Dell's 3000cn Laser Printer - Proven Performance For Maximum Productivity

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A color laser ideal for a small network is the Dell 3000cn printer. It comes with the highest quality Dell 3000cn toners, which any office can take advantage of to produce professional-looking documents. While carrying with it quality performance, operating this machine is relatively hassle-free. Likewise, an office that's budget-conscious will find its affordable price to be a huge advantage.

Its form factor allows it to be placed on a desktop or just about any available surface capable of supporting its weight of 53 pounds. But because of this weight, moving it from spot to spot may be impractical. It measures 16.7 inches x 16.5 inches x 17 inches (W x D x H). Choosing a printer matching the furnishings of an office is important to maintain a cohesive look. Fortunately, it's available in midnight gray and ion silver that can go well with most other colors and furnishings.

Within it is a processor with a 300 MHz speed. It's capable of churning out 25 pages every minute (black and white) and 5 pages per minute (colored). These printing speeds will still depend on certain factors, such as the media used or the document's contents. The 600 x 600 dots per inch optical resolution allows for printing crisp details and bold colors.

A 64-MB memory is pre-installed upon purchasing this Dell offering. However, such may be expanded to a 576-MB memory via its built-in expansion slot. It also makes use of the innovative four-cartridge system (2K black, 1K cyan, 1K yellow and 1K magenta). Duty cycle is around 20,000-49,999 impressions per month for optimum performance. Duty volume is 45,000 pages per month, which makes the 3000cn suitable for a small workgroup of PCs.

Up to 900 sheets can be handled by this machine at a time, for both input and output. A variety of media sizes can be used: letter, legal, folio, executive, statement, JIS-B5, A4 and A5. Media types supported include: regular paper, coated, cards, transparencies, envelopes, etc. For back-and-front printing, there's an optional duplex available. Such allows for conservation of paper and meeting increased output demands.

The integrated Ethernet (10/100 BaseT) port makes it easy to install your 3000cn to a network. It's also possible to attach this machine to a singular PC, thanks to other interfaces available, like the high-speed USB and IEEE1284 parallel ports. For hassle-free installation, setting up and configuration, Dell has thrown in the Printer Web Tool. But since it's a web-based application, an internet hookup is necessary.

Other tools are also included for an office to be able to take full advantage of this machine. For effective monitoring of toner and other consumables, there's the Dell Replacement Toner Management System. It can send the administrator an e-mail when the toner runs low. It also allows for easy ordering of replacements online. There's also the Dell Color Track tool which permits the administrator to designate certain printing conditions to a PC or the whole network.

With all these features, the Dell 3000cn printer and Dell cartridge are suitable for a small workgroup of PCs capable of handling usual office documents. It's versatile, compact and easy to operate. Additionally, it comes with an affordable price tag while still boasting of remarkable color laser toner cartridge refills performance. And when coupled with its famous 3000cn Dell toner, this device will produce the highest quality documents that will surprise even the more experienced printer.

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