The Okidata C3600n is a color laser printer aimed at small to medium office environments who need color printing capabilities. While the unit is large and heavy for its class, its speed and print quality make it a great choice for networked office use.

The print quality is excellent, with sharp text and good graphics printing. Print speed is above average for this class of laser printer, at 20 pages per minute in black, and 12 pages per minute in color. Its monthly duty cycle is 35,000 pages, showing that it is capable of high-volume printing if necessary. While most small or medium offices won’t need that much printing volume, it is good to know it is available when needed.

The included toner cartridges are in CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) configuration and capacities are rated at 1,500 pages for black, and 1,000 pages for each color cartridge. High-capacity toner cartridges are also available, which bump the capacity to 2,500 pages for black and 2,000 pages for each color. While the upfront cost of the high-capacity cartridges is more than the standard cartridges, they will save on per-page costs, thus saving money in the long run.

The OKI C3600n comes with a USB port for connecting directly to a PC, and an ethernet port for connecting directly to the network. This allows for easy network sharing, and is usually the preferred method, as it eliminates the need for the PC to be on during printing, saving energy. The printer’s software allows users to remotely manage settings and view the status of the printer, which is especially useful in a large office environment.

While the C3600n doesn’t include some of the extras of similar models, such as wireless connectivity and front USB ports, it is a solid printer with great speed and print quality that is capable of high-volume printing when the need arises. The Okidata C3600n makes it a great choice for the growing office.