Multifunction devices (MFPs) currently look preferable to conventional printers. They combine as many as three devices (printer, scanner and copier). This allows not only saving (including consumables), but also partially automating the workflow. It is not surprising that these devices are in fairly steady demand and are very popular among ordinary users and among serious companies. Pantum M6500 MFP looks very interesting against the background of other devices. User reviews about this device are quite supportive. Therefore, it is worth considering it in more detail. But first, a few words about the manufacturer.
About company
Pantum company appeared on the market of office peripherals relatively recently - in 2012. Moreover, this is by no means an independent unit. "Pantum" refers to the company Seine, which at one time produced (and still produces) compatible ink cartridges for printers. Its products are much cheaper than original consumables. Therefore, the company managed to move forward. Now the guys were tired of dealing exclusively with consumables, and they created a separate brand for the production of printers, copiers, MFPs and other necessary equipment. It is worth noting that the brand did well. The company won an audience with high quality products and relatively low prices (compared to other manufacturers).
Currently, Pantum equipment is available in any store. But new buyers are not in a hurry to take it, preferring more well-known brands. However, the elusive situation is changing. Those who have already become the owner of the Pantum equipment are poured into the laudatory odes of the company and thus attract new customers. However, pretty lyrics. It's time to consider the Pantum M6500 Laser MFP. We will consider reviews about it a little later. In the meantime, look at the delivery.
Contents of delivery
So, this multifunctional device comes in a box of recycled cardboard with a colorful image of the device itself. In a very prominent place is the company logo (which is quite normal). On the back wall of the box is general information about the specifications of the device (available even in Russian). However, it's time to look inside. Inside is a user manual in different languages (including Russian), a USB cable for connecting to a computer, a disk with drivers and other software, a Pantum M6500 MFP, a cartridge (the MFP itself without a cartridge) and a warranty card. Pretty good set for a budget device. However, we turn to the technical characteristics of the device.
Key Specifications
The Pantum M6500 Printer-MFP, reviews of which we will discuss a bit later, uses laser printing technology. Type of printer - desktop. It has a fairly compact size, which allows you to place it on any table. The device weighs 7.5 kilograms. Not so much by modern standards.
The device supports GDI control languages, can print only in black and white and connects to a computer using the USB 2.0 port. On board the multifunction device, a single-core processor with a clock frequency of 600 MHz is installed. The amount of internal memory is 128 megabytes. Not so little. It’s enough for work.
The MFP also has a very informative LCD screen to control the printing process. It is possible to work without using a computer. Now consider the printing features of the Pantum M6500 MFP. Product reviews will be presented in the following chapters.
Features of printing and scanning
So, this multifunctional device prints at a speed of 22 pages per minute with a maximum resolution of 1200 DPI. The resolution is not bad, but the print speed could have been higher. Some inkjet items are faster. The warm-up time of the apparatus is 7.35 seconds. Not a bad result.
As for the scanner, this is a tablet device with a maximum image resolution of 1200 DPI. This component can transfer any documents to a PC with almost no loss of quality. But with the pictures, not everything will be fine. Nevertheless, the quality is decent at the Pantum M6500 MFP. User reviews confirm this. By the way, it's time to consider them.
Responses of owners of this MFP
So, consider the comments of those who have already managed to purchase this device. Should I buy a Pantum M6500 MFP? User reviews and will give an answer to this question. Most of those who ventured to buy a device from a little-known brand did not regret their purchase. Users note that the device works well and provides fairly high quality prints. Particularly pleasing to the owners is that you can use the device as a copier without using a computer. The owners were also impressed by the cartridge resource - as many as 1,500 pages.
However, there are those who did not like the new multifunction device. First of all, users complain about the lack of build quality. Alas, this happens. But not in all copies. Also, users complain about the lack of print speed. 22 pages per minute for a laser printer is ridiculous. I did not like the users and the volume of the MFP. Many people think that the printer could be quieter. But this is all the little things. With the basic characteristics of the multifunction device, everything is in order.
Conclusion
So, we reviewed the Pantum M6500 MFP. User reviews say that the device turned out decent. Of course, the manufacturer is still young, and therefore there are flaws, but with everything else, the multifunction device is all right. And the price of the device is an order of magnitude lower than that of exactly the same device from more famous brands. So it’s definitely worth buying.