Kyocera Mita 400ci Toner
TASKalfa 400ci Toner Cartridges

Kyocera Mita 400ci Printer Review

Though its large size might turn away users in smaller offices, the performance and features of the Kyocera Mita TASKalfa 400ci multifunction color laser printer are certainly worth a look for the medium or large office environment. It can print up to 40 pages per minute in both color and monochrome, has a low cost per page for Kyocera Mita 400ci printer toner, and supports duplex printing and optional duplex scanning.

The design of the 400ci (sometimes referred to as the 400) is formidable, with a weight of 234 pounds (including the TASKalfa 400ci toner supplies) and dimensions of 29.3x23.8x26.8 inches. The paper supply includes a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, useful for quickly loading letterhead or other alternative media without emptying the main trays. It also comes standard with two 500-sheet tray, with expandability up to 4,100 sheets with all optional upgrades added.

With printing, copying, scanning, and faxing capabilities, there are a lot of features and options to manage. Luckily, the control panel features a bright, full-color touchscreen display for navigation and control. This puts the most essential features front and center, and uses different modes for each of the major functions. In addition, a 160 GB hard drive is included for digital document storage, and users can use its digital workflows to reduce the amount of Kyocera Mita 400ci toner and paper needed, trimming down the budget.

Each of the three colors of Kyocera Mita 400ci toner cartridges (cyan, magenta, and yellow) provide up to 18,000 pages of output, based on 5% coverage. The black TASKalfa 400ci toner cartridge has a larger capacity of 25,000 pages. While prices for replacement toners might seem high to some buyers, their large capacity keeps the cost per page very low.

The speed and output quality of the Kyocera Mita 400ci are top-notch, and its affordable laser printing is quite budget-friendly, especially for a high-volume office environment. With versatile paper handling and a number of upgrade options, it can be customized for a variety of office environments.