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Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF
Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF
Samsung CLX-3305
Samsung CLX-3305

Epson WorkForce WF-3520DWF
Epson WorkForce WF-3520DWF
 
Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF Epson WorkForce WF-3520DWF Samsung CLX-3305
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Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF
Overview - Full review
Epson WorkForce WF-3520DWF
Overview
Samsung CLX-3305
Overview - Full review
Price
Colour, 300 dpi
Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF
Epson WorkForce WF-3520DWF
Samsung CLX-3305
Score
4/5
This product has not yet been reviewed
3/5
User Score
5/5 (1)
Subscores
  • Design and Build4/5
  • Speed4/5
  • Print quality4/5
  • Power Use2/5
  • Cost Per Page5/5
  • Scanner & Copier3/5
  • 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 speed21 ppm / 21 ppm
    Ink droplet sizeN.A.
    Number of cartridges4
    Number of base colours4
    Scanneryes
    Copieryes
    Faxyes
    Wi-Fiyes
    Duplexyes
    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
    Faxno
    Wi-Fino
    Duplexno
    Conclusion
    The Aficio SP C242SF keeps its promises, offering both quality prints and fast print speeds for a low cost per page. It's a good choice for businesses that have no need for Wi-Fi or a touchscreen on their printer.
    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

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    Ethernet

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    Duplex

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    PCL and PostScript

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    Quality (printing & copying)

    +

    Fast print & copy speeds

    +

    Cost per page with high-capacity cartridges

    +

    Sturdy

    +

    Print quality

    +

    Remote printing with Samsung Mobile Print

    +

    Supports tons of printer languages

    Cons

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    Consumes too much power in sleep mode: 7 W

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    No touchscreen

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    No Wi-Fi

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    Paper frequently gets stuck

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    Slow to turn on / come out of sleep mode

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    Included ink cartridges only half full

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    High cost per page

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    No automatic duplex

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    No Wi-Fi

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    Slow printing

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    Low-fi, two-line screen

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    Paper tray holds only 150 sheets

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    No dual tray