This brief a3 printer review will show how the Konica Minolta Magicolor 7300 leaves most a3 printers in the dust. And before we continue, let’s get one thing out of the way; I don’t work for Konica. I’m just excited about the stats and features available with this machine.
The best deal you’re going to find for the Konica Minolta Magicolor 7300 is on Amazon, where refurbished models are currently selling for as low as $1249. Going the refurbished route is always a good idea. Theses machines are rebuilt like new and can save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. If you order from Amazon, you will also receive free shipping, which will also help knock the cost down.
The 7300 is a color laser printer that is capable of printing A3 and ledger. Resolution can reach as high as 600 x 600 dots per inch, but that number can be bumped up considerably if you use PhotoART. In addition to bringing max resolution to 9600 x 600 dots per inch, PhotoART can do many things. First off, it controls the color count and pixels. It also improves transitions, creates more detailed images, and helps deliver sharp text. When you use PhotoART, print speed goes from 20 pages per minute black and color to 37 pages per minute. If you combine PhotoART with the polymer toner – which controls toner particles – you’re going to get some of the best print quality you will find in the entire a3 printer market.
The 7300 can hold up to 750 sheets, which is slightly above average. It has several interface options, which include USB, Parallel, and 10/100Base-TX. Networking is possible for any size business. Another advantage this printer has than many a3 printers do not is that it’s PictBridge-compatible. This will allow you to print photos directly from many digital cameras and even some camera phones.
There is one more issue related to speed that I’d like to bring up for this a3 printer review. If you’re printing a4 in full color, max print speed will be 21 pages per minute. If you’re printing a3 in any mode, max print speed will be 11 pages per minute. These are still impressive numbers.
