Canon Ir 3570 Users Manual

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BUYERS LABORATORY INC. Lab Test Report

A Comprehensive BLI Laboratory Evaluation

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Maximum monthly duty cycle: 130,000 impressions.

BLI’s recommended monthly duty cycle for peak usage: 75,000 impressions

Based on an engine that proved to be highly reliable in BLI’s rigorous two-month

lab test, the Canon imageRUNNER 3570, congured with the Multi-PDL Print

Kit-E1, is an outstanding performer that also offers very good output quality

and excellent ease of use. It also gives users the ability to choose between two

excellent scan solutions—Canon’s Universal Send and eCopy’s ShareScan OP. The

unit features Canon’s MEAP architecture, which enables it to run embedded

applications that add functionality (including eCopy ShareScan OP for MEAP),

customize the control panel to streamline workow and integrate with a range

of document management applications. This unit, which offers the lowest

supplies cost per page of tested competitive models, is highly recommended

for monthly volumes of up to 75,000 impressions.

* Reliability, image quality and toner yield results are based on the performance of the Canon

imageRUNNER 4570, which uses the same engine.

Canon imageRUNNER 3570*

35 PPM Copier • Printer • Scanner • Fax

Test duration: Two months, including a 170,000-impression

durability test.

BLI RECOMMENDATION

ALSO INSIDE

 Test Procedures

 Specications

 Certicate of

Reliability

Ratings scale:

Excellent, Very

Good, Good, Fair

and Poor.

Reliability ............................................. Very Good

Multitasking ................................................. Good

Administrative Utilities ............................. Very Good

Feedback to Workstations ..................................Fair

Ease of Network Setup .................................... Good

Print Drivers .......................................... Very Good

Applications Compatibility .......................... Excellent

Scan Functions ........................................ Excellent

Image Quality ......................................... Very Good

Productivity ................................................. Good

Ease of Use ............................................. Excellent

Feature Set ........................................... Very Good

Security Features ..................................... Excellent

Toner Yield ................................................... Poor

Cost per Page ......................................... Very Good

Value ................................................... Very Good

NOVEMBER 2006

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 The Canon imageRUNNER 3570 is based on a highly reliable engine that

completed its 170,000-impression durability test with just one service call,

which was simply for preventive maintenance, and four misfeeds, for a mis-

feed rate of one per 42,500 impressions.

— The life of the unit’s drum, at 85,000 impressions, is lower than average,

potentially resulting in the need for more frequent service intervention than

competitive models.

 The unit offers good multitasking capabilities overall, with no hesitation or

delays between jobs or while programming jobs.

— Up to four copy jobs can be programmed ahead and initiated while another

copy job is in progress (ve while a print job is in progress). A sixth job can

be programmed ahead, but will not be scanned into memory until a reserve

job slot becomes available. Some models in this speed range enable users to

program a greater number of copy jobs while another is in progress.

 The number of print jobs that can reside at the device is limited only by

resources.

 Up to ve copy jobs can always reside at the device, regardless of the

number of print jobs that are in queue.

— To reserve a copy job while copy jobs are running or reserved, the user

must select “Done” from the dialog box that pops up on the screen showing

selected features after a job is programmed. This closes the dialog box and

allows the user to program another job. With some systems, the user can

reserve a copy job without having to press a key.

 A priority level of 1, 2 or 3, with 1 being the highest priority, can be assigned

to various functions. If the priority level for the copy function is set to 1,

and print is set to 2 or 3, all remaining print jobs (except the current one,

which runs to completion) are moved down in the queue to give priority to

any waiting copy jobs. If functions are assigned equal priority, jobs are pro-

cessed in the order in which they are received.

RELIABILITY VERY GOOD

MULTITASKING GOOD

—PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

, — and  represent positive, negative and neutral attributes, respectively.

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 Although not required to program a copy job during a print job, the Inter-

rupt function performed very well. An interrupting copy job can use all typi-

cal features (e.g., RADF, duplexing, nishing) and can begin scanning even

before the current job stops. After completion of the interrupting job, the

unit automatically restarts the job that was interrupted.

— The network TWAIN scan function requires a walk-up user to place the scan-

ner in an online mode, during which Internet fax and copy functions cannot

be used. Full capability is restored when the unit is returned to ofine mode,

which can be done manually at the control panel or the unit can be set up to

automatically revert to ofine mode after two minutes. This is not an issue

with the Universal Send functionality.

 Programming of the next copy job can begin as soon as all the pages of the

current copy or scan job have been scanned.

 Administrative utilities for the imgeRUNNER 3570 include the unit’s Remote

User Interface (its embedded Web page) and imageWARE Enterprise Manage-

ment Console. imageWare Enterprise Management Console is HTML-based

and in addition to enabling discovery of Canon as well as non-Canon devices

on the network, enables viewing all devices or groups of devices that meet

specied criteria. Administrators can choose to view network devices in a

list view or in a map view that shows their location in an enterprise.

