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Kyocera FS 1030D

alaTest has collected and analyzed 87 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the paper handling and design. The value for money and usability are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the noise.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Printers the Kyocera FS 1030D is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Kyocera FS-1030D

 

The Kyocera FS-1030D is a double sided mono laser printer that provides value for money for individuals or small workgroups. It features a print speed...

Compact, Running Costs, Speed, Setup, Ease of Use

Networking not standard, No LCD Display

The FS-1030D comes well recommended with above average print speeds and quality. Its compact size means it's especially ideal for those with minimal office space.

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Kyocera Mita FS-1030MFP review

 

Kyocera Mita's FS-1030MFP is a mono laser multifunction peripheral (MFP), aimed at home and small business users. It's a fairly compact device with a rapid 30 pages per minute (ppm) print speed and a network port, but at this price it's not...

This is an impressively cheap MFP to run, but it seems a little overpriced in the first place

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Kyocera Mita FS-1030D review

 

If you like computer peripherals that are easy to set up, Kyocera Mita's FS-1030D probably isn't for you.

This printer has no network port, but even when using a USB connection it still manages to be fiddly to install. If you want to print only text, though, and you can live with its frustrations, the FS-1030D's low running costs make it great value.

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Kyocera Mita FS-1030D

 

Kyocera once again proves that it knows how to make personal laser printers.

The FS-1030D is a well designed printer which demonstrates improvements in print speed and running costs over the FS-1020D. It's also a little smaller, which is no bad thing. Some of the covers and trays feel a little flimsy and it remains to be seen...

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Amazon review summary for Kyocera FS 1030D

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of Kyocera FS 1030D from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Printers on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the product: Kyocera Laser Toner Cartridge Page Life 12000pp Black Ref TK120

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Kyocera FS-1030D

 

Great value for money, they are long lasting and efficient on use of toner

Updating printer drivers can be difficult in a network environment

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Product Specifications

Large Flat Panel adapter plates (PLP models) are either universally compatible with most large flat panels, or uniquely compatible with one screen make or model. Peerless adapter plates for flat panels allow users to choose between Peerless' wide array of applications and accessories to mount a flat panel virtually anywhere. Most models feature security fasteners for theft resistance. This model is designed for Philips 42" Plasma models 42PW-9962, 42PW996217.

AV Furniture

Color:Black
Material:Cold-rolled steel
Recommended Use:Plasma panel
Type:Mounting component

Consumable

Color:Black
Consumable Type:Toner cartridge

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.1in/14.8in/2.4in/2in
Height:10.2in/12.2in/14.2in/16.5in/20.5in/9.3in
Weight:10.8lbs/20.1lbs/23.1lbs/7.1lbs/7.7lbs/7.9lbs
Width:14.9in/15.7in/17.7in/26.4in/29.1in/35in

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

General

Consumable Subcategory:Cartridges
Printer Consumable Class:Consumables and kits

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC/Mac / PC / Unix/PC
Manufacturer:Kyocera/Peerless Industries
Model:1020D/1020DN/1030D/1030DN/120/PLP PAN42PD1/PLP PHIL42/PLP PION40/PLS-GW42HD/PLS-HT32
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Kyocera FS/Kyocera TK/Peerless

Miscellaneous

Category of Accessory:Printing consumables
Microsoft Certification:Certified for Windows Vista/Works with Windows Vista
Vista Certification:Certified for Windows Vista/Works with Windows Vista

Modem

Type: None

Networking

Type:None/Print server

Printer

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Duplex Printout:Duplex
Interface:Ethernet 10/100Base-TX / Parallel / USB/Parallel / USB
Language Simulation:Diablo 630 / EPSON LQ / IBM ProPrinter X24 / KPDL3 / PCL 5E / PCL 6 / PCL XL / PostScript 3 / PRESCRIBE IIe/Diablo 630 / IBM X24E / KPDL3 / PCL 5E / PCL 6 / PRESCRIBE IIe
Max H-Resolution B/W:1800dpi/2400dpi
Max Media Size (Standard):A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) / Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Max Printing Speed (ppm):20ppm/21ppm/22ppm
Max V-Resolution B/W:600dpi
Media Type:Bond paper / Envelopes / Labels / Plain paper / Recycled paper / Transparencies/Bond paper / Labels / Plain paper / Recycled paper / Transparencies
Monthly Duty Cycle Range (Printer Class):10,000 - 19,999 pages/20,000 - 49,999 pages
Output Type:Monochrome
PostScript Support:Standard
Technology:Laser
Total Media Capacity:300sheets
Type:Personal printer/Workgroup printer

RAM

Installed Size:16MB/32MB
Max Supported Size:272MB/288MB

Scanner

Type: None

System Requirements

OS Required:Apple MacOS 8.x / Apple MacOS 9.x / Apple MacOS X 10.x / HP-UX / IBM AIX / Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0 / Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/XP / Novell NetWare 3.x / Novell NetWare 4.x / Novell NetWare 5.x / SunOS 4.1 or later / SunSoft Solaris 2.x/Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0 / Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/XP / Microsoft Windows Server 2003 / Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition
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