Okidata C5700 Toner
Oki C5700 Toner Cartridges

Okidata C5700 Printer Review

Offices that need color laser printing but don't want to spend a lot will appreciate the Okidata C5700 and its affordable purchase price. That doesn't mean it sacrifices performance, however, as it can print up to 32 pages per minute in black and 20 pages per minute in color. Users have the choice between two models in the series, and both use the same affordable Oki C5700 printer toner supplies to keep costs lower.

The C5700 series includes two models. The C5700n is the base model with networking support built in. The C5700dn adds automatic duplexing as well, for quick and easy two-sided printing that can help conserve paper. Both start with an input paper capacity that includes a 300-sheet main tray and a 100-sheet multipurpose tray for alternative media types and sizes. An optional tray can be added for expansion, which holds an additional 530 sheets.

The base model is relatively compact for such a powerful machine, measuring 20.8x13.4x15.8 inches. It weighs just less than 60 pounds with the Okidata C5700 toner and the drum unit installed, so it will require a bit of help to move or to set up. The unit can handle a fairly heavy workload, with a maximum monthly duty cycle of 60,000 pages.

Laser models that print in color generally require four separate toners, and the C5700 is no exception. Although the OEM Okidata C5700 toner cartridges can be a bit expensive, third-party alternatives are often more affordable. Compatible Oki C5700 toner cartridges can be purchased from third-party sellers at a discount, but still provide the same output quality.

Buyers who want an easy-to-use, compact laser printer will find the C5700 to be a good value given its solid speeds. Okidata C5700 toner is affordable, two models give users the ability to choose the features they need, and upgrade options allow for future expansion.