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Fuji Xerox M255z (Wireless Mono Auto Duplex MFP) $139 @ MSY

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Fuji Xerox M255z (Wireless Mono Auto Duplex MFP) $139 @ MSY
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CVonC on 04/05/2015 - 10:51 facebook.com (2272 clicks)
Last edited 04/05/2015 - 22:38 by 1 other user

$10 comes to those who wait (that missed out on the $149 Aldi deal). I haven't even opened the box of mine -_-

Manufacturer's link
MSY link

some differences compared to the $94 M225dw also from MSY:
M255z M225dw
PPM 30 26
RAM 256MB 64MB
CPU 295MHZ 266MHZ
Host Based No Yes
Printer Resolution 1200x1200 2400x600
ADF Resolution 600x600 600x600
Flatbed Resolution 1200x1200 600x1200 mono 600x2400 colour
ADF Capacity 50 35
Auto Duplex Copy Yes No*
Wireless 802.11b/g 802.11b/g/n
Fax Yes No
USB Direct Print Yes No
AirPrint No Yes
Cloud Print No Yes
Linux Support Yes No
  • page 22 of the manual seems to suggest it does

please forgive the formatting.. not sure how to centre align the header and put borders..

EDIT: generic toners on ebay:

much cheaper to run than the M225z which seems to lack generic toners on ebay unfortunately.. only 1 store with a refill bottle @ $32.90 (1.27c/page) delivered from NSW

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  • isidore12 on 04/05/2015 - 10:56

    Good printer (I bought it from Aldi), both scan and B&W printing are clear/sharp. Wifi works well too.

    Overall, I am very satisfied with it.

    I have recommended this printer to my in-laws.

  • mrtin on 04/05/2015 - 11:13

    In previous posts there were many questions about auto duplex feature.
    I called up fujixerox and the lady said m255z has auto duplex for printing only.
    Anyone confirm or deny this?

    • isidore12 on 04/05/2015 - 11:28
      +1

      I haven't checked with my printer, but I am pretty sure (99.99%) that the scanner won't have duplex, and you have the duplex for the printing.

      • mrtin on 04/05/2015 - 11:36

        Thank you

        • Myths on 04/05/2015 - 13:59

          Have the printer. Printing is duplex, ADF is single sided only.

        • CVonC on 04/05/2015 - 14:22

          @Myths:

          but it still does auto duplex copying right? as in single sided but 2 passes with auto feeding?

        • mrtin on 04/05/2015 - 15:05

          @CVonV:
          when I called fuji I was advised duplex function was for printing only. Scanning or faxing etc was manual duplex.

        • CVonC on 04/05/2015 - 15:09

          @mrtin:

          then wtf does "Auto Duplex Copy" mean in the specs lol? print the same page on both sides??

          gosh i really should open mine and set it up. but if you have tested it yourself then i believe you.

        • mrtin on 04/05/2015 - 16:17

          @CVonV:
          lol wtf. I want to buy one but I need adf for scanning (not just printing). I called up fuji to confirm and thats what they told me

        • Myths on 04/05/2015 - 16:30

          Auto Duplex copy for them means ….

          you scan 2 single side —> prints on a double sided sheet.

          edit: the ADF will not scan both sides in one pass …. have to do it manually / via the flatbed

        • CVonC on 04/05/2015 - 16:37

          @Myths:

          that's like semi-auto then -_- i would assume that auto in this case means it will scan the other side by automatically re-feeding it (much like how auto-duplex printing works) and then scanning.. not a single-pass double sided scanner

          so.. if you had a 2-sided document, you have to feed it twice (manually by flipping it over on the second scan time)

          ugh i'll just install this pos tonight lol

  • noz on 04/05/2015 - 11:17
    +1

    Anyone used these on the Ethernet port?
    Purchased a couple for work a couple of years back (from different retailers) and had endless amounts of problems with network reliability. In the end had to result to Ethernet to USB print server boxes.

    • isidore12 on 04/05/2015 - 11:30

      Working fine over the Wifi, I don't see why it wouldn't work with Ethernet. Disclaimer: I haven't tried with Ethernet.

