Samsung ML-3051ND

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-3051ND is a 28 ppm, monochrome workgroup laser printer. Compared to other monochrome workgroup lasers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $255. This unit prints at 1200dpi.

Pros: At the small size of 16" x17" x11", this printer is easy to use in a small office. The Samsung ML-3051ND is ethernet enabled, meaning it can obtain a network address and act as a standalone print-server. The Samsung ML-3051ND can connect through all of the most popular methods, including USB and parallel to a PC, or via Ethernet cables to a network hub. This unit also supports duplex printing, which allows you to print on both sides of a page in a single pass. 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: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Built for those who need high volume black and white printing. This printer can handle legal (8.5 in x 14 in) and A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) documents.

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

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