Remote User Interface

ADMINISTRATIVE UTILITIES VERY GOOD

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 License Management System eliminates the need for installation of a module

or additional software to add capabilities such as Universal Send functional-

ity to the system. Instead, these capabilities are built into the imagePlat-

form architecture and can be activated simply by entering a code at the

control panel.

 The Remote User Interface is very easy to navigate and offers a broad range

of functionality. It allows remote conguration of network settings, setup of

LDAP and authentication, viewing of counters for every function (copy, print,

send, receive) and remote programming and management of addresses for

scan, e-mail, fax and Internet fax destinations, as well as management of

mailboxes.

 The Remote User Interface also provides device status information such as

the approximate amount of available paper, although information on remain-

ing toner is vague (i.e., “some”).

 The Web utility provides extensive information on jobs via the job manage-

ment tab. Information includes user name, status of the job and number

of pages. There are separate logs for print jobs, copy jobs, send jobs and

received faxes.

 The Remote User Interface allows direct printing of PDF les.

 Plug-ins for HP Web Jetadmin are made available for Canon products, so

users of this popular management utility will be able to use it to manage

Canon devices, as well.

 Conguration of network settings can be easily performed both from the

control panel and remotely via the Remote User Interface.

— The print drivers do not auto-launch upon insertion of the CD into the drive.

In addition, each of the unit’s drivers requires a separate installation.

 An installation utility built into the drivers CD automatically locates the

machine and creates the port. For administrators who prefer to create the

port manually, Canon provides a utility that walks the user through the

process.

 The drivers automatically detect congured accessories, eliminating the

need for an administrator to manually specify congured accessories.

 Greatly enhancing setup is the organization of PPDs into separate folders on

the CD, making it very easy for an administrator to nd the correct PPD. In

EASE OF NETWORK SETUP GOOD

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contrast, searching for PPDs with other systems requires browsing through

many les (for different models, applications, languages and operating sys-

tems).

 Facilitating the setup of multiple devices in a large installation is the Device

Information Delivery Function, which enables an administrator to remotely

copy all the settings of the imageRUNNER 3570 (such as default settings,

fax and e-mail destinations, etc.) to as many as 100 supporting imageRUN-

NER devices on the network. An administrator can also assign ascending IP

addresses to multiple devices all at once by entering a beginning range and

an ending range.

 Also aiding in the management of large installations is the optional Print

Server Appliance, which enables users to download precongured drivers

from the Web page of the Print Server Appliance, eliminating the need for

an administrator to load drivers onto each workstation one at a time.

— There are no pop-up error messages or icon alerts to notify end users of

warning conditions. Users must proactively check the Web page to check on

device or print job status.

 The Print Monitor utility, which requires the administrator to create a port

using Canon LPR 2.0 (which is a bit awkward since a standard TCP/IP port is

already created during installation of the imageRUNNER 3570) provides pop-

up job status messages indicating a job has been sent. Since the messaging

is limited, BLI recommends using the automated installation routine.

 imageWARE Enterprise Management Console can be congured to send pop-

up error messages to one or more administrators.

— Information regarding the amount of remaining paper and the size of paper

is displayed in the driver when clicking on a paper source, provided Canon’s

automated installation is used; however, obtaining accurate information

requires the user to rst select to update status information, which requires

numerous steps (12 clicks of the mouse). And since users may not realize the

paper size or capacity information they see on the image of the device in the

driver may not be accurate, it could result in wasted paper and productivity.

 E-mail notications of completed copy and scan jobs can be set up, but BLI

test technicians observed that users were not notied that a scan job was

not sent after attempting to send an e-mail to an incorrect address.

 E-mail notications of errors can also be sent to designated operators.

FEEDBACK TO WORKSTATIONS FAIR

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 The Remote User Interface enables users to check device status, such as the

approximate amount of remaining paper, as well as toner, staples and punch

waste gauges.

 Extensive information on the status of all types of jobs—print, fax, scan and

copy—is available via the Remote User Interface.

 Congured as tested with the optional Multi-PDL Printer Kit-E1, which

includes the network interface, the Canon imageRUNNER 3570 offers PCL

5e, PCL 6, PostScript 3 (emulation) and Canon’s UFR (Ultra Fast Rendering)

II print drivers. When the UFR II driver is used, the processing load is shared

between the imageRUNNER 3570 and the user’s PC. All of the drivers share a

similar layout and appearance, making use easier when switching between

drivers.

 The drivers are graphical and easy to use, and enable point-and-click selec-

tion of the desired paper source.

— Some commonly used features cannot be programmed from the main screen.

Duplexing and nishing, for example, are located under the nishing tab.

 The drivers offer a good feature set that includes secure print; proof print;

promote print, which enables users to move their job ahead of others in

the queue; the ability to save settings of frequently used jobs as proles

that can be applied to other print jobs in a single step; the ability to view

selected settings; and the ability to select from up to three paper sources

for a single job.

