Choosing a quality laser printer is not an easy task. There are many factors to consider. But a lot depends on the manufacturer itself. In this regard, Xerox products are very interesting. For many years, the manufacturer has been producing high-quality office peripherals and excellent devices for home use. For example, Xerox Phaser 3020. Reviews of the owners of this device make it clear that it is almost perfect for home use. But we will analyze them a little later. In the meantime, let's say a few words about the manufacturing company.
A bit about Xerox
The future manufacturer and inventor of the legendary copier (which will be called xerox) appeared in 1906. At that time, the company was exclusively engaged in the production of photo paper. And she continued to do this for another half a century. The first printing device was launched in 1958. From that moment began the history of the company as a manufacturer of office peripherals. In the early 90s of the last century, the first copier was issued, which is still called the copier in the common people, regardless of which company produced it. Such a common name is the best recognition of the authority of the company. Nevertheless, in the arsenal of Xerox there are printers, copiers, plotters, MFPs and other popular devices for office work. As for the home use of this technique, then there are interesting specimens. For example, the Xerox Phaser 3020 monochrome laser printer, reviews of which we will analyze a little later. In the meantime, consider the appearance of the device.
Appearance and design
The first thing that catches your eye - this Xerox has a compact size, which is unusual. Many are accustomed to the fact that Xeroxes are huge colossus that two loaders carry. And here is a miniature device, occupying one corner of the table (and even not all). The design is standard for devices of this class. Everything is done in strict colors. There is no display for convenient control of the printing process and this is a minus, since this model has a Wi-Fi transmitter and the presence of an LCD screen would be logical, but no. As for the design of the case, there is nothing unusual here. And compactness is achieved by the fact that the printer does not have a tray for already printed copies. Sheets fall directly to the floor, if the table is miniature in size. This design raises many questions for some users. Nevertheless, this device can be called the most compact in the company's line of devices. And, apparently, the engineers are very proud of this. However, reviews of the Xerox Phaser 3020BI from users suggest the opposite. Engineers have nothing to be proud of.
User feedback on appearance
Those who managed to get this printer for themselves report that everything is in order with the color palette of the case. The device fits easily into any interior. But the notorious "compactness" interferes with normal operation. Sheets coming out of the printer have to be caught on the fly. If this is not done, then you will have to pick them out from the most incredible places. Also, many were surprised by the lack of a screen, because without it it is completely inconvenient to control the printing process from the phone (if there is Wi-Fi). But there is no special mobile application. So they say about the appearance and design of the laser printer Xerox Phaser 3020 user reviews, which are completely negative and this can not please. Now consider some of the technical characteristics of the device.
Basic printer specifications
So, we continue to review and test the Xerox Phaser 3020 printer. Consider the technical characteristics of the device. A mobile processor with a clock frequency of 600 megahertz is installed on board the printer. This is necessary so that the device can correctly print the page, and the processor is needed when connecting the device to a computer or smartphone using a Wi-Fi transmitter (yes, and there is one). The printer’s internal memory is 128 megabytes, it is needed to cache the page that you want to print. This improves print speed. By the way, in this device it is equal to 20 pages per minute, which is quite an average result. There are much faster devices, but they can hardly be attributed to the budget segment. The Xerox Phaser 3020BI printer, which we started here to review its features, has the same features as many other entry-level devices. However, let's move on to other features of the device.
Printing features (quality, resource, speed and so on)
The Xerox Phaser 3020 laser printer provides a fairly high resolution of the finished print - 1200 DPI in length and width. This has a positive effect on the quality of the text on the print. After turning on, the device is able to release the first page after 8.5 seconds. This is a good result for a budget device. There is an option of double-sided printing. The maximum load (number of pages per month) is 15,000 sheets. This suggests that this printer can be used without problems in the walls of a small office. Resource cartridge pretty decent - 1,500 sheets. But to refuel it yourself will not work. Have to give it to the service or purchase a new cartridge. 150 sheets fit in the paper feed tray. And the receiving tray (which is not really there) can take the weight of 100 sheets (according to the manufacturer). In principle, the print quality of the device is all right, but do users share this opinion? Now we find out.
User feedback on print quality
How does the Xerox Phaser 3020 print in real conditions? Owner reviews on this subject are unambiguous: the printer handles this excellently. Even very small text remains readable. High resolution gives high quality. And users completely agree with this statement. However, so-called "double-sided printing" raises some questions in people. Many people think that this is just a marketing ploy, since it really isn’t. In order to print something on the second side of the sheet, you need to insert it as shown in the picture in the instruction manual, and only then printing will begin. This is not a duplex option. Then the Xerox marketers brazenly lied. As for the cartridge resource, everything is fair here. It really holds 1,500 pages. However, let's move on to other features of the device.
Power Consumption and Noise
We continue to consider the Xerox Phaser 3020. Printers, reviews and reviews of which are considered in serious publications, cannot do without an analysis of their energy efficiency and noise level. And we will not depart from this tradition. First, let's talk about the power consumption of the device. At rest, the printer consumes only 37 watts. This is a normal result for a modern device of this class. During operation, the device requires already 313 watts. Impressive take-off. But this is normal for simple devices. Many professional models consume tens of times more when working. So this copier can also be called economical. And now about the noise level. This printer is very quiet. Many of his colleagues produce very loud sounds when printing, but this device is distinguished by quiet operation. This is probably due to the design, because Xerox engineers have been fighting noise for years. Apparently, their efforts were crowned with success. And in any case, this unit is almost no noise, if you compare it with professional models from the same “Xerox”. And what will users say about this to everyone?
Noise user reviews
It is time to evaluate the volume of the device in real conditions and study the appropriate reviews. The Xerox Phaser 3020BI A4 printer, according to the owners, really works very quietly. Many say that if you are in another room and print from your phone using Wi-Fi, you can not hear anything at all. We have to come and check. Such a low noise level only plays into the hands of the device. There are more and more willing to purchase it. However, many owners of this miracle of technology note that after a year of active work all the noise insulation of the printer disappears and it begins to rattle, like all other devices of its class. Well, soundproofing turned out to be unreliable. But this is not a reason to refuse to purchase such a device. However, to summarize the small results of our review. Is it worth buying such a printer at all or is it better to look for something more advanced?
Verdict
The Xerox Phaser 3020 monochrome laser printer, reviews of which were disassembled just above, remains a rather controversial device. On the one hand, it boasts low cost, low cost of consumables, adequate cost of pages, high print quality, decent speed and the presence of a Wi-Fi transmitter. On the other hand, during its design and creation, Xerox made serious flaws: the ill-conceived design of the fingerprint receiving tray, instability during wireless connection, boring design, and the lack of an LCD screen. But it is worth considering that this is the most affordable budget printer of the company, other models are much more expensive. And much can be forgiven for this fact. In addition, high print quality is worth a lot. It is unlikely that at any other manufacturer you can find such a high-quality laser printer (albeit monochrome) at the same price. Do not forget about consumables. At the same HP, the price of cartridges and their refill is many times higher. So, if there is an opportunity to purchase this particular copier, then do not miss it, otherwise you will regret it later.
Conclusion
So, we reviewed the Xerox Phaser 3020 monochrome laser printer and reviews about it. We can say with confidence that this device looks very good against the background of its classmates. Few of them are able to boast of a built-in Wi-Fi transmitter, high print quality and low price for consumables. This device is without a doubt the best representative of budget-class laser devices. It is great for home use. And in a relatively small office, he perfectly copes with the amount of work. Definitely, this exhibit is worthy of attention. Moreover, with its price.