Okidata C5600 Toner
Oki C5600 Toner Cartridges

Okidata C5600 Printer Review

While color laser printing used to involve large, expensive machines, the Okidata C5600 is actually both compact and relatively affordable. It can still print up to 32 monochrome pages per minute and 20 pages per minute in color. It also has built-in networking support and features like duplexing. Okidata C5600 printer toner supplies are also some of the most affordable in its class.

The C5600 responds quickly to new tasks, with a first page out time of 8 seconds for mono and 11 seconds for color, so users will experience less waiting. Its warm-up times are a little on the slow side, at around 60 seconds, so users concerned about the delay should keep it in power-save mode, for a warm-up time of only 45 seconds. Connection options include a USB port and an ethernet port for connecting directly to a wired network.

The starting input paper capacity is 300 sheets, which should be well matched for the average home office or small office, and a second multipurpose tray is included as well, which holds 100 sheets. Users who want more capacity can add an optional 530-sheet tray as an upgrade. The average duty cycle is recommended at 1,500-5,000 pages per month, with a maximum of 60,000 pages per month.

Replacing four toners for color printing is never easy on the budget, but Okidata C5600 toner cartridges are actually pretty affordable. This is especially true if users seek out compatible Oki C5600 toner cartridges rather than the more expensive OEM supplies.

The C5600 won't match the blazing speeds of much larger models, but it also doesn't take up nearly as much space or carry the same premium price tag. As a compact device capable of some impressive laser printing in color, however, it is an excellent value, especially given the affordability of Oki C5600 toner.