Bli lab report kyocera tas kalfa 3252ci

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August 2016  A Comprehensive BLI Laboratory Evaluation
An excellent overall performer, the KYOCERA TASKalfa 3252ci delivers
outstanding reliability, experiencing just a single misfeed over the course of
its 125,000-impression durability test, while long-life components and high
maximum paper capacity mean less frequent interruptions. The waste toner
design, a Summer 2016 Outstanding Achievement in Innovation winner,
means an expired toner cartridge can be switched over to use as a waste toner
container, reducing waste and storage requirements, and eliminating the need
for service. Changing the component is simple; users only need to remove the
empty toner bottle, flip it around and insert it into the waste toner container
compartment at the front of the device. Output is presentable and effective in
both color and black and remains consistent over long runs. Fast first-print
and first-copy times mean less waiting for short-run jobs, while shortcuts and
job programs within the copy and scan menus and the storage of profiles
in the driver further reduce programming time for complex jobs. Fast scan
speeds and small color scan file sizes foster collaboration with peers, while
standard WiFi-Direct and NFC support for Android mobile devices let users
quickly and easily print on the go. Plus, the device is HyPAS-enabled, ready
to run not onlyAppleAirPrint, Google Cloud Print and Kyocera Mobile Print,
but also all of the business applications KYOCERA now offers to streamline
workflows, enhance security and cut costs.A low price and robust feature set,
as well as its strong overall performance, also make the device an excellent
value proposition for small to mid-size workgroups. Based on its overall
performance, BLI highly recommends the KYOCERA TASKalfa 3252ci for
environments with monthly volumes of up to 15,000 impressions.
AT A GLANCE
Test duration: Two months, including a
125,000-impression and 12,500-scan durability test.
Maximum monthly duty cycle: 125,000
impressions
The maximum monthly duty cycle is the maximum volume,
as specified by the vendor, that the unit is capable of
producing in a month; however, it isn’t recommended that
it be run at this volume on a regular basis.
Average optimum monthly volume for devices in
this speed range: 15,000 impressions.
Based on a survey conducted by BLI. When comparing
models, note that this lower optimum volume was instituted
in May 2012. Optimum monthly volumes for models tested
prior to May 2012 may differ.
The gauges represent Excellent (9–10), Very Good (7–8.5),
Good (4–6.5), Fair (1.5–3.5) and Poor (0–1).
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Reliability
Ease of Use
Productivity
Image Quality
IT Administration
Security Features
User Maintenance
Features
Value
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6.5
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5.5
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Strengths
• Process more jobs with less downtime due to outstanding reliability, long-life components and above average paper
capacities
• Low price and above average feature set make for an excellent value proposition
• Produce printed and copied materials in color and black effectively and consistently over long runs
• Collaborate quickly and easily with peers due to fast scan speeds and small color scan file sizes and intuitive scan-
to-network setup
• Boost short-run productivity with fast first-print times and first-copy times
• Ensure unique settings are one click away via the driver’s Quick Print tab, which enables users to create and save
custom profiles as graphical icons
• Streamline scan and copy workflows with shortcut keys and up to 50 job programs
• Print from anywhere with mobile printing support for both Android and Apple devices
• Take advantage of KYOCERA’s HyPAS Platform to connect to specialized and embedded applications
• The ability to use an expired black toner bottle as a waste toner container reduces waste and storage requirements
• Conveniently switch between PCL and PostScript from within the KX driver for different job types
Weaknesses
• Slow speeds when printing and copying single and multiple duplexed sets
• Usernames and filenames are visible in the secure queue before user identification
• Preview not available for USB printing
• Scan preview does not support page deletion or onscreen editing
• Scan to email and scan to USB do not support the creation of sub-folders
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Reliability
• Near-flawless durability performance
Test duration 125,000 impressions and 12,500 scans
Output/Scan misfeeds 1/0
Misfeed rate NA
Service calls 0
Consumables Rated Yield | Competitive Average
USER-REPLACEABLE
Black toner 25,000 30,658
Color toner 15,000 20,526
SERVICE-REPLACEABLE 56,000 50,167
Black photoconductor 200,000 150,444
Color photoconductor 200,000 112,944
Black developer 600,000 251,727
Color developer 600,000 227,636
Ease of Use
EASE OF USE—PRINT
• Streamline complex workflows via the Quick Print tab
• Easily switch between PCL and PostScript drivers for different job types
• Robust direct print capabilities
• Usernames and filenames are visible in the secure queue before user identification
• Preview not available for USB printing
• USB printing does not support the access or creation of sub-folders more than three levels down
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Driver Navigation
GENERAL
Standard drivers PCL XL (PCL 6), KPDL (PostScript), PCL 5c
Similarity of appearance Identical
Feature labelling Icons with text
Clarity of labelling Easily understandable
Commonly used features on main tab Orientation, color, collate, duplex, staple
Point-and-click for input/output source No
Job review Yes (thumbnail preview and list view)
Job status Yes
Error prevention/guidance
Incompatible settings aren’t selectable and users aren’t
prompted to correct settings to avoid mistakes
CUSTOMIZATION
Number of features that can be added to main tab All
Order of tabs can be rearranged No
Customize an entire tab No
CLICK TESTS
Number to program typical print job (multiple sets
from the second drawer with duplex and stapling)
6
Number to program booklet print job (multiple sets,
from the second drawer)
NA
The KX driver encompasses both the PCL and PostScript print drivers, which are
identical in appearance and layout. Users can also now switch between PCL and
PostScript from within the driver, which is an advantage over competitors, whose
machines typically require users to have to go through printer properties in order to
switch between the PCL and PostScript drivers.
Most typical print job
settings are selectable from
the Basic tab, including
color or black and white
mode, paper type and
source, duplex, quantity and
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While an entire tab of the driver cannot be customized, users can save custom profiles
that are stored as graphical icons via the Quick Print tab to allow programming of
complexjobsinoneclick.UserscanclickontheSaveAsbuttononanyofthetabstosave
currently selected settings, name the new profile and add a description for storage on
the Quick Print tab. While most typical print job settings are selectable from the Basic
tab, finishing selections such as stapling are programmable from the Finishing tab.
