need to know what digital imaging devices would best serve their specialized workflow processes BERTLs services are designed around this real world framework delivering business consumers the independent analysis and insight needed to make critical decisions about digital imaging s role in their organization Independent Analysis and Insight BERTLs reports comparative data and strategic guides look at digital imaging through the eyes of the business user The research examines not only the technical features but also vertical market applications and business benefits The impact on worker productivity is a primary concern BERTL is 100 percent independent It receives no funding from manufacturers and all product evaluations and reports are published at BERTL s own expense for its subscribers Business users worldwide trust BERTL for objective unbiased analysis of digital imaging systems ao gt g pE EW ae ES M EXCEPTIONAL August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com BERTL Services Reports and Star Ratings BERTL analysts provide detailed reports on the technical and practical benefits of thousands of color and monochrome workgroup office graphic arts and production devices Product Specifications DataCheck Gen Il provides the most current competitive data on printers copiers MFPs fax devices wide format printers scanners and more News Interviews and Ana
53. ofile EJ al None f Portrait C Landscape Save Profile z Restore Defaults The PCL driver s first tab Basic contains basic print operation settings such as original paper size print paper size paper source paper type orientation and number of copies The Image on the on the left side indicates the currently selected options s TOSHIBA e STUDIO4520CSeriesPCL 6 Properties Basic Finishing Paper Handling Image Quality Effect Others Print Job Copy Handling Normal Print j al E Er 1 1 15 1 2 3 2 Sided Printing 1B Number of pages per Sheet aes Li lj Li Graphics Profile r Sin E BE i Save Profile Staple Hole Punch Use Custom Margin The PCL drivers Finishing tab allows you to enable sort printing 2 sided printing N up printing stapling and punching Restore Defaults Toshiba e STUDIO3520c TOSHIBA e STUDIO4520CSeriesPCL6 Properties Basic Finishing Paper Handling Image Quality Effect Others Print Job Destination Heran JS a Use Front Cover zi EJ Use Back Cover a El Insert Pages I Interleave Pages EO T i Graphics Text Profile None Save Profile Restore Defaults The Paper Handling tab on the e STUDIO3520c provides several options to enable Front Cover printing Back Cover printing Inserting
54. omatic routing of incoming faxes to lockable mailboxes or folder destinations Administrators also have the ability of setting up the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol SMTP Service so that e mail can be sent from the device TopAccess ering Legeuws Maintenance rai Gotiwais Remon dota Baup Eenes Dale Fees Cenim ermes Mangat brood EsnomciearLog epost co Hatiiireten Fring Emi Setting CI rigi acerindatetor at Emaii Addens t C pouty adeeuragiator at Emad Addis J C piui acknirantratar ot Bimal Addis J Cra ral Marif arik Mirea Pipal Jan Orra Oui of Papi Donsie Open Prii Jeb Hiedi Aibr r Prrd Heed Ameren Tord Ereg Used fone container bs Fui ALC Wr BIT Mi patHk niles L rmor Reoeieed Faa lminereriFnn Pe tifientien Errai Sire ama whan an aor OTS Send amui whan job in compii Datot viaii An administrator can set up to three e mail addresses to route specific notifications Some other advanced systems offer unlimited e mail addresses but the TopAccess option is probably more than adequate for most environments The administrator can set up a local office contact for easy fixes such as media and toner refill More complex technical issues can be routed to tech support E mails automatically can be sent to the dealer for tasks like imaging drum replacement Toshiba e STUDIO3520c WHAT WE LIKED The control panel s hard keys are large well organized and clearly labeled while the
55. other devices Copying Copy productivity based on tests and a feature set analysis when compared to a sliding scale benchmark based on the feature set found on other devices scanning Simplex and duplex scan productivity and quality based on tests and a comparison of the overall scan and send feature set when compared to a sliding scale benchmark based on the feature set found on other devices Printing Duplex and simplex print productivity based on tests and a printing feature set analysis when compared to a sliding scale benchmark based on the feature set found on other devices Image Quality The quality of business color images text dot line halftone and solid quality based on tests and a subjective rating on the quality of continuous tones photos when compared to a sliding scale benchmark based on the continuous tone quality produced by other devices Features The feature set compared to a sliding scale benchmark based on the feature set found on other devices Price MSRP of a system configured with network printing copying scanning and two media trays rolls wide format configuration Toshiba e STUDIO3520c As part of Toshiba s e STUDIO4520c 3520c 2820c family the e STUDIO3520c is the mid range unit in this office color MFP large format family and is designed for multi user offices and mid sized workgroups Introduced in July 2008 the e STUDIO3520c series is among Toshiba s newest and fastest p
