Review : Dell 2130cn colour laser printer
Price: £397.15
Manufacturer: Dell 0844 444 4699
Colour laser printers used to be a viable option for larger businesses only, as the price was always seen as prohibitive, but not any more.
Prices have tumbled so far that Dell’s latest colour printer, the 2130cn, is easily within reach of the small office, offering fast print speeds, good print quality and features normally found on more expensive models.
The 2130cn has a 400MHz engine with 256MB of memory (expandable to 1,280MB), with claimed print speeds of up to 20ppm for mono and 16ppm for colour, although our tests gave a consistent 16ppm for mono and mixed pages at the default normal setting, and just 4ppm when printing a full A4 colour photo, again with the default settings. The maximum monthly duty cycle is 40,000 pages.
Print resolution is 600dpi and quality is good, with sharp, crisp text. Photographic content is fairly well dealt with, with skins particularly well reproduced.
The four standard toner cartridges (black, cyan, yellow and magenta) are good for around 1,000 pages depending on usage, and cost £25 (£29.38 inc Vat) for black and £36 (£42.30 inc Vat) for each colour cartridge. Larger capacity cartridges are available and cost £34 (£39.95 inc Vat) for black and £44 (£51.70 inc Vat) for the colour units and last for 2,500 pages (depending on usage). Replacing the cartridges is a straightforward job, as they all sit neatly behind a panel in the side of the printer.
As standard the 2130cn comes with a 250-sheet input drawer but can handle up to 500 sheets if you add another 250-sheet drawer. Maximum output capacity is 150 sheets.
The review model came with the optional duplex unit (£128), but both USB2 and 10/100 networking interfaces are supplied as standard.
Verdict
Pros: Good-quality print; networking included
Cons: A little bulky
Overall: A very good colour laser printer for the small office and maybe even the home if you have space
The Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer offers professional-grade color printing along with a host of features designed to conserve resources. It offers fast output, simplified networking and the ability to continue printing in black with an empty color toner cartridge. And the 2130cn is easy on your bottom line with low cost-per-page color output. Compact and affordable, this printer is ideal for use in workgroups or satellite offices.
Professional Results
* The Dell 2130cn color Laser Printer delivers professional-quality color-laser printing.
* You get fast output of 16 pages per minute (ppm) color and 20 ppm black with a monthly duty cycle of up to 40,000 pages. Actual print speed will vary with use.
* The 2130cn delivers excellent image clarity through Automated color Space and Image Correction technology, which analyzes document content and optimizes image quality accordingly.
* Optional Wireless card
Simplified Management
* Streamline printer networking and management duties with the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, a browser-based configuration interface that allows you to change settings anywhere you have Web access.
* Easily administer color-usage quotas to potentially reduce color toner consumption with Dell ColorTrackTM 2.1
* Ease inventory management with the Dell Toner Management System that alerts you via email to low toner levels so that you can order supplies before you run out.
Convenience
* Dell is one of the first to manufacture color laser printers that let you continue printing in black with an empty color cartridge.
* Dell replacement toner can be purchased online or through selected reseller partners.
Environmental Compatibility
* Emulsion Aggregation Toner Technology reduces warm-up times and uses less energy during the printing process, resulting in potential energy-cost reductions.
* Dell simplifies toner-cartridge recycling with prepaid return postage for empty toner cartridges.
Support
The Dell 2130cn color Laser Printer comes with the peace of mind of a standard 1-Year, Next Business Day Advanced Exchange1 Service and a customizable menu of ProSupport service options and upgrades.*
Dell printer technologies: an up-close look
Emulsion Aggregation Technology
Emulsion Aggregation Technology fuses smaller toner particles than the standard color laser printer. The result is closer pixels and a more precise image. Emulsion Aggregation Technology can also use less energy during the printing process and allow the printer to warm and print more quickly than the standard color laser printer.
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Using Dell’s Web-based interface, you can quickly and easily configure and manage the 2130cn onsite or remotely. This tool also lets you order supplies online and monitor toner levels and the types of jobs being printed.
Dell Color Track 2.1
The Dell Color Track 2.1 color-control tool can help keep your long-term costs low with its ability to monitor and control usage across the office. Enable, disable or set limits for color printing on site or remotely via the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
*Service may be provided by a third party. A technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. Subject to parts availability, geographical restrictions and terms of service contract. Service timing dependent upon time of day call was placed to Dell.
