Confidential
Competitors Products Analysis Report
Canon iR 3570/4570 series Ricoh Aficio 2035/2045 series Fuji Xerox DocuCentre 350 I/450 I series Konica Minolta bizhub 3510 series Sharp AR-M351/M355/M451/M455 series

Table of contents

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Introduction Table of contents Specifications Operability Maintainability Copy productivity Print throughput Network scan system Box features Security Options Default copy/print/scan image quality
Copyright TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

Introduction

The product name varies depending on the sales region as follows: Please note this difference in this report.
Vender Toshiba Canon Ricoh Fuji Xerox Konica Minolta Sharp North and South America e-STUDIO352/452 iR 3570/4570 Aficio2035/2045 bizhub Di 3510/3510f AR-M355U/M355N/ M455U/M455N Europe/Africa/ Middle East e-STUDIO352/452 iR 3570/4570 Aficio2035/2045 Di 3510/3510f AR-M351U/M351N/ M451U/M451N Asia/Oceania e-STUDIO352/452 iR 3570/4570 Aficio2035/2045 DocuCentre 350 I/450 I Di 3510/3510f (bizhub 3510/3510f) AR-M351U/M351N/ M451U/M451N Product Name in This Report e-STUDIO352/452 iR 3570/4570 Aficio2035/2045 DocuCentre 350 I/450 I bizhub 3510 AR-M351/M355/ M451/M455
Notes: In this report, e-STUDIO352/452 is referred to as e-STUDIO series in some cases. Konica Minoltas new product bizhub3510 is currently being evaluated and a report will be issued at a later date. Sharp AR-M351/M355/M451/M455 was not purchased because it is a minor change model. Copy productivity and print performance data of the old model AR-M450 is used. Kyocera Mita KM-4030 and Panasonic DP-3530 were not purchased because they are minor change models. Only comparison in specifications is reported in this document.

Chapter 1

Specifications
Specification Comparison (1)
Engine & Basic Feature
Vender TOSHIBA e-STUDIO352 e-STUDIO452 CANON iR 3570/3570F iR 4570/4570F Model

: inferior

SHARP AR-M351U/N AR-M355U/N AR-M451U/N AR-M455U/N

Remarkably superior

RICOH Aficio 2035e/2035eSP Aficio 2045e/2045eSP

Superior

FUJI XEROX DocuCentre 350 I DocuCentre 450 I KONICA MINOLTA

bizhub (Di) 3510/3510f

Engine Configuration Photoconductor Developing System Toner Toner Recycle Charging System Transfer System Fixing System Basic Feature Copy/Print Speed (A4/LT) Warm-up Time 20/68F 35/45 cpm/ppm 35/45 cpm/ppm 35/45 cpm/ppm 2035 series: 15 sec. 2045 series: 20 sec. 35/45 cpm/ppm 35 cpm/ppm 3510: 17 sec. 3510f: 22 sec. with Printer Unit: 40 sec. (EU) 32 MB (US) 64 MB 35/45 cpm/ppm Desktop OPC drum Laser 2-component Desktop OPC drum Laser 1-component Desktop OPC drum Laser 2-component Console OPC drum Laser 2-component Desktop OPC drum Laser 2-component Desktop OPC drum Laser 2-component

Pulverized Toner

No Corona Charger Corona Transfer IH Heat Roller
No Charger Roller Transfer Roller Fuser Belt (SURF System)

Polymerized toner

Yes Charger Roller Transfer Roller Heat Roller
No Corona Charger Transfer Roller Heat Roller

Approx. 20 sec.

Approx. 30 sec.

35 sec. or less

80 sec. or less
(EU) 351U/451U: 128 MB 351N/451N: 128 MB + 40 GB (US) 355/455: 128 MB + 40 GB

Std. Memory/HDD Max.

256 MB (Main) + 32 MB (Page) + 40 GB+ 256 MB (Main) + 32 MB (Page) + 40 GB+ 660 x 718 x 739 mm 26" x 28.4" x 29.2"

Opt. 52 - 205 g/mlbs - 97 lb. Index/55. lb. Cover

Max./Min. Paper Size

Bypass Drawer Bypass Automatic Duplex
A5A3 Tray 1: 60 - 105 g/m2 Tray 2-4: 60 - 216 g/m- 216 g/m2 Std. 60 - 105 g/m2
Opt. 75 sheets 1-sided: 38 - 128 g/m2 2-sided: 50 - 128 g/m2

