The Samsung SCX 4521F printer using SCX 4521F printer toners is a unit that has many functions. At around $199, the device works as a printer, a scanner, a copier and a fax machine. It is a good model for small offices and home businesses. This multifunctional device is 14.5 inches in height with a footprint of 17.2 x 14.7 inches. It weighs 23 pounds approximately.
In the span of one minute, this device can print up to 20 pages. This makes the SCX 4521F an average laser printer. The start up time is approximately five to six seconds. It can just print up to 600 x 600 dpi, which is a bit unexpected since other units in this printer class can deliver 1,200 x 600 dpi.
This unit has an average scanning capability. It has an enhanced resolution of 4,800 x 4,800 dpi. For optical resolution, it can manage 600 x 600 dpi. The model can only scan a printing area of 8.2 x 11.7 inches. This signifies that a legal-sized document will not fit into the scanner. The machine uses a standard 24 bit color depth and 8 bit monochrome.
The faxing capability of the machine is better than the rest. It can deliver a maximum of twenty pages in a minute just by using 2 MB memory. It is comparable to any stand-alone fax machine since its scanning resolution is 300 x 300 dpi.
The device can speed dial to a maximum of 90 numbers. The phone and fax are compatible with that of a PABS or PSTN system. Users can also program 10 numbers to the one-dial feature of the unit.
The SCX 4521F toner cartridges has a monthly duty cycle of 4,200 pages. It is powered by 16 MB memory. When the machine is warming up, the noise is somewhat acceptable, but when printing it is a little noisy.
Software and drivers works with XP, ME and Windows 98 operating systems. The device can be a problem for users who have a limited number of USB slots since USB is the only way to connect it to any other devices. The unit doesn’t have an Ethernet and wireless adapter, which really makes it impossible for networking to work.
A great thing about this $200 all-in-one device is that it has a two line liquid crystal display or LCD. This makes it very easy to pinpoint any problems that may arise. You do not have to check the manual to understand the flash codes. With all these features, it only uses around 350 watts of power. This makes it a power efficient device that can handle multiple functions. It also has an Energy Star compliant sleep mode that only uses up 10 Watts.
The Samsung SCX 4521F printer is really a great multifunctional device for basic documents. However, it is not suggested for scanning and sending photos. It is true that the faxing capacity is better compared to the other models, but it does not have the facility to depict colors very well. Other than that, it does not have the connectivity that users can get from a $200 multi-functional device. This is indeed a good option for average users.
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