The Dell 2350dn is a monochrome laser printer aimed at small offices that need a network-ready and user-friendly machine for professional documents. Two-sided printing and excellent text prints are standard in this device, but users might be disappointed with the sluggish speed and the absence of some time-saving features.
Design
This is a boxy and heavy unit that weighs 14.13Kg. Its understated frame measures 10.24 inches tall, 16.61 inches wide, and 14.53 inches deep, so it needs more installation space. The standard paper capacity of the Dell 2350dn is 250 sheets for the covered drawer and 50 sheets for the multipurpose feeder. The output bin can handle up to 150 sheets. This device has a 400MHz processor running on 32MB of memory. The printer's status is easily viewed through the small but angled monochrome status screen.
Advantages
The 2350dn can handle duplex printing. Text documents are printed well in 600x600dpi or 1200x1200dpi, which is also good for maintaining the quality of colour graphics when they are printed in greyscale. The Dell 2350dn has efficient paper handling options and this can be expanded with a 550-sheet drawer. There are a number of connectivity options: high-speed USB 2.0, Ethernet, and Parallel IEEE-1284 allowing for most offices' needs although connection via a wireless network is not an option. The memory is upgradeable to 288MB.
Disadvantages
The Dell 2350dn tends to be slow, making the overall performance unimpressive when mid-volume printing is concerned. The lack of direct printing options make it less efficient. The Dell 2350dn could be more user-friendly if it had a larger display screen and direct printing capabilities. This device can only print in monochrome so is probably more useful as a second machine in many modern offices.