Canon imageRUNNER 3570 PostScript Page

Setup

Canon imageRUNNER 3570 PCL 6 Finishing

Tab

PRINT DRIVERS VERY GOOD

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 Selecting Edit and Preview before printing a document automatically opens

the Canon PageComposer utility to allow viewing the pages of the document

as thumbnail images, deleting pages, changing the order of les, changing

print settings, and combining two or more documents created in different

applications into one le.

 The UFR II driver also has a selection for insertion of banner pages between

print jobs.

 Another noteworthy feature is the ability to build complex jobs consisting of

mixed paper sizes and orientations.

— Although an approximate amount of remaining paper is displayed when the

user clicks on a particular paper drawer on a graphical depiction of the

product in the driver, the information is not accurate unless the user rst

updates the information. Updating the information is not practical since it

cannot be done within the application and is a procedure that requires 12

clicks of the mouse.

 The unit supports simultaneous RIP and print, which means that printing

can begin while the document is still being processed and another can be

processed while a job is printing.

 When printing multiple collated sets, Collate can be selected from either

the print screen within the application or from the properties screen of the

driver without increasing the size of the le.

— When a print job requiring a paper size that is not currently available on the

device is sent to the device, other copy and print jobs sent to the device are

held up until a user recties the situation.

Canon imageRUNNER 3570 UFR II Paper Source Tab

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 No problems were experienced with any of the applications used in the

applications compatibility tests. Units are tested for compatibility on Win-

dows 2000 platforms with Microsoft Word 2000, Microsoft PowerPoint 2000,

Microsoft Excel 2000, Adobe PageMaker 7.0, Adobe Photoshop 6.0 and Adobe

Acrobat 6.0 using 25 application test les, which contain text, graphics,

halftone images, tables, etc., enabling BLI technicians to evaluate memory

usage, le processing, font rendering and grayscale capability.

 BLI tested the imageRUNNER 3570 with optional Universal Send, which offers

very easy-to-use and feature-rich scan functionality. It supports network

authentication (whereby users can be required to enter their network user

name and password to access the unit’s functions) and LDAP, which means

that users can search for e-mail addresses residing on network mail serv-

ers (up to ve LDAP directories can be searched) from the control panel

of the imageRUNNER. LDAP searches are not possible from the Web utility.

Destinations can also be easily programmed remotely from the Web utility

or manually entered at the control panel’s QWERTY keypad, in spite of the

unit’s relatively small keys.

 Universal Send supports scanning to e-mail, Internet fax destinations, FTP

sites and the desktops of users running eCopy Desktop (optional software

that allows users to work with and OCR scanned documents). Further, users

can send a document to multiple types of destinations in one session.

 Unlike other scan solutions BLI has tested, Universal Send displays a preview

of the scanned image that users can check before sending the le.

 Another noteworthy feature of Universal Send is embedded URL Send, which

automatically sends a link to a recipient, rather than an entire document

(the link is created automatically when a user selects the function); the

recipient can use the link to access the document stored on the hard drive

of the imageRUNNER. By eliminating the need to have very large documents

transmitted across the network, this feature reduces network trafc.

 An optional PDF Enhancement Kit for Universal Send provides two notewor-

thy capabilities. It enables saving of scanned documents so that they are

OCR-searchable PDF les and allows users to set a password to be able to

open, print or edit sent documents.

 As the Canon imageRUNNER 3570 incorporates the company’s MEAP technol-

ogy (which enables it to run applications that add capabilities or customize

SCAN FUNCTIONS EXCELLENT

APPLICATIONS COMPATIBILITY EXCELLENT

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the control panel), this unit can be used with optional eCopy ShareScan

OP for MEAP. BLI considers eCopy to be an outstanding scan solution that is

very easy to use and enables users to scan directly into numerous document

management and other enterprise applications.

— Unlike with most other devices, when setting up scanning, the default

domain must be used and DNS has to be enabled in order for LDAP support

to function.

 BLI test technicians praised the ease of use of the Universal Send scan func-

tion.

 TWAIN scanning is also possible via Network ScanGear, which is standard

with the device. Setting up ScanGear was also easy, because the device is

auto located.

 By default, the maximum size allowed for e-mail jobs is 3 MB (larger les

will be split up and sent as multiple les), but this threshold can be adjusted

from 1 MB to 99 MB.

 In print mode, output was rated Excellent for text and line art and Very

Good for halftones and solids.

 In copy mode, solids were rated Excellent and all other aspects of output

quality were rated Very Good.

IMAGE QUALITY VERY GOOD

Preview is available for scanning

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 The imageRUNNER 3570’s efciency in the job stream test is competitive.

 Overall print efciency when producing multiple sets is competitive for

tested models in this speed range in both duplex and simplex modes.

 While rst-copy time from the platen is slower than the average at 6.8

seconds, rst-copy time from the document feeder is competitive at 8.9

seconds.

 In copy mode, overall efciency is competitive in all three primary copy

modes (1:1, 1:2 and 2:2).

 The imageRUNNER 3570 features the same highly intuitive 6-1/4" x 4-5/8"

color LCD touch-screen control panel as other imageRUNNER devices, which

is a favorite of BLI test technicians.