Eco Print, which is programmable from the Basic tab as well, allows users to reduce
the amount of toner used per job. Print Preview is available for selection on every tab
and provides the user with an on-screen preview of every page of the print job along
with the ability to zoom in and cancel the job. However, no changes can be made to
the document. Any driver settings that are not compatible are grayed out and not
selectable, whereas some competitors allow users to scroll over the grayed out settings
with their mouse and receive a pop up on how to get the setting to work. An optional
EFI Fiery print controller is available for complex color workflows.
The Quick Print tab allows
users to save custom
profiles that are stored as
graphical icons to allow
programming of complex
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PCL Driver Features
Banner pages Yes
Blank-page removal Yes
Booklet print No
Saddle-stitch finishing without imposition layer NA
Carbon-copy mode Yes
Collate Yes
Color modes Auto color/Full color/Black
Cover mode Yes (front/back)*
Sources supported 5
Dedicated tab for “green” features No
Available features Least, Less, Medium, More, Most-toner saved
Delayed/Scheduled print No
Display device configuration Yes
Duplex print by default No
Envelope mode Yes
Sources supported Multi-purpose tray; standard paper trays
Exception page-range printing No
Mixplex No
Sub-set finishing No
Graphical changes Yes
Max paper sources per job 5
N-up printing 2 to 25
Overlay No
Paper gauge No
Accuracy confirmed Not applicable
Poster mode Yes
Supports print all text as black Yes
Print and hold Yes
Print on to tab extensions Yes
Priority levels supported No
Proof/Sample print Yes
Quantity Up to 999
Reduction/Enlargement 20% to 500%
Resolution (dpi) 600/1200
Save settings Yes
Built-in preset settings (number) No
Secure print Yes
Tab extension text programming Yes
Preprinted tab insertion Yes
Toner gauge No
Accuracy confirmed Not applicable
Toner-save mode Yes
Watermarks/Custom watermarks Yes/Yes
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Secure Print
RELEASE
Process Intuitive
Where jobs are accessed Main screen – Job Box – Private Print
During print/scan/copy job Yes
Number of keystrokes to release one job 5 plus password
Output multiple jobs/sets at once with same PIN Yes/Yes
FEATURES
Change quantity Yes
Change simplex/duplex No
Select paper size and source No
Apply corner stapling No
POTENTIAL ISSUES
Username visible in secure queue before user identification Yes
Filename visible in secure queue before user identification No*
Filename visible in main queue upon release No
Secure print jobs can only be deleted with a PIN No
* Actual file name can be changed using the Custom Name capability.
Organizations like law firms, which the confidentiality of documents and projects as a
whole is vital, should be wary of the fact that username is visible in the secure queue before
user identification. Plus, a PIN is not required to delete a secure print job.
Print from USB
Menu auto-populated on display Yes
Browse into subfolders Yes
Formats supported PDF, JPEG, TIFF, XPS, Open XPS
Preview files No
Output multiple jobs/sets at once Yes
Change quantity Yes
Change simplex/duplex Yes
Change color/mono Yes
Select paper size and source Yes
Blank-page removal No
Apply corner stapling No
Booklet layout printing No
Printing PIN-protected PDFs Yes
Number of clicks to release a PIN-protected PDF 7
Release multiple PIN-protected PDFs with a single PIN Yes

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While the Print USB menu is auto-populated, users cannot access sub-folders stored
more than three levels down. This means that any files stored on a USB device more
than three sub-folders deep cannot be printed or scanned to. Users should also be
prompted when selecting an encrypted PDF file. Even though Preview selection is
shown in the USB menu, it did not function in testing.
Direct Printing
Source KYOCERA Net Direct Print
Formats supported PDF, JPEG, TIFF, DOC, XLS, PPT
Output multiple jobs/sets at once Yes
Change quantity Yes
Change simplex/duplex Yes
Change color/mono No
Select paper size and source Yes
Blank-page removal No
Apply corner stapling Yes
Create profiles Yes
EASE OF USE—SCAN
• Intuitive setup for scanning to a network folder
• Streamline workflow with the addition of 6 shortcut keys and 50 job programs
• Scans can be sent to multiple types of destinations in one session
• Scan preview does not support page deletion or onscreen editing
• The QWERTY keyboard does not support the ability to store extensions or domains as one touch keys
• Scan to USB does not support the access or creation of sub-folders more than three levels down
Display
KEYS
Layout QWERTY
Comfortably spaced Yes
Ease of entering data Easy
Stylus can be utilized No
FEATURES
CC/BCC No
Dedicated “@” and “.” keys on main screen Yes
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Ability to store extensions (.com, .net) No
Typical domains (@gmail.com, ) as a one-touch key No
Programmable default domain No
Number of programmable domains NA
Number of short messages that can be stored 3
Stylus provided No
Keyboard Optional
Scan Features
GENERAL
Commonly used features on main screen
Color mode/Resolution/Format/Compact PDF/Duplex/Pre-
view
Default color mode Full color
Other modes Auto color/Full color/Black/Grayscale
Resolutions (dpi)
200 x 100 Normal, 200 x 200 Fine, 200 x 400 Super Fine,
300 x 300, 400 x 400 Ultra Fine, 600 x 600
Formats supported
PDF, PDF/A, Compact PDF, Encrypted PDF, Searchable
PDF (optional), JPEG, TIFF, XPS, Open XPS
Default color compression mode Low Quality High Compression
Other modes Compression has scale of 1-5
Auto-split by file size No*
Destination types email, FTP, SMB
Number of types supported in one session 3
Create subfolders for storing files on the hard
drive
No
Network folder browsing Yes
Thumbnail view of selected features Yes
Background suppression Yes
Color-dropout mode No
Duplex Yes
Long document support (minimum of 28") Yes
Embed URL in email Yes
Scan while out of paper Yes
PREVIEW
Automatic No
Ability to view more than just one page Yes
Navigation of pages Press button
Enlarge view Yes
Onscreen editing (masking) No
Move pages Yes
Page rotation No
Page deletion No
Page replacement No
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All commonly used scan features are programmable from the same screen, including
colormode,resolution,format,compactPDF,duplexandpreview,helpingtomaximize
efficiency. Plus, multiple destinations are supported in one session. The scan menu can
be customized by adding up to six shortcuts from other menus to the main menu for
easier access. In addition, up to 50 scan jobs can be saved as job programs within the
scan menu or even on the Home screen to streamline the workflow of commonly run
jobs. It’s also very intuitive to set up scanning to a network folder. However, the device
does not support the creation of sub-folders. Searchable PDF is supported with the
optional scan extension kit. Plus, a number of available apps support OCR including
DM Connect powered by OmniPage OCR. Scan preview is supported, and allows
users to view more than just one page and enlarge the view. Preview does not support
page deletion or onscreen editing.
