We recently completed Hands-On testing of Brother’s ImageCenter ADS-2500W digital scanner ($799.99). Key feature include swipe-enabled touch screen; scan to network folders, cloud and social- networking services; single-pass scanning of two-sided originals; and wired and wireless networking. The ImageCenter ADS-2500W also includes a nice assortment of software. including: Brother ControlCenter4 Scanning Control Center; Nuance PDF Converter Professional […]
Videos – Lexmark’s Powerful MS812de 70-PPM B/W Workgroup Laser Printer
We recently completed Hands-On testing of Lexmark’s brute of a laser printer, the MS812de ($1,949.00). This 70-ppm A4 B/W workgroup printer was introduced in September 2012 in one of the largest printer product launches in history. Highlights include a gorgeous 7″ touch screen that is highly customizable and can be populated with downloadable Lexmark Solutions […]
Videos and Photo Gallery – Epson’s Top-of-the-Line WorkForce Pro WP-4590 MFP
We recently completed Hands-On testing of Epson’s WorkForce Pro WP-4590 Business-Class MFP ($499.99), Epson’s top-of-the-line WorkForce MFP/All-in-One. It’s part of the “Pro C” series of Epson color inkjet All-in-Ones that are intended for business use. Although its feature-set is nearly identical to that of the WorkForce WF-7520 we tested, it has two important value-added features: […]
Video Review: Lexmark Universal Print Driver
Interested in simplifying the management and support of the various print drivers for the Lexmark printers and MFPs on your network? This comprehensive video (see below) provides an in-depth overview of Lexmark’s Universal Print Driver and includes the print-driver installation, as well as deployment with Lexmark’s Installation Packager and Script Generator. Why a Universal Print Driver? Universal Print Drivers […]
HP Officejet 150 Mobile AiO – Videos and Photo Gallery
A three-part video series and gallery of photos taken during our Hands-On Test of the the Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-One ($399.99), a portable, battery-powered All-in-One that measures ~3″x”7.5″x14″ and weighs in at ~6.5 lbs. It includes an AC power adapter and rechargeable Lithium Ion battery (print up to 500 pages on a charge). It can […]
Videos – Epson WorkForce WF-7520 A3/Super B Color Ink-Jet MFP
We’ve just finished Hands-On Testing of an awesome piece of tech and engineering–Epson’s WorkForce WF-7520 Wide Format MFP. It can print onto Super B (13″x19″) media and can scan 11″x17″ originals using the document feeder (simplex scanning only for A3/11″x17″) or flatbed platen. Its Dura-Brite inks produced best-in-class water fastness and drying time, as well as clean, […]
Review and Videos: Raising the Bar for Workgroup Color Printing – Lexmark’s New C748 Series
We’ve just completed Hands-On Testing of Lexmark’s new C748 color laser-printer series, which brings the advanced, enterprise-ready capabilities of Lexmark’s faster, higher-volume C792 color-laser printers to mid-range users, and which start at $999.00. In our Hands-On Test Report, we took a hard look at our tested C748de from start to finish – from network installation, to […]
Review and Report: HP Officejet 4620 e-All-in-One with Videos and Photo Gallery
The Officejet 4620 e-All-in-One ($99.99) is Hewlett-Packard’s entry-level full-color ink-jet All-in-One with Wi-Fi 802.11n wireless connectivity, and replaces the Officejet 4500. Designed for small offices and workgroups (from one to five users), the Officejet 4620 adds several improvements: four separate ink cartridges (versus one black cartridge and a tri-color ink cartridge), re-designed control panel, internal power supply (no external power […]
Video – HP Officejet Pro 8100 ePrinter Unboxing and Setup
HP’s newly redesigned Officejet Pro 8100 ePrinter performed better than its predecessor in virtually every aspect of testing and then some. It adds a color display and ePrint mobile printing, and is also quieter and sturdier. There are also new network management capabilities that make it the first Officejet Pro printer (and quite possibly the only thermal ink-jet […]
Reader Video – One Year after Japan’s Disastrous Tsunami
Our coverage of the devastating tsunami that hit Japan this time last year, and its effects on the printer/copier makers in Japan were some of our most well-read posts of 2011. In remembrance of the one-year anniversary of the disaster, one of our Japanese readers passed along this interesting video. Jump to Reader Video – Japan – […]
Video – How to Scan 3D Objects with HP’s TopShot LaserJet Pro M275
This video demonstrates how to use Hewlett-Packard’s TopShot LaserJet Pro M275′s to produce 3D images of scanned objects. What makes this color LaserJet ($399.99) unique is its scanning technology. Instead of a typical contact image sensor (CIS) scanner that most digital copiers use, it employs an 8 megapixel camera lens mounted on a hinged arm, and can capture […]
Videos & Photo Gallery – Lexmark X364dn B/W Laser MFP
This black-and-white laser MFP retails for approximately $500 and is basically the entry point for an MFP that’s suitable for use in an office, workgroup or enterprise. While you can get cheaper MFPs, their feature sets and manageability capabilities may limit them for use in small or home offices only. The X364dn scans in color, and the 35-ppm […]
Videos – How to Scan a Photo Using your MFP or All-in-One
We get many questions on our YouTube channel related to digital scanning and gladly respond to them. We recently received a suggestion that we should compose a how-to video. We thought that this was a great idea, and produced these videos. In the videos, we explain the variety of ways to push scans from the […]
Video Series – Lexmark OfficeEdge Pro5500 Unpacking, Setup, Installation and Software Overview
This video series on Lexmark’s OfficeEdge Pro5500 color ink-jet All-in-One for offices and enterprises includes five episodes: Episodes 1 and 2 detail the un-boxing and physical setup of the device. Episode 3 chronicles set-up of WiFi communications. Episodes 4 and 5 detail network and software installation and an overview of installed software. We’re also using a […]
Videos and Photo Gallery – Panasonic UF-5500 Fax Transceiver
Panasonic’s UF-5550 ($849) Fax Transceiver has enhanced fax security as well as network printing and color scan-to-PC functions. One notable fact is the unit was the easiest to unbox and setup ever–only one piece of tape with a small foam block attached to it! If you’re still using fax for security reasons (and many of […]
Videos – Lexmark X548dte
Wirth Consulting recently tested Lexmark’s new X548 Series. This color laser MFP for small- and mid-size business features full-color capability in all modes–network print, network scan, copy, and fax. There are two configurations: an X548de (base configuration) that lists at $1,399.00, and an X548dte ($1,749.00), which adds additional paper handling and a standard hard drive. […]