Paper Weight

Opt. 60 - 105 g/ms 16 - 28 lbs
Std. 50 sheets 50 - 128 g/mlb. - 34 lbs

Document Feeder

Opt. 50 sheets Std. 80 sheets 1-side : 42 - 128 g/m2 / 11 - 32 lbs 1 sided: 40 - 128 g/m2 / 11 - 34 lbs 2-side : 50 - 128 g/m2 / 13 - 32 lbs 2-sided : 52 - 105 g/m2 / 14 - 28 lbs
LCF ( 80g/m2 / 20 lb. ) Inner Exit Single Staple Finisher (Opt.) Multi Staple Saddle Stitch Saddle Stitch Hole Punch Others
Opt. 2, 500 sheets 64 - 105 g/m2 / 17 - 28 lbs Yes 2 trays(200/700) /Staple(50) 2 trays(1, 000/1, 000) / Staple(50) 2 trays(250/2, 500) / Staple(50) 2 trays(1, 000/1, 000) / Staple(50) / Saddle stitch(15) Opt. Saddle-Stitch Finisher Opt. Hole Punch Unit Opt. Job Separator MJ-5004 Opt. Offset Tray MJ-5005
Opt. 2, 500 sheets 64 - 80 g/m2 / 17 - 20 lbs Yes 1 tray(1,000) / Staple(50) 2 trays(1, 000/1, 000) / Staple (50) 2 trays(1, 000/1, 000) / Staple(50) / Saddle stitch(15) Opt. Saddle-Stitch Finisher Opt. Puncher Unit Opt. Copy Tray Opt. Document Tray
Opt. 1, 500 sheets 60 - 105 g/m2 / 16 - 28 lbs Yes 2 trays(250/1,000) / Staple(50)
Opt. 2, 000 sheets 56 - 216 g/m2 Yes 1 tray(1, 000) / Staple(50)
Opt. EU: 2, 500 sheets US: 2, 750 sheets 60 - 90 g/m2 / 16 - 24 lbs Yes 2 Trays(1, 200/1 ,200) / Staple(50) / Saddle Stitch(15) Opt. Saddle Unit Opt. Punch Unit Opt. Job Separator Tray Opt. Mail Bin Kit Opt. Additional Bin Kit
Yes 2 trays(500/750) / Staple(30) 1 tray (1, 000) / Staple(50) / Saddle Stitch (10) Opt. Saddle-Stitch Finisher Opt. Hole-punch Unit Opt. Mail Bin Stacker 8 Trays(250/100 x 7bin)
2 trays(500/2, 000) / Staple(50) 2 trays(500/3, 000) / Staple(50) 2 trays(1,150) / Staple(50) / Saddle Stitch (15) Opt. Saddle-Stitch Finisher Opt. 2/3 Hole Punch Kit Opt. One Bin Tray (125 sheets) 2 trays(500/1, 500) / Staple(50) / Saddle Stitch(15) Opt. Saddle-Stitch Finisher Opt. Hole Puncher Opt. Side Tray
Specification Comparison (3)

Copy Feature

Vender TOSHIBA e-STUDIO352 e-STUDIO452 Std. Less than 3.9 sec. CANON iR 3570/3570F iR 4570/4570F Std. 3570: EU: 4.9 sec / US: 3.9 sec. 4570: 3.9 sec. 600 x 600 dpi 1,200(equivalent) x 600 dpi 256 steps 1 - 999 X X(2in1/4in1/8in1) X X (9) Model
SHARP AR-M351U/N AR-M355U/N AR-M451U/N AR-M455U/N Std. 351/355: 4.9 sec. (Grass) / 6.0 sec. (DSPF) 451/455: 4.4 sec (Grass) / 5.3 sec. (DSPF) 600 x 600dpi 600 x 600 dpi 256 steps 1 - 999 X X(2in1/4in1)
RICOH Aficio 2035e/2035eSP Aficio 2045e/2045eSP Std. 2035 series: 4.5 sec. 2045 series: 3.6 sec. 600 x 600 dpi 600 x 600 dpi 256 steps 1 - 999 X X(2in1/4in1/8in1) X X(10)

FUJI XEROX DocuCentre 350 I DocuCentre 450 I Std. 3.2 sec. or less
Copier Feature First Copy Speed
Std. EU(A4): 4.8 sec. or less US(LT): 5.3 sec. or less 600 x 600dpi 600 x 600dpi 256 steps 1 - 999 X X(2in1/4in1) X X(10)

