Samsung SCX 4521F Printer Toner Cartridge Has A Few Great Attachments
The Samsung SCX 4521F printer using Samsung SCX 4521F toner is a multifunctional device priced at around $199. It is marketed towards home and small office users. It works as a printer, copier, scanner, and fax machine. This compact all-in-one device stands 14.5 inches high and has a footprint of 17.2 x 14.7 inches. It is also very easy to move around since it only weighs around 23 pounds.
This model is just an average type of laser printer since it can only print up to twenty pages in a sixty seconds timeframe. It also has a start up time of 5 to 6 seconds. It can print up to a maximum of 600 x 600 dpi, which is disappointing since other devices under the same class can do 1,200 x 600 dpi.
The scanning capability of this Samsung model is pretty average for a multifunctional device. It has an enhanced resolution of 4,800 x 4,800 dpi. While for the optical it can handle 600 x 600 dpi. It can scan a printing area of 8.2 x 11.7 inches. This means, if you have a legal-size document it will not fit the scanner. The machine also uses the standard 24 bit color depth and 8 bit for monochrome.
For faxing capability, it works better than the other units. It can print up to twenty pages in a minute just with 2 MB memory usage. The scanning resolution of this unit is up to 300 x 300 dpi, which makes it comparable to a regular separate fax machine.
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 Samsung SCX 4521F 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 a great all around device if you plan to use it for basic documents. If you plan to use this for sending and scanning photos, you might want to reconsider. The faxing capability is better than most, but it lacks the ability to depict color that well. It also lacks the connectivity that we expect from a $200 all-in-one device. This is a good choice for the average user.
The Samsung SCX 4521F toner cartridges prints documents suitable for most personal uses and small business needs. Samsung laser toners always provides a professional look. Obtaining toner refills for this device is as simple as a mouse click to get the best prices.
