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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 finisher toward the front of the unit for misfeed
access and the finisher itself is not clearly labeled. In addition, the error
indicator did not clear after misfeeds were removed.
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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.
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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 finishers. BLI tested the internal 1,000-
sheet finisher, 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 finisher and a saddle finisher 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.
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