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Pros

  • Convoluted network scanning setup
  • Superior text output
  • Very fast

Cons

  • Mediocre graphics and scan quality

At A Glance

Workgroups will like this model’s speed and paper handling, but its output quality and ease of use can be disappointing.

Manufacturer’s Description

MC561 MFP, (27/31PPM) 120V

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number 62435801
Processor
Processor speed 0.533 MHz
Requirements
Operating System Compatibility
  • Macintosh OS X 10.5.x
  • Macintosh OS X 10.6.x
  • Microsoft Windows 7
  • Microsoft Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Windows XP
Memory
Memory max 0.768 GB
Memory size 0.256 MB
Display
Photo preview 0
Text Only 1
Touchscreen 0
Display type Monochrome (fixed-character)
Display size 3.5 inches
Ports and Connections
USB Flash Port Yes
USB Yes
Power
Maximum Power Draw (watts) 54 watts
Standby Power Draw (watts) 37 watts
Green
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Faxing
Fax page memory capacity 200.0
Fax Resolution (dpi) 200 x 400 dpi
Dimensions
Height 17.5 inches
Weight 63.0 pounds
Depth 20.0 inches
Width 16.8 inches
Media Handling
Optional Trays Available 1
Dedicated photo tray 0
Automatic Document Feeder 1
Maximum sheet capacity with standard trays 350.0 sheets
Media Sizes Accepted Legal inches
Standard Number of Input Trays 2
Automatic Duplexer Standard
Duty Cycle 60000
Manual Feed Slot 0
Resolutions
Monochrome vertical optical resolution 600 dpi
Color horizontal optical resolution 600 dpi
Monochrome horizontal optical resolution 1200 dpi
Color vertical optical resolution 1200 dpi
Scanning
Maximum Scan Size Letter
Vertical Optical Scan Resolution 1200
Scanner Type Flatbed
Horizontal Optical Scan Resolution 1200
Maximum External Bit Depth 24-bit
Platform Support
Printer languages supported
  • PCL
  • PostScript Emulation
Printer Type
Number of Colors 4
Colors Available
  • Cyan
  • K (Black)
  • Magenta
  • Yellow
Cost Per Page
4-color page (cheapest vendor ink) 14.8 cents per page
Plain Text Page (Highest yield vendor ink) 2.1 cents per page
Vendor Rated Speeds
Monochrome print speed 31 ppm
Color print speed 27 ppm
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year

Performance

PCWorld Test Center (Quality)
Print quality: Color photo Fair
Copy quality Superior
Scan quality: Color photo Very Good
Scan quality: Line art Fair
Print quality: Text Superior
Scan quality: Text Very Good
PCWorld Test Center (Speed)
Print speed rating: Text Superior
Copy speed rating Superior
Print speed rating: Color photo Very Good
Print speed: Color photo 2.6  ppm
Copy speed 6.1  ppm
Print speed: Text 17.6  ppm