Resolution Gradation

Input Output
600 x 600dpi 2,400 x 600dpi (with smoothing) 256 steps 1 - 999 X X(2in1/4in1) X X(12,060) X X X(DateTime) X X X X X X X X X X X X (1,000) X X
600 x 600 dpi 600 x 600 dpi 256 steps 1 - 999 X X(2in1/4in1/8in1) X X (40) X
Multiple Copy Quantity E-sort Copying N in 1 Copying Reservation Copying Template (Job Memory) Job Build Copying Proof Copying Stamp Copying Page Numbering Copying Cover Copying Sheet Insertion Copying Tab Paper Copying Tab Paper Copying & Insertion Magazine Sort Copying Saddle Stitch Copying Weakly Timer Repeat Trimming / Masking Mirror Department Code (w/o Key Counter) Total Counter Check Help Information

X X(Date) X X X X X X X

X X(DateStamp) X X X X X X X
X X(DateStamp) X X X X X X X X X X X X X(format - optional) X X X X

X X (100) X X

X X (1,000)

X X (999) X

X X (500) X
Specification Comparison (4)

Printer Feature

SHARP AR-M351U/N AR-M355U/N AR-M451U/N AR-M455U/N 355N/455N: Std. Opt.
RICOH Aficio 2035e/2035eSP Aficio 2045e/2045eSP 2035eSP/2045eSP: Std. 2035e/2045e: Opt.
Printer Feature Processor Std. Memory Max. Max. Resolution Std. PDL Opt. Std. Interface Opt.
Opt. PowerPC 750 ( 400 MHz )
Opt. Canon Custom Processor ( 300 MHz )
Opt. PowerPC ( 350 MHz ) 128 MB 512 MB + 20 GB 1,200 x 1,200 dpi PCL5e/6 Emulation Adobe PostScript 3 10Base-T/100Base-TX, IEEE1284 USB2.0
Opt. RM5231A (PMC Sierra) ( 233 MHz ) PCL: 32 MB PCL/PS: 128 MB PCL: 224 MB PCL/PS: 320 MB 600 x 600 dpi PCL5e/6 e,ulation PS3 emulation 10Base-T/100Base-TX IEEE1284, USB 1.1, Token Ring(3rd party) 45 PCL fonts 1 Bitmap font 136 PS fonts
RM7065A ( 300 MHz ) 192 MB + 20 GB (Shared) 320 MB + 20 GB (Shared) 600 x 600 dpi PCL5e/6, RPCS Adobe PostScript 3 10Base-T/100Base-TX, IEEE1284 IEEE1394, IEEE802.11b, Bluetooth, USB2.PCL fonts, 10 TrueType fonts, 1 Bitmap font 136 PS fonts
64 bit MIPS ( 300 MHz ) 128 MB + 24 GB (Shared) 384 MB + 24 GB (Shared) 1,200 equivalent x 600 dpi (with smoothing) PCL5e/6 emulation PS3 emulation 10Base-T/100Base-TX, IEEE 1284, USB 2.0 -
256 MB (Main) + 32 MB (Page) (EU) 256 MB + 20 GB (Shared) + 40 GB+ (Shared) (US) 512 MB + 20 GB (Shared) 256 MB (Main) + 32 MB (Page) + 40 GB+ (Shared)

512 MB + 20 GB (Shared) 2,400 x 600 dpi ( Interpolated ) PCL5e/6 emulation PS3 emulation, UFR II 10Base-T/100Base-TX, USB2.0 IEEE802.11b 80 PCL fonts, 136 PS fonts, 1 Bitmap, 30 Bar Code, OCR 2 -
2400 x 600 dpi ( with smoothing ) PCL6 emulation PS3 emulation 10Base-T/100Base-TX, USB (Full-Speed) IEEE802.11b/g, Bluetooth 80 PCL fonts 136 PS fonts Win95/98/NT4.0/2000/XP/ 2003 Server, Mac OS 8.6 - 9.x, Mac OS X(10.1/10.2/10.3), UNIX (Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, SCO, Linux), CUPS TCP/IP(SMB/LPR/IPP/ Port9100/IPP), IPX/SPX (Bindery/NDS/iPrint), EtherTalk

Std. Fonts Opt.

