Konica Minolta Magicolor 2430DL Color Laser Printer (5250221-100)

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Facts About This Printer

Get what you paid for

Unreliable

Love It, Love It, Love It

Great printer and very affordable

Konica Minolta Magicolor 2430DL Color Laser Printer (5250221-100)

Manufacturer: Konica
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

2,400 x 600 dpi resolution in color and black

Up to 5 ppm color, 20 ppm black print speed

Slot for PictBridge enabled digital cameras

200 MHz processor, 32 MB memory, expandable to 544 MB

USB 2.0 and Ethernet interfaces

ASIN: B0007IG21G

Product Description

The Konica-Minolta Magicolor 2430 DL Color Laser Printer was built for those who'd like to share. The high-resolution, high quality printing delivers sharp, crisp images and text every time, whether you're on a Linux, Mac or Windows machine. Its multipurpose tray allows printing on on a variety of paper weights in letter or legal size: Plain paper, letterhead, thick stock, glossy stock, transparencies, labels, postcards and envelopes. Through the camera direct photo port, users can print pictures directly from PictBridge-compliant digital cameras directly. Camera Direct Photo Print - Direct connect to easy-access USB host port(PictBridge 1.0 compatible) Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and Ethernet 10/100BaseTX interfaces Compatible with Windows from 98SE to Windows Server 2003, Mac OS X 10.2 and up, Linux RedHat 8.0 and up, SuSE Linux 8.1 and up Dimensions(WxDxH) - 16.9 x 19.5 x 13.4 (430 x 502 x 341 mm) Weight - 39.6 lbs. (18 kg) empty; 44 lbs. (20 kg) loaded

Amazon.com Product Description

A color laser printer from Konica, the 2430DL delivers both reliability and performance. Its 2,400 x 600 dpi maximum resolution results in accurate and detailed prints that are perfect for a wide range of small business applications, while print speeds of up to 5 ppm for color and 20 ppm for black and white will have your jobs done quickly and efficiently. A 35,000-page maximum monthly duty cycle ensures the 2430DL performs reliably even in heavy-use environments, and first page out in as little as 12 seconds means you won't waste time waiting on your printer.

The 2430DL comes with 32 MB memory of standard memory that's upgradeable to 544 MB, a 200 MHz processor, 200-sheet standard paper input tray (an optional 500-page tray is supported), and 200-sheet output tray. For digital photo enthusiasts, a PictBridge port is built-in, so you can easily print photos directly from your compatible camera. Automatic color calibration helps you to get accurate prints every time.

The 2430DL accepts plain paper, thick stock, glossy stock, OHP transparencies, laser quality labels, and envelopes. Supported sizes range from 3.62 by 5.83 to 8.5 by 14 inches. A high-speed USB 2.0 port allows you to easily connect a computer or other supported USB device, while a built-in 10/100 BaseTX Ethernet port allows you to take full advantage of network functionality. Compatible with PC operating systems only, the printer is backed with a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Printer, starter kit (one each of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner cartridges yielding up to 1,500 letter pages), OPC drum cartridge, user's guide; Ethernet and printer cables not included

Customer Reviews:

Facts About This Printer.......2007-06-18

Laser printers are very complex and much more delicate in some ways than inkjet printers. However, they can offer significantly lower page costs and higher quality as long as you stay within the toner 'coverage percentage' recommend by the cartridge. Here are some facts:

1) For envelopes or thicker paper, there are levers you must adjust inside the printer to run this-- otherwise it might smudge or jam.
2) 32MB isn't enough RAM, but you do NOT have to use Konica Minolta RAM. Just use an appropriate DIMM and it works find. I found an old one I had and installed it, the printer sees it and uses it fine.
3) This, as with all lasers, needs to sit on a _flat_ and _level_ and FIRM surface. The frame/case must not be torqued or it may cause alignment problems/stresses that cause it to not operate properly.
4) The two-sided doc feeder works great (if you add that option, but it's pricey).
5) If you want reliable network operation, said a hard-IP inside the printer so that your driver always points to the same place on the network.

Printing is great, but remember- the cartridges that come with it are STARTER cartridges. When you buy cartridges, it can be expensive, but definitely get the High-Yield cartridges. It's only slightly more expensive than the normal ones, but your per-page cost goes down.

