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Dell 5100cn review

8.0

Editors' Rating

Excellent

8.1

Members' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 454

Verdict

This affordable, middle-of-the-road colour laser printer stands up to heavy network use... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Inexpensive
  • Fast print speeds
  • Built-in duplexer
  • Network ready
  • Good service and support packages

Cons

  • Mediocre graphics print quality
  • Dull-looking design uses cheap plastics

Key Specs

Size (W x H x D): 42.7 x 46.2 x 58.2 cm
Weight: 35 kg
Printer technology: laser
Maximum print speed (b&w): 35 ppm
Printer language support: PCL 5e, PCL6, PostScript Level 3
Built-in devices: LCD + 5-way navigation button cluster
USB: yes
Ethernet: yes
RAM installed: 128 MB
Hard disk: optional
Operating systems supported: Windows, Mac, Unix, Linux, Novell NetWare; optional multi-protocol Card required for IPP, IPX/SPX (NetWare P-Server), AppleTalk and SMB protocols

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Member Opinion

8.1

Average Member Rating

Excellent

8 Members have reviewed this product

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John Wilcock

John Wilcock

Support from Dell is A+

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9.0

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

for the money, great product. fast and easy to use.

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9.5

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

good move from b+w

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8.0

Excellent


Wyatt INFANTE

Wyatt INFANTE

All Macintosh Owners Beware!

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6.0

Good


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