81 PCL fonts
80 PCL fonts PS 136 fonts Barcode fonts
Win95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/ XP/Server 2003, MacOS 8.6 - 9.2.2 MacOS X 10.1.5, 10.2 - 10.2.8 (except 10.2.2), 10.3 - 10.3.3

136 PS fonts

Win95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP/ Server 2003 Mac OS 7.6-9.2.2 Mac OS X 10.1.5/10.2/ 10.3.3-10.3.5 TCP/IP(SMB/IPP/NetBEUI/ RFC1876/Port9100), IPX/SPX, EtherTalk

OS Supported

Win98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP/ Server 2003, MacOS 8.0 or later, Win95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP, MacOS X 10.1.5 or later, MacOS 8.6 - OS X SUN Solaris 1.1x, 2.5x or later ( only PS3 ) Novell NetWare v3.2, 4.1, 4.11, 4.2, 5, 5.1, 6, 6.5 TCP/IP(LPD/Port9100/IPP/ IPPS/SMB/FTP), IPX/SPX, AppleTalk TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, AppleTalk
Win95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP, MacOS 7.5.3 or later,

Protocol Supported

TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, Apple Talk
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX(NetWare), EtherTalk(AppleTalk)
Specification Comparison (5)

FAX Feature

SHARP AR-M351U/N AR-M355U/N AR-M451U/N AR-M455U/N Opt. Super G3 / G3 33.6 kbps Approx. 2 sec (JBIG)
Fax Feature Communication mode Modem Speed Transmission Speed
Opt. Super G3 / G3 Max. 33.6 kbps Approx. 3 sec. (200 x 100 dpi) 8 x 3.85 line/mm 8 x 7.7 lines/mm 8 x 15.4 lines/mm 16 x 15.4 lines/mm MH, MR, MMR, JBIG PSTN Std. Max. 1 2
500 MB (Tx) + 120 MB (Rx) 500 MB (Tx) + 120 MB (Rx)
Opt. Super G3/G3 Max. 33.6 kbps Approx. 2.7 sec.
Opt. G3 Max. 28.8 kbps Approx. 3 sec (200 x 100 dpi, JBIG)
Di 3510f: Std. Di 3510: No Super G3 / G3 Max. 33.6 kbps Approx. 3 sec.

iR 3570/4570 Copy mode screen

Pull-down menu

iR 3530 Copy mode screen
The icons are laid out in the narrow space.
Canon iR 3570/4570 series (2)
Insufficient information about initial copy settings on initial copy screen
All iR series models do not show the details of initial copy setting information on the initial copy screen, whereas the e-STUDIO series shows the current setting information with icons and wordings. By using a user-friendly interface, users of the e-STUDIO series can easily make their desired settings, reducing waste papers produced by wrong settings. [ Initial copy screen of iR series ] [ Initial copy screen of e-STUDIO series ] Current date & time
After pressing an icon, nothing is shown until a mode is selected.

Cassette size selection

Simplex/duplex selection

Sort selection

Canon iR 3570/4570 series (3) The template function is not handy.
For the iR 3570/4570, a combination of copy, scan, and FAX jobs is not allowed in the template function. Although the control panel has become slightly bigger and uses the color LCD, the template function has not been improved and the basic features of the user interface are almost the same.

[ Copy mode screen ]

Mode memory key

Special Features key

Copy and scan jobs have to be preprogrammed in the separate menus (Scan menu). No private templates are available. (All templates are shared.) Only 9 templates can be created for copying. (18 templates for scanning)
Mode memory (for copying)
Ricoh Aficio 2035/2045 series (1) Screen layout too complex
The screen is filled with so many small text-based icons. This decreases viewability and makes it harder to access the desired icon.

Copy mode screen

Less responsive keys
The keys on the Touch Panel are not responsive enough, particularly under the basic setting menu. This would irritate the user.

Initial setting screen

Ricoh Aficio 2035/2045 series (2) An extra step is required for making a copy.
When copying on special paper through the SFB, the user is prompted to press the # key to start copying. The user has to use both touch keys and hard keys to complete the operation. Staple Copying
START CLEAR/STOP START ENTER
The message appears on the Touch Panel Display to prompt users to press the # key.
The # key has to be pressed to start copying.
Copying on special paper through the SFB

CLEAR/STOP START ENTER

When the # key is pressed, the menu appears for the further setting to feed special paper through the SFB.
Ricoh Aficio 2035/2045 series (3) Hard-to-use Box function
Only 1 public box is provided. A use name, a file name and a password should be assigned document by document, in order to facilitate searching. Only 5 documents can be displayed on the single screen. Therefore, the user cannot find the desired document promptly.

Template function with only 40 items registerable
The Job Memory function of the WCP/DC series is the same as the Template function of the e-STUDIO series, but the number of registerable items is different: 12,060 items for the e-STUDIO series while 40 for the WCP/DC series, very few and not practical.
Characters only deep menu hierarchy
Sub-folders, private folders cannot be created Max. templates: 40
Konica Minolta bizhub 3510 series (1) The menu construction is not intuitive to the user.
The basic menu does not show so much information regarding the currently selected modes. Specifically, no information is presented, regarding a selected paper size, original mode, density, duplex mode, clock, and so forth.