56. own in the right column Office Color Image Quality Density of Solid Areas Better contrast more vivid overall images Line Work Better production of lines and text Halftones Better production of photographic and screened images Negative Positive Better production of fine detail Sis nee ee Photographic Color Image Quality 5 Flesh tones Better production of portraits Banding Better solid and dithered fill Low Contrast Better production of dark images Saturation Better production of bright colors Caste Better color fidelity 0 Fine Detail Better reproduction of fine details a ee Density of Solid Areas Print Density Density is on a scale of 0 to 2 5 with 2 5 being the best possible a eae Line Pairs per Millimeter For copy resolution higher is better range Yellow 2 0 8 0 for printer resolution lower is better range 1 0 5 0 Print Halftones Min Gradation Max Gradation 100 Black Magenta Minimum gradation is on a scale of 10 100 percent in 10 percent increments The best possible minimum gradation is 10 percent Maximum gradation is on a scale of 10 100 percent in 10 percent increments The best possible maximum gradation is 100 percent 0 ERTL A TAIAT UU f Ps Eare AL i 7 August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com BERTL uses ImageExpert printer test targets for the evaluation of printed image quality BERTL
57. p to 26 7 ppm in duplex mode Minimal document finishing penalty when applying document finishing options to copy jobs Fast document feeder speeds of up to 35 9 opm in monochrome simplex mode and up to 35 4 opm in color simplex mode Users can copy and store files as a digital image via the e STUDIO3520c s standard USB flash memory drive Images can be scanned printed and faxed directly to the device s hard drive and stored in e Filling boxes Scanned images stored in the e Filling boxes can then be printed at any time print on demand e mailed sent via fax sent via Internet fax routed to a computer workstation an FTP or SMB server etc Support for several file formats that include TIFF Multi Single Page PDF Multi Single Page Secure PDF Slim PDF JPEG and XPS Multi Single Page Support for additional formats can be expanded up to 17 file formats with e BRIDGE Re Rite LDAP compatibility enables users to access the network address book making destination management chores easier for network administrators Users can scan hardcopy documents converting it into electronic format and then send the files to a USB flash memory device for storage via the device s standard USB flash memory drive The control panel s hard keys are large well organized and clearly labeled while the touch screen features large text for easy viewing as well as a simple design for easy navigation The touch screen is virtually the same as other To
58. rint or is offline for instance Third they may also wish to know whether it is equipped with sufficient supplies such as ink and media to be able to produce their job Fourth when the device is shared they may wish to know how many other jobs may be lined up ahead of them Manufacturers typically provide the user with this information either via a client software utility that is installed on the client s workstation or via a printer Web page that is accessed via the Web and a Web browser Some manufacturers may also provide software that automatically indicates via a pop up window when the user s job is completed or if there is a problem with the device such as depleted media p lt p p EA _ h R l fmt AS i Mismi EXCEPTIONAL August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com TopAccess ean Lagaur Device are Taa Capacity Stus LER Fiar rr Papar Aveda ard a m yuo son fear Emety L E Canat Teej ILT Fan imo Paper remain Users and administrators can view device settings and manage jobs using Toshiba s Web based TopAccess management system TopAccess provides a quick view of current device status toner levels installed paper sizes and media tray conditions and availability TopAccess ean Prini Connie tional paperi Core Fas Primi fimi aw e 4 190 Pall aF Tan ear fan fliers j Primi Caanie olargr paprii aor F a Prices fiat otal
