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Additional Features

Core Benefts

As well as these shared functions, each model has features of its own.

The MFD 6135d comes with an integrated handset that can be used to make telephone calls. Automatic switching between Tel/Fax modes is particularly useful for home workers and micro businesses as it allows a single line to be used for telephone calls and faxing.

The MFD 6170dw has two additional features of real appeal to offce users and one interesting option, namely the ability to connect a DECT handset to the MFD. This gives the same functionality as the MFD 6135d’s fxed handset but with the freedom to roam about the offce.

The 6170dw’s other features have wider appeal, bringing signifcant productivity benefts and enhanced ease of use. These are a 250-sheet automatic document feeder – a real time-saver when copying/ scanning multi-page documents or mixed batches; and, best of all, built-in wireless networking that allows anyone with the appropriate driver to print/ scan to the MFD wirelessly.

This capability has benefts in the workplace and home offce, making it easy for multiple users to connect to the device and giving more fexibility on device positioning. Thanks to Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), set-up could not be easier; just press the button and the MFD will automatically confgure itself with the wireless router.

Philips’ highly impressive MFDs give business buyers and home workers everything they could possibly want from an affordable, productive MFD. In particular, they meet the growing demand for simplicity, versatility, sustainability and low running costs:

Simplicity. The MFDs have a neat design, with an attractive two-tone light and dark grey colour scheme. Both the output tray and bypass tray are within the body of the machine resulting in a neat, compact footprint. A fip-up cover on the alphanumeric keypad maintains an uncluttered control panel. With WPS certifcation on the MFD 6170dw, even the most complex features have been made simple.

Versatility. With four functions in one device, the MFD 6135d/6170dw is nothing if not versatile. Built-in wireless networking and optional telephone handsets add even more functionality, while a choice of consumables and copier-like payment options offer more choice to buyers.

Sustainability. Both machines feature paper, power and toner-saving features as standard. These include automatic two-sided (duplex) printing; Toner Save mode; and a power-saving standby mode. Eco features can be accessed through the driver and if necessary set as the default – very useful for duplex printing. For walk-up users, an Eco key on the control panel activates the toner save function, enables two-sided copying and puts the machine in power-saving stand-by. The environmental impact of printer use can be reduced further through the use of longer-lasting high yield toner cartridges.

Running costs. With a cost per page of less than 2p, Philips’ new devices have some of the lowest running costs on the market. However, the option of a low-yield, 1,000-page cartridge means that the machines are equally suited to those who are more concerned about cash fow than print costs: users pay a higher cost per page but, with a ticket price of around £60, have to pay less upfront.

The business print market is very crowded, so it takes something special to stand out from the crowd. The fact that this is Philips’ frst business-class MFP makes its achievement all the more remarkable. www.sagemcom.com

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