Copy Mode

First, few can find that Duplex is located under the Original Copy menu. In addition, it is hard to intuitively distinguish the Original Copy menu from the Auxiliary menu. (Image shift, simplex 2in1, 4in1, magazine sort, and so forth)
Basics Original Copy tab Auxiliary tab

Finishing

Single x [2in1]

[4in1] Booklet

Konica Minolta bizhub 3510 series (2) Unuser-friendly template (Job program)
Up to 10 templates (Job program) are available only for copy jobs. Operation hierarchy is completely different between recall and registration the users may not easily understand how to use templates.

Recall

Copy Job Recall

Max. Job Program: 10

Utility Key

Mode Check Key

Only numbers are used to indicate each registered job (cannot name each job). It is unfriendly and useless if a user who registered the job cannot connect the number with the job registered.

Registration

Job Memory Input
Press the Mode Check Key on the screen where a template registration is to be performed.

Unused icons

Confidential Sharp AR-M351/M355/M451/M455 series (1)
The number of advanced copying functions is extremely low.
There are only 9 functions provided as edit or special modes functions. Many of the functions are boldly removed from the AR series.

Basic menu

Special modes menu (1/2)

Special modes menu (2/2)

Different from the e-STUDIO series, Job Build is the mode where original document pages are added to make a large amount of copies.

Wide space required for maintenance, such as jam clear
Users must pull the inner finisher diagonally toward the front for maintenance, such as for clearing a jam or inserting a strip of staples. It requires more space than expected. Replacing the stapler cartridge is not easy because the cartridge is located at the back of the inner finisher where a users finger cannot reach easily.
Stapler in inner finisher

480mm 300mm

Inner finisher must be pulled diagonally toward the front.
Ricoh Aficio 2035/2045 series

OPC Drum

Transfer Belt

Stackless ADU

Paper-size change tab
Drawer The toner is a bottle type. Replacing the toner bottle is not easy because the toner supply opening is at the front and may spill the toner. A size of paper to load in the drawer cannot be changed without removing the fixed screw using a unique screwdriver.
Fuji Xerox DC350 I/450 I series

Transfer roller

Process unit
(The OPC drum, developer, and cleaner are integrated into the process unit.)
By using the EA (Emulsion Aggregation) toner, the DC 350 I/450 I series can produce high-quality images and reduce manufacturing costs. The toner recycle system has eliminated the use of the waste toner box.
Konica Minolta bizhub 3510 series
Toner bottle (Pull-out type)

Optional ADU

(The OPC drum, developer, charger, and cleaner are integrated into the process unit.)
The process unit contains the photosensitive drum, developer, cleaner, and charger. The process unit can be easily removed by just pulling it forward while holding the blue handle. It is not easy to handle the toner cartridge due to its cylindrical shape and slippery material.
Sharp AR-M351/M355/M451/M455 series

Fuser Unit

Drum Unit

Developer Unit

Toner Cartridge
The AR-M351/M355/M451/M455 is designed, based on the printer engine. Therefore, the main consumables are all unitized for easy replacement. While the drawer is being made, noise is too loud. The drawer cannot be slid in and out straight.

Chapter 4 Chapter 4

Copy productivity
Note: Copy productivity was measured and evaluated on the following purchased models. The measurement data of the competing models does not represent the data of all series models.
Vender Toshiba Toshiba Canon Ricoh Fuji Xerox Konica Minolta Sharp Target Models for This Report e-STUDIO352/452 series e-STUDIO350/450 series (Conventional models) iR 3570/4570 series Aficio2035/2045 series DocuCentre 350 I/450 I series bizhub 3510 series AR-M351/M355/M451/M455 series Models Purchased e-STUDIO352/452 (35/45 ppm) e-STUDIO350/450 (35/45 ppm) iR 3570 (35 ppm) Aficio 2045 (45 ppm) DocuCentre 350 I (35 ppm) bizhub 3510 (35 ppm) AR-M450(45 ppm)

Measurement conditions

This section describes a comparison in the copy productivity between the e-STUDIO352/452, e-STUDIO350/450 and 5 competitors in the following two aspects: Achievement of the maximum specified copy speed under a designated measuring condition. Actual time required to complete copy jobs under a designated measuring condition.
[Measurement Conditions] The productivity of both models was measured under the following 2 conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Load 10 simplex or duplex originals on the RADF. Choose the 1st or 2nd cassette to feed paper from (with APS disabled). Use A4-sized plain paper. Choose a 100% actual size copy (with AMS disabled). Choose text/photo mode (default) and manually set density to Normal (0). Measure the time from when the START key is pressed until the copier returns to a ready state after the trailing edge of the last copy page is ejected.
Comparison in copy productivity (1)

