Samsung ML-3051N

The good: Inexpensive; expandable paper-handling options; network ready; fast print speeds; excellent print quality.

The bad: Autoduplexing costs extra.

The bottom line: With its low cost of consumable, fast print speeds, and excellent print quality, the Samsung ML-3051N is an excellent mono laser printer for a small office with multiple users.

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Description: The Samsung ML-3051N is a 28 ppm, monochrome workgroup laser printer. Compared to other monochrome workgroup lasers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $200. This unit has a maximum resolution of 1200dpi.

Pros: At the small size of 16" x17" x11", this printer is easy to use in a small office. Ethernet capability allows this printer to be more easily integrated into a LAN network, without the need for a host server. At 400 MHz this printer has a fast processor, which speeds up the printing of complex documents such as images. (A fast processor allows complex documents to be translated into printed graphics and text at a faster rate.)

Cons: This product does not support two-sided printing.

Suitability: A monochrome workgroup laser printer, suited for high volume document printing. This printer is capable of accepting pages up to legal (8.5 in x 14 in) and A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in).

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this laser printer has great features for the money.

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