As for the 'klunky-noises,' this is the internal mechanism rotating toner cartridges into place, with a ferris-wheel mechanism. It has 4 toner cartridges and only one paper path, so in order to reduce the size of the printer to make it manageable by a human, they move the toner cartridges, rather than make the printer huge.

Over time, as long as you stay within the 4% coverage model, a laser is far, far, far cheaper than an inkjet printer, and the output won't smear or bleed.

Be careful when changing toner that you absolutely do not get toner in the mechanism, this can cause headaches and make it not feed properly. Also, periodically, blow compressed air through the paper feed to avoid paper dust.

I've had mine years and years and it continues to perform. My only complaint is the toner is a little pricey.

Get what you paid for.......2007-05-30

Bought this printer 1 year ago. After the first month the control chip died and returned it for a new printer. After 1 year the printer died again, again it was the control chip but unfortunately the printer was out of warranty. The chip cost $150, the printer cost me $200. I just bought a new black toner. I would rate this a 4 had it not been for the quality issues.

Unreliable.......2007-05-22

This is a decent printer as far as quality goes, but it's way too fussy.

Took me quite alot of trouble shooting to get the drivers installed, hooked up, and printing properly. When I say "quite alot" I mean several attempts over several days. Finally I got it working, and it worked well for about a week. But then another week when by where I didn't print anything, and when I finally went back to print something, it had stopped communicating with my computer again. I had to do the trouble shooting all over - VERY FRUSTRATING! I thought I was getting a great deal, but I feel like I got a lemon.

Love It, Love It, Love It.......2007-02-24

This printer has been a workhorse for my small business over the course of the last two years. I don't mind spending the money to get the toner cartridges because the quality is second to none for what I paid for the color laser printer.

It DID take some setting up when getting it to cooperate with my Mac but I would hope in the past two years Konica Minolta has taken steps to help us AppleJobHeads by upgrading the set up software to be more user friendly for the growing Mac population.

I highly recommend this printer for the small business owner who does printing of brochures and wants something more polished than the typical ink jet chaos that is out there.

-Mare
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Great printer and very affordable.......2006-11-01

We have 2 of these in our home office and really like both of them. I've gone through many other ink-jets and b/w lasers. Wish they made an affordable color laser that would output 11x17, though.

The note about the envelope switch is important. What happens is there are a couple of shipping levers that you must pull off before using the printer (via strings) which are connected to, or near, the envelope switch. The strings exit though where the paper comes out at the top of the printer and are hidden. When you pull off the shipping levers, it can easily trip the envelope switch without you realizing it. I can't imagine how many needless returns Minolta has had due to this issue. I probably would have returned it myself after another 15 mintues of troubleshooting.

This printer is fairly cheap to run IF you buy ink refills and smart reset chips on ebay. All four cartridges can be refilled for about $150.

4 Pack Black & Color Set: Konica Minolta 1710587-004 001 002 003 COMPATIBLE Laser Toner Cartridges (1BK, 1Y, 1M, 1C) for Magicolor 2400W, 2430DL, 2450

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4 Pack Black & Color Set: Konica Minolta 1710587-004 001 002 003 COMPATIBLE Laser Toner Cartridges (1BK, 1Y, 1M, 1C) for Magicolor 2400W, 2430DL, 2450

Manufacturer: TrueColor
ProductGroup: CE

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Manufactured under strict ISO 9001 standards and will meet or exceed expensive OEM formulations.
All toner cartridges are individually sealed in retail packaging.
Page yield: 4500 pages @5% Coverage
One year warranty offered exclusively by TrueColor Inks
This product is sold only by TrueColor Inks.

ASIN: B000UZYEUM

Product Description

This is a value pack of 4 Konica Minolta 1710587 compatible laser toner cartridges including 1 of 1710587-004 (Black), 1 of 1710587-001 (Yellow), 1 of 1710587-002 (Magenta), and 1 of 1710587-003 (Cyan) cartridges. All TrueColor toner cartridges are manufactured under strict ISO 9001 standards and will meet or exceed expensive OEM formulations. The page yield of our products will also meet or exceed OEM cartridges, allowing you to print more and change cartridges less frequently! Purchase our compatible toner cartridges and save up to 85% off retail OEM prices. Compatible with Konica Minolta QMS Magicolor 2400DL Magicolor 2400W Magicolor 2430 Magicolor 2430DL Magicolor 2450 Magicolor 2450DL