 The default main screen lists selections for Copy, Send and Mailbox keys.

Users can specify one of the other menus or a screen for an optional MEAP

application to be the default screen for walk-up users.

 Though not all of the features required for typical copy jobs can be pro-

grammed from the main screen, they are selectable from the main screen

and, when selected, bring the user to another screen where the settings can

be programmed.

 The imageRUNNER 3570 offers outstanding guidance to users via context-

sensitive instructions, which are automatically displayed to walk-up users

step by step through the process of programming functions.

 Enhancing ease of use from the control panel are a contrast adjustment

dial for the display, a Help key that provides information on a range of

topics, the ability to review the settings for a job, and a very detailed job

queue with information on the current job (including the number of sets

programmed and the number of sets produced) and pending copy and print

jobs. Users can view separate queues for copy, fax, send (scan) and receive

jobs. The print queue lists both print and copy jobs. While copy jobs can

be deleted with the Stop hard key, print jobs can be deleted by highlighting

the job, selecting Cancel and then conrming the desire to delete the job

by responding to a prompt. Jobs can be moved up to the next position in the

queue using the Print Next key.

PRODUCTIVITY GOOD

EASE OF USE EXCELLENT

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 Secure print jobs can be released either at the control panel or remotely via

the Web utility.

— Secure print jobs can be printed only one at a time, as opposed to some

systems that allow batch printing of all secure jobs of a particular user.

— A secure print job can be deleted from the control panel without entering

the password.

 The Counter Check hard key on the control panel allows the user to easily

access meter count information for total copies, prints and scans, as well

as a meter for MEAP, without having to search through various screens on

the display to nd this information. However, the meter report cannot be

printed from the control panel.

 In addition to changing the default mode of the unit for walk-up users (i.e.,

copy, scan), users can customize the control panel by moving features to the

main screen.

 The unit also received good marks for ease of loading paper, which can be

accomplished while the unit is running. Users simply press a button and the

drawers open. There are no spring-loaded ramps to hold down and no corner

separators to impede access, although loading paper into the bypass tray

requires lifting up a lever.

 Replacing the toner cartridge was a simple and clean procedure.

— Although the paper drawers have a sliding width guide, the length guide

must be removed and reinserted into the correct position. Additionally, as

Canon imageRUNNER 3570 Control Panel

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the drawers do not automatically detect paper size, the user must adjust a

dial at the front of the paper drawer to register the new size. If users don’t

register the new size, the wrong size paper will be indicated at the control

panel and misfeeding could occur. In addition, users must specify the size of

paper loaded in the bypass tray at the control panel.

 BLI test technicians praised the guidance provided by the graphical illustra-

tions and messages that appear on the display to help the user clear mis-

feeds. The only criticisms cited were that the instructions did not explain

how to move the unit’s nisher toward the front of the unit for misfeed

access and the nisher itself is not clearly labeled. In addition, the error

indicator did not clear after misfeeds were removed.

— Note that if a user is not careful when closing the right side door, the upper

portion of the door may not completely close, which could result in a mis-

feed.

 Canon provides excellent and comprehensive documentation.

 The imageRUNNER 3570 offers a competitive standard paper capacity

of 1,100 sheets from two drawers (550 sheets each) that support up to

20-lb. bond, plus a bypass tray that accommodates up to 32-lb. stock. Note

that the majority of models in this group have a higher sheet capacity and

accommodate heavier weights through the bypass.

 Paper capacity can be expanded to 4,750 sheets from six sources, which is

higher than that of most competitive units.

— The optional reversing automatic document feeder has a capacity of 50

sheets, which is lower than average for competitive units.

 Other features include the ability to make up to 999 copies in a single run

and 1,000 copy control codes.

 The unit is available with a choice of nishers. BLI tested the internal 1,000-

sheet nisher, which sits within the footprint of the unit and is noteworthy

in that not only does it staple up to 50 sheets per set, but it also supports

optional hole-punching and an optional second tray. Also offered are an

external 50-sheet stapling nisher and a saddle nisher that V folds up to 15

sheets to make booklets of up to 60 pages.

 In addition to offering watermark printing, this unit offers page number-

ing and date printing to meet the Bates stamping requirement of the legal

market.

FEATURE SET VERY GOOD

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 This unit also offers a choice of scan options (see “Scan Functions”).

 The unit offers 512 MB of RAM and a 20-GB hard disk drive (HDD) to store

documents in mail boxes, with the number of documents that can be stored

in a mail box limited only by memory. Further, the contents of the mail

boxes can be backed up via the Remote User Interface onto another device

or server, for example.

 The imageRUNNER 3570 offers traditional fax capability with single- or

dual-line fax options. Fax features include a 33.6-Kbps modem with JBIG

compression, multi-access and 200 one-touch or speed-dial buttons. PC and

network faxing are also available with the optional fax boards.

 Canon’s MEAP (Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform) architec-

ture enables the unit to run embedded applications that add functionality,

customizes the control panel to streamline workow and integrates with a

range of document management applications.