When a search key is selected the on-screen QWERTY keypad appears. The keys
are comfortably spaced, and it’s easy to enter data, though the use of a stylus is not
supported. There is also no support for the storing of extensions (.com, .net), or typical
domains (@gmail.com, @yahoo.com) as one-touch keys.
Scan to USB
Intuitive port location Yes (right side of unit)
Menu auto-populated Yes
Similarities between scan to email and scan to USB features No
Commonly used features on main screen
Color mode/Resolution/Format/Compact PDF/Du-
plex
Default color mode Full color
Other modes Auto color/Full color/Black/Grayscale
Resolutions (dpi)
200 x 100 Normal, 200 x 200 Fine, 200 x 400
Super Fine, 300 x 300, 400 x 400 Ultra Fine, 600 x
600
Formats supported
PDF, PDF/A, Compact PDF, Encrypted PDF, Search-
able PDF (optional), JPEG, TIFF, XPS, Open XPS
Default color compression mode Low Quality High Compression
Other modes Compression has scale of 1-5
Auto-split by file size No
Thumbnail view of selected features No
Background suppression Yes
Color-dropout mode No
Duplex Yes
Long document support (minimum of 28") Yes
Preview No
Ability to name files Yes
Store into subfolders Yes
Create folders from device No

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When a USB device is inserted into the port, a pop-up box asks users to verify that a
memory device has been inserted into the drive by selecting yes. In contrast, with some
other systems, users must navigate through several menus to locate the USB scanning
capabilities. Whereas the scan to email menu offers four Settings tabs (Quick Setup, Org./
Sending Data Format, Color/Image Quality, Advanced Setup), the scan to USB menu
offers two (Quick Setup and Functions).As with USB print, scan to USB does not support
access to or the creation of sub-folders more than three levels down. This means that if
a user has sub-folders on their USB below three levels they cannot print or scan to that
folder.
Though the device also supports the printing of PIN-protected (encrypted) PDFs from
a USB device, the process for doing so is confusing and unclear. There is no indication
if a file is PIN-protected and if a user attempts to release this type of job, the device
simply won’t print it and provides no explanation. In order to release PIN-protected
jobs, the user must press the Functions key, navigate to page two, enter the encrypted
PDF password, press OK twice, and then press print.
While a user can name a scan file before sending it, they must go to the second page of
the functions tab, whereas several other devices support the ability to name the file right
after the image is scanned. The device’s USB function also does not support auto-split by
file size, which means that large scan files cannot be sent in separate emails.
LDAP/Local Address Book
Intuitive LDAP search Yes
Number of LDAP servers 4
Multiple destinations can be selected during a single search Yes
LDAP addresses can be stored to the local address book after retrieval Yes
Manually entered addresses can be stored to the local address book Yes
Users, not just administrators, can program destinations Yes
Store multi-destination types into a one-touch address book entry Yes
Favorites list available No
Up to four LDAP servers are supported. Destination addresses entered manually at the
control panel can be added to the device-resident address book on the fly by end-users.
Job Build for Scanning
Mix pages from platen and DF Yes
Mixed-size original feeding Yes
Mixplex changes between batches Yes
Image quality changes between batches Yes

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Continuous scan job build allows for the feeding of an original that exceeds the document
feeder capacity in batches. In addition, different sections of the job can have different features,
such as mixplex (simple and duplex) and image quality settings.
EASE OF USE—COPY
• Dynamic help menu
• Streamline workflow with the addition of 6 shortcut keys and 50 job programs
• Most of the selections for a typical copy job can be accessed from the Quick Setup tab
• The control panel can be angled in multiple positions
Control Panel
FEATURES
Proof/Sample copy Yes
Job review Yes
HELP
Level of guidance Average
Index of terms Yes
Context-sensitive Yes
Step-by-step instructions Yes
Provided as Text and graphics
Dynamic help is provided; users simply click on the “?” icon that appears on screen after a
function is selected. Proof Copy and Preview Copy are available. Preview copy lets the user
preview the image on screen, zoom in and move the image around with a fingertip, but no
changes can be made. A job review image on the left side changes based on typical selected
settings, but more advanced settings, such as Bates Stamp and bleed through, are not reflected
in the image.
Display for Copying
TOUCHSCREEN/LCD
Dimension (diagonal) 9"
Color Yes
Default brightness Bright
Method of adjusting brightness In submenu
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NAVIGATION
Typical interface for manufacturer Yes
Default screen Home
Commonly used features programmable from main screen
Duplex/Paper source/Color mode/ Reduction/Enlarge-
ment /Finishing
Enlarged text mode Yes
Alternate screens available No
Easy access when switching from main copy screen to an
alternative screen
NA
Ease of programming jobs from the main screen Intuitive
Ease of programming jobs from an alternate screen NA
Keys/Buttons labeled with text and icons Yes
Clarity of labeling Easily understandable
Slide/Swipe navigation Yes*
Paper/Toner status In Copy menu/On main screen
CUSTOMIZATION
Only administrators can customize No
Customized on a user-by-user basis Yes
Any screen can be customized No
Order of features can be rearranged Yes
Submenu features can be moved to main screen Yes
Number of one-touch programs 50
Ease of creating saved programs Intuitive
CLICK TESTS
Number to program typical job from main copy screen
(multiple sets, with duplex, reduction and stapling)
8
Number to program the same job from alternative screen Not applicable
Number to program booklet job from main screen (multiple
sets, from the second drawer)
Not applicable
*Home screen supports swipe navigation.

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The Home screen shows a visual on toner status, while paper status can be seen as a visual
if the paper selection button is selected from the Copy menu. The 9" touch-screen control
panel tilts up and down freely. The accessibility button enlarges all text and icons on the
display for the visually impaired. Each user can customize the location of each key on the
main page and add settings to the main screen. Each user can also select their default home
screen and language. As with the scan menu, the copy menu can be customized by adding
up to six shortcuts from other menus to the main menu for easier access.

Most of the selections for a typical copy job can be
accessed from the Quick Setup tab, including paper
selection, zoom, density, duplex, combine and staple/
punch.