Sourcs : pcw.co.uk
Price: £397.15
Manufacturer: Dell 0844 444 4699
Colour laser printers used to be a viable option for larger businesses only, as the price was always seen as prohibitive, but not any more.
Prices have tumbled so far that Dell’s latest colour printer, the 2130cn, is easily within reach of the small office, offering fast print speeds, good print quality and features normally found on more expensive models.
The 2130cn has a 400MHz engine with 256MB of memory (expandable to 1,280MB), with claimed print speeds of up to 20ppm for mono and 16ppm for colour, although our tests gave a consistent 16ppm for mono and mixed pages at the default normal setting, and just 4ppm when printing a full A4 colour photo, again with the default settings. The maximum monthly duty cycle is 40,000 pages.
Print resolution is 600dpi and quality is good, with sharp, crisp text. Photographic content is fairly well dealt with, with skins particularly well reproduced.
The four standard toner cartridges (black, cyan, yellow and magenta) are good for around 1,000 pages depending on usage, and cost £25 (£29.38 inc Vat) for black and £36 (£42.30 inc Vat) for each colour cartridge. Larger capacity cartridges are available and cost £34 (£39.95 inc Vat) for black and £44 (£51.70 inc Vat) for the colour units and last for 2,500 pages (depending on usage). Replacing the cartridges is a straightforward job, as they all sit neatly behind a panel in the side of the printer.
As standard the 2130cn comes with a 250-sheet input drawer but can handle up to 500 sheets if you add another 250-sheet drawer. Maximum output capacity is 150 sheets.
The review model came with the optional duplex unit (£128), but both USB2 and 10/100 networking interfaces are supplied as standard.
Verdict
Pros: Good-quality print; networking included
Cons: A little bulky
Overall: A very good colour laser printer for the small office and maybe even the home if you have space
The Dell 2130cn Color Laser Printer offers professional-grade color printing along with a host of features designed to conserve resources. It offers fast output, simplified networking and the ability to continue printing in black with an empty color toner cartridge. And the 2130cn is easy on your bottom line with low cost-per-page color output. Compact and affordable, this printer is ideal for use in workgroups or satellite offices.
Professional Results
* The Dell 2130cn color Laser Printer delivers professional-quality color-laser printing.
* You get fast output of 16 pages per minute (ppm) color and 20 ppm black with a monthly duty cycle of up to 40,000 pages. Actual print speed will vary with use.
* The 2130cn delivers excellent image clarity through Automated color Space and Image Correction technology, which analyzes document content and optimizes image quality accordingly.
* Optional Wireless card
Simplified Management
* Streamline printer networking and management duties with the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool, a browser-based configuration interface that allows you to change settings anywhere you have Web access.
* Easily administer color-usage quotas to potentially reduce color toner consumption with Dell ColorTrackTM 2.1
* Ease inventory management with the Dell Toner Management System that alerts you via email to low toner levels so that you can order supplies before you run out.
Convenience
* Dell is one of the first to manufacture color laser printers that let you continue printing in black with an empty color cartridge.
* Dell replacement toner can be purchased online or through selected reseller partners.
Environmental Compatibility
* Emulsion Aggregation Toner Technology reduces warm-up times and uses less energy during the printing process, resulting in potential energy-cost reductions.
* Dell simplifies toner-cartridge recycling with prepaid return postage for empty toner cartridges.
Support
The Dell 2130cn color Laser Printer comes with the peace of mind of a standard 1-Year, Next Business Day Advanced Exchange1 Service and a customizable menu of ProSupport service options and upgrades.*
Dell printer technologies: an up-close look
Emulsion Aggregation Technology
Emulsion Aggregation Technology fuses smaller toner particles than the standard color laser printer. The result is closer pixels and a more precise image. Emulsion Aggregation Technology can also use less energy during the printing process and allow the printer to warm and print more quickly than the standard color laser printer.
Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
Using Dell’s Web-based interface, you can quickly and easily configure and manage the 2130cn onsite or remotely. This tool also lets you order supplies online and monitor toner levels and the types of jobs being printed.
Dell Color Track 2.1
The Dell Color Track 2.1 color-control tool can help keep your long-term costs low with its ability to monitor and control usage across the office. Enable, disable or set limits for color printing on site or remotely via the Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool.
*Service may be provided by a third party. A technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. Subject to parts availability, geographical restrictions and terms of service contract. Service timing dependent upon time of day call was placed to Dell.
Sourcs : pcw.co.uk
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