Pantum printers overview

The printing equipment HP, Canon, Brother is widely known. But still there are other brands that definitely deserve attention. Therefore, before buying, you should familiarize yourself with the review of Pantum printers.

Of course, all of the operating facilities of the printer manufacturer Pantum are located in China. Your own brand is a very good sign; this means that the company is going to improve its reputation, and not hide behind other brands. The quality of Pantum products is on average not worse than that of the world's leading companies. The brand is owned by Zhuhai Seine Technology, which has been making printers for about 10 years.

She has repeatedly hit the industry ratings.... The Pantum brand has existed since 2011, and has been operating in our country since 2012. The assortment of the enterprise includes GDI models, or so-called Windows printers.

The firm officially announces that it plans to become a global market leader in 2021. The brand has concentrated the full cycle of development, direct production and wholesale of equipment. Pantum products can be found in 40 different countries.

Printers in this series belong to the entry category. They are marketed as an excellent choice for households and small businesses. The device takes up relatively little space. Perfect for printing letters, personal documents and statements, abstracts.

Main technical properties:

• laser printing element;
• print speed - up to 20 pages per minute;
• maximum monthly resource - up to 15,000 pages;
• high-speed USB 2.0 interface;
• working resolution - up to 1200 dpi;
• manual duplex printing;
• home page out in less than 7.8 seconds;
• resource of the black cartridge - up to 1600 pages;
• output tray up to 100 sheets.

This series of printers is characterized by increased technical characteristics. Users will definitely please availability of a wireless interface and compactness of the case. You can print up to 22 pages per minute. Duplex printing is only possible in manual mode. The monthly peak load can reach 15 thousand pages.

Starter refillable cartridge is rated for 700 pages. The device is made with a laconic design. Color mode is not available. Feeder capacity can be up to 150 sheets.

This model is positioned as a great companion for people who need to print a lot. Implemented Wi-Fi connection and use of Ethernet networks. At the same time, the rather sparing price pleases.

Other characteristics of the subspecies Pantum P3010D:

• laser black and white printing;
• A4 format;
• resolution up to 1200x600 dots per inch;
• the ability to automatically print on both sides;
• monthly peak production - 25,000 pages;
• cartridge resource - 3000 pages;
• printing on paper with a density of 0.06 to 0.2 kg per 1 sq. m;
• feed up to 250 sheets;
• output tray with a capacity of 120 sheets;
• printing on thick paper, labels, envelopes, cardboard and transparencies;
• USB 2.0 interface;
• mobile printing modes are not supported.

This is the advanced line of Pantum printers. The manufacturer claims that they are productive, economical and functional at the same time... No compromises have to be made. Duplex printing and excellent network interface are provided. The cost of ownership is kept to a minimum.

Model P3300DN prints up to 33 pages per minute. The monthly limit is 25,000 pages. The weight of the device does not exceed 6.8 kg. It will take about 8 seconds to wait for the first page to come out. Starter rechargeable cartridge is rated for 6,000 pages.

This is the flagship line of printers from Pantum. The manufacturer promises to print up to 42 pages per minute, and up to 120 thousand per month. The limiting resolution is 1200x1200 dpi. The first page is rendered in 6.5 seconds. Implemented duplex printing, Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base TX.

Other characteristics of the P5000DN version:

• work with separate drum and toner cartridges;
• drum cartridge resource - 60 thousand prints;
• 250 sheets in the output and 100 in the multipurpose tray;
• optional storage expansion - up to 2000 sheets.

As usual, it is best to download drivers for Pantum printers from the official site. If installed from third party sources, the warranty will automatically void.

It is also desirable to fill the cartridge with original toners or ink. It should be borne in mind that you will have to reset the cartridge. Otherwise, the system will give an error, and at least something will not be able to print.

Most often, a Wi-Fi connection is practiced with a laptop. Although no one bothers to connect Pantum printers to the computer in the same way.

Usually, use two options - connection in infrastructure mode (via a router) and direct connection.

If possible, it is advisable to use WPS mode. Before that, you must disconnect the network cable from the router. The connection will be established automatically, even if the main traffic is encrypted.

Configuration in Windows is usually done through the standard "Start" menu, or rather through the printers section in the control panel. If the list of wireless models is empty, you will have to manually specify the IP and port for connection. In the "Special" section, set the required parameters.

If the computer does not see the connected printer, you need to check all the settings and make sure that the device itself is turned on. If this is not the case and not in the interference with the radio signal, not in the removed cable, it remains to assume serious problems. Real specialists should eliminate them.

Sometimes another problem arises - the Pantum device does not print. In this case, first of all, you should check if the cartridges are intact and refilled. Difficulties are also created by the lack of paper, the wrong size or type of media, the presence of foreign objects. It is also worth checking if there are any kinks in the cables.

As for software failures, the most likely are:

• the disappearance of the driver or conflict with other equipment, programs;
• disabled print service;
• choosing a different printer by default;
• offline printer mode;
• ban on security policy;
• violation of the operating system;
• damage by viruses.

The instructions for Pantum printers are generally clear and predictable. But still it is worth focusing on some of the nuances. The fuser will heat up to a high temperature during printing. You should not touch them at this moment and for some time after the end of printing.

You need to contact technical specialists immediately after:

• short circuit;
• ingestion of liquids or corrosive substances;
• falling;
• strong blow;
• collisions with another object;
• a sharp and unexplained decrease in productivity.

It is recommended to ventilate rooms with laser printers as often as possible. It is imperative to take care of the grounding of the Pantum equipment. Switching to intermittent printing after prolonged use is normal.

Pantum printers are highly regarded by consumers. The devices themselves are quite cheap and look attractive. However, sometimes there are complaints about the high cost of operation. This is largely offset by the ease of use and legibility of prints. Apart from the high cost of toners and paints, there shouldn't be any particular problems.

Students are positive about Pantum printers. They focus on ease of use and decent print quality. They also point out that the devices of the Chinese brand can withstand a significant load, which is beyond the power of even other models of leading brands. Folding is sometimes noted after printing.

Below is a video review of the Pantum P2500W printer.