59. roducts that print copy scan and fax while incorporating the company s next generation e BRIDGE controller which is designed to provide more efficient processing and multi tasking The e STUDIO3520c also offers a new Replaceable Unit design which is intended to keep maintenance downtime to an absolute minimum BERTL recently tested the e STUDIO3520c which was developed completely in house by Toshiba with a list price of 16 999 as a digital copier network printer The e STUDIO3520c is the high end system in the series and is rated at 35 ppm monochrome and 35 ppm color with a maximum paper capacity of up to 3 700 sheets The new Toshiba high volume color line features a large adjustable 8 5 Super WVGA touch screen for quick and easy access to copying printing scanning faxing and e filing features and a new two part developer delivery system that automatically replenishes developer into the system as new toner is introduced eliminating the need to install or maintain developer for the projected life of the MFP Toshiba s next generation e BRIDGE controller offers enhanced document security with its Advanced Encryption Standard AES hard disk encryption IPv6 IPSec SNMPv3 and 802 1x network authentication protecting the document workflow all the way to the network The e STUDIO3520c series includes Secure PDF enabling users to password protect documents when creating scanned PDFs to prevent unauthorized viewing or printi
60. settings are pi inted or Saved as one document COPY _STOHAGL oE SETTNOS aM wr TEMPLAT HIY REMAIN STALE MENDING wey DD APON iy MaAGazine somi wit ni l MAASING SON PTT ada d ll ili HONI _ amp SADDEL STITOH Pe ey UL Sabu sien HOLE PUNCH a i H a foe YD ee p AOE Sort al oa a2 Aa e smuss The touch screen s Job Build options provide users TE the to scan several originals whose settings are individually different cove owe nr and then copy or store them as a single document Users can choose several different Output Formats for their copy jobs from this touch screen Options include Booklet Creation Covers Transparency Options Page Layout Posters and Annotations Toshiba e STUDIO3520c SETTINGS E fe TEMPLA REMALN Ss SIONA COPY Above and Below The touch screen s Edit tab provides the user with a multitude of image editing options STORAGE E SETTINGS a TEMPLATE REMAIN onoo ONE TOUCH BACKGROUND _ l ADJUSTMI NT ADJUSTMENT dll The touch screen displaying several image quality options for the copy function J August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com P PCL AND POSTSCRIPT DRIVERS As with control panels and touch screens print driver design can vary enormously from manufacturer to manufacturer And as with control panels and touch screens how easy it is or isn t to make selections
61. shiba e STUDIO devices touch screens which will make it especially easy for e STUDIO users to quickly acclimate to it The e STUDIO3520c s LCD color touch screen provides easy access to several common and frequently used copier settings on the Basic Copying screen This pa _ g a i August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com enables copy users to quickly and easily make typical settings without having to navigate through to many sub menus and significantly reduces the time to make copy job settings BERTL was able to make frequently used copier settings in a matter of only 2 or 3 key presses see Selections Required for Frequently Used Copy Functions chart on page 18 For network and device management Toshiba provides its TopAccess Internet Services Suite TopAccess provides an easy to use Web based interface and can be used to view detailed system and consumables status It also enables administrators to manage and configure device and network settings This Web based solution enables administrators to monitor and manage a fleet of devices from any workstation on the network TopAccess Internet Services provides automatic e mail alerts when the system requires attention Both PCL and PostScript drivers are relatively easy to use and logically organized Both drivers have nearly the same exact user interface This will enable users to quickly and easily switch between drivers and allow them to find the set
62. te and may not be stored in electronic or hard copy format Any reproduction of trademarks is strictly prohibited BERTL accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions contained in this document Duplex PCL Print Productivity Black and White Text Pages Per Minute N m T 24 3 28 1 30 5 32 ES 30 5 36 0 33 3 37 5 35 0 38 3 N O1 y N N OO w NE EE fae Go co ZN ZN oO O1 NO D oO NO o Ni a nh BINS a GON INDIGO A O N 1 36 0 37 5 38 8 3 36 8 39 2 34 3 OI 1S oO w N N ee NO 8 A EA as 26 5 E 37 3 39 4 oe N D gt 5 11261 37 7 39 6 e2 272 38 1 39 8 CEACE 24 3 39 6 40 3 40 4 28 1 40 1 40 4 40 6 30 5 40 3 40 7 37 5 38 8 39 9 3 NO ors 998 209 04 405 07 Simplex PostScript Print Productivity Black and White Text Pages Per Minute Paces 1 3 5 10 20 30 40 50_ rt ar er eres 20s os sso oar sa orfres aes s0380 are 307 s1 ire a os faso 202 305 03 10 2 20 9 33 0 39 5 1 sa oar oar ar osan as 7 ass sos sso 08 asas ao 2 31 9 36 9 40 1 6 37 6 40 5 41 5 17 8 3 0 8 8 9 38 4 26 5 4 4 osf z oseo esf 2 03 04 33 0 42 1 43 3 a7 as as lar as asa aas 39 9 40 4 40 8 A x O N 7 lt Ql Bas oo A A NIN CNES KR A N N D P aN y