1) Simplex => Simplex

Copy Productivity ( Simplex -> Simplex ) 100 eSProductivity (%) set 5 sets 10 sets 20 sets Number of Copy Sets eS452 eS350
Productivity (%) set 5 sets 10 sets 20 sets Number of Copy Sets

2) Simplex => Duplex

Copy Productivity ( Simplex -> Duplex )
eS352 eS452 eS350 eS450 iR3570 Af2045 DC 350 I biz3510 AR-M450
eS450 iR3570 Af2045 DC 350 I biz3510 AR-M450
Simplex Simplex: All models show almost the same results except the Canon iR 3570 and the Konica Minolta bizhub 3510 show lower productivity for the 1st set. The e-STUDIO352/452s result is also good. Simplex Duplex: The difference in performance is obvious among the models. The result of the Fuji Xerox DC 350 I, which adopts the short paper path and scans 52 sheets per minute (A4), is a head better. Productivity of the e-STUDIO352/452 is average, almost the same as its conventional model.
Comparison in copy productivity (2)

3) Duplex => Duplex

Copy Productivity ( Duplex -> Duplex ) 100 eSProductivity (%) 80 eSset 5 sets 10 sets 20 sets Number of Copy sets iR3570 Af2045 DC 350 I biz3510 AR-M450
set 5 sets 10 sets 20 sets Number of Copy Sets Productivity (%) 60 50

4) Duplex => Simplex

Copy Productivity ( Duplex -> Simplex ) eS352 eS452 eS350 eS450 iR3570 Af2045 DC 350 I biz3510 AR-M450

20% reduction

Time (sec.)
Print Throughput Corel Draw Model Driver eS450(PSL3) eS450(PCL6) eS452(PSL3) eS452(PCL6) 40
Print throughput of the e-STUDIO352/452 has been improved over the conventional model e-STUDIO350/450 due to the improvement of parallel processing using the RIPs and review of the sequence. Especially print throughput has been greatly improved for printing an Excel file with multiple sheets and data with photographic images, and highly compressed scan data.
Comparison in print throughput (1)
1. MS Word (Color 28 pages / B&W 4 pages, 2,377 KB)
Print throughput measurement result MS Word AR-M450(PS3) AR-M450(SPLC) bizhub 3510(PCL5e/6) DC 350 I(PS3) Model (Driver) DC 350 I(ART EX) Aficio 2045(PS3) Aficio 2045(RPCS) iR 3570(UFR II) eS452(PSL3) eS452(PCL6) eS352(PSL3) eS352(PCL6) 160 180
Print performance of the e-STUDIO352/452 (PCL6, PSL3) for this data sample (MS Word with images) is about the same as that of other models. Only the bizhub 3510 (PCL5e/6) took a great amount of time to print data.
Comparison in print throughput (2)
2. Ms Excel (Color 26 pages [20 sheets] 620 KB)
Print throuput measurement resultMS Excel AR-M450(PS3) AR-M450(SPLC) bizhub 3510(PCL5e/6) DC 350 I(PS3) DC 350 I(ART EX) Model (Driver) Aficio 2045(PS3) Aficio 2045(RPCS) iR 3570(UFR II) eS452(PSL3) eS452(PCL6) eS352(PSL3) eS352(PCL6) Time (sec.) 120
Print performance of the e-STUDIO352/452 (PCL6, PSL3) for this data sample (MS Excel with multiple sheets and A3/A45 size mixed) is about the same as that of other models. Only the AR-450 (PS3) and the bizhub 3510 (PCL5e/6) took a great amount of time to print data.
Comparison in print throughput (3)
3. MS PowerPoint (Color 6 pages, 756 KB)
Print throughput measurement result MS PowerPoint AR-M450(PS3) AR-M450(SPLC) bizhub 3510(PCL5e/6) DC 350 I(PS3) Model (Driver) DC 350 I(ART EX) Aficio 2045(PS3) Aficio 2045(RPCS) iR 3570(UFR II) eS452(PSL3) eS452(PCL6) eS352(PSL3) eS352(PCL6) 100
Although print performance of the e-STUDIO352/452 (PCL6, PSL3) for this data sample (MS PowerPoint with many graphic images) has a little disadvantage over the iR 3570, Aficio 2045, and DC 350 I which all utilize their own language suitable for Windows environment, it is not a good idea to judge the performance with this data only because print quality must be considered. Only the bizhub 3510 and AR-450 took a great amount of time to print data.
Comparison in print throughput (4)
4. Adobe Acrobat PDF (Color 5 pages, 1204 KB)
Print throuput measurement result Adobe Acrobat AR-M450(PS3) AR-M450(SPLC) bizhub 3510(PCL5e/6) DC 350 I(PS3) Model (Driver) DC 350 I(ART EX) Aficio 2045(PS3) Aficio 2045(RPCS) iR 3570(UFR II) eS452(PSL3) eS452(PCL6) eS352(PSL3) eS352(PCL6) 120 140

