Pros

  • Front USB port

Cons

  • Graphics printing is slow
  • Text output was heavy and fuzzy

At A Glance

Features and performance are similar to the Xerox Phaser 6120n, but graphics output was lackluster. Has PCL and PostScript.

Manufacturer’s Description

A true desktop printer that fits easily into any environment, the magicolor 2450 provides simple, full-front access for reloading supplies and clearing paper jams, so there s no need to access the back of the machine. Easy set-up and operation make the magicolor 2450 a breeze to use. It comes with pre-installed high yield 4,500-page toner cartridges, so you're up and running in just a few minutes. Auto-run installation software automatically detects the printer on your network and guides you step-by-step through set-up, while comprehensive printer drivers simplify printing with options such as collation, fit-to-page scaling, separation pages, watermarks, tray selection, and secure printing. The magicolor 2450 also features innovative color technology for outstanding image quality. The 9600 x 600 dpi-class Photo ART contone resolution generates over 4,000 colors per dot, providing enhanced photographic detail and smooth color gradients. Konica Minolta s Simitri Polymerized Toner produces sharp output, fine text and better halftones. It also reduces toner consumption by up to 30%, keeps the printer cleaner and is more environmentally friendly than other toner technologies. The magicolor 2450 is perfect for diverse office workgroups. It features PostScript 3 and PCL 6 printer emulations to support popular software applications, allowing the seamless creation and processing of all your color documents. Window and Macintosh system compatibility offers support for mixed workgroups, while mixed network support for NetWare, TCP/IP, EtherTalk, and NetBIOS/NetBEUI ensures smooth integration into your network configuration.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number 5250222100
Inventory Number 24629
Memory
Memory size 128.0 MB
Memory max 0.64 GB
Requirements
Operating System Compatibility
  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Macintosh OS
  • Linux
Ports and Connections
USB 1.1 Yes
USB 2.0 Yes
PictBridge No
Parallel Port 1
Serial Port No
Power
Maximum Power Draw (watts) 1100 watts
Standby Power Draw (watts) 250 watts
Dimensions
Width 16.9 inches
Depth 19.8 inches
Height 13.4 inches
Weight 44.0 pounds
Media Handling
Standard Number of Input Trays 1
Standard Input Sheet Capacity 200
Manual Feed Slot 1
Automatic Duplexer Not Available
Max Input Trays 2
Maximum Paper Height 14.0
Storage Media
Compact flash Yes
Resolutions
Monochrome horizontal optical resolution 9600 x 600 dpi
Color horizontal optical resolution 9600 x 600 dpi
Platform Support
Printer languages supported PCL 6
Postcript Type Standard

Performance

PCWorld Test Center (Quality)
Print quality: Text Fair
Print quality: Color photo Poor
Print quality: Grayscale photo Good
PCWorld Test Center (Speed)
Print speed: Text 14.4  ppm
Performance
Color Output Quality Fair
Output Score, Grayscale Graphics, Best Quality Settings (formerly pf-Output-Print-Grayscale-Best) Good
Color Photo (secs) 54.24
Output Score, Color Photo, Best Quality Settings (formerly pf-Output-Print-Color-Best) Poor
5 x 7 Photo (secs) 62.99
Line Art Output Quality Poor
One-Page Grayscale Graphic (secs) 24.68
Three-Page PowerPoint Document (secs) 136.4
Color Photo, Normal Settings 54.24
Ten-Page Word Document (secs) 41.53
Tested Glossy Photo Speed (ppm) 1
Output Score, Line Art, Default Settings (formerly pf-Output-Print-LineArt-Default) Poor
Color Photo, Best Quality Settings 62.99
Tested Photo Speed (formerly pf-PCWPhotoSpeed) 1
Two-Page Excel Document (secs) 36.86
Output Score, Color Graphics, Default Settings (formerly pf-Output-Print-Color-Default) Fair
Tested Color Speed (ppm) 1.6
Output Score, Text, Default Settings (formerly pf-Output-Print-Text-Default) Fair