 In addition to offering secure print and network user authentication, the

imageRUNNER 3570 offers an optional security kit that encrypts data, auto-

matically overwrites all information stored on the hard drive, and conceals

the job log.

 The PDF Encryption mode, which is included with the optional Universal

Send PDF Enhancement Kit, enables users to encrypt a scanned document

with either 40-bit or 128-bit encryption, set a password to open the docu-

ment and set a separate password for recipients to edit, change or print the

document.

 Standard MAC address ltering allows administrators to limit which users

can access the unit. In addition, imageWARE Enterprise Management Con-

sole allows an administrator to restrict access based on IP address, NetBios

name or DNS name, gives administrators the ability to erase all documents

stored on the hard drive and network user authentication (whereby users

can access the device only after entering the same user name and password

as is required to access their network-connected PC).

 Several options contribute to Section 508 compliance. These include a Braille

kit. They also include the Remote Operator’s Software Kit, which enables

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES NOT RATED

SECURITY FEATURES EXCELENT

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users who are wheelchair bound, for example, to view the unit’s control

panel screens remotely from their desktops via emulation software that

replicates the options available on the device’s control panel. The optional

Voice Guidance Kit allows users with visual impairments to receive audible

conrmation of the settings they select for basic copy programming.

— Tested toner yield is lower than average for units in this range tested to date.

 The imageRUNNER 3570 is priced competitively with the average for com-

parably equipped models in its speed range and offers a cost per page for

supplies that is lower than the average and, in fact, the lowest, for tested

Segment 3 units.

VALUE VERY GOOD

TONER YIELD POOR

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Test Environment

This product was tested in BLI’s 10,000-square-foot test lab, in an environment monitored by

a Honeywell Temp/RH chart recorder, which replicates typical ofce conditions.

Test Equipment

BLI’s dedicated test network, consisting of Windows NT 4.0, 2000 and Microsoft Exchange

servers, Windows XP Professional and Windows 2000 Professional workstations, 10BaseT/

100BaseTX network switches and CAT5 cabling.

Test Duration

Products are tested for two months, ve weeks of which consists of a durability test during

which the product is run at its manufacturer-rated maximum monthly duty cycle, with 50 per-

cent of the test volume comprised of copy jobs and 50 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 evalua-

tion also includes testing of the document feeder/scanner for an additional 10 percent of the

monthly maximum volume, evenly divided over the course of the test.

Tested Conﬁguration

Base unit, plus optional Multi-PDL Print Kit-E1, internal nisher, LCT, Universal Send and the

PDF Enhancement Kit.

Test Procedures

The test methods and procedures employed by BLI in its lab testing include BLI’s propri-

etary procedures and industry-standard test procedures, including a BLI-developed variation

of ASTM’s 1318-90 Test Method for Determination of Productivity using Electrostatic Copy

Machines. In addition to a number of proprietary test documents, BLI uses an industry-stan-

dard Katun test original for evaluating black image quality and test suites from Quality Logic

to evaluate applications compatibility. In addition to a visual observation, color print quality

is tested using the ANSI standard IT8 Color Test Target, which is read using the Minolta CM503I

Spectrophotometer, and samples are analyzed using the CIE XY Chromaticity Diagram. In addi-

tion, density of black and color output is measured using an X-Rite 428 Densitometer. Georgia-

Pacic Spectrum DP 20-lb. bond is used in the tests, 10 percent of which is recycled paper

containing 30 percent post-consumer content. Image quality is tested using Georgia-Pacic

Printing Paper (95 brightness, 22-lb. bond).

SUPPORTING TEST DATA

Buyers Laboratory Inc. • 20 Railroad Avenue • Hackensack, NJ 07601 • USA • (201) 488-0404

Michael Danziger

CEO

Mark Lerch

COO

Anthony F. Polifrone

Managing Director

Daria M. Hoffman

Managing Editor

Lynn Nannariello

Senior Editor

Marlene Orr

Printer Industry Analyst

Tracie Hines

Associate Editor

George Mikolay

Associate Editor

Laurie Ramirez

Associate Editor

Carl Schell

Associate Editor

Ben Curry

Research Editor

Lisa Reider

Research Editor

Marc Bussanich

Technical Analyst

Camille Dendtler

Research Manager

Pete Emory

Manager of Laboratory Testing

Pia Beddiges

Manager of Field Testing

Ken Nardone

Technical Manager, Field Testing

Anthony Marchesini

IT Director

T. R. Patrick

Art Director

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PMs/Malfunctions Service Required Meter Count

(Impressions)

Impressions

Between Service

Meter count (beginning of test) 0

Image Quality Performed routine

maintenance 160,000

End of test period 170,000

Total Misfeeds/Misfeed Rate 4/1 per 42,500

impressions

Service Calls 0

PMs 1

Total Service Calls (including PMs) 1

MULTITASKING EVALUATION

Secondary

Function

Primary

Function

PRINT SCAN COPY

PRINT Yes Yes Yes

SCAN Yes Yes Yes

COPY Yes Yes Yes

NOTE: A “Yes” indicates that the user can initiate the secondary function while the primary function is taking place and

that no further user intervention will be required for the secondary function to take place.