Print performance of the e-STUDIO352/452 (PCL6, PSL3) for this data sample (Adobe Acrobat PDF) is fairly good, being as good as that of the DC 350 I and the Aficio 2045 which yield best performance. Only the AR-M450 and the bizhub 3510 took a great amount of time to print data.
Comparison in print throughput (5)
5. Corel Draw (1 page, 13, 002 KB)
Print Throughput Measurement Result Corel Draw AR-M450(PS3) AR-M450(SPLC) bizhub 3510(PCL5e/6) DC 350 I(PS3) Model Driver DC 350 I(ART EX) Aficio 2045(PS3) Aficio 2045(RPCS) iR 3570(UFR II) eS452(PSL3) eS452(PCL6) eS352(PSL3) eS352(PCL6) 300 Timesec.

Stopped printing

Print performance of the e-STUDIO352/452 (PCL6, PSL3) for this data sample (graphic data with high load) is fairly good. The Aficio 2045s print speed is very high but its image quality is not so good, lacking fineness. The bizhub 3510 (PCL5e/6) and DC 350 I (ART EX, PS3) took a great amount of time to print data. The AR-M450 (PS3) even stopped printing due to All rights reserved.memory capacity. Copyright TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION. insufficient

Chapter 6

Network scan system
Comparison in Network TWAIN (1)
Model Toshiba e-STUDIO350/450 Toshiba e-STUDIO352/452 Canon iR 3570/4570 Ricoh Aficio 2035/2045 Fuji Xerox DC350 I/450 I Konica Minolta bizhub 3510 Sharp AR-M351/M355/M451/M455 (Kyocera Mita KM-4050) *Reference (Panasonic DP-4530) *Reference X X X Direct Pull Scan Indirect Pull Scan X X

Application based

X (X) (X)

Direct Pull Scan

Original

Indirect Pull Scan

LAN TWAIN Driver Client PC
LAN TWAIN Application Client PC
In many cases, Application based, together with the Scan to File feature, plays a role in the TWAIN feature.
Comparison in Network TWAIN (2)
Toshiba Fuji Xerox e-STUDIO350/450/352/452 DC 350 I/450 I
The operating procedures are as follows: (1) Place an original on the ADF or original glass of the MFP. (2) Select Scan to Box (e-filing/HDD) on the Control Panel and perform scanning. (3) Remove the original from the MFP. (4) Run the TWAIN-compatible application on the client PC and perform scanning. (5) Store the scanned-in document through the application. * The above numbers correspond to the ones in the figure below. (The arrows indicate that the operator goes back and forth between the MFP and the client PC over and over again.)

(1) (3)

Client PC

(4) (5)

The scanned-in document is stored in the Box, first. Then, pull-scan is used to access the stored document from the client PC for retrieval. This avoids having the operator bounce back and forth between the MFP and the client PC. In addition, the scan job does not occupy the MFP. This does not interrupt any jobs requested by other operators over the network.

Comparison in Network TWAIN (3)
Canon Ricoh iR 3570/4570 Aficio 2035/2045
The operating procedures are as follows: (1) Place an original on the ADF or original glass of the MFP. (2) Go back to the Client PC. (3) Run the TWAIN-compatible application on the Client PC and perform scanning. (4) Store the scanned-in document through the application. (5) Remove the original from the MFP. (6) Go back to the Client PC. * The above numbers correspond to the ones in the figure below. (The arrows indicate that the operator bounces back and forth between the MFP and the client PC.)