Job Build for Copying
Mix pages from platen and DF Yes
Mixed-size original feeding Yes
Mixplex changes between batches Yes
Image quality changes between batches Yes
Subset stapling No*
*Staple can only be selected when starting the job build. Once the first image is scanned the user cannot go back and
have the job stapled.
EASE OF USE—JOB MANAGEMENT
• Jobs can be moved to the top one slot at a time
• Scan jobs appear in a separate queue from print and copy jobs
• Only quantity can be modified for jobs in queue
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Job List
GENERAL
Key type Hard
List type for jobs Combined (print and copy)
DETAILS
Username/ID Yes
Number of originals Yes
Number of output pages in a job No
Number of sets in a job Yes
Time remaining until job completion No
Jobs that are completed Yes
Jobs that are incomplete Yes
Date No
Time submitted/completed Yes
Filename Yes
Queue
FEATURES
Number of jobs that can be displayed To memory capacity
Move print/copy jobs Yes
Name of key Increase Priority
Increments To top and one slot at a time
Scan jobs appear in same queue with print/copy No*
Modify jobs (beyond quantity) No
JOB DELETION
User prompted/warned Yes
More than one job at once No
Only authorized users can delete No
*Scan jobs do not appear in the All tab. Users have to switch to the sending jobs tab to view scan jobs.
Several job type drop-down lists are available, including All, Copy, Print, Box Email,
Removable Mem., Application and Report. A log tab is also available for completed
jobs.
EASE OF USE—MULTITASKING
• A scan job experiences no slowdown when a print job is being output
• Interrupted job requires manual intervention to resume
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Capabilities
Print jobs accepted by the device Based on resources
Secure print job can be released while a print job is output Yes
Able to send files to multiple destination types Yes
Access to display blocked for scan/copy jobs while scanning originals Yes
Slowdown in scanning during a print job No
Scan during a misfeed Yes
Copy reserves Based on resources
Settings auto-clear when programming ahead the next scan or copy job No
Default priority mode First-in, first-out
Other priority modes None
Prioritization of print jobs prior to submission No
A priority mode for one of the unit’s functions cannot be set because jobs are output on
a first-in, first-out basis with no type taking precedence over another.
Interrupt Mode
Identical for a print or copy job Yes
Device continues to run interrupted job while the next job is programmed No
Auto-resumes interrupted job after how long Requires user intervention
EASE OF USE—FEEDBACK
• Highly detailed consumables status from embedded web server
• Highly customizable email alerts for users from embedded web server
• No support for print job deletion notification
UTILITY
Name and version number Job Status Monitor
CONSUMABLES STATUS
In feedback utility/embedded web server/
fleet management utility
All
Driver None
STATUS IN EMBEDDED WEB SERVER
Paper size Icon
Paper Paper type, capacity of tray, percent increments
Indicator Gauge and text
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Toner 1% increments
Indicator Gauge and text
Drum NA
Waste toner container Ok or Full
Staple cartridge Ok or Empty
Fuser NA
ALERTS
Email Configured through embedded web server
Conditions covered
Add Paper, Add Toner, Cover Open, Paper Jam, Low Toner, Almost
Full Waste Toner Box, All other Errors.
Maximum number of recipients 3
Different alerts for different users/groups Users only
Productivity
PRINT PRODUCTIVITY
• Highly efficient job stream efficiency in black
• Fast first-print times for Word, PDF and Excel files
• Fast recovery time from daytime sleep
• Slow speeds when printing multiple sets in color and when printing single sets in color and black
duplex modes
The device’s fast first-print times mean single-page files will print quickly. The device is
also very efficient when printing jobs in multi-user environments where black and white
pages are printed the majority of the time. However, speeds when duplexing single- and
multiple-set files are slow in both black and color modes.
SHORT-RUN JOBS
Recovery Times | Competitive Average
Energy Save 13.91 16.93
Daytime Sleep 15.94 28.85
Recovery time in seconds indicates the time it took to warm up, process, RIP the image and deliver a single-page test document to the output
tray. The unit was tested with the PCL driver.
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First-Print Times by File Type | Competitive Average
Format Type Time in Seconds
Word DOC Black text 8.26 10.3
Excel XLS Color graphic/text 9.28 12.56
PowerPoint PPT Color graphic/text 10.38 11.57
Acrobat PDF Black graphic/text 8.26 9.9
First-print time indicates the time it took to RIP the image and deliver the first page of the test document set to the output tray. The unit was
tested using the PCL driver.
Tested Model
Competitive Average
0 Seconds 5 10 15
Word DOC
PowerPoint PPT
Acrobat PDF
Excel XLS
Single-Set Print Productivity | Competitive Average
SPEED IN PPM PERCENT OF RATED SPEED
AUTO COLOR
1:1 17.1 18.6 53.4 58.6
1:2 9.7 14.8 30.4 46.9
BLACK
1:1 24.9 21.4 77.8 67.0
1:2 10.1 16.5 31.6 52.0
Productivity is tested using a 10-page mixed-color-and-black document and a 10-page black document. Efficiency (percent of rated speed)
for each mode is derived by dividing the tested speed of the device by the rated speed and then multiplying by 100. The unit was tested
using the PCL driver.
Single-Set Print Productivity (3-Page File) | Competitive Average
Auto Color 1:2 5.8 7.5 18.2 23.7
Productivity is tested using a 3-page mixed-color-and-black document. Efficiency (percent of rated speed) is derived by dividing the tested speed
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Job Stream | Competitive Average
DRIVER/MODE SPEED IN PPM PERCENT OF RATED SPEED
PCL
Auto Color 21.4 23.2 66.9 73.1
Black 28.1 26.0 87.8 81.4
POSTSCRIPT
Auto Color 22.1 21.5 69.2 67.5
Black 27.7 25.2 86.5 78.7
BLI’s job stream includes Word documents, Outlook email messages, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, HTML and Acrobat PDF files, totalling
19 pages. This test simulates the type of traffic a typical device might experience in a real-world, multiuser environment. All files are sent
to the device as a group, at which time the stopwatch begins; timing ends when the last page of the last file exits the device. Efficiency is
determined by the percentage of the rated speed at which the device operates when producing real-world jobs. The closer the rate is to
100%, or if it exceeds 100%, the more efficient the device.
