With an extremely flexible design, the Canon imageRUNNER C4080 allows users to set their preferences to scan, copy, fax and print; the Canon C4080 is priced accordingly for its features.

Powered by Canon’s imageCHIP Dual CPU processor and up to 1.5 GB of memory the device is able to print, scan, copy and fax simultaneously. The C4080 comes fully equipped with networking via 10/100BaseTX Ethernet and USB 2.0 ports and wireless print servers may be added at your request. A staggering 5,000 sheets of maximum input accompanies the large array of media sizes and weights; the imageRUNNER C4080 can accept weights up to 253 g/m2 a bit higher than some similar multifunction units. Optionally staplers, stackers, mailboxes and an extensive list of finishing expansions can be added. To expand upon the usability these printers are compatible with more systems than its competitors including Windows and Windows servers, Linux, Novell, FTP server for iW Gateway, Apache and many more. Also included are an 80 GB hard drive for secure printing and automatic duplexing with a 100 sheet document feeder.

Print in full color at up to 36 pages per minute in great quality; the Canon C4080 rivals inkjet printers for color quality and text is crystal clear down to 4 point font sizes. Twin belt fusers enable fast first out times of less than 10 seconds and resolutions can be as high as 9600 by 1200 dpi when fully optimized using Canon’s image enhancement technology. The fax lines can be single or dual and can have the option of adding the Super G3 fax board while a user can print or copy up to 9,999 documents at once. Additionally toner cartridges that come with the C4080 are rated at 30,000 pages at 5% coverage decreasing the price per printed page and the C4080 has a monthly duty cycle of over 150,000 pages. Software and utilities include a demonstration CD-ROM to teach users how to perform he wealth of functions on the device.

The Canon imageRUNNER C4080 is a large workgroup multifunction printer that performs better than most printers in class and allows customizable settings; additional features and equipment will drive the price up considerably.