63. technicians measure image density and evaluate the device s ability to produce a full range of halftones and various sizes of negative positive text dots and lines in each primary printing color CYMk lt n e pa hetic photographic test images obtained from ISO International Standard 12640 Graphic Technology Prepress digital data exchange CYMK Standard Color Image Data CYMK SCID in order to evaluate the ability to print photographic images BERTL uses synt Toshiba e STUDIO3520c IMAGE QUALITY Copy Halftones Min Gradation Max Gradation Minimum gradation is on a scale of 10 100 percent in 10 percent increments The best possible minimum gradation is 10 percent Maximum gradation is on a scale of 10 100 percent in 10 percent increments The best possible maximum gradation is 100 percent Negative Positive Lines points Negative y A V mark indicates the device was able to print the line width correctly Chart cells containing an x indicate that the printer was not able to print the line width correctly Overall the fewer x s the better the image quality If no cells are marked with an x then the device was able to print all line widths correctly Line Width points 2x2 pixel Black Neg Checkerboard apparent On a scale of 0 100 The higher the percentage the better Ines ee 1 pixel Black 1 pixel Black Neg 1 pixel Cyan 1 pixe
64. tings they need from one driver to another with ease Very easy toner and paper replacement Ability to change paper while in use Misfeed access areas are easy to locate and access Correcting paper jams can be easily accomplished by following the step by step guide displayed on the control panel Versatile media handling as all paper drawers accept up to 11 x17 A3 paper while the bypass tray accepts 3 x5 100mm x 148mm index cards up to 12 x 47 305mm x 1200mm banner size Banners can be used for signage and promotional materials The multipurpose tray can also be used to print on heavy stock up to 100 Ib cover 280 gsm Paper capacity can be expanded to a substantial 3 700 sheets WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE Overall BERTL found the e STUDIO3520c very easy to use and maintain we would have liked to have seen device status and consumable levels communicated using the print driver Despite the fact that the e STUDIO3520c offers users the ability to print to Front and Rear Covers the e STUDIO3520c only allows users to copy to the Front Cover and not the Rear Cover We would like to see faster document feed speeds Toshiba e STUDIO3520c About BERTL The success of an organization depends on its ability to manage its information and assets An effective workflow process requires the complex integration of information devices software and people IT managers office managers and other knowledge management pr
65. tterhead Print Mode PostScript Settings Letter E E gt Top ccess Graphics Text Department e Profile Custom Settings File None M Save Profile Restore Defaults Version Information Restore All Defaults The PostScript drivers Others tab contains print options such as Toner Saving Do not Print Blank Pages Letterhead Print Mode and custom paper sizes Toshiba e STUDIO3520c Version Information TOSHIBA e 5 TUDIN45S20CSenes Printer Driver Version 5 11 68 0 Localize Version O22 000 Copyright c 2003 2008 TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Copyright c 1996 Hewlett Packard Company Copyright c 2001 2005 Jochen Katz Frank Fock Copyright c 1998 2007 Monotype Imaging Inc All Rights Reserved This tab provides PostScript print driver version information CLIENT UTILITIES In order to take the best and most efficient advantage of a device and its capabilities as well as ensure maximum uptime clients need an efficient way to access and monitor the device This is true whether the device is an MFP printer or scanner Most general users want to know first if a device is capable of handling a particular job for instance if it has duplexing color capability supports specific media sizes or provides certain document finishing such as stapling or saddle stitch booklet making Second users want to know a device s current status if it is ready to p
66. when compared to that of a sliding scale benchmark based on the network administration feature set of other vendors Security A security feature set analysis removable hard disk hard disk overwrite encryption IP filtering Microsoft Windows NT Authentication and LDAP lookup when compared to a sliding scale benchmark based on the security feature set found on other devices Workflow The quality of the network scanning job submission document management sharpening and enhancement file conversion and job layout tools based on a sliding scale benchmark when compared to the workflow tools employed by other devices Finishing The productivity penalty punch staple booklets based on tests and finishing specifications and effectiveness based on a sliding scale benchmark when compared to that of other finishing systems found on other devices gt a E 9 i l i LE gt a kas LT EXGEPTI i T LOWAL ima August 2008 Toshiba e STUDIO3520c www BERTL com Ease of Use Ease of maintenance adding paper toner misfeeds cleaning and ease of using the documentation help control panel print drivers and client utilities when compared to a sliding scale benchmark based on of the ease of use of other devices Media Handling Throughput specifications and evaluations based on a sliding scale benchmark when compared with the handling of special media e g oversize thick or coated stock found on

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