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
  • Microsoft Windows 7
  • Microsoft Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Windows XP
Memory
Memory size 0.256 MB
Memory max 0.768 GB
Display
Display size 3.5 inches
Photo preview 0
Display type Monochrome (fixed-character)
Touchscreen 0
Text Only 1
Ports and Connections
USB Yes
USB Flash Port Yes
Power
Maximum Power Draw (watts) 54.0 watts
Standby Power Draw (watts) 37.0 watts
Green
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Faxing
Fax Resolution (dpi) 200 x 400 dpi
Fax page memory capacity 200.0
Dimensions
Width 16.8 inches
Depth 20.0 inches
Height 17.5 inches
Weight 63.0 pounds
Media Handling
Standard Number of Input Trays 2.0
Maximum sheet capacity with standard trays 350.0 sheets
Optional Trays Available 1.0
Manual Feed Slot 0.0
Automatic Duplexer Standard
Media Sizes Accepted Legal inches
Dedicated photo tray 0.0
Automatic Document Feeder 1.0
Duty Cycle 60000.0
Resolutions
Monochrome horizontal optical resolution 1200 dpi
Monochrome vertical optical resolution 600 dpi
Color vertical optical resolution 1200 dpi
Color horizontal optical resolution 600 dpi
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed
Maximum Scan Size Letter
Horizontal Optical Scan Resolution 1200.0
Vertical Optical Scan Resolution 1200.0
Maximum External Bit Depth 24-bit
Platform Support
Printer languages supported PostScript Emulation
Printer Type
Number of Colors 4.0
Colors Available
  • Cyan
  • K (Black)
  • Magenta
  • Yellow
Cost Per Page
Plain Text Page (Highest yield vendor ink) 2.1 cents per page
4-color page (cheapest vendor ink) 14.8 cents per page
Vendor Rated Speeds
Monochrome print speed 31.0 ppm
Color print speed 27.0 ppm
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year

Performance

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