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Review on πŸ–¨οΈ Efficient Color MFP Laser: KYOCERA ECOSYS M5526cdw - White/Black, A4 Size by Doyun Hwang ᠌

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Bad! I am not satisfied with the quality of the product.

The model is disappointed. I really liked the models that are used in offices (2040dn b / w reliable units, albeit with their own characteristics). On the wave of sympathy, and laudatory reviews, I purchased this unit for my home use to replace my old, legendary HP1100a. I will say for sure, this Kyocera model (5526cdw) is not worth the money. The only good thing about it is a scanner and a cool toy - printing via WI-FI (printing from a smartphone is pretty cool). The scanner often helped out, and even then with a third-party paid program. A work colleague also speaks unflatteringly about this MFP. It is a pity that acquaintance with a colleague happened after the acquisition of this unit. The review is not custom. It just hurt. I don’t know how things are now with other brands of printer equipment, maybe even worse. At the time of writing this review, the total run on the printer is 2700 pages. If you like Kyocera, you want both laser and color, while space and finances allow, look at older models. And be sure to drive it in all modes in the store / showroom - listen to how it starts, how it works, how it prints, scans, copies. I wish you good luck with your choice!

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Pros
  • Design, scan modes, manual feed tray, WI-FI printing
Cons
  • Expensive consumables, noisy in operation, especially when turned on (many of my friends and even telephone interlocutors noted). Long initialization. Poor, faded color reproduction in color prints. An inconvenient service tray for eliminating paper jams (located only at the back, you can’t put the MFP against the wall, or every time you jam, you will move it away from the wall with obscene language and climb through the printer). Sometimes, closer to the end of the toner, the process of something like cleaning spontaneously starts (it buzzes and rustles with something for about 2 minutes with the printing stopping). Disgustingly works with photo paper - does not take from cassettes, only from the universal manual feed tray. Often tearing of the image on thick paper. There is no normal paper level sensor. The printer, on its screen, can only show 2 options for paper in the tray - paper is either there or it is not. Low maintainability (judging by the videos on a popular video hosting site). A lot has been said about drivers and software in other reviews. With such a functional armament, a very small capacity of the tray, a pack of paper does not fit, which is very infuriating.

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July 14, 2023
The price/quality ratio is good. If you manage to fix it, it will deserve all 5 stars.
May 29, 2023
In principle, a solid device, its money is worth it. Bought for home use.
May 29, 2023
Its pros: Technique is great! Setup: the main thing is to install the Admin and determine the access point. And then like clockwork Has some cons The cost of original cartridges. But there are high-quality non-original X-line, NV Print and others. Price.