We have recently been sent a P2000 laser printer by our friends at Pantum for our feedback and eventually a full review. Whilst testing and correspondence with Pantum is underway I wanted to share with you our unboxing and first impressions of the printer.
Unboxing Video
Before Opening
My attention was first drawn to some selling points on the outside of the box which brag of a respectable 20 pages per minute and a 20,000 page duty cycle which seems very high for a machine with this specification. The printer has a standard USB connection only and is neither wireless or networkable.
There is also mention of a toner saving mode which I am keen to see in action and if/how it affects the quality of prints. Low power consumption is also a big selling point for Pantum as they seem to pride themselves on how eco-friendly their printers are.
From the stats listed on the box it would appear to be a very compact and light printer:
- Dimensions: 380 x 261 x 236mm (15.0 x 10.3 x 3 inches)
- Power: AC 220-240V, 50/60Hz, 3.0A
- Net Weight: 5.3kg (11.68lb)
From these specification this printer seems to be designed for a small office environment.
Box Contents
The printer itself seems very well packaged and there is a small bundle of additional goodies included. A non-UK power cable (which I had expected since it was sent direct from the far-east) came to hand first along with a software discs and setup instructions. It was however refreshing to find a USB A-B cable with the printer which is a first in my experience.
The toner included is a PA-100E and I am not sure what capacity this indicates as the official flyer lists the following toners as compatible:
- PD100L = 700 Pages
- PD100 = 1500 Pages
- PD100H = 2300 Pages
The Printer