LONG-RUN JOBS
Average Multi-Set Print Productivity | Competitive Average
MODE SPEED IN PPM PERCENT OF RATED SPEED
AUTO COLOR
1:1 19.4 24.8 60.6 78.3
1:2 16.5 22.2 51.7 70.1
BLACK
1:1 28.2 26.7 88.0 83.7
1:2 21.5 24.2 67.1 75.7
Productivity is tested using a 10-page mixed-color-and-black document and a 10-page black document. BLI obtains the overall efficiency
(percent of rated speed) for each mode by averaging the efficiency ratings (derived by dividing the tested speed of the device by the rated
speed and then multiplying by 100) for each run length (1, 5 and 10 sets). The unit was tested using the PCL driver.
SCAN PRODUCTIVITY
• Among the fastest scan speeds in all modes tested
• Compression in compact PDF color mode dramatically reduces file size and is much smaller than
the average of other models tested
• Compression not available in black, but file size is still much smaller than the average of other non-
compressed files
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Scan Speed in IPM | Competitive Average
FULL COLOR
1:1 67.2 52.8
2:2 111.8 67.8
BLACK
1:1 67.5 55.7
2:2 111.8 72.0
Testing is conducted with a 10-page file scanned in default mode at 300 dpi in PDF format.
Scan File Size in KB | Competitive Average
FULL COLOR
Default compression 564 1006.82
Best compression 139 266.39
BLACK
Default compression 118 195.14
Best compression Not applicable 34.5
Testing is conducted with a single-page file scanned at 300 dpi in PDF format.
COPY PRODUCTIVITY
• Fast first-copy times and single-sided set black set copy times
• Slow speeds when copying multiple sets in color and black
• Slow speeds when copying single sets in color and black duplex modes
Fast first-copy times in black mode mean walk-up users can expect to have their jobs
copied quickly. However, the device was slower than average when copying both
short-run and long-run jobs for both single-sided and double-sided documents.
SHORT-RUN JOBS
First-Copy Times in Seconds | Competitive Average
AUTO COLOR
Platen 9.44 9.85
Document Feeder 10.64 10.98
BLACK
Platen 5.61 7.37
Document Feeder 6.39 8.90
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Single-Set Copy Productivity | Competitive Average
AUTO COLOR
1:1 16.1 18.1 50.2 57.2
1:2 9.3 13.2 29.0 41.7
2:2 11.1 16.7 34.7 52.8
BLACK
1:1 25.5 22.0 79.6 69.1
1:2 9.8 15.5 30.8 48.6
2:2 11.3 18.6 35.4 58.4
Productivity is tested using a 10-page mixed-color-and-black document and a 10-page black document. Efficiency (percent of rated speed)
for each mode is derived by dividing the tested speed of the device by the rated speed and then multiplying by 100.
LONG-RUN JOBS
Average Multi-Set Copy Productivity | Competitive Average
AUTO COLOR
1:1 18.9 24.1 58.9 76.3
1:2 16.0 21.0 50.1 66.4
2:2 17.6 22.9 55.2 72.3
BLACK
1:1 28.3 26.9 88.4 84.2
1:2 20.9 23.5 65.4 73.8
2:2 22.9 25.3 71.4 79.2
Productivity is tested using a 10-page mixed-color-and-black document and a 10-page black document. BLI obtains the overall efficiency
(percent of rated speed) for each mode by averaging the efficiency ratings (derived by dividing the tested speed of the device by the rated
speed and then multiplying by 100) for each run length (1, 5 and 10 sets).
Image Quality
PRINT QUALITY
• Well reproduced light backgrounds
• Bright saturation and smooth photographic images
• Consistent color output throughout testing
• Dark, fully formed characters, broad grayscale range, distinct fine lines and bold solids
• Slightly yellowish flesh tones
8.5
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The KYOCERA TASKalfa 3252ci earned very good marks in both the color business
graphics and photographic images categories. Samples drawn at scheduled points
during the evaluation were consistent from start to finish. Saturation was bright and
light backgrounds were well reproduced. Halftones were visible over almost the entire
measured range. Flesh tones, however, were slightly yellowish.
Organizations that purchase the device will be happy with how it produces output
in black mode. In text documents characters are clearly readable and dark while lines
are consistent with distinct separation. The unit’s shading capability is excellent and
grayscale is visible over the entire measured range. Solids in marketing materials will
instantly garner attention. The device will more than meet the needs of general offices.
Color Print Quality
BUSINESS GRAPHICS VERY GOOD
Coverage of solids Slight mottling
Saturation Bright
Fine detail Average
Reproduction of light backgrounds Well produced
PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES VERY GOOD
Flesh tones Slightly yellowish
Smoothness Above Average
Fine detail Average
Halftone range 10% to 100%
Black Print Quality
TEXT EXCELLENT
Characters Fully formed
Darkness Above average
Sharpness Above average
Curves/Serifs Smooth
LINE ART EXCELLENT
Closely spaced fine lines Distinct separation
Line thickness Consistent
Circles Fully formed
Stair-stepping of diagonal lines None
HALFTONE RANGE EXCELLENT
Range (10% to 100%, in 10 increments) 10% to 100%
Separation between levels All
HALFTONE FILL EXCELLENT
Smoothness Above average
Banding None
SOLIDS VERY GOOD
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Print Density | Competitive Average
Cyan 1.32 1.09
Magenta 1.22 1.18
Yellow 0.98 0.90
Black 1.51 1.48
Density of a printed image with blocks of all solid colors, based on the average of two readings each for cyan, magenta and yellow, and four
different locations on the output for black. The higher the reading, the darker the image.
Gamut Variance Readings
TEST POINT DELTA E RATING
31,250 1.71 Excellent
125,000 2.89 Very Good
AVERAGE 1.95 Excellent
Delta E is a colorimetric measurement assessing the distance between colors. The readings reflect the average shift of four specific color points
within the color gamut from the previous measured point.
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COPY QUALITY
• Bright saturation in business graphics
• Natural flesh tones in photographic images
• Sharp, dark characters, distinct fine lines and bold solids
The output of business graphics was very good in copy mode. Output exhibited bright
saturation and consistent coverage of solids. The device delivered good color output
for photographic images, with natural flesh tones and minimal graininess, as well as
halftones visible over almost the entire measured range.
In black mode, the device should more than suffice for the copying needs of general
office environments. Text was sharp, dark and clearly readable and the device
displayed smooth transitions from light to dark shades. Fine lines exhibited distinct
separation, and bold solids will help marketing materials stand out.