In addition to a single-user multitasking test, which evaluates a unit’s ability to initiate or perform one function while

another function is already in progress (see chart above), BLI also tests a multifunctional product’s ability to handle

multiple jobs that would be likely to stack up in a multi-user networked environment.

RELIABILITY

MULTITASKING

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Print Quality

Text Very Good

Line Art Very Good

Halftone Pattern Good

Halftone Range Very Good

Solids Very Good

Print density:

1.34 to 1.39

Density for units in this class tested to date:

0.98 to 1.69

Halftone range:

Halftone output was visible from the 2% dot-ll level to the 95%

dot-ll levels, although coverage within levels was grainy.

Measurements are based on four readings corresponding to four different

solid black locations on the output. The higher the density reading, the

darker the image.

Copy Quality

Text Very Good

Line Art Very Good

Halftone Pattern Very Good

Halftone Range Very Good

Solids Very Good

Density of original:

1.65 to 1.69

Density of copy:

1.36 to 1.43

Density for units in this class tested to date:

0.99 to 1.75

Halftone range:

Halftone output is visible from the 15% dot-ll level, which is

the minimum coverage level on the original) to the 100% level,

with distinct transitions between most levels and smooth cov-

erage within levels.

IMAGE QUALITY

0 1.00.5

imageRUNNER

3570

Print density

21.5

Range for

tested units

0 1.0

Original

0.5

imageRUNNER

3570

Copy density

21.5

Range for

tested units

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Measurements are based on four readings corresponding to four different

solid black locations on the output. The higher the density reading, the

darker the image.

Job Stream:

The unit completed the job stream in 42.40 seconds, run-

ning at 26.89 ppm, which translates to an efciency rate of

59.75%.

BLI’s job stream includes Word documents, Outlook e-mail messages, Excel

spreadsheets, PowerPoint, HTML and Acrobat PDF les, totaling 19 pages.

This test simulates the type of trafc a typical device might experience

in a real-world, multi-user environment. All of the les are sent to the

printer as a group, at which time the stopwatch begins; timing ends when

the last page of the last le exits the device. Job stream efciency is the

percentage of the rated speed at which the unit operates when producing

real-world jobs.

First-copy time:

5.89 seconds from the platen.

9.73 seconds from the document feeder.

PRODUCTIVITY

0 105

PlatenDocument

Feeder

Seconds

5.89

9.73

First-copy time

Color

Monochrome

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LAB TEST

Canon imageRUNNER 3570

Buyers LaBoratory Lab TesT RepoRT

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LAB TEST

Canon imageRUNNER 3570

Buyers LaBoratory Lab TesT RepoRT

COPY/PRINT EFFICIENCY FOR MULTIPLE SETS

Sets Originals Min. Sec. PPM Efciency Overall Efciency

COPY 1:1

1 10 0 26 22.9 65.5% 65.5%

5 10 1 33 32.2 91.9% 78.7%

10 10 2 57 33.9 96.7% 84.7%

20 10 5 46 34.6 99.0% 88.3%

COPY 1:2

1 10 0 30 20.0 57.1% 57.1%

5 10 1 40 29.9 85.5% 71.3%

10 10 3 4.9 32.4 92.7% 78.4%

20 10 5 53 34.0 97.0% 83.1%

COPY 2:2

1 20 1 11 16.9 48.2% 48.2%

5 20 3 29 28.7 82.0% 65.1%

10 20 6 17 31.9 91.0% 73.8%

20 20 11 57 33.5 95.7% 79.2%

PRINT 1:1

1 10 0 27 21.8 62.4% 62.4%

5 10 1 35 31.7 90.6% 76.5%

PRINT 1:2

1 10 0 29 20.9 59.6% 59.6%

5 10 1 36 31.2 89.0% 74.3%

Efciency is tested using a 10-page document. In print mode, the document

is printed using the PostScript driver at 600-dpi resolution.

BLI obtains the overall ef-

ciency for each copy/print

mode by averaging the ef-

ciency 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, 10

and 20 sets in copy mode and 1

and 5 sets in print mode).

Overall Efﬁciency

0 1005025

Percent

75

74.3

79.2

76.5

88.3

83.1

Copy

Print

1:1

1:2

2:2

1:1

1:2

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LAB TEST

Canon imageRUNNER 3570

Buyers LaBoratory Lab TesT RepoRT

CANON IMAGERUNNER 3570 PRINT DRIVER FEATURES

Windows 2000 PCL 6 PostScript UFR II

Auto Feature/Device Detection Yes Yes Yes

Booklet Printing Yes Yes Yes

Collate Sets Yes Yes Yes

Max paper sources per job 333

N-up Printing 2 to 16 2 to 16 2 to 16

Overlay Yes Yes Yes

Paper Gauge Yes Yes Yes

Print and Hold Yes Yes Yes

Proof Print Yes Yes Yes

Quantity Selection Up to 9,999 Up to 9,999 Up to 9,999

Reduction/Enlargement 25% to 400% 25% to 400% 25% to 200%

Resolution Modes 600 600 600

Save Settings Yes Yes Yes

Secure Printing Yes Yes Yes

Watermarks/Custom Watermarks Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Tested Toner Yield/Cost Per Page

