The Kyocera TASKalfa 1800 is a compact and highly reliable A3 monochrome multifunction printer designed to meet the essential needs of small to medium-sized workgroups. Delivering 18 pages per minute, it balances professional functionality with a space-saving design. For Kenyan entrepreneurs—from retail shops in the CBD to small offices in Westlands—the 1800 offers an intuitive, easy-to-use platform with a long-life 150,000-page drum, ensuring consistent performance and low maintenance costs in a busy environment.
Key Features
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Feature
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Details
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Type of Device
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Monochrome A3 Multifunction (Print, Copy, Color Scan)
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Print Speed (A4/A3)
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Up to 18 ppm (A4) / 8 ppm (A3)
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User Interface
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Intuitive control panel with 2-line LCD display
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Print Resolution
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600 x 600 dpi (256 greyscale levels for crisp text)
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Maintenance Kit Life
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150,000 pages (MK-4105)
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Toner Yield (TK-4105)
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Black: ~15,000 pages (@ 6% coverage)
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Standard Memory
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256 MB RAM
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Connectivity
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USB 2.0 (High-Speed)
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Paper Capacity
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400 sheets (Standard) / 1,300 sheets (Maximum)
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Why Choose the Kyocera TASKalfa 1800?
1. Compact A3 Capability
The 1800 is one of the smallest printers in its class to offer full A3 printing and scanning. This makes it an ideal choice for Nairobi businesses that occasionally need to print large spreadsheets, architectural drawings, or marketing posters but have limited office floor space.
2. Exceptional Drum Longevity
Despite being an entry-level model, the 1800 features Kyocera’s signature long-life components. The 150,000-page drum life is significantly higher than many competitors in this price range, offering Kenyan business owners peace of mind and reduced long-term operational costs.
3. "Scan-Once-Print-Many" Efficiency
To boost productivity, the 1800 includes a "scan-once-print-many" feature. This allows the machine to store a scanned document in memory and then produce up to 999 copies from that single scan, reducing wear on the scanner and speeding up multi-copy tasks.
4. Intuitive ID Card Copy Function
Simplifying a common office task, the dedicated ID Card Copy function allows users to scan both sides of an ID or insurance card and print them onto a single side of paper. This is especially useful for administrative desks in clinics, schools, and law firms across Kenya.
5. Energy Efficient and Reliable
The TASKalfa 1800 is designed with environmental sustainability in mind, featuring low power consumption (just 1.54W in sleep mode). Its robust mechanical build is engineered to withstand the daily rigors of a busy office, providing a "no-fuss" solution for document management.
Perfect For
Startup businesses, small retail outlets, school administration offices, and satellite branches in Kenya that require a budget-friendly A3 monochrome engine with industrial-grade reliability.
Designed For
The Kyocera TASKalfa 1800 is the ideal entry-point into the professional A3 MFP world for Kenya’s small business sector. It is designed for the cost-conscious manager in Nairobi who needs a reliable machine for daily invoices and occasional A3 reports. It thrives in environments where simplicity, durability, and a low purchase price are the top priorities.
