The Dell Laser 1600n printer is a multifunctional device that can scan, copy, fax, and print. These four features are combined into one machine, which costs around $600. This laser printer is a perfect choice for people who are concerned with space, with the Dell 1600n laser toners removing any worries as to print quality.
This multifunction device can print 22 monochrome pages per minute. It has a 50 sheet automatic feeder that can also be used for the flatbed scanner and fax machine. It can be connected to a network using its built-in Ethernet port.
The Dell 1600n is able to provide superior scanning and printing quality. However, the color-scanning feature seems to be missing when it used over a network. As for its faxing capability, well it's a bit strange. For the most part, if you want to send a fax using the PC, you need to use Windows fax application. Dell's software doesn't have that feature. In addition, the fax application from Windows will not able to read any information you have saved on the device's control panel.
The Dell 1600n printer was able to get one of the fastest scanning and copying results. Grayscale document scanning averaged three pages per minute, while six pages per minute for the color documents. As for its copying, it was able to do six documents per minute.
The bundled paper tray can store 250 sheets. However, you can buy another tray of the same type and put it on top of the other one. This would make it a total of 500 sheets, which is more than enough for a small office. A 32 MB built-in memory is included, but if you want to use this device at the level of a workgroup, you need to upgrade the memory. Additional memory can cost $30 or higher.
The package includes a 3,000-page yield Dell Laser 1600n compatible toner. 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 1600n printer has a one-year warranty with a lifetime 24-hour technical support, which can be reached via phone or from their website. There is even an option to extend the warranty. A two-year warranty extension costs around $118. It covers the replacement unit and shipping, while you wait for your device to be repaired.
Offering value and the professional presentation every business requires, the Dell 1600n toner performs as well as Dell owners have come to expect Dell toner to do. Ordering replacement toner online often provides a pleasant surprise as to how great prices can be with a little research.
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