Toner Cartridge Net

Weight (Grams)

Toner Yield

(Impressions)

Impressions

Per Gram

Toner Cost

Per Page1

Supplies Cost

Per Page2

1,195 20,196 16.9 0.344¢ 0.344¢

1 Testing was conducted using BLI’s toner yield test original with 6% page coverage.

2 Supplies cost per page is based on BLI’s tested toner yield and Canon’s suggested retail pricing. Toner is the only supply

used by this product.

PRINT DRIVERS

TONER YIELD

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LAB TEST

Canon imageRUNNER 3570

Buyers LaBoratory Lab TesT RepoRT

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FAD 13152

SPECIFICATIONS

Canon imageRUNNER 3570

Manufacturing Status: New

Console, digital Monochrome copier, MF

Dry, mono component toner

BACKGROUND INFO Dataquest Segment 3

SRP (USA; Canada): $8,800; $11,100

Domestic Intro Date: October 2004

OEM: Canon (China)

Also Sold As: None

Distribution: Dealers and subsidiaries

Max Mo Duty Cycle: 130,000 copies

 MULTIFUNCTION MODES

Copier: Std Fax: Opt

Internet Fax: Opt Network Fax: Opt

Network Printer: Opt PC Fax: Opt

Printer: Opt Scanner: Std

 GENERAL SPECS/PAPER HANDLING

First Copy Time: 3.9 sec

Multicopy (Ltr/Lgl/Ldgr): 35/16/22 cpm

Warm-up Time: 30 sec

Std Paper Source(s): Dual drawer

Std Paper Capacity: 550/550 sheets

Paper Weights: 17 to 20 lbs

Bypass/Paper Weights: 50-sheet/17 to 32 lbs

Max Paper Sources/Cap: 6/4,750 sheets

Max Original Size: 11 x 17

Min/Max Output Size: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 (or 5-9/16 x 7-1/8 free

size)/11 x 17

Scan/Copy Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi

Std/Max Copier Memory: 512-MB RAM, 20-GB/512-MB RAM, 20-GB

HD

Duplex: Auto (1:2,2:2,2:1)

Capacity/Paper Sizes: Unlimited/5-1/2 x 8-1/2 to 11 x 17

Document Feeder: Opt RADF

Speed/Capacity: 45 opm/50 orig

Paper Weights: 13 to 32 lbs

Stapler Sorter: None

Bins/Stapling Cap: Not applicable

Stapling Positions: Not applicable

Finisher: Opt nishers

Tray/Stapling/Pos(s): 2,000, 2,000, 1,000/50/7, 6, 1

Other: Opt 2-/3-hole punch for each nisher; opt envelope feeder (50

envelopes); opt 300-sheet add'l tray for Finisher S1; opt 150-sheet copy

tray; opt 350-sheet inner 2-way tray

 COPIER FEATURES

Automatic Features: AES, AMS, APS, AS, ATS

Book Copy: Yes Job Programs: 9

Booklet Mode: Std Job Time: Yes

Color: No Language: Std

Copy Control: 1,000 Margin Shift: Yes

Covers: Std Neg/Pos: Yes

Editing: No OHP Interleaving: Yes

Energy-Save: Yes Photo Mode: Yes

Erase: Std Preset R/E: 5R,4E

Image Insert: Yes Program Ahead: Std

Image Overlay: Std Sheet Insertion: Std

Image Repeat: Yes Stamping: Std

Image Rotate: Std Timer: Yes

Interrupt: Yes 2-in-1: Std

Job Build: Yes XY Zoom: Yes

Zoom Range: 25 to 400 (1%)

 OTHER FEATURES: Mixed-size originals; 25% to 200% zoom range

through the document feeder; chapterization; scan once, print many;

page numbering; copy set numbering; watermark and date printing on

copies ; opt saddle nisher has two trays (1,000/1,000), V-folding of up

to 15 sheets and opt 2-/3-hole punch; opt inner 2-way tray (250/100);

incorporates Canon's MEAP (Multifunctional Embedded Application

Platform) to allow customizable software applications to run within

the machine

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 MULTIFUNCTIONALITY

CONNECTIVITY SPECS

Client OS Support: Win 9x, NT 4.0 Me, 2000, XP, Mac 8.0+

Parallel Interface: None

PC Fax/Print/Scan: Not applicable

Serial Interface: None

PC Fax/Print/Scan: Not applicable

USB Interface: Std

PC Fax/Print/Scan: Yes/Yes/Yes

Network Interface: Std Ethernet

Interface Type: 10/100BaseTX

LAN Fax/Print/Scan: Yes/Yes/Yes

Networks Supported:

