CLX-3185 Color Laser Multifunction, 17 Ppm(black), 4 Ppm(color), Up To 2,400 X 6
Product Description
CLX-3185 Color Laser Multifunction, 17 Ppm(black), 4 Ppm(color), Up To 2,400 X 6
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 19 x 18 inches ; 36.2 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 39 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
- ASIN: B003ZYAK08
- Item model number: CLX-3185
Price : $170.49
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Technical Details
- CLX-3185 Color Laser Multifunction, 17 Ppm(black), 4 Ppm(color), Up To 2,400 X 6
Costumer Reviews
This is a multifunction printer but be aware it only scans, copies, and prints. This model has no fax or wireless capability. That was a good trade-off for me. The printer is nicely built and has easy to access cartridges. The prices for the cartridges seems pretty good for the rated output so this seems like a good value for the occasional color print user. Unlike an inkjet printer the color laser doesn't mind going a long time without use. Black and white text printing is outstanding. Color printing is good and is of consumer grade. To save energy, and this printer is 850 watts when warmed up, there are built-in energy saving features like auto stand-by after 15 minutes. I leave it off and turn it on when needed. There is a about a 45 second warm up period. B/W printing is fast after the first print, color is slower but meets my needs.
Color copying and scanning work well with good quality output. It is really nice to have color copying at a such an affordable price. I installed on an iMac running OSX 10.7 Lion. After installing the Samsung software the Mac's Software Update found newer software. There is a built-in Utility app accessible through the Mac System PreferencesFax and Print pref pane. Scanning works through Apple's scanning software.
Its compact size makes it versatile for smaller spaces. This has been the printer I have been waiting for. The ability to print and copy in color, while also producing high quality B/W printing, and scanning too for less than $200 is a great addition to my home office.
Things I don't like: The software for Macs in the Samsung online support page is poorly marked and has little documentation to help decipher the options. Since there is no wireless or fax you really just need to install the latest driver, then let Software Update do the rest. It is slow but all color laser printers are slow to get started. Power consumption is high so you can save by printing in batches and powering off when not using the computer. The paper tray is a little tricky to remove and load, and it does not hold a large amount of paper.
Things I like: Nice compact design, clearly marked buttons and a LCD status screen. Great features and output for the money. Easy to access and change cartridges. Absolutely quiet when not in use.
Picked it up for under $200 with free shipping at amazon. I'm impressed so far, but can't comment on long term quality. When the box arrived it indicated one touch WiFi on the box, but I didn't think I had ordered one that was WiFi capable. It is indeed NOT a WiFi capable printer. It must be connected with a USB, but the only thing included in the box was the power cable. Luckily I had a USB cord from my old printer and used that.
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