    • ddhytz on 04/05/2015 - 12:48

      I have this printer connected via Ethernet port, working fine except for one thing: that I can't get one old XP PC working with it. Win8 PCs are fine.
      The XP PC can print a test page each time the driver is installed, but it does not print anything afterwards. :(

      • Myths on 04/05/2015 - 14:04

        Ethernet via DHCP works fine on Win 8.1 PCs. Have not bothered or tried setting staticIP for the printer yet. Just be aware, IP may change on router reboot and the printer network port under printer settings / preferences in windows may need to be manually changed.

  • gunnny on 04/05/2015 - 11:56

    Tried to download linux driver for it. Does not work for me on ubuntu. The .deb is corrupted :(

    • fryandlaurie on 04/05/2015 - 12:07
      +3

      Follow these instructions:

      http://thebigbyte.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/linux-printer-driv…

      Basically open with an archive extractor, keep going in until you find the .ppd file. Then when installing the printer through the printer wizard point it to the .ppd and it will work. I just did this yesterday with a Linux Mint 17.1 install and it worked great.

      • gunnny on 04/05/2015 - 12:23

        thanks. That's more promising. They might have messed up the .deb, but the drive may still work. I don't have the printer to test though….however, you give hope.

        However, there might be an easier way.

        I just scanned the ubuntu repository for my Docuprint p205b, and lo and behold, the driver was found automatically.

        I just did Add printer + Selected the printer + hit Forward + Select Printer from database+ Slected Fuji Xerox (recommended) and voila. It printed the test page for the first time for me from p205b using ubuntu.

  • allmails98765 on 04/05/2015 - 11:56

    not an airprint enabled printer though but a good workhorse machine for the past 2 years

    • fryandlaurie on 04/05/2015 - 12:09

      Do you have it connected with wireless or usb/ethernet?

      Wireless is hit and miss in these machines due to it being 802.11g only.

      • allmails98765 on 06/05/2015 - 09:37
        +1

        i have it on wireless. 9 out of 10 times it hooks on without issues at startup. when it doesnt i just reboot it and it usually hooks up subsequently. if not you just need to manually reset and choose the router config on the printer again. once it hooks on to the wifi, at least it doesn't lose the connection.

    • Gavman on 04/05/2015 - 12:10
      +1

      it will still work with Apple with Printer Pro app. Just wont pick up on airprint.

      • allmails98765 on 06/05/2015 - 09:38

        it has its own ios app which i use and that works well. just not as seamless as if via airprint integrated with most of the ios apps.

        • Gavman on 06/05/2015 - 13:35

          true but 'printer pro' app has integration via its own icon so its quite seemless all the same.

        • ddhytz on 07/05/2015 - 17:56

          which iso app is that?

        • allmails98765 on 07/05/2015 - 17:58

          @ddhytz:
          search appstore for fujixerox (free) or for printer pro (paid)

        • ddhytz on 08/05/2015 - 17:59

          @allmails888:
          Cool. Thanks!

  • bargaino on 04/05/2015 - 12:50
    +2

    edit: looks a lot better than the previous model. Is smart, not "host based".

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/192631

    • CVonC on 04/05/2015 - 13:42

      updated OP to show differences

    • bargaino on 04/05/2015 - 14:15

      Now I'm confused. This brochure posted by marka says the 255z is the same as the DW except for fax:

      http://www.fujixeroxprinters.com.au/downloads/uploaded/DocuP…

      Two models with same name? I've seen that before with things like modems and webcams - totally different guts in new version, but same model code.

      • CVonC on 04/05/2015 - 14:19
        +2

        M225z is the fax version of the M225dw

        M255z is OP :P

        but yeah understandable with the similarity

        • bargaino on 04/05/2015 - 14:56
          +1

          Thanks :-) Was more confused than I thought. I have to start getting more sleep.

        • CVonC on 04/05/2015 - 15:02

          @manic:

          Me too! When I was typing up the OP table, I had typed "M225z" even though I was looking at the M225dw's specs -_-

        • ddhytz on 04/05/2015 - 15:29

          Do these two printers use the same toner?

        • CVonC on 04/05/2015 - 15:39

          @ddhytz:

          M225z + M225dw have the same toner

          M255z different

  • [Deactivated] on 04/05/2015 - 18:04

    So in summary, is it a deal or a piece of crap?

    • CVonC on 04/05/2015 - 22:40

      i wouldn't post it if i didn't think it was a deal :)

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