ECOSYS P5026cdw

Great printer...really fast delivery & excellent packing!

I replaced an older Lexmark color laser, as the cost of the replacement parts just didn't make sense. I did a lot of research and stumbled upon the Kyocera, as it was one of the very few that offered 1200 DPI print quality when running at half speed. I'm running the printer via Ethernet, and while the limited front panel is a bit of a challenge, once you print the printers "Status Page" and get the IP address, you can then fully manage the printer via the web browser using the default login and password of "Admin" and "Admin." While it came with a CD-ROM (what's that to some of the younger people), proper protocol is to get the latest drivers from the Kyocera website. I am running Mac OS 10.14.6 (Mojave) on a MacPro6,1 (TrashCan, yes, in 2024). The driver install went without any hitches and the test prints I did look great. I'm using HP Premium Choice Laser paper (32 lb) which has a nice finish to it, which I purchased at my local Office Creepo. Note: You definitely need two people to pick it up out of the box and to keep it level. I was impressed with the box design, as it had two inner cardboard handles which made it very easy. I recommend this printer (YouTube video to follow soon).

Printed great until Microsoft updated its drivers, then nothing but a nightmare. After fixing that, awhile later it started smudging every print.Kyocera's support is all but worthless, and MS had issues with their drivers more often than not, to the point it would never print in full black. It was like a half shade.The scanning was never very good, and Kyocera's desktop software is horrible.Worst printer I've even had! (PS I bought this because I'd had Kyocera's before, and they were amazing. But no more. I'll NEVER buy this brand again!)And to add insult to injury, the warranty has expired.

The initial setup was far more complex than I've experienced with Epson or other devices. Since my device did not include any paperwork, I had to locate the operation manual online. Calls to the seller, BeachAudio only resulted in them referring me to the manufacturer for assistance. They also assumed I wanted a refund, when all I needed was some technical assistance. As for the device itself, it is a powerful machine that does everything a small business or family could need. It's fast and quiet. I appreciate the wireless functionality as I do not need to tether it to my desktop. Envelopes are fed through the front panel which opens up. For those needing to print large amounts, I believe an accessory tray is available. This device only comes with one tray which can support various paper sizes, although we have it setup for standard copy paper.

The owners of this company have been extremely helpful in helping me regarding which printer to buy. I had a really hard time choosing a printer that would suit the needs of my office and Al jumped on the phone/email with me to explain the differences between printers and help me make a decision. Amazing customer service!This printer was extremely easy to setup. It probably took me five minutes to set up and connect to all the computers. Would 100% recommend!

Cost of printer was super and Product was received quickly. Would highly recommend using this company again. Thank you!

I was able to configure the unit immediately. The WEB-interface and the front-panel have good UI and I could setup the customizations without referring to a manual. Ample networking protocols are supported to configure interconnections with PC/file-server. The unit was recognized quickly over a network and it was easy to install the drivers on Windows 10 and MacOS computers. There are nice changes (dust-cover, moving the fax-line connections) from a earlier versions of the product. Adequate memory allows for local storage of jobs, which get queued properly. The job log provides a nice summary of these jobs. The unit operates quietly. I have not used the unit long emough to comment on the replenishment of the color inks.

pros: The printer was easy to setup on my network. I simply discovered my wireless network from the control panel, input the password. Had it installed and running in about 5 minutes. High quality laser printing with perfect alignment out of the box. I'll never use a inkjet again. If you are running Windows 10 make sure to download the Kyocera app as it is very helpful for managing scanning. I have had zero issues in the first three weeks.cons: Takes up a lot of visual space in a room and it is relatively heavy.