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Dell 5100cn review

General
Size (W x H x D): 42.7 x 46.2 x 58.2 cm
Weight: 35 kg
Accessories included: duplex unit built in
Consumables included: toner cartridges (C, M, Y, K), imaging drum, transfer roller
Printer features
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
Paper handling
Media sizes: A4, B5, A5, Letter, Executive, Legal-13, Legal-14, com-10, Monarch, DK, C5, Custom size (multi-purpose tray only) 90 mm - 219 mm (W), 139 mm - 355 mm (L)
Media feeders: 500-sheet input tray, 1000-sheet input tray
Total media capacity: 650 sheets
Monthly duty cycle: 90000 pages
Connectivity / expansion
Parallel: yes
USB: yes
Ethernet: yes
System components
Processor speed: 400 MHz
RAM installed: 128 MB
RAM capacity: 640 MB
Hard disk: optional
System requirements / software
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
Software included: Dell Printer Web Tool
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year next business day on-site service
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Dell 5100cn

Editors rating
Rating: 8.0
Verdict

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

Typical price

£ 454

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