Samsung CLP 510 - The Wallet Friendly And Reliable Printer

Looks- The Samsung CLP 510 printer is definitely the best looking printer on the market. However when it comes to function and affordability the competitors will have a hard time to beat this butch boy. Weighing in at a very heavy 70 pounds and a rather large 20×18x16 inches, you will need a couple of hands to carry it upon delivery or purchase. The printer may be heavy but the price is a feather light US$500. Making it the cheapest laser printers available. Check out Samsung CLP 510 toner.

Print quality- The Samsung CLP 510 printer boasts with engine speed of 22 pages per minute text and 5 pages per minute picture printing and maximum 1200 dpi resolutions. The printer will require warm-up of 1minute plus for text and 85 seconds for full colour printing to start for the first time. Text prints are produced quickly with no smears or blemishing. Text is as sharp as it ought to be and the printer is more suited for print jobs where impeccable quality will suffice. Picture and graphics printing is excellent when compared to other printers in same price range.

Controls- Steer clear from the Samsung CLP 510 printer is you are new to printers or even computer. The control panel is not confusing and complicated. Menu's are easy to navigate and the unlit LCD screen makes it even more comfortable to operate. Options must be properly selected or else the default settings will be reverted to.

Paper types and sizes- All well-known paper types are compatible with the machine including envelopes and cards. A4 as well as legal paper sizes are the maximum size accepted. The machine can hold a maximum of 350 pages and boasts with an unbelievable duty cycle of 35000 pages per month.

Potential problems and solutions- A message can appear indicating that you should "replace waste toner bin". This is an indication that the waste toner bin is actually full or that the external "full bin" sensor needs cleaning. These waste bins need to be replaced as emptying or re-use can cause possible damage to your machine.

Modern interfacing- Interface options on the printer are modern including both USB and Ethernet connections.

System compatibility- The printer is compatible with all well-know operating systems including Windows, Apple Mac and Linux.

Toner- Small sized Samsung toner cartridge is included your initial purchase. Unfortunately, replacement is required soon after purchase due to the very limited print capacity of the starter cartridge, but the real toner is excellent. Toner prices range from US$73-US$385 depending on size of cartridge. A major disadvantage to the machine is a "waste toner bin" feature. Unfused toner is dropped into this special compartment.

Summary- If you are satisfied with excellent print quality from Samsung printer cartridge, the printer will be your ideal partner. Initial purchase as well as replacement Samsung CLP 510 printer toner cartridge is well-priced and you will not be sacrificing quality with this investment. It's the best toner.

- Ben Pate