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Dell 1355CN Printer Review
Overview
The Dell 1355cn is a laser printer that also has the capacity to copy, scan and fax. Despite all of that additional functionality, this printer is still quite small. To have that many ways to use a printer that takes up such a small amount of space is very nice, and that is one of the things we like best about this printer. It doesn’t have as many bells and whistles as some of the larger, more expensive laser printers on the market, but it performs its intended functions more than adequately for a very reasonable price. As always, there are a couple of things we don’t like about this printer, and we are going to look at those, First, though, we’re going to take a closer look at some of its pros.
Pros
One of the things we like best about this printer is its duty cycle. The duty cycle of the Dell 1355cn is 30,000 pages per month. For those of you unfamiliar with the term “duty cycle” in the evaluation of the performance of printers, it is worth understanding. In a nutshell, the duty cycle of a printer is the number of pages it can print in a one month time span without overheating or experiencing any serious technical problems. As you can see, for home and small business use, thirty thousand pages should be more than enough. If you need to print more than that, you are most likely a big enough business to own multiple printers anyway.
Another thing we like about the Dell 1355cn is the multi-functional capability which we mentioned earlier. Most people don’t need to send (or receive) very many faxes (or make many copies) at home, but when the need arises, you’ll be able to! The scanner, on the other hand, is something you’re likely to use a great deal. Any printed pictures you have (or are given) can now be converted into digital formats which can then be easily shared with friends and family members via email and Facebook. Plus, because of the printer’s WiFi capability, you will be able to easily network it with all of the other devices in your home.
Cons
There are two cons we have noticed about the Dell 1355cn. First, it’s slower than most other laser printers. Second, the paper tray only holds one hundred sixty pages. Of course, if you’re just printing things at home from time to time, neither of those factors should matter anyway.
Brother MFC 7360N Review
Overview
Technology has been improving at an incredible pace over the last ten years, and today printer manufacturers are able to include other functions into their printers without costing an arm and a leg. The Brother MFC-7360N is a prime example of an all-in-one device that is capable of printing, scanning, copying, and faxing documents. If you are looking for a simple solution to multiple problems, then this device from Brother might be what you need to get the job done. Read on to find out about the Brother MFC-7360N all-in-one device.
Technology has been improving at an incredible pace over the last ten years, and today printer manufacturers are able to include other functions into their printers without costing an arm and a leg. The Brother MFC-7360N is a prime example of an all-in-one device that is capable of printing, scanning, copying, and faxing documents. If you are looking for a simple solution to multiple problems, then this device from Brother might be what you need to get the job done. Read on to find out about the Brother MFC-7360N all-in-one device.
Pros
The Brother MFC-7360N is a lot of machine packed into a little space. It is extremely versatile and can not only print but also copy, scan, and fax your important documents. When it comes to printing, the 7360N is one of the fastest printers on the market. At a rate of 24 pages per minute, you will find it hard to keep up. Not only can it print quickly but it can also act as a photocopying machine with copy speeds of up to 24 copies per minute. In addition to copying, the MFC7360 also acts as a fax machine, with the ability to fax a page ever seven seconds. The nice feature on this fax machine is its automatic number-redial function, which can automatically redial a busy number so you don’t have to. Lastly, this device from Brother can scan documents in both color and in black and white. Here is one area in which you can use both color and black and white. With a maximum resolution of 600 x 2400 dots per inch, the quality of your scanned documents is quite good. Last but not least, the 7360N comes with an easy plug and play setup that will have you up and running in no time. If simplicity and versatility are what you need then this printer will suit you well.Cons
The Brother MFC-7360N is not perfect and has its faults. For one, it only prints, copies, and faxes in black and white. For a comparable price you can find other devices able to do all three in color as well. In addition to this, the 7360N has no duplex printing, even as an upgrade option. What this means is that you can only print on one side of a sheet of paper. If you are trying to save trees and money by printing on both sides then this is not the printer for you. Also, this machine has been described as being very noisy, with a constant loud hum emanating from it while it is turned on. For this reason you may find this printer distracting you if you like to work in complete silence.
Kyocera TASKalfa 3050ci Review
Overview
The Kyocera TASKalfa 3050ci takes multifunctionality to new heights. It was designed with you in mind and combines productivity with flexibility and offers exceptional imaging and finishing features. The Kyocera TASKalfa offers vibrant color printing that is of professional quality.
Kyocera’s technology is known for its reliability and long-life span that will ensure superior performance and run at maximum efficiency. No matter your needs, the TASKalfa 3050ci will deliver the results that you are looking for.
Pros
After you arrive at your office in the morning, you will only need to wait 25 seconds for the Kyocera TASKalfa 3050ci to warm up and start printing. Afterwards the first print will be out in 6.2 seconds and it will continue to print 30 pages per minute. The Kyocera TASKalfa 3050ci allows users to print 999 copies without stopping. This will save you time by not having to get up from your desk and hit the print button after 99 copies.
