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Dell B1160w
Dell B1160w
Samsung CLX-3305FN
Samsung CLX-3305FN

Epson WorkForce WF-3520DWF
Epson WorkForce WF-3520DWF
 
Dell B1160w Epson WorkForce WF-3520DWF Samsung CLX-3305FN
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Dell B1160w
Overview - Full review
Epson WorkForce WF-3520DWF
Overview - Full review
Samsung CLX-3305FN
Overview - Full review
Price
Colour, 300 dpi
Dell B1160w
Epson WorkForce WF-3520DWF
Samsung CLX-3305FN
Score
3/5
3/5
3/5
User Score
5/5 (1)
Subscores
  • Design and Build2/5
  • Speed4/5
  • Print quality4/5
  • Power Use4/5
  • Cost Per Page3/5
  • Design and Build5/5
  • Speed4/5
  • Print quality3/5
  • Power Use4/5
  • Cost Per Page5/5
  • Scanner & Copier4/5
    Specifications
    Specifications
    Resolution600 x 600 dpi
    B&W / colour speed20 ppm / N.A.
    Ink droplet sizeN.A.
    Number of cartridges1
    Number of base colours1
    Scannerno
    Copierno
    Faxno
    Wi-Fiyes
    Duplexno
    Specifications
    Resolution5760 x 1440 dpi
    B&W / colour speed18 ppm / 11 ppm
    Ink droplet sizeN.A.
    Number of cartridges4
    Number of base colours4
    Scanneryes
    Copieryes
    Faxyes
    Wi-Fiyes
    Duplexyes
    Specifications
    Resolution2400 x 600 dpi
    B&W / colour speed18 ppm / 4 ppm
    Ink droplet sizeN.A.
    Number of cartridges4
    Number of base colours4
    Scanneryes
    Copieryes
    Faxyes
    Wi-Fino
    Duplexno
    Conclusion
    Don't be put off by this printer's overall score—it lost most of its points in the hardware section due to its limited range of functions. The Dell B1160w keeps its promises, delivering great print quality and low running costs in a very compact package. It's ideal for users looking for a black and white laser printer that prints well and doesn't take up too much room.
    The Epson WorkForce WF-3520DWF is fast and responsive and has most of the functions a small company would need, but the print quality is far behind other printers, especially Epson's photo printers.
    The Samsung CLX-3305FW has a lot going for it, but the high cost per page and lack of automatic duplex make it not necessarily a choice buy for any size of company.
    Pros

    +

    Wi-Fi

    +

    Good print quality

    +

    Very compact

    +

    App for printing directly from a smartphone (Android only)

    +

    Quiet

    +

    Low power use

    +

    Compatible with Mac, Windows, Linux

    +

    Wi-Fi & Ethernet

    +

    Fast, responsive

    +

    Epson Connect and AirPrint allow you to print from anywhere in the world

    +

    Print quality

    +

    Remote printing with Samsung Mobile Print

    +

    Supports tons of printer languages

    Cons

    -

    Not many functions

    -

    No double-sided mode

    -

    No Dell Mobile Print app for iOS

    -

    Starter toner cartridge has half the lifespan of a standard cartridge

    -

    Noisy

    -

    Only one paper tray

    -

    No PCL or PostScript support

    -

    High cost per page

    -

    No automatic duplex

    -

    No Wi-Fi

    -

    Slow printing

    -

    Low-fi, two-line screen

    -

    Paper tray holds only 150 sheets

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    No dual tray