It cannot be said that the multifunction printing device market is in need of new products. Manufacturers like Canon, HP, and Xerox annually update their store displays with new models. The premium segment, aimed at business, is controlled by Kyocera. And there are also OKI, Brother, Epson, Samsung. Therefore, the new HUAWEI PixLab X1 looks quite out of place overall. But apparently, the Chinese found a segment where all competitors are not ready to fight for the top.
HUAWEI PixLab X1 – Technical Specifications
| Functionality | Print, copy, scan |
| Printing technology | Laser, monochrome |
| Print resolution | 1200×600 or 600×600 dots per inch |
| Paper format used | A4, A5 (SEF), A6, B5 JIS, B6 JIS (SEF) |
| Recommended paper density | 60-105 grams per square meter |
| Print speed | 28 pages per minute for A4 |
| First page print delay | 8.5 seconds |
| Printer productivity per month (A4 sheets) | 2500 (recommended), 20000 (maximum) |
| Paper loading and output trays | 150 and 50 respectively |
| Support for duplex printing | Yes |
| Scanner | Flatbed, single-sided, 1200×600 |
| Copier | Single-sided, 600×600 |
| Cartridge | HUAWEI F-1500, for 1500 sheets, resource 15000 sheets |
| RAM and ROM capacity | 256 MB and 4 GB respectively |
| Wired interfaces | 1 × USB 2.0 Type B, 1 × 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 |
| Power supply | 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 5A |
| Dimensions | 367x320x288 mm |
| Weight | 9.5 kg |
| Price | $570-600 |
Advantages of the HUAWEI PixLab X1 MFP
Connection issues with computer equipment will never occur. The multitude of wireless interfaces simply covers all questions on this matter. This is convenient for office use. Where, besides computers and laptops, you also need to print directly from other mobile devices.
With compact dimensions and relatively low weight, the multifunction device demonstrates high flexibility in operation. Easy to connect, configure, user-friendly menu, backlit. Everything is designed for maximum comfort in work.
A special mention goes to the declared cartridge resource – 15,000 sheets. This is a guaranteed figure. Based on experience with other MFPs, you can confidently expect 20-25 thousand sheets. And another point is toner. Considering that consumables for HUAWEI equipment are inexpensive, there is a thought that toner will also have an affordable price.
For PC setup and management, proprietary software is used. Multiple languages, user-friendly menu. All functions are free. Software updates are available. As for print quality, there is nothing to complain about. Even small fonts are perfectly readable on any type of paper.
Disadvantages of the HUAWEI PixLab X1 MFP
The most unpleasant aspect is the initial price of the device. For 500 US dollars, you can buy a color laser MFP Kyocera series M55. Yes, it lacks wireless interfaces, but it offers color printing. The convenience of the HUAWEI PixLab X1 lies in its inexpensive consumables. That is, it will pay off within a year of intensive use. Unlike products from more premium brands.
There are questions about the scanner. It uses a white substrate that reflects light and blinds the sensor. If you look at professional flatbed scanners, they have a black pressing substrate on the lid. But this is a minor detail. Since at a scanning resolution of 1200×600 for color images, the quality does not significantly degrade.
You can get acquainted with the HUAWEI PixLab X1 MFP or purchase it on AliExpress through this link.
