KYOCERA color printers are in the hot seat for our final comparison of the year’s top-performing commercial copiers and printers. Whether your office prioritizes print speed and acceleration, long-lasting consumables, or affordable leasing options, the Copiers Plus crew will work with you to find the best printing solutions. Serving locations across North Carolina – including Wilmington, Raleigh, Greensboro, Fayetteville, and Asheville – we partner with small businesses as well as large enterprises to identify the office printer that will help you maximize productivity, create high-quality documents, and streamline your business’s workflow. Read on for our full evaluation of Kyocera’s best-performing color commercial printers!
Total Score: 4.2
The KYOCERA ECOSYS PA3500cx rose to the top in this category with a total average score of 4.2 out of 5. Following in the footsteps of the ECOSYS P6230cdn, this device impressed with quick print speeds and high-volume paper capacity. Those attributes, combined with its affordable MSRP, make it a great color printer for small to medium-sized workplaces and earned it the top spot in this battle!
Print Speed: 5 (B/W 37ppm / Color 37ppm)
The ECOSYS PA3500cx cranks out documents at a rate of up to 37 pages per minute whether printing in black and white or color. For NC businesses that value speed and productivity, this color printer hits the mark.
Print Acceleration: 4 (B/W 5.7 sec / Color 7 sec)
Boasting first-page-out speeds of 5.7 seconds for black-and-white prints and 7 seconds for color, the ECOSYS PA3500cx is ready at a moment’s notice. Its efficiency makes this reliable color printer an excellent option for companies looking for high-quality output and speed.
Toner Range: 3 (B/W 7k pages / Color 5k pages)
Businesses will enjoy long-lasting, professional prints with the ECOSYS PA3500cx’s toner range. Able to accommodate up to 7,000 pages in monochrome and 5,000 pages in color, this device is built for dynamic workplaces.
Paper Capacity: 5 (2,000 sheets)
Keep the documents coming – the ECOSYS PA3500cx has you covered! This Kyocera printer shines with a paper capacity of up to 2,000 sheets.
Affordability: 4 (MSRP $1,914)
The ECOSYS PA3500cx’s budget-friendly MSRP served as the tiebreaker between 1st and 2nd place in this round. Coming in at $1,914, this device offers NC businesses an approachable commercial printer lease with a product that streamlines office workflow.
Total Score: 4.2
Successor to the TASKalfa PA4500ci, the ECOSYS P8060cdn proved itself outstanding in regard to print speed, print acceleration, toner range, and paper capacity in our evaluation. These attributes leave it perfectly suited to handle every office’s printing and copying demands – large or small.
Print Speed: 5 (B/W 60ppm / Color 55ppm)
Earning bragging rights as the quickest device in the entire color printers category, the ECOSYS P8060cdn easily achieved the highest ranking possible for print speed. It brings output speeds of up to 60 pages per minute for black-and-white documents while also pushing out color prints at up to 55 pages per minute.
Print Acceleration: 5 (B/W 3.8 sec / Color 5.1 sec)
The ECOSYS P8060cdn’s print acceleration score stands out as well. Capable of achieving first-page-out times of 3.8 seconds for monochrome and 5.1 seconds for color, it gets you the documents you need when you need them.
Toner Range: 5 (B/W 30k pages / Color 20k pages)
Another perk about the ECOSYS P8060cdn? Long-lasting consumables. This device prints up to 30,000 black-and-white documents and up to 20,000 in color before needing to replenish the toner supply.
Paper Capacity: 5 (7,150 sheets)
Nothing but top marks for the ECOSYS P8060cdn in the paper capacity category! Touting a category-leading capacity of up to 7,150 sheets, this Kyocera color printer manages large print jobs with minimal interruption.
Affordability: 1 (MSRP $8,022)
The ECOSYS P8060cdn carries a higher MSRP than the ECOSYS PA3500cx, which cost it the 1st place position. However, with its incredible range of features, there’s no denying this color printer will boost the functionality, productivity, and document management capabilities of companies across North Carolina.
