The Samsung ML 1440 printer is designed to produce quality black and white prints. It has a boxy shape, weighing about 24 lbs. Its print speed is 15 ppm that is complemented by the Samsung ML 1440 toner at a 600 x 600 dots per inch resolution. The printer connects through its USB port and it is also compatible with a variety of operating systems such as Windows or Macintosh.
I was an inkjet printer user, but after a few incidents with my daughter's school work, I decided to make a change. You see, on most days she needs to produce numerous print-outs of reports and projects. On a busy school night, she would print 20-30 pages.
Unfortunately, half of these end up in the trash because of mistakes. I try not to be critical of her toner usage since it's all for school, but sometimes I can‘t help but wince at the costs. After a while, I realized I was already spending a lot on toner alone. So I purchased the Samsung printer from a friend's recommendation, for $380.
When I got the printer, I was a bit skeptical about it. The price was a bit more than my inkjet, not to mention it lacked the ability to print in color. Fortunately, after a few tests, it proved to be a good one. Its boxy shape ensured it was very sturdy. Below it is the paper tray that allows you to store paper conveniently. I was glad it didn't have any extensions that support the paper tray because I often worry I would bend it.
It was quite easy to set it up with the help of the installation guide. This is saying a lot considering I'm not a computer savvy individual. I was glad the printer works well with my XP operating system. The compatibility was one of the important things I forgot to consider. I plugged in the cord in the USB port and after a few minutes, the printer was ready.
In order to put my curiosity at bay, I conducted a little test. I created a document with the words "new printer" on it and set it up to size 10 font. I know the font was small, but I reasoned that if the output was good then so is the printer. Also, I did not want to use so much ink on just a test. Indeed, my new printer delivered 15 printouts in a minute.
I'm not too sure what the "dots per inch" means in the resolution of a printer. The Samsung printer has 600 dpi, which is probably responsible for the quality printouts. All of the characters looked sharp despite the very small font size. To top it off, there were no blotches, for a neat finish. It is perfect for my daughter's reports.
"Toner save" is the best feature. It gives me an option to save 40% on toner usage. My daughter and I use this all the time since even when reduced to 50%, the quality is still good. It is the perfect way to save on toner.
Sure, the Samsung printer doesn't print in color, but it's rare that I would find the need for it. The printer is efficient, convenient and economical in the use of toner. These are basically every quality I need in a printer. The Samsung ML 1440 printer has made a good and lasting impression on my family.
Considering how easy this printer was to set up, I had high hopes when I needed to replace the Samsung ML 1440 toner. I was right as a quick online search for Samsung toner showed reputable sellers who offered toner at such great prices I can't complain anymore about big school projects!
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