Reviews of the Dell Color Laser Printer 5100cn
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CNET Review
The Good: Inexpensive; fast print speeds; built-in duplexer; network ready; good service and support packages.
The Bad: Mediocre graphics print quality; dull-looking design uses cheap plastics.
The Bottom Line: This respectable, middle-of-the-road color laser printer stands up to heavy network use but won't bankrupt the company.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 55/100. Comparing these reviews to 225007 other Printers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 75/100 = Good.
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zdnetasia.com
Review Summary: This affordable, middle-of-the-road colour laser printer stands up to heavy network use.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The Web-based administration software is sufficient for a small office with few printers. The printed documentation consists of a setup poster, a quick reference sheet, an owner manual, and a user guide. The latter two have some overlap, with the user ...
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The Dell Laser Printer 5100cn is fast and should be an economical choice for a workgroup that plows through paper, but its image quality could have been better.
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: 51OSINB
General
- Printer Type Workgroup printer - Laser - Color
- Width 16.8 in
- Depth 22.9 in
- Height 18.2 in
- Enclosure Color Ion silver
Printer
- Print Speed up to 35 pages/min - B/W, up to 25 pages/min - Color
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Interface USB, Parallel, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX
- Max Resolution ( B&W ) 600 dpi x 600 dpi
- Max Resolution ( Color ) 600 dpi x 600 dpi
- Image Enhancement Technology 2400 IQ
- PostScript Support Standard
- Language Simulation PCL 6, PCL 5E, PostScript 3
- Fonts Included 35 x PCL, 136 x PostScript 3
Processor
- Processor 400 MHz
RAM
- RAM Installed ( Max ) 128 MB / 640 MB (max)
Media Handling
- Media Type Labels, Envelopes, Plain paper, Coated 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), Executive (7.25 in x 10.5 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
- Envelope Sizes Monarch (3.87 in x 7.5 in), US No 10 (4.1 in x 9.5 in), International C5 (6.38 in x 9 in), International DL (4.33 in x 8.66 in)
- Media Weight 60 g/m2 - 216 g/m2
- Total Media Capacity 650 sheets
- Media Feeder(s) 1 x Autoload - 150 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) weight: 60 g/m2 - 216 g/m2, 1 x Autoload - 500 sheets
- Max Media Capacity 2150 sheets
Duty Cycle
- Monthly Duty Cycle 90000 pages
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Print server
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Scanner
- Type None
Copier
- Copier Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory
- Connections 1 x USB, 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
- Compatible Slots None
Miscellaneous
- Consumables Included 1 x Toner cartridge ( Black ) - up to 9000 pages, 1 x Toner cartridge ( Cyan ) - up to 8000 pages, 1 x Toner cartridge ( Magenta ) - up to 8000 pages, 1 x Toner cartridge ( Yellow ) - up to 8000 pages
- Microsoft Certifications Works with Windows Vista
- Compliant Standards CB, CE, UL, CSA, FCC, NOM, GOST, NEMKO, TUV GS
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Operational 580 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 120 Watt
Battery
- Type None
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Environmental Standards
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year - On-site
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