The Samsung ML 2252W printer is device that can handle the printing needs of offices without using up much space. It has a footprint of 14.1 x 17.8 inches and it is 10.9 inches tall. The machine weighs around 20 pounds, which makes it lighter compared to business class laser printers in its class. The Samsung 2252W cartridges performs at peak levels, producing professional prints.
This laser printer is able to print 22 monochrome pages under a minute, which makes it slightly faster than most. The quality of the prints was also crisp and sharp. The ML 2252 has a max resolution of 1,200 x 1,200 dpi. As with most laser printers, it is designed for printing monochrome documents. This means it is unable to depict color that much, which makes it a sub par photo printer. As for simple text and graphics, the quality was excellent.
It has a 160 MHz processor and a built in 16MB RAM. However, the RAM can be extended to maximum of 144 MB. The memory or RAM uses the standard DIMM 100-pin. This makes sure you will not have a hard time looking for compatible memory.
The machine's two paper trays can hold a total of 550 sheets. It even has a whopping 30,000 pages monthly duty cycle. This is what makes this Samsung printer very attractive for people who own a medium sized business.
Connectivity with the ML 2252W cartridge is also what makes this device great. It has a built-in Ethernet port if ever you want to connect it physically to the router. Moreover, it has an 802.11b wireless networking capability if you want to use it without plugging it in to the switch or router. Installing it to a network is easy with the help of its manual. It even has parallel and USB ports that enable you to connect it to a computer without any problems.
It consumes around 350 watts when it is printing, which is more power efficient than most laser printers. While on standby, it only uses 15 watts, which is equivalent to a big incandescent bulb. If you want a power efficient printer, the Samsung ML 2252 is a good choice.
The software and drivers also supports various operating systems, including Windows 95 or higher. It even supports various versions of the Linux operating system. When it is printing, it makes a sound of around 53 decibels, which is equivalent to another person talking 30 or so feet away. This amount of sound it makes is the same with any other device in its class, However, when it is on idle, it only makes 39 decibels of sound, which is equivalent to people whispering.
Overall, the Samsung ML 2255W toner cartridge refill is a solid device. Price to performance ratio is actually above average. Bear in mind, this machine does not have any scanning or printing feature. You would need to buy a scanner or copier if there is a need for these devices. In addition, this machine does not have any faxing capability. The ML 2255W is made for people who prints a lot of things, like a printing press or accounting firm. This is also very attractive for people who already own a scanner or copier in the past, but need a good quality printer. This machine is just for speed and quality prints.