Color Copy Quality
BUSINESS GRAPHICS VERY GOOD
Coverage of solids Consistent
Saturation Bright
Fine detail Average
Reproduction of light backgrounds Average
PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES GOOD
Flesh tones Natural
Smoothness Minimal graininess
Fine detail Average
Halftone range 10% to 90%
Black Copy Quality
TEXT VERY GOOD
Characters Fully formed
Darkness Above Average
Sharpness Above Average
Curves/Serifs Average
LINE ART VERY GOOD
Closely spaced fine lines Distinct separation
Line thickness Consistent
Stair-stepping of diagonal lines None
HALFTONE RANGE VERY GOOD
Range (15% to 100%, in eight increments) 15% to 100%
Separation between levels All
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HALFTONE FILL VERY GOOD
Smoothness Above average
Banding None
SOLIDS VERY GOOD
Coverage Slight mottling
Copy Density
COLOR ORIGINAL TESTED COPY AVERAGE
Cyan 1.33 1.09 1.28
Magenta 1.29 1.09 1.23
Yellow 0.99 0.91 1.84
Black 1.91 1.32 1.51
Density of a printed image with blocks of all solid colors, based on the average of two readings each for cyan, magenta and yellow, and two
different locations on the output for black. The higher the reading, the darker the image.
IT Administration
IT ADMINISTRATION—SETUP
• Drivers can be installed simultaneously and at the same time as feedback utility
• Automatic configuration of accessories
• Drivers cannot be pushed out to multiple PCs
• No support for one-to-one or one-to-many cloning
Installation
DRIVERS
Method On the same disc
Multiple drivers can be installed simultaneously Yes
Installed with feedback utility Yes
File size of driver download Not applicable
Can be pushed out to multiple PCs No
Auto-configuration of accessories No user intervention required
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DISCS INCLUDED
Number 1
Contains Drivers, software, manuals
Auto-launches Yes
OTHER FEATURES
Auto-creation of port Yes
Install utility has built-in test page printing Yes
One-to-one/One-to-many cloning No
Remote server connection test button Yes (SMTP and LDAP)
Network browsing for scan-to-folder setup Yes
LDAP support for programming destinations
remotely to the local address book
No
Multiple utilities can be installed simultaneously Yes
From how many discs 1
Allows for remote access while in sleep mode Yes
IT ADMINISTRATION—UTILITIES
• Easy navigation of the embedded web server and fleet management utility
• Job history cannot be exported
Embedded Web Server
FEATURES
Logically organized/easy to use Yes
Supports searching LDAP No
Ability to add addresses No
Favorites/Frequently used settings Yes
Device can be restarted remotely Yes
Can access and save settings when device
is in use
Yes
Can access in sleep mode Yes
JOB LISTS
Print Yes
Scan Yes
Copy Yes
Current jobs Yes
History available Yes
History can be exported No
Details provided in queue Job No., Time, Type, Job Name, User Name, Status
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The web utility is easy to navigate, with functions clearly
labelled and selectable from the left side window.
The device’s web utility was found to offer above average overall ease of use. Access
codes can be assigned so that print, scan and copy usage can be restricted and tracked by
user and group. However, any user can access the device’s address book and program
destinations in default settings, a capability that should be reserved for administrators.
This can be changed to administrator access only under the device’s security settings.
Administrators also cannot export job history, a capability available on many competitive
machines. The embedded web server also does not enable programming of destinations
via LDAP searches, so administrators cannot remotely add or edit destinations from the
LDAP servers. Such a capability, while rare, can be a valuable time saver that prevents
errors in destinations that must be entered manually.
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Fleet Management Utility
Name/Version number KYOCERA Net Viewer
Types of devices supported A4, A3 connected devices
Discovery via SNMP/IP broadcast/Active Directory Yes/Yes/INA
Discovers third-party devices Yes
Discovers non-networked devices No
Flags devices with errors Yes
Alerts administrators about errors via email Yes
Different email alerts can be sent to different people Yes
Administrators can remotely see/manipulate control panel Yes
Supports remote access to device’s service mode No
Provides map view of devices/access to embedded web
server
No/Yes
Supports remote firmware upgrades/driver installation/remote
embedded application installation for OEM’s devices
No/ No/No
Restrict user access to color output No
Restrict user access to scanning No
Service logs/device error history No/No
Number of included report templates INA
Plug-ins available INA
KYOCERA Net Viewer enables device discovery and the management of Kyocera and
compatible hardware on the network. Administrators can sort devices by name or IP
address and specify which information on monitored devices is shown. KYOCERA
Net Viewer also allows administrators to create groups of products based on reporting
or error notification requirements. Within a “report group”, an administrator can
receive reports via e-mail outlining a variety of device statistics at defined time
intervals including printed page volumes and consumables levels. It also supports
the discovery of third-party devices. However, it does not support remote access to
the device’s service mode, remote firmware upgrades, or remote driver installation. In
comparison, some competing machines can search for new firmware either from the
control panel if connected or from the web page.
KYOCERANetAdminisafreeserver-basedsolutionthatgivesnetworkadministrators
and help-desk staff control of all network-enabled printers and MFPs. It installs in
minutes and is particularly easy to navigate, with well-marked tabs and support
for drag-and-drop actions. It allows users to remotely configure and automate the
distribution of print drivers, monitor their status, manage individual or groups of
devices, clone settings to like devices and check on levels of consumables. Optional
plug-ins offer print queue management, print job reporting and full-featured print
accounting. KYOCERA Net Admin can also capture copy, scan, and send meter data.
