A Basic Guide About The Dell 1500 Printer

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:24:48 EST

For only $289, you can get a speedy Dell 1500 printer. It is able to print 14 pages per minute, which makes it the fastest laser printer in its class. Even some of its more expensive counterparts cannot attain this kind of speed. It has the fastest speed for both graphic and text printing.

Unfortunately, it is a little bit inconsistent when it comes to quality. If your keen on detail, you will be able to notice some spatter and jagged lines. But these are barely noticeable. Overall, the printer can deliver decent text and graphic prints.

Moreover, the device lacks a display screen. If there is a problem, you would need to read the manual to tell what its six lights is trying to tell you. The six lights can indicate anything from cartridge problems to paper jams. The two buttons on the control panel can be used to cancel the ongoing print or resume it.

It can print around 15,000 pages per month. It has a maximum resolution of 1200 or 600 x 600 dpi. If you plan to use this printer for a photo printing, you need to reconsider. Its inconsistency might give disappointing results. The machine is good for simple graphic printing, but photos and blueprints require much more than what it offers.

Installing additional RAM can be a bit troublesome. It involves removing the toner and loosening some screws to take out the system board shield. You have to do all these to reach the DIMM slots for the RAM. The memory or RAM can be expanded up to 144MB. The 200 MHz processor is also fast enough to handle almost anything you can throw at it.

A 400 sheet input tray is included in the package. However, if you are planning to print on sticker, labels and other delicate media, you might want to use the output tray instead. This is because of the input tray's 180-degree turn. The auxiliary feeder can only handle one envelope at a time, which is a bit frustrating if you are in hurry. The output tray can also be used to store 100 sheets.

Dell needs to fix the bug on the bundled software. It will always pop up and notify us about the toner's level. It will happen every time you tried print something. Maybe some kind of patch or software upgrade will fix it. To make matters worse, there is no way to turn it off. It is just one of those things that the manufacturer forgot to include.

Overlay management and the watermark feature are some of the things that is included in the package. There is even software that you can use to adjust the darkness of the print. This is very helpful for a document that needs to have a jet-black look. Various print styles can also be selected to better suite your needs.

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A Basic Guide About The Dell 1500 Printer