It was built to handle different types of input such as envelopes, transparencies, regular paper, and labels. The standard version features two-500 sheet trays and a 100 sheet automatic document feeder. The largest possible capacity is 7,150 sheets.
Scanning has never been better than with the Kyocera TASKalfa 3050ci. Features with the scanner include Scan-to-Email, Scan-to-FTPl, Scan-to-SMB , Scan-to-USB Host, and Scan-to-box. The resolutions of scans are 600 dpi, 400 dpi, 300 dpi, 200 dpi, and 200 x100 dpi.
Cons
Other than the occasional paper jam, there isn’t anything not to like about the Kyocera TASKalfa 3050ci.
Toner Cartridges
High yield black toner cartridges for the Kyocera TASKalfa 3050ci yield 25,000 prints at 5% yield. Color toner cartridges yield 15,000 prints at 5% coverage.
Dell 2155cn Printer Review
The Dell 2155cn laser printer offers a range of tools to help you get any project done by ensuring high quality products that provide excellent performance. While this printer has many great features, there are also things that take away from what you would expect from the Dell name.
Some of the drawbacks are the resolution, no dual page printing ability, printing speed, no built-in wireless capabilities for printing, the confusing and hard to understand interface, not Energy Star qualified, and its size. When you think of a laser printer you picture a high resolution which allows you to print outstanding images. Unfortunately the 2155cn only has a 600 x 600 dpi resolution. While this will allow you to print great images its not as good as other multifunctional printers out there. It does not provide for wireless printing, which can be a drawback if you have a wireless laptop you work from. It does not allow double sided printing, which can be a drawback if your business does a lot of this. When we talk about a confusing and hard to understand interface, we mean that there are many buttons on the printer and the big display pad is what makes it confusing. With all the great things this printer does do, it is not Energy Star qualified, so you will not be saving any money by using this printer. The final drawback is the size of the printer itself. It weighs 66 pounds and has dimensions of 17.1 inches wide, 22.81 inches tall and 21 inches thick. This makes it bulky and heavy, so if space is an issue in your office, this may be a problem.
Now that we have talked about all the negative things the Dell 2155cn has to offer, let’s concentrate on the plus side of things. The laser printer comes with 256 MB of memory already installed. It will print up to 24 pages per minute, which covers both black and white, and color printing. This is not extravagant but it gets the job done. You can also print up to 40,000 pages each month with damaging or causing major wear and tear on the printer. When you think about it that’s a lot of paper. The printer does offer an Ethernet connection which will allow multiple computers to be networked to the printer. It has a wireless port that can be used for peripheral devices. You can print directly from a camera or flash drive using the USB 2.0 port that is available. The large paper tray will hold up to 250 pages of paper, which will enable time spent refilling the printer. The Dell 2155cn also handles different types of printing media. This includes envelopes, regular or thick paper, labels, coated paper, and postcards. It can even handle printing on paper as large as 8.5 x 14 inches. The control pad is positioned on top the printer which allows the user to go through the settings and features on the small display screen.
Some of the drawbacks are the resolution, no dual page printing ability, printing speed, no built-in wireless capabilities for printing, the confusing and hard to understand interface, not Energy Star qualified, and its size. When you think of a laser printer you picture a high resolution which allows you to print outstanding images. Unfortunately the 2155cn only has a 600 x 600 dpi resolution. While this will allow you to print great images its not as good as other multifunctional printers out there. It does not provide for wireless printing, which can be a drawback if you have a wireless laptop you work from. It does not allow double sided printing, which can be a drawback if your business does a lot of this. When we talk about a confusing and hard to understand interface, we mean that there are many buttons on the printer and the big display pad is what makes it confusing. With all the great things this printer does do, it is not Energy Star qualified, so you will not be saving any money by using this printer. The final drawback is the size of the printer itself. It weighs 66 pounds and has dimensions of 17.1 inches wide, 22.81 inches tall and 21 inches thick. This makes it bulky and heavy, so if space is an issue in your office, this may be a problem.
Now that we have talked about all the negative things the Dell 2155cn has to offer, let’s concentrate on the plus side of things. The laser printer comes with 256 MB of memory already installed. It will print up to 24 pages per minute, which covers both black and white, and color printing. This is not extravagant but it gets the job done. You can also print up to 40,000 pages each month with damaging or causing major wear and tear on the printer. When you think about it that’s a lot of paper. The printer does offer an Ethernet connection which will allow multiple computers to be networked to the printer. It has a wireless port that can be used for peripheral devices. You can print directly from a camera or flash drive using the USB 2.0 port that is available. The large paper tray will hold up to 250 pages of paper, which will enable time spent refilling the printer. The Dell 2155cn also handles different types of printing media. This includes envelopes, regular or thick paper, labels, coated paper, and postcards. It can even handle printing on paper as large as 8.5 x 14 inches. The control pad is positioned on top the printer which allows the user to go through the settings and features on the small display screen.
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