4 Pack Black & Color Set: Konica Minolta 1710587-004 005 006 007 High-Yield COMPATIBLE Laser Toner Cartridges (1BK, 1Y, 1M, 1C) for Magicolor 2400W, 2430DL, 2450

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4 Pack Black & Color Set: Konica Minolta 1710587-004 005 006 007 High-Yield COMPATIBLE Laser Toner Cartridges (1BK, 1Y, 1M, 1C) for Magicolor 2400W, 2430DL, 2450

Manufacturer: TrueColor
ProductGroup: CE

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Manufactured under strict ISO 9001 standards and will meet or exceed expensive OEM formulations.
All toner cartridges are individually sealed in retail packaging.
Page yield: 4500 pages @5% Coverage
One year warranty offered exclusively by TrueColor Inks
This product is sold only by TrueColor Inks.

ASIN: B000R72QQM

Product Description

This is a value pack of 4 Konica Minolta 1710587 high-yield compatible laser toner cartridges including 1 of 1710587-004 (Black), 1 of 1710587-005 (Yellow), 1 of 1710587-006 (Magenta), and 1 of 1710587-007 (Cyan) cartridges. All TrueColor toner cartridges are manufactured under strict ISO 9001 standards and will meet or exceed expensive OEM formulations. The page yield of our products will also meet or exceed OEM cartridges, allowing you to print more and change cartridges less frequently! Purchase our compatible toner cartridges and save up to 85% off retail OEM prices. Compatible with Konica Minolta QMS Magicolor 2400DL Magicolor 2400W Magicolor 2430 Magicolor 2430DL Magicolor 2450 Magicolor 2450DL

3 Pack Color Set: Konica Minolta 1710587-005 006 007 High-Yield COMPATIBLE Color Laser Toner Cartridges (1Y, 1M, 1C) for Magicolor 2400W, 2430DL, 2450

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3 Pack Color Set: Konica Minolta 1710587-005 006 007 High-Yield COMPATIBLE Color Laser Toner Cartridges (1Y, 1M, 1C) for Magicolor 2400W, 2430DL, 2450

Manufacturer: TrueColor
ProductGroup: CE

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Manufactured under strict ISO 9001 standards and will meet or exceed expensive OEM formulations.
All toner cartridges are individually sealed in retail packaging.
Page yield: 4500 pages @5% Coverage
One year warranty offered exclusively by TrueColor Inks
This product is sold only by TrueColor Inks.

ASIN: B000R76N52

Product Description

This is a value pack of 3 Konica Minolta 1710587 high-yield compatible color laser toner cartridges including 1 of 1710587-005 (Yellow), 1 of 1710587-006 (Magenta), and 1 of 1710587-007 (Cyan) cartridges. All TrueColor toner cartridges are manufactured under strict ISO 9001 standards and will meet or exceed expensive OEM formulations. The page yield of our products will also meet or exceed OEM cartridges, allowing you to print more and change cartridges less frequently! Purchase our compatible toner cartridges and save up to 85% off retail OEM prices. Compatible with Konica Minolta QMS Magicolor 2400DL Magicolor 2400W Magicolor 2430 Magicolor 2430DL Magicolor 2450 Magicolor 2450DL

Konica Minolta 1710595-002 High-Yield COMPATIBLE Color Laser Toner Cartridges (1Y, 1M, 1C) for Magicolor 2400W, 2430DL, 2450

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Konica Minolta 1710595-002 High-Yield COMPATIBLE Color Laser Toner Cartridges (1Y, 1M, 1C) for Magicolor 2400W, 2430DL, 2450

Manufacturer: TrueColor
ProductGroup: CE

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Manufactured under strict ISO 9001 standards and will meet or exceed expensive OEM formulations.
All toner cartridges are individually sealed in retail packaging.
Page yield: 4500 pages @5% Coverage
One year warranty offered exclusively by TrueColor Inks
This product is sold only by TrueColor Inks.

