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The Canon PC320 laser copier is designed for the home or small office user. Its compact size, along with excellent copy quality make it ideal for small office users. Slow copying speeds and lack of an automatic document feeder may slow some users down.
The design of the Canon PC320 laser copier is reminiscent of a dedicated scanner, but its input and output trays takes up extra space when folded open. Its footprint is small, and the unit is very compact for a copy machine, though it does take up a fair amount of horizontal space when unfolded, so this should be a consideration. Compared to bulky full-size copy machines, it seems downright small, but tight office spaces will need to ensure that they can accommodate its vertical height.
Its flatbed scanning surface is well-suited to a variety of media, including books, loose sheets, and even stapled pages. The Canon PC320 does not include an automatic document feeder, which would speed up scanning speed and allow for automatic scanning of originals, but it would have added considerable bulk to a machine designed for compactness, so its omission is understandable, though slightly inconvenient.
Canon PC320 toner cartridges have a capacity of 4,000 pages, though the included printer toner cartridge has a capacity of less than half that size. The laser toner cartridge is not as affordably-priced as competing models, and users may find that toner costs nearly as much as the copier itself, though its cost per page is still reasonable.
Copy speed is around 4 pages per minute, which is decent, though not as fast as competing models. For its affordable, price, however, its speed is quite good. Copy quality is very good. The unit's automatic exposure settings help to compensate for originals that are very dark or light, and help the user make better copies.
Overall, the Canon PC320 is a solid choice for the home or small office user. Buyers should research toner costs before purchasing, however.
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