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Dell 3130cn Review


Overview

Getting a high quality color printer for your personal or business needs no longer requires emptying your bank account.  Prices have decreased to the point where just about anybody can now afford a quality color printer.  The Dell 3130cn duplex color printer is a good example of this.  The Dell 3130cn color printer is designed for large workgroups in a networked environment, and offers a combination of speed and quality while still remaining energy efficient. 

Pros:

The Dell 3130cn is fast.  With print speeds of up to 30 pages per minute in black and 25 pages per minute in color, you can get a lot done in a short amount of time.  An automatic duplexer comes standard with this machine, allowing you to print on both sides of paper and helping you and your organization save time, money, and resources.  The 3130cn also comes with a comprehensive software suite that allows IT administrators to set printing access rights, set print volume limitations, and track exact usage.  In addition to being fast, the Dell 3130 is also energy and resource efficient.  This printer supports the use of recycled paper and, with an Energy Star® certification, the 3130 printer is up to 25% more efficient than other conventional models.  Dont let this printers efficiency fool you though; its printing quality is excellent.  With a print resolution of 600 x 600 dpi, your text is extra-crisp and your graphics come out looking like the real thing. 

Cons:

The Dell 3130cn is not the smallest printer out there and has been described by some users as being too bulky.  With dimensions (W x D x H) of 15.8 x 19.8 x 18.5 in and weighing in at a whopping 55.7 pounds, you may find this printer too large for your limited space and too heavy to move around frequently.  In addition to its size and weight, some users have mentioned that the 3130cn prints colors that are too dark, which might pose a problem for graphic designers or others who need extremely precise and accurate screen to paper color replication.   Another inconvenience is the fact that the Dell 3130cn does not come with wireless connectivity as a default. A wireless network adapter (IEEE 802.11b/g) is not included in the standard price of this printer, and must be purchased as an upgrade for an additional $99.99.  With wireless networking becoming the new standard in homes and offices, Dell really should throw this feature into its standard offering at no additional cost.  

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