Total Score: 4
Taking the 3rd place spot is Kyocera’s TASKalfa PA4500ci. Next in line to the ECOSYS P3145dn, this commercial color printer is brimming with functionality and user-friendly features that help businesses maximize operations.
Print Speed: 4 (B/W 47ppm / Color 47ppm)
The TASKalfa PA4500ci gets the documents you need in-hand fast with remarkable print speeds. It can print up to 47 pages per minute in both black and white as well as color, providing professional quality with every task.
Print Acceleration: 4 (B/W 5.4 sec / Color 6.6 sec)
Need an office printer that can keep up with your high-demand workplace? This is it. The TASKalfa PA4500ci features first-page-out speeds of up to 5.4 seconds for black-and-white prints and 6.6 seconds for color.
Toner Range: 4 (B/W 20k pages / Color 13k pages)
High-volume printing is no problem for the TASKalfa PA4500ci. Its toner range of up to 20,000 monochrome pages and 13,000 color pages leaves it capable of handling any office’s daily needs – and then some. Combined with Copiers Plus’s automated toner replenishment, you’re always covered!
Paper Capacity: 5 (2,850 sheets)
The TASKalfa PA4500ci received the highest score possible in this category, which is no surprise considering its paper capacity of up to 2,850 sheets.
Affordability: 3 (MSRP $2,962)
Cost-conscious businesses will love both the features and affordability of this commercial color printer. At an MSRP of $2,962, the TASKalfa PA4500ci operates sustainably and efficiently, making it a dependable, high-value office printer leasing option.
Total Score: 3.8
The KYOCERA ECOSYS PA4000cx, whose predecessor is the ECOSYS P6235cdn, earned 4th place in the color printer group and a total average score of 3.8. This office printer hit the mark in several categories including print speed, print acceleration, and paper capacity, making it suitable for a wide range of business printing needs.
Print Speed: 4 (B/W 42ppm / Color 42ppm)
Print Acceleration: 4 (B/W 5.4 sec / Color 6.6 sec)
Toner Range: 3 (B/W 13k pages / Color 10k pages)
Paper Capacity: 5 (2,300 sheets)
Affordability: 3 (MSRP $2,302)
Total Score: 2.6
The 5th place position in the color printer group belongs to Kyocera’s ECOSYS P5026cdw, successor to the ECOSYS P6021cdn. Known for its budget-friendly MSRP and productivity, this dependable office printer is one of the best printers for small businesses!
Print Speed: 2 (B/W 27ppm / Color 27ppm)
Print Acceleration: 3 (B/W 9.5 sec / Color 10.5 sec)
Toner Range: 2 (B/W 4k pages / Color 3k pages)
Paper Capacity: 2 (550 sheets)
Affordability: 4 (MSRP $1,246)
Total Score: 2.6
Rounding out the commercial color printer group is the ECOSYS PA2100cwx. The most recent version of the ECOSYS P5021cdw, it’s a compact, versatile printer that excels in small business and remote work situations. Combined with its cost-effective MSRP, the ECOSYS PA2100cwx is a popular choice for workplaces throughout North Carolina.
Print Speed: 2 (B/W 22ppm / Color 22ppm)
Print Acceleration: 2 (B/W 11 sec / Color 12.5 sec)
Toner Range: 2 (B/W 2.8k pages / Color 2.4k pages)
Paper Capacity: 2 (550 sheets)
Affordability: 5 (MSRP $897)
Top-quality, high-resolution color prints extend your business’s professionalism and ensure you always put your best foot forward. With Copiers Plus’s wide range of commercial color printers, you’ll benefit from a device that not only produces stunning documents, but also improves your office’s workflow, document management capabilities, and overall productivity. Our wide range of products cover the demands of both day-to-day print jobs as well as high-volume color printing. Best of all, you’ll have a dedicated and knowledgeable team behind you every step of the way. From identifying the best office printer lease for your specific needs to our unmatched technical support, Copiers Plus aims to provide exceptional and personalized service to every client. Give us a call at 800-648-7081 to discuss your business’s printing requirements and learn more about the products that can help streamline your office’s operations.
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