The Dell 1355cn is an all-in-one device that offers a fax machine with the usual print, scan, and copy features one could expect from a multifunction device. The Dell 1355cn multifunction colour printer is user-friendly, well-appointed, and produces high-quality output, but it is a bit slow, expensive to run, and compatibility is limited to Mac and Windows operating systems.
Design
The Dell 1355cn colour laser-class multifunction printer combines a scanner, fax machine, and a copier in one compact device that measures 16.1 inches wide, 13.3 inches tall, and 14.9 inches deep. It is integrated with a Xerox-manufactured print engine, yet Dell gave it a square-shaped frame with a large control panel on top, right below the flatbed scanner with an ADF. A 150-sheet paper tray is located at the bottom, which is concealed by a fold-down panel. There is a USB socket in front, too for direct printing and saving using the Dell 1355cn.
Advantages
The Dell 1355cn colour printer is a significant improvement from previous multifunction printers with its larger LCD display screen and a user-friendly interface. The 1355cn prints text and colour pages well, and the scan and fax options are easy to use with one-touch buttons on-board. The device is energy-efficient and allows users to maximise their time with a 15-page automatic document feeder. Small workgroups can also share the Dell 1355cn printer via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection. Users can directly print from a USB flash drive or save scanned documents into one.
Disadvantages
The speeds are below average when compared to actual laser printers by the same brand. The Dell 1355cn multifunction printer can produce only up to 12ppm in colour and 15ppm in monochrome. The 1355cn Dell laser printer is also heavier, weighing 15.5kg, so it can be difficult to lift or move around. First-time users might be overwhelmed by the busy-looking control panel of the Dell 1355cn. Colour printouts have higher costs when compared to the competition with similar specifications but can offer cheaper and equally good colour output.