ASIN: B000T872AE

Product Description

This is a Konica Minolta 1710595-002 compatible color laser toner cartridge including 1 of 1710587-005 (Yellow), 1 of 1710587-006 (Magenta), and 1 of 1710587-007 (Cyan) cartridges. All TrueColor toner cartridges are manufactured under strict ISO 9001 standards and will meet or exceed expensive OEM formulations. The page yield of our products will also meet or exceed OEM cartridges, allowing you to print more and change cartridges less frequently! Purchase our compatible toner cartridges and save up to 85% off retail OEM prices. Compatible with Konica Minolta QMS Magicolor 2400DL Magicolor 2400W Magicolor 2430 Magicolor 2430DL Magicolor 2450 Magicolor 2450DL

Magicolor 2400W/2430DL Drum (Mono 45000/Color 11250 Yield)

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Magicolor 2400W/2430DL Drum (Mono 45000/Color 11250 Yield)

Manufacturer: KONICA MINOLTA
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Laser Printer Toner and Supplies
Minolta has a solution for every kind of business. Its what youd expect from one of the worlds leading suppliers of laser printing technology for over 15 years.
For Magicolor 2400W/2430DL
Drum

3 Pack Color Set: Konica Minolta 1710587-001 002 003 COMPATIBLE Color Laser Toner Cartridges (1Y, 1M, 1C) for Magicolor 2400W, 2430DL, 2450

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3 Pack Color Set: Konica Minolta 1710587-001 002 003 COMPATIBLE Color Laser Toner Cartridges (1Y, 1M, 1C) for Magicolor 2400W, 2430DL, 2450

Manufacturer: TrueColor
ProductGroup: CE

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Manufactured under strict ISO 9001 standards and will meet or exceed expensive OEM formulations.
All toner cartridges are individually sealed in retail packaging.
Page yield: 4500 pages @5% Coverage
One year warranty offered exclusively by TrueColor Inks
This product is sold only by TrueColor Inks.

ASIN: B000V017J2

Product Description

This is a value pack of 3 Konica Minolta 1710587 compatible color laser toner cartridges including 1 of 1710587-001 (Yellow), 1 of 1710587-002 (Magenta), and 1 of 1710587-003 (Cyan) cartridges. All TrueColor toner cartridges are manufactured under strict ISO 9001 standards and will meet or exceed expensive OEM formulations. The page yield of our products will also meet or exceed OEM cartridges, allowing you to print more and change cartridges less frequently! Purchase our compatible toner cartridges and save up to 85% off retail OEM prices. Compatible with Konica Minolta QMS Magicolor 2400DL Magicolor 2400W Magicolor 2430 Magicolor 2430DL Magicolor 2450 Magicolor 2450DL

Konica Minolta Magicolor 2430 DL Color Laser Printer

Average customer rating:

Run Don't walk
Excellent office printer - with some issues.
WORST ever for printing envelopes!

Konica Minolta Magicolor 2430 DL Color Laser Printer

Manufacturer: Konica
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Opposites that Attract - These "opposites" are very attractive and mean better overall value for you
Simplicity and Dependability- Factory-installed consumables let you set up and start printing almost

ASIN: B0009SC03I

Product Description

2430DL ColorLaser + X31 Camera

Customer Reviews:

Run Don't walk.......2007-05-30

This is the worst product I have ever purchased. I bought the printer for light use and in less than 100 pages printing it died. Konica told me to buy random parts from them that didn't work. Then they told me to take it to one of their technicians. Wasted more money than the printer was worth. There's a reason no one has a Konica printer. They are horrible. Don't waste your money like I did. Horrible.

Excellent office printer - with some issues........2006-02-17

I found the 2430 DL to be a compact, attractive, relatively fast printer that produces high quality B/W and color prints. Business graphics print very nicely though it doesn't reproduce photographs well. The photographs that I've printed have a sepia cast and muddy appearance.

As an earlier reviewer noted, the fusing of the image on envelopes is incomplete, resulting in a smearable print. Moreover, the envelope printing procedure requires you to remove the paper, adjust the paper alignment guides, open the printer(!) and flip two levers. Once you are done... reverse the process. We print evelopes occasionaly and one at a time so this isn't a workable solution. We kept an old printer just for envelopes. I can see why another reviewer, who needs envelope printing, gave this printer a poor rating.

The print driver is clean and has lots of nice features and doesn't take over your computer or fill your task list with background programs like some other popular printers.

Built-in networking worked like a champ right out of the box.

Like other color lasers the printer makes some noise. I can't really judge if it is worse than the others, since this is the only one we have heard outside the stores. It is silent when not in use, but makes a variety of mechanical clicks, clunks and whirs when printing.

Conclusion: As a small office printer, where envelopes and photos can be printed elsewhere, the 2430 DL is an excellent choice. The price is very reasonable as well.

