The name says quality and value while the customers rave about its performance. There are advantages to using a laser printer, such as the overall cost for the printer and toner combined. The money saved from not needing to purchase so much ink for a comparable inkjet printer is well worth all the upfront cost of this Samsung.
For a multifunction printer with so many features, the Samsung CLX3175FN Color Laser Printer certainly is worth the money. This device is small, as compared to others in this category and it and stands quaintly on a desktop at 13.5 inches tall by 16.3 inches wide by 14.7 inches deep. However, do not let its small size fool you because it weighs a hefty 33.5 lbs.
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Performance
It has a first page print out speed of 26 seconds for a color print, and 14-seconds for black. The print speed is 17 pages ppm for black prints and four ppm for color prints. This is comparable with models within this field of multifunction printer.
The print resolution is surprisingly good at 2400 dots per inch by 600 dots per inch (dpi), which can produce amazingly crisp black and white prints as well as clear color prints.
This device can withstand up to 20,000 pages per month duty cycle. Using a standard cassette tray, it has an input capacity of 150 sheets, and an output capacity of 100 sheets. This is suitable and ideal for a small business. This model also has an automatic feeder for busy printing jobs.
On the control panel, there is a button that allows you to copy both sides of an ID Card, on to a single side of paper, and using the Direct USB button allows you to directly print files stored on a USB memory device when it is inserted into the PictBridge-compatible USB memory port.
You receive warning messages to inform you of any cartridge that is running low on ink. The copier optical enhanced resolution is 300 x 300 dpi/1200 x 1200 dpi and a copy speed is 16 ppm and 4 ppm for color copies.
The scanner is a flatbed with an enhanced resolution of 4800 and optical resolution of 1200 and you can scan to USB / Folder / Application / Network.
There is an LCD display of 2 lines and 16 characters. It also has OS compatibility with Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, Various Linux OS including Red Hat 8.0~9.0, Mandrake 9.2~10.1, SuSE 8.2~9.2 and Fedora Core 1~4, Mac OS X 10.3~10.5.
Failings
One of the few disappointments with this machine is the lack of an envelope tray. This can make switching from letter to envelopes somewhat time-consuming and cumbersome. For small businesses that print a lot of letters daily, this is a serious time waster.
Another problem is the lack of duplex printing or scanning. Suitable for some businesses but if you are fluctuating between letters and envelopes, it could make things a little slow and awkward.
As with most Samsung products, this printer is difficult to set up the networking and the instruction manual does not offer much help on the matter. Calling the help desk for support is also of no help and you will most likely waste time trying to get an answer from them.
The networking needs a static IP address, which most cable or phone companies do not offer readily and Samsung does not tell you.
Trying to install the software is tricky. It takes about three attempts to install the proper drivers to get the unit to recognize on a Windows OS, and not advisable to attempt the manufacturer’s drivers for Mac; get them from Apple if you can.
As for the software, it is easily downloadable from the website and it includes everything needed all in one download.
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This unit is not wireless, but it does offer networking using Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-TX and USB 2.0 high-speed ports. However, because it is so compact, it should be easy enough to sit on a desk or a table close to the router.
Overall, the print quality is excellent. Samsung CLX3175FN Color Laser Printer is available online at around $600. Refurbished models are a good option and available at around $200.
This printer/scanner/copier/fax is a good choice for a small office that does not rely heavily on speed. The prints are fine as well as the quality of the scans. Although some may have experienced problems with the set up, many have hailed it for its ease of use and print quality.
It’s a good looking machine and a compact size compared too many multifunction printers. Its print quality is above average but a little wanting with photo prints.
It’s designed for home use or small business and the lack of duplex facility is a little disappointing. Not without its problems but an excellent little home or small office multifunction printer.
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