The Samsung ML-3710DW is a monochrome printer that is designed to help small to medium-sized workgroups save money on their energy consumption without compromising on productivity. This printer supports a range of paper sizes and media, all of which can be customised with a watermark, which is useful in a range of industries. To enhance connectivity, there is a network interface for bringing together large workgroups and a USB interface that allows individuals to print from their own storage device. By logging on to the Samsung Easy Printer Manager page from a computer, users can monitor the status of their printer and customise the settings to save time.
Design
The Samsung ML-3710DW is a desktop unit that measures 14.40 x 14.48 x 9.96 inches and weighs 21.94 lb. It comes complete with a feature called AnyWeb Print, through which it is possible to capture, preview, edit and print any screen on Internet Explorer. There is a raft of energy-saving features, These include the eco mode, which uses less toner, the option to print multiple pages on one sheet, and duplexing. When not in use, this printer shuts down all unnecessary functions and consumes very little energy.
Advantages
The best print resolution achievable with the Samsung ML-3710DW is 1200 x 1200 dpi. In terms of print speeds, the fastest is single-sided letter printing is 37 pages per minute, while duplexing speeds can reach 17 pages per minute on A4. For basic single-sided printing, the speed is 33 pages per minute. This printer is compatible with a range of software, including those from Microsoft, Apple and Linux. To increase the input capacity from the standard 250-sheet tray, it is possible to purchase an additional 520-sheet cassette.
Disadvantages
This monochrome printer has no wireless function, which is often necessary for modern offices.