WORST ever for printing envelopes!.......2005-12-27

I have had nothing but problems printing envelopes with this printer. Odd sizes jam, and will NOT print. When an evelope does make it through this printer (standard size #10s), the print does not fuse to the envelope and smears. And yes, I have changed the tension levers for envelopes before before printing. I would only give this 1 star because it does print 8.5in X 11in standard weight paper just fine, but I want more options from a printer than this.

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Used for Research

Don't Buy It!!

Not enough recording time

Clever but gimpy

Great Product

Panasonic RR-US320 IC Digital Voice Recorder

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Up to 105 Minutes in Recording

Voice Activated System

Recording of Maximum 99 files each in 4 folders

USB Terminal for PC Link

USB Cable/PC Software Included

ASIN: B0000659U0

Product Description

The Panasonic RR-US320 IC Recorder with USB Terminal for PC Link is one of the best digital recorders available on the market today. It provides very high quality, digital sound recording and output and up to 105 minutes of recording time. It gives you the complete freedom in managing your audio files. You can record up to 396 separate files/subjects in three recording modes, store them in 4 separate folders, instantly recall the necessary file or erase select memos or the whole folder. The unit also offers the easy reviewing of recorded memos with pause, intro-scan, Dual LCD and jog dial, and 2 playback speeds: slow/fast play. USB terminal and cable are provided for linking to a PC. Digital VAS (Voice Activation System) is included for convenient recording. Recording and Playback can also be set to activate at selected times. Beep tone confirms all your operations for greater reliability. Built-in Speaker provides a handy overview of what you've just recorded. Hold Switch helps prevent accidental battery drain when in briefcase or pocket. External Earphone Jack is provided for private listening.

Amazon.com Product Description

This compact, lightweight voice recorder offers up to 105 minutes of recording and includes everything needed to download files to a PC, including a USB terminal and cable and Voice Editor 2 software (with file saving and mail attachment). You can even listen without a headphone, through the unit's built-in speaker.

The unit uses high-quality ADPCM (Adaptive Differential PCM) recording and offers three recording modes: high quality, standard play, long play. Along with a jack for an external microphone (not included) there's a built-in high-sensitivity condenser microphone. The display shows both the recording condition and the remaining memory.

With four folders and 99 files per folder, you'll have all necessary organizational tools at your fingertips. A file lock keeps recordings private. Other handy features include timer recording and playback, file intro scan, and slow and fast playback. The unit measures 4.25 by 2 by 0.6 inches and weighs 1.6 ounces (without battery).

Customer Reviews:

Used for Research.......2007-02-06

I used this recorder for dissertation interviews. I had no problems with the sound quality on LP. I was able to download to a disc and transcribe. I even used a transcription service and they had not problems with the quality.

Great value.

Don't Buy It!!.......2003-05-07

Panasonic should be embarrased for boasting 105 minutes in LP(long play) mode. The quality of the recording is beyond terrible. In HQ (high quality)the recording is terrific but you only have 15 minutes in total for all 4 folders. I am returning this after owning it for only 20 minutes.

Not enough recording time.......2002-12-07

As a singer, I need the highest quality recording. But using the high quality recording mode with this recorder gives you only 15 minutes of recording time! C'mon, I get much more time in the old-fashioned tape recorder and the quality for that is not that bad.

Clever but gimpy.......2002-10-14

Clever deveice easy to use; bought it for purpose of "taping" lectures at University, at 15 min mode sound play back was
good(standard speed)...however i was mislead, at 105 min sound quality was garbled garbage...old 8 track tape sound better with mold on it!
Format size excellent...ease of use was also excellent, however if taping more than 15 min. ( standard speed) look else where.
The product needs more memory to sustain 120 min's, plus of
memory to sustain quality of recording.
However to be useful, this product needs replaceable memory cards..one doesn't have the time to download to a computer with appropriate software to make this device useful.

Great Product.......2002-09-17

I previously used a microcassette recorder and this beats it hands down. The small size is truly amazing and once you get used to where the controls are, it's a breeze to operate. Sound quality is more than adequate at Standard and excellent at HQ. The computer hook up works flawlessly allowing me to save notes in digital form. I've even done direct connections with a cassette tape with very good results. It has a high and low mic adjustment and putting it on low cuts out a lot of the background noise. I would recommend this product very highly.

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