HUAWEI PixLab X1 is the brand's first MFP
This is not to say that the multifunction printer market needs products. Manufacturers such as Canon, HP and Xerox annually replenish store windows with their new products. The premium business segment is controlled by Kyocera. And there are also OKI, Brother, Epson, Samsung. Therefore, the new HUAWEI PixLab X1 looks completely out of place against the general background. But, apparently, the Chinese have found a segment in which all competitors are not ready to fight for the championship.
HUAWEI PixLab X1 Specifications
| Functional | Print, copy, scan |
| Printing technology | Laser, monochrome |
| Print resolution | 1200x600 or 600x600 dpi |
| Paper Size Used | A4, A5 (SEF), A6, B5 JIS, B6 JIS (SEF) |
| Recommended paper weight | 60-105 grams per square meter |
| Print speed | 28 sheets per minute for A4 |
| First page print delay | 8.5 seconds |
| Printer productivity per month (A4 sheets) | 2500 (recommended), 20000 (maximum) |
| Trays for loading and exiting paper | 150 and 50 respectively |
| Duplex printing support | There is |
| Scanner | Tablet, one-sided, 1200x600 |
| Copier | One-sided, 600x600 |
| Cartridge | HUAWEI F-1500, 1500 sheets, yield 15000 sheets |
| Memory size RAM and ROM | 256 MB and 4 GB respectively |
| Wired interfaces | 1 x USB 2.0 type B, 1 x RJ-45 10/100M Base-TX |
| Wireless Interfaces | Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, NFC |
| OS support | Windows Server 2008, 10 (32/64), Mac OS 10.9 and above |
| Food | 220-240V, 50/60Hz, 5A |
| dimensions | 367x320x288 mm |
| The weight | 9.5 kg |
| Price | $ 570-600 |
Benefits of HUAWEI PixLab X1 MFP
There will never be any problems with connecting to computer equipment. Many wireless interfaces simply close all questions about this. It is convenient for office use. Where, in addition to computers and laptops, you have to print directly from other people's mobile devices.
With small dimensions and relatively low weight, the multifunctional device demonstrates high flexibility in operation. Easy to connect, set up, convenient menu, backlight. Everything is done for maximum comfort in work.
The declared resource of the cartridge - 15 sheets - deserves special attention. This is a guaranteed rate. In fact, based on the experience of using other MFPs, you can safely count on 000-20 thousand sheets. And one more thing is the toner. Considering that consumables for HUAWEI equipment are cheap, there is an idea that the toner will also have an adequate price.
For configuration and control from a PC, proprietary software is used. Many languages, convenient menu. All features are free. It is possible to update the software. As for the print quality, there is nothing to complain about here either. Even small print is perfectly readable on any type of paper.
HUAWEI PixLab X1 Disadvantages
The most unpleasant moment is the initial price of the device. For 500 US dollars you can buy a color laser MFP Kyocera M55 series. Yes, it lacks wireless interfaces, but offers color printing. The convenience of HUAWEI PixLab X1 is that it has cheap consumables. That is, it will pay off in a year of intensive use. The same can't be said for the cooler brands.
I have questions about the scanner. A white substrate is used, which reflects light and blinds the sensor. If you look at professional flatbed scanners, there is a black pressure pad on the lid. But this is a trifle. Since at a resolution of scanning a color image of 1200x600, the quality will not be lost much.
You can get acquainted with the HUAWEI PixLab X1 MFP or buy it on AliExpress at this link.