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Langenhagen, October 2007

There is an ever increasing range of Laser Printers available in the market today for medium sized workgroups to corporate. Each of these offer speed, quality and optimised total cost of ownership but there are some noticeable differences.

German publication c't-Magazin have carried out extensive tests on a range of leading Laser Printers, focusing on their speed, quality and duplexing capabilities. The Konica Minolta magicolor 5570 has been included in this test for the first time, with positive results.

The magicolor 5570 received good results on its text and graphic print and were the only test-participant to receive ‘excellent’ marks when assessed for its photoprint quality.

Why did the magicolor 5570 beat the competition?

1. As far as Photoprint quality is concerned, the varying level of results between each of the competing machines was substantial. The magicolor 5570 was considered "State of the Art" due to no visible banding, neutral (homogenous) and well-balanced print-outs and a comparatively good colour shading (to ink) in particular for problematic complexion (skin).
2. The magicolor 5570 prints quickly and efficiently, making it obvious that this particular printer is designed for a large and continuously workload at a high quality level. The magicolor 5570 delivers print outs at 30 ppm in colour and 35 ppm in monochrome making it a real power workgroup printer.
3. Modularity! The magicolor 5570, the most recent single-pass model of Konica Minolta, can be purchased in a standard-version but it is possible to expand this printer to satisfy the needs of most professional office users. It offers multiple options in all dimensions, from two additional paper-trays which provide a paper yield of 1000 sheets, a 2-bin stapler finisher and a duplexing unit which enables two-sided and booklet printing.

Which other Laser Printers were tested against the magicolor 5570?

• Brother HL-4050CDN
• HP CLJ CP3505dn
• Kyocera FS-C5015dn
• Lexmark C530dn
• OKI C5600dn

The magicolor 5570 brings high performance and versatility to professional users where high speed, outstanding quality and finishing options are key. Fitting perfectly into demanding working environments, the magicolor 5570 is an exceptional A4 Colour Laser Printer.

c't was established in 1983 as a computer trade magazine. Since October 1997, it has been published bi-weekly. c't is regarded as a comprehensive source of information for computer professionals and ambitioned computer users. It sells more than 380.000 copies per issue.