MFP Client PC

(2) (3) (4) (5)
After scanning is completed, the user has to go back to the main unit to pick up the original. The next user cannot perform any jobs over the network until the online communication with the client PC is terminated.
Correlation Chart of FAX and Scan Features
Internet FAX Scan to E-mail Scan to Box (HDD)
POP Server Internet SMTP Server

Internet FAX

SMB Scan to File (SMB)

Network FAX

Scan to File (IPX) * There are cases when an NCP protocol is used in place of an IPX protocol. NetWare File Server IPX

Scan to File (FTP) FTP

Windows/Linux/ UNIX File Server
Windows/Linux/ File Server (Client PC)
Comparison in Network Scanning Functions
Toshiba e-STUDIO 350/450 Toshiba e-STUDIO 352/452 Canon iR3570/4570 Ricoh Aficio 2035/2045 Fuji Xerox DC350 I/ 450 I Konica Minolta bizhub 3510
Sharp ARM351/M355/ M451/M455
Scan to Email Scan to File Scan to Box (HDD) FAX Network FAX Internet FAX

FTP SMB IPX

FTP SMB IPX FTP

FTP SMB

Summary (1/3) e-STUDIO352/452
A wide variety of Scan to functions are supported. No special application is required for utilizing the Scan to functions. (Most of the functions can be controlled on the Web-based TopAccess utility.) The easy-to-use, user-friendly template function is applicable for a wide range of business solutions, because it helps to maximize working efficiency in routine works. IPX protocols have become available for the Scan to function from this e-STUDIO series, which offers users a broader selection of protocols.

iR 3570/4570

A wide variety of Scan to functions are supported. But the private folder and the template feature are not as sophisticated as the ones the e-STUDIO series provides. The full-color Touch Panel provides high viewability. But the icons are so narrow, and the layout is so complex that the user may press a wrong icon unintentionally. A large number of steps are required to complete the desired function. This also requires the user to flip the screens over and over again. Only the System data or scanned-in document, which has been stored in the Box using the Send tab, can be transferred to other destinations, but, the one stored using the Mail Box tab cannot be. This inconsistency in the operation may significantly confuse the user.

The e-STUDIO series allows the user to create a folder in the Box. This facilitates managing documents in detail, particularly in a department basis, and increases searchability. A document stored in the Box can be merged with another or inserted into other documents using the Web-based TopAccess utility. The Box function is useful as a simple document management tool. The e-STUDIO series can email data stored in a Box from this model.
The iR 3570/4570 provides the Box to functions in variety, but a large number of steps are required to complete the operations. The iR 3570/4570 can resend data in a Box in Send/FAX mode or in Box mode. (The conventional model was not able to resend stored data in Box mode.) There are 200 Mail Boxes but no folders can be created in each Mail Box.
The Ricoh Aficio series does not have a concept of Box. All scanned-in documents are stored on the hard disk. In other words, the storage area is not partitioned on a Box-by-Box basis. As a result, the user takes the trouble to add a data attribute by file name, user name, and password. This increases the time required to retrieve the target document. The documents stored in the Box using the SCANNER Key cannot be printed out. This may significantly confuse the user.
Not all printer drivers can store a print job to a Confidential Box of the DC 350 I/450 I. ( The ART-EX printer driver can, while the PS3 printer driver cannot.) Resend of data stored in a Confidential Box cannot be performed by an usual operation of the control panel. The Job Flow Sheet, a standard delivery function, must be pre-assigned to a target Confidential Box. (Different from the ApeosPort 350 I/450 I series, only Box to Print is available for the DocuCentre 350 I/450 I series. )
Summary (3/3) bizhub 3510/3010
The Box function is not available without the optional hard disk.
A Box can be created or edited through the operations on the Web-based utility, but not on the Control Panel. The documents stored in the Box cannot be printed out in an immediate manner. There is no function to resend data stored in a Box.
The reuse function of the data preserved in Box has been enhanced. ( Box to Print / File / Email / Internet FAX / FAX ) The data preserved in Box cannot be transmit by selecting the plural. This is a factor to lower the efficiency of work. In the Box to File(PC)", we have to install the application in Client PC of the destination. The application is stored in the scanner kit of the option. The kit offer only ten licenses.

Chapter 8

Security option

Security Options

Model Toshiba e-STUDIO350/450 Toshiba e-STUDIO352/452 Canon iR 3570/4570 Ricoh Aficio 2035/2045 Fuji Xerox DC350 I/450 I Konica Minolta bizhub 3510 Sharp AR-M351/M355/M451/M455 (Kyocera Mita KM-4050) *Reference (Panasonic DP-4530) *Reference X X X X X X (X) (X) X Data over write Data encryption X X X X X

Density contrast and detailness
Canon iR 3570/4570 and Ricoh Aficio 2035/2045 produce artificial contours in the shaded area of the arm, which is not natural and fatal to photographic reproducibility. Ricoh Aficio 2035/2045 does not reproduce the highlighted area from the shin to the chest, thus the image does not give a three-dimensional appearance. Reproducibility of Fuji Xerox DC 350 I/450 I, Konica Minolta bizhub 350 and e-STUDIO352/452 is good in terms of texture images and detailness of photographic, and graininess of halftone, showing a good result.