In addition, job history and status reports can be generated in HTML, PDF, or CSV
formats and saved to the network. And Administrators can create reports, which they
can add "subscribers" to, so that they receive the reports when they are scheduled
to be run. Although total pages output data is available, the utility does not show a
breakdown of copy, scan, or send meter data for third-party devices. In addition, there
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Security Features
• Standard encrypted secure print and encrypted PDF mode
• Optional hard drive overwrite and encryption
• Optional ID card authentication methods
• Administrators can limit or restrict access to color, the control panel and USB
AUTHENTICATION
Network user authentication at control panel Standard
Windows Yes
Novell NetWare NDPS NA
LDAP No
Kerberos Yes
802.1x wireless Yes
SMTP Yes
POP before SMTP Yes
Biometric No
ID Card Optional
HID Yes
Common Access Yes
Other Equitrac, SCM, RFIDEAS, ELATEC
Registered department or user ID codes Standard
Number 1,000
ACCESS CONTROL
Restrict color Standard
Control panel lock/disablement Standard
Restrict access to address book Standard
Restrict USB port Standard
Restrict direct printing Standard
Restrict other
Any function using User ID (Print restriction totals,
scan)
HARD DRIVE
Encryption Optional
Maximum level 256-bit AES
Overwrite Optional
Method
Customer can choose One-time Overwrite-Erase or
the U.S. Department of Defense DoD 5220.22-M
(Three passes)
Maximum number after a job 3 times
Maximum number at end of lease 3 times
Lock No
Removable No
Password-protected mailboxes Standard
Data auto-deletion in mailboxes Standard
JOB TRACKING
Job logs Standard
Digital signature No
Verify document came from device NA
Verify document came from specific user NA
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JOB PROTECTION
Encrypted secure print Standard
Secure print Standard
Encrypted scanning Standard
Maximum level AES 128 bit
For scan to USB Yes
Unauthorized scan/copy protection block (watermark) Optional
Compatible with same-brand devices Yes
Compatible with third-party devices No
NETWORK SECURITY/PROTOCOLS
Protocol disablement Standard
Port disablement Standard
IP address filtering Standard
MAC address filtering No
HTTPS Standard
Self-signed certificate Yes
Certificate signing request Yes
IPsec Standard
IPv6 Standard
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Standard
S/MIME encryption INA
SNMPv3 support Standard
Transport Layer Security (TLS) Standard
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) INA
CERTIFICATIONS
Common Criteria Pending (under evaluation)
EAL level EAL 3
Capabilities certified Based on IEEE2600.1
FIPS 140-2 Optional
Level 2
IEEE 2600 Pending (under evaluation)
OTHER
Administrator password length Up to 64 digits (UTF-8)
Password-protected web server Yes
Additional features NA
Third-party features NA
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User Maintenance
• Innovative design allows used black toner bottles to be used as waste toner containers
• Soft close drawers absorb any shock and prevent drawer and paper misalignment
• Extensive and dynamic instructions on control panel display for clearing misfeeds and replacing toner
• Lighted paper path for clearing misfeeds
• Simple procedures for replacing toner
Adjusting Paper Drawers
Process for user-adjustable drawers Simple
Length guide Slides
Width guides Slide
Locking mechanism for guides Yes
Auto-detect paper size Yes
Easily accessible paper type selections Yes
Finding media selections for bypass On main screen
Loading Media
DRAWERS
Rollers or guides that could get in the way No
Easy-to-see limit indicators in drawers Yes
Locking guides to prevent shifting Yes
Users must confirm paper type No
Clearing Misfeeds
Process Simple
LOCATIONS
Number in front 2
Number on right 5
Number on left NA
Clearly accessible misfeed areas/Drawers pull out far
enough to allow access
Yes
Easy to identify locations inside Yes
Lighted paper path Yes
Auto-purging of non-misfed sheets No
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INSTRUCTIONS
Level of guidance on display Extensive
Provided on display as Text/Graphics/Animation/Video
Step by step Yes
Method Dynamic
Replacing Toner
GENERAL
Process Simple and clean*
On-the-fly change No
INSTRUCTIONS
Level of guidance on display Extensive
Provided on display as Text/Graphics/Animation/Video
Inside of cover/door Yes
On packaging Yes
PART NUMBER(S)/ITEM CODE(S)
Shown on display No
Inside of cover/door No
On packaging Yes
On cartridge(s) No
*Users can only change the toner bottle when prompted to do so.
Replacing Other Consumables
Imaging units/Drums Service-replaceable
Waste container Simple
Fuser Service-replaceable
Method NA
Document feeder roller Service-replaceable
Feed roller Service-replaceable
Transfer roller Service-replaceable
Ozone filter Service-replaceable
An expired black toner bottle can be used as a waste toner container, reducing waste
and storage requirements for the customer.A Summer 2016 OutstandingAchievement
in Innovation winner, making the change is a cinch; users only need to remove the
toner bottle, flip it around and insert it into the waste toner container compartment at
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Other Routine Maintenance
Charger cleaner No
Lens cleaner No
Users are prompted on display to use a cleaner at periodic intervals (for optical area) No
Users are prompted on display to clean the platen at periodic intervals No
Features
FEATURES—SPECIFICATIONS
• Highest maximum paper capacity of the competitive group
• Above average paper weight support from the drawers and bypass tray
• Optional DSPF is a rarity among competitive devices
MEMORY
Standard/Maximum 4-GB RAM
Hard drive Standard 320-GB and 8-GB SSD
MEDIA HANDLING
Standard/Maximum 1,150/7,150 sheets
Bypass 150 sheets
Standard/Maximum paper sources 2/5
Minimum/Maximum weights through drawers 14-lb. bond to 166-lb. index
Minimum/Maximum weights through bypass 14-lb. bond to 166-lb. index
Minimum/Maximum paper sizes 5.5" x 8.5" to 11" x 17"
Number of sources that support envelopes All*
DOCUMENT FEEDER
Type Optional RADF; optional DSPFs
Capacity 50/140/270 sheets
Minimum/Maximum paper weights
13-lb. bond to 90-lb. index; 13-lb. bond to 120-lb.
index
Minimum/Maximum paper sizes NA
OTHER
Tandem print Yes
ID card copy Yes
Wireless interface Yes
*While the envelope guide is available in drawer 1, it can be used in all the drawers.
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The optional 500-sheet internal finisher offers a stacking capacity of 500 sheets and
a multi-position staple capacity of 50 sheets, as well as optional hole punching. The
optional 1,000-sheet finisher offers a stacking capacity of 1,000 sheets and multi-
position staple capacity of 50 sheets, along with optional hole punching. The optional
4,000-sheet finisher features a 4,000-sheet stacking capacity and multi-position stapling
of up 65 sheets, along with an optional booklet folder and tri-fold unit.
Hard Drive Storage
Method Via print/scan/copy
Accessing files At device/Via embedded web server
Thumbnail views Yes
Capabilities Delete/Edit/Move
The full specifications record for this device is available on bliQ.
