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Samsung CLX-3170FN

Samsung CLX-3170FN multifunction colour printer is the mid line model within the CLX line-up that has been designed with a space saving footprint. There are a few additional features which separates this model from the more basic multifunction printers. Most notably, on top of the print, scan and copy capabilities, the CLX-3170FN can also perform fax functions. Beyond the slimmer, more compact design of the CLX-3170FN, there are a few other advantages over this unit has over the CLX-3160FN. The USB interface is High-Speed, and there are more optical resolution options when making copies. (text dedicated, or magazine sensitive for example) The laser printer performs all functions in colour, and has been equipped with quiet NO-NOIS technology to minimize racket. Other useful features on the CLX-3170FN, is the Direct USB function, allowing users the print, scan, copy or fax from an external device without the use of a PC. Additionally, found on the unit is a panel monitor, which serves as an assistant providing information about the printer’s tasks and troubleshooting issues. The copy capabilities and scanning functions are the same as other CLX models, with high resolutions standards and a variety of abilities.        

Sanmsung CLX-3170FN 1
MSRP $589.99
Release date May, 2008
Brand Samsung
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  • Multifuntion Laser Colour Print, Copy, San, and Fax
  • 4ppm Colour Print speed in A4
  • ID Copy, Clone Copy, N-Up Copy, Poster Copy
  • Text/Photo, Magazine Mode for resolution options
  • Colour Flatbed Scanner
  • 4800dpi X 4800dpi resolution
  • Scan to USB, Folder, Application, Newtork
  • ITU-T G3 Fax
  • 2 MB memory (CLX 3160FN holds 4MB)

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Dell 2135cn

Dell 2135cn

MSRP  $549.00    Released  August, 2008
Pros
  • laser colour printer - higher quality prints than inkjet equivalents
  • Ethernet port - can be used on a computer network without the requirement of having an online PC host
  • multiple functions - print, copy, scan or fax
Cons
  • expensive for the majority of consumers
  • no wireless connectivity
  • print speeds are considerably slower than claimed
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1.  avatar Larry A. Maxwell said:

This is the worst printer I have ever owned and I haave owned many.
It gets so hot, I am almost afraid the paper will catch on fire. Now that is hot!!
This printer eats toner. It get more than 500 copies from a cartridge.
Makes the paper so static it clings together and misfeeds.
Sep 26, 2009 10:33pm
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CLX, 3170, FN, CLX3170, 3170FN, CLX3170FN