Reviews of the Dell 1720 mono laser printer
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CNET Review
The Good: Inexpensive; low print costs; excellent text print quality; fast prints; generous support terms; built-in networking and duplex in the 1720dn.
The Bad: Minor cross-hatching in graphics prints.
The Bottom Line: The Dell 1720dn offers fast prints and good print quality, making it an excellent mono laser printer for small offices or work groups.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 55/100. Comparing these reviews to 210835 other Printers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 100/100 = Excellent.
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: 222-7676
General
- Printer Type Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome
- Width 15.6 in
- Depth 13.6 in
- Height 10 in
- Weight 25.1 lbs
Printer
- Print Speed up to 28 pages/min - Max speed - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), up to 30 pages/min - Max speed - Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Interface USB, Parallel
- Max Resolution ( B&W ) 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi
- Image Enhancement Technology 2400 IQ
- Language Simulation PCL 6, PCL 5E
- Fonts Included 2 x Bitmapped, 89 x Scalable
Processor
- Processor ARM ARM9 366 MHz
RAM
- RAM Installed ( Max ) 16 MB / 144 MB (max)
Media Handling
- Media Type Cards, Labels, Envelopes, Plain paper, Transparencies
- Max Media Size (Custom) 8.5 in x 14 in
- Media Sizes A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), A5 (5.83 in x 8.25 in), Folio (8.5 in x 13 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), JIS B5 (7.17 in x 10.12 in), Statement (5.5 in x 8.5 in), Executive (7.25 in x 10.5 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
- Envelope Sizes US No 9 (4 in x 9 in), US No 10 (4.1 in x 9.5 in), International C5 (6.38 in x 9 in), International B5 (6.93 in x 9.83 in), International DL (4.33 in x 8.66 in)
- Media Weight 60 g/m2 - 160 g/m2
- Total Media Capacity 250 sheets
- Media Feeder(s) 1 x Autoload - 250 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) weight: 60 g/m2 - 90 g/m2, 1 x Manual load - 1 sheets weight: 60 g/m2 - 160 g/m2
- Max Media Capacity 800 sheets
- Output Trays Capacity 150 sheets
Duty Cycle
- Monthly Duty Cycle 25000 pages
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking None
Scanner
- Type None
Copier
- Copier Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x Memory - DIMM 100-pin
- Connections 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 36 pin Centronics, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type B
- Compatible Slots None
Miscellaneous
- Consumables Included 1 x Toner cartridge ( Black ) - up to 1500 pages
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Microsoft Certifications Works with Windows Vista
- Compliant Standards CE, GS, SII, GOST, SABS, SASO, NORDIC, EN55022, EN55024, CISPR 22, EN 60825, CSA C22.2, UL 60950-1, FCC Part 15, IEC 60950-1, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, ICES-003 Class B
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Voltage Required AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 400 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 10 Watt
Battery
- Type None
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required UNIX, Linux, Apple MacOS 9.2, Novell NetWare 6, Apple MacOS X 10.2, Apple MacOS X 10.3, Apple MacOS X 10.4, Novell NetWare 5.1, Novell NetWare 6.5, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP1, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP2, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1, Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition, Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions)
- Peripheral / Interface Devices USB port (compatible with 2.0 specification)
Environmental Standards
- Blue Angel Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Replacement - 1 year - On-site, Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 59 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 89.6 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 8 - 80%
- Sound Emission (Idle) 25 dBA
- Sound Emission (Operating) 51 dBA
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