The Dell 1600n ink and toner: Fast, Multi-Function Top Performer
by: Ben Pate
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 Time: 2:49 PM
For around $600, you can get the multifunctional Dell Laser 1600n printer. This machine can scan, copy, fax, and print. It is like having a small office in your own home. It is even small enough to fit be placed on a desk. The Dell 1600n replacement toner will offer the professional results sought by all.
The machine is able to connect to the network using the built-in Ethernet port. Printing speed is 22 pages per minute for monochrome, which is slightly faster compared to other laser printers. It also features a 50-sheet automatic document feeder that makes scanning and copying very convenient.
This laser printer is able to provide quality printing and scanning. However, when the device is connected to the network, it does not scan color documents. The faxing capability is limited, since the bundled software does not let you fax from the PC. You have to use the fax application found in Windows, but the information you have stored in the device's control panel cannot be retrieved.
The machine averages around 6 pages per minute when scanning grayscale documents and 3 pages per minute for colored documents. It was able to able to get around 6 pages per minute for its copying feature. These results are among the fastest in its class.
A 250-sheet paper tray is included in the package, however, you can also buy another tray, which you add on top of it making it a total of 500 sheets. The built-in memory is 32 MB, good enough for personal use, but will not be sufficient for an office. You can always buy additional memory for as low as $30.
The package includes a 3,000-page yield Dell Laser printer toners. A brand new toner of the same type costs around $70. However, a 5,000-page yield toner is also available for roughly $80. Getting this one will give an average printing cost of 1.6 cents per page, instead of 2.3 cents.
Installing additional memory is very easy since all you have to do is open the door on the left side. This design avoids any unnecessary disassembly and exposure. However, the automatic document feeder's design needs to be revised, since it's too short to keep the lid fully opened. You will have to improvise some kind of support if you are scanning a large document.
An embedded web server lets you monitor the printer's status. This is a feature readily available when you connect this model of Dell printer to a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network. Unfortunately, the software only supports Windows 95 or higher. If you have a computer running on the Mac or Linux operating system, you are out of luck as the device is designed for Windows operating systems only. In addition, the USB cable is not bundled with the printer. You would need to spend an extra 30$ for the cable. Plugging it to a PC through USB and installing its software and drivers is very easy. Even a child can install the utility software.
The Dell Laser 1600n printer toners has lifetime 24/7 technical support. It also has a standard one-year warranty, which can be extended for another 2 years for around $118. The warranty also covers shipping and replacement.
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