Accessibility
Accessibility handle No
Audible alerts Yes
Braille label kit INA
Dedicated mode keys INA
Document feeder can be positioned on a desk No
Enlarged display mode for scan/copy menus Yes/Yes
Method of opening paper drawers Handle
Remote operator software No
Tilting control panel Yes
Number of angles INA
Swiveling control panel No
Voice guidance (audible instructions) INA
Voice operation (responds to commands) INA
INA: The vendor declined to provide this information
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FEATURES—SOLUTIONS NOT RATED
The device provides standard WiFi-Direct and NFC support for Android mobile devices.
The device is also HyPas-enabled and ready to run not only Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud
Print and Kyocera Mobile Print, but also all of the 60 plus business applications KYOCERA
now offers.
KYOCERA’s HyPAS Platform offers both Java-based and Web Services-based software
development kits. According to KYOCERA, this approach provides a more open and
flexible developer environment which enables integration with systems that are already
implemented in a customer’s enterprise.
Key apps include DM Connect powered by OmniPage OCR, which automates document
processing with OCR, forms recognition and 2D barcode reading. PinPoint Scan 3
provides secure personal scanning; users can scan to a series of preconfigured destinations
after entering a PIN and all data are encrypted to protect sensitive information. Designed
for enterprises with high security standards, PrivateScan lets authenticated users scan
documents only to their own email address. KYOCERA’s PanelPlus application allows
dealers to customize the scanning features right on the control panel of a customer’s MFP
touch screen. This reduces and simplifies complex scanning tasks becasue one-touch
buttons can be pre-programmed for a streamlined environment.Available MFP connectors
include Google Connector, AccuSender powered by Biscom and Square 9 Connector.
Full specification records, Solutions Briefs and Solutions Test Reports are available on BLI Solutions Center.
FEATURES—ENVIRONMENTAL NOT RATED
FEATURES
Specified capable of running 30/50/100% post-consumer
recycled paper
Yes
Instant/Quick fusing No
Automatic duplexing Standard
Toner-save mode Yes
RoHS-compliant Yes
Hardware remanufacturing program for this product No
Prepaid label to return cartridges/bottles No
Ability to program environmental features over a fleet Yes
ECO-LABEL CERTIFICATIONS
ENERGY STAR Yes
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RATED ENERGY CONSUMPTION LEVELS (watts)
Ready/Idle 40
Energy Save 40
Sleep 0.9
During printing 600
FASTEST PROGRAMMABLE TIMES TO ENTER LOW-POWER MODES (seconds)
Ready/Idle INA
Energy Save 180
Sleep 600
Walk-up users can change these settings Yes
INA: The vendor declined to provide this information
NA: Not applicable
More extensive information, including test results, can be found in the device’s Environmental Test Report.
Value
The KYOCERA TASKalfa 3252ci, configured with the 1,000-sheet external finisher, DSPF,
searchablePDF,andharddriveoverwriteandencryption,isamongthelowestpricedmodels
in its speed range. Given its outstanding overall performance, excellent reliability and
image quality, and robust feature set, the device makes for an excellent value proposition.
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SUPPORTING TEST DATA
Test Environment: This product was tested in BLI’s environmentally controlled US test lab, which replicates typical office conditions.
Test Equipment: BLI’s dedicated test network, consisting of Windows 2008 and Microsoft Exchange servers, Windows 7 workstations,
10/100/1000BaseTX network switches and CAT6 cabling.
Test Duration: A single product is tested for two months, five weeks of which consists of a durability test during which the product is
run at its manufacturer-rated maximum monthly duty cycle, with 25 percent of the test volume comprised of copy jobs and 75 percent
comprised of print jobs. BLI’s daily test usage is designed to replicate real-world use over an eight-hour workday, and as such includes
a mix of various-size documents, simplex and duplex modes, and a mix of short, moderate and long run lengths, and on/off cycles,
throughout the day. The durability evaluation also includes testing of the document feeder/scanner in simplex and duplex modes for an
additional 10 percent of the monthly maximum volume, evenly divided over the course of the test.
Tested Configuration: KYOCERA TASKalfa 3252ci base unit, plus 270 Sheet Dual Scan Document Processor (DP-7110), PF-7100 paper-
feed unit, AK-7100 bridge unit and DF-7120 finisher.
Test Procedures: BLI’s lab testing includes both BLI proprietary and industry-standard test procedures and documents. In addition to a
visual image quality evaluation, optical density of primary colour (CMYK) solid fill output is measured using a densitometer, and colour
gamut and consistency are evaluated using a colour spectrophotometer. The reliability test is conducted using Georgia Pacific and Boise
paper in the US, and UPM, Data Copy and Mondi paper in the UK. In both labs, 30 percent of the paper is recycled. The media used for
image quality testing is Georgia Pacific Printing Paper (24 lb., 96 brightness) in the US and UPM Future ImageTech 100 gsm in the UK.
Competitive Group: The analysis in this report compares the tested device to a group of all other currently available like models (e.g.,
color vs. color, copied-based vs. copier-based) in the same speed range (5 ppm up and down from the speed of the tested device) with
support for the same media size. For test performance categories, the results are compared with those of currently available tested
models in the group, whereas for feature set and pricing, the comparison is made against all currently available models in the group,
whether tested or not. The pricing analysis is for devices comparably configured with accessories and the most common options.
About Buyers Laboratory LLC: Buyers Laboratory LLC (BLI) is the world’s leading independent provider of analytical information and
testing services to the document management industry. For over 50 years, buyers have relied on BLI to help them differentiate products’
strengths and weaknesses and make the best purchasing decisions, while industry sales, marketing and product professionals have
turned to BLI for insightful competitive intelligence and valued guidance on product development, competitive positioning and sales
channel and marketing support. BLI also offers private, for-hire testing services that help manufacturers develop and market better
products and consumables.
Note: This report is based on BLI testing one representative test sample at a specific point in time. BLI is not responsible for
differences in performance that may be the result of lot-to-lot variation, changes in production and machine modifications
implemented by the manufacturer, service issues or any other reason beyond BLI’s control. Test unit serial #: A7PU011003796.

BUYERS LABORATORY LLC
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©2016 Buyers Laboratory LLC. Duplication without permission is prohibited.
DateGerry Stoia, CEO
Awarded to
KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc.
for the performance of the
KYOCERA TASKalfa 3252ci
in BLI’s in-house durability test
This is to certify that when subjected to a 125,000-impression and
12,500-scan Buyers Lab durability test, the KYOCERA TASKalfa 3252ci
proved to be a highly reliable product.
August 2016
©2016 Buyers Laboratory LLC. Reproduced with permission.

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