NetWare: Yes Windows NT: Yes

AppleTalk: Yes UNIX: Yes

AS/400: Yes Other: Novell 3.x-6.x

PRINTER SPECS

Engine Mfr/Model: Canon/imageRUNNER 3570

Compatibility: IBM PC, Mac

Speed: 35 ppm

Max Print Area: 10-3/4 x 16-3/4

Enhanced Resolution: 2400 x 600 dpi

Unenhanced Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi

Std/Max Printer Memory: Shared

Controller Mfr/Model: Canon/Multi-PDL Printer kit-E1

Processor/Bits/MHz: Canon processor/Info not avail/INA

PDL/PCL: PCL 5e/6, PostScript 3, UFR II

Controller Mfr/Model: Not applicable

Processor/Bits/MHz: Not applicable

PDL/PCL: Not applicable

Controller Mfr/Model: Not applicable

Processor/Bits/MHz: Not applicable

PDL/PCL: Not applicable

Other: 100 mailboxes; secure printing; Page Composer UFR II print tech-

nology; optional encrypted printer driver

SCANNER & IMAGE MANAGEMENT SPECS

Connection Type: Network

Technology/Speed: CIS/45 ipm

Max Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi

TWAIN Compatible: Yes

Scan Destinations:

E-Mail: Yes I-fax: Yes

FTP: Yes SMB: Yes

HDD: Yes URL: Yes

LDAP Yes

Scan/Image Software: Opt eCopy ScanStation

OCR Software: Opt eCopy Desktop

File Mgmt Software: Opt eCopy ShareScan OP 2.0

Other: Opt eCopy Desktop, Std imageWARE Document Manager Personal

FACSIMILE SPECS

Scanner Technology: CIS

Compression Method: MH/MR/MMR/JBIG

Modem Speed: 33.6 Kbps

Std/Max Fax Memory: Shared

Min/Max Orig Size: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2/11 x 17

Max Paper/Print Width: 11/10.75

Effective Scan Width: 11

Battery Backup: No

Relay Request: Yes

Cond TX/RX: Yes/Yes

Dual Lines: Opt

Timers: Yes

Multi Access: Yes

Dialing Capabilities

Broadcasting (Grps/Dest): 200/200

Redial Attempts/Intervals: 1 to 10/2 to 99 min

One Touch/Speed Dial: 200 / 200

Other: Address book (1,800 destinations) including 200 one-touch num-

bers; 8,000-page fax storage; 1 memory RX button; 50 condential

mailboxes

COMMENTS 20-GB HDD included with Printer Kit

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Control Panel: Keypad and touch screen

Quantity Selector: 1 to 999 (0 to 9 keypad)

Message Display: Yes

Help Key: Yes

Dimensions (H x W x D): 29.9" x 22.25" x 27.38"

Weight (Base Unit): 136 lbs

Power Reqs (V / Amps): 120 V, 10 A

Dedicated Outlet: Yes

Energy Star-Compliant: Yes

Operating Noise Level: 71 dB

SUPPLIES / MAINTENANCE

Photoconductor: Organic drum

Yield: 85,000

Price: $187

Toner: 1219g ctrdg

Yield: 24,000

Price: $69.50

% Coverage: 6%

Developer: Not applicable

Yield: Not applicable

Price: Not applicable

PM Schedule: None set

OPTIONS

RADF: $1,200

Dual 550-sheet cassette unit: $1,450

2,500-sheet paper deck: $2,100

Finisher Q-3/Saddle-stitch nisher: $2,700/$4,000

Document tray J1/Accessibility handle: $55/$139

Finisher S1/Braille kit: $1,230/$30

Add'l tray for nisher S1/Cabinet: $200/$243

Puncher unit R1/Puncher unit M1 $670/$850

Inner 2-way tray/Copy tray J1: $100/$45

Envelope feeder/Platen cover: $160/$100

Multi-PDL printer kit E-1: $1,700

imageRUNNER Security kit: $550

Universal Send PDF Enhancement kit: $1,000

eCopy ShareScan OP 2.0: $2,995

eCopy Desktop/Bates stamping unit: $ not avail/$1,495

eCopy ScanStation: $3,995

G3 multi-line fax board: $1,275

Super G3 fax board: $995

Web Access software: $1,000

Universal Send kit: $1,200

USB application interface board: $300

Expansion bus board: $100

Card reader C1/Basic card set: $306/$167

Card reader kit: $44

Copy card set (1/2/3): $153/$336/$448

Copy control interface cable: $68

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CERTIFICATE OF RELIABILITY

AWARDED TO

CANON U.S.A., INC.

For the performance of the

Canon imageRUNNER 3570*

throughout BLI's in-house durability test.

This is to certify that when subjected to a 170,000-impression

Buyers Lab durability test in a networked environment,

the Canon imageRUNNER 3570 proved to be a highly reliable product.

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* Based on the performance of the

Canon imageRUNNER 4570, which

is based on the same engine.

THE LEADING INDEPENDENT OFFICE PRODUCTS TEST LAB AND BUSINESS CONSUMER ADVOCATE

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