Samsung SCX-3205 Toner Cartridges
Samsung SCX-3205 Printer Review
Expert review of the Samsung SCX-3205 printer
Our Verdict:
This multifunction laser printer, copier, and scanner is compact, quiet, and convenient for the home. It features a unique "print screen" button that prints only what is visible on the connected computer monitor, eliminating the need for cropping, copying-and-pasting, and saving paper by printing only what is needed, without extra pages. The all-in-one cartridge of Samsung SCX-3205 toner is included, and the printer's 1,200 x 1,200 dpi resolution allows home photo printing with moderate to high quality results. The SCX-3205 prints to many types of media, including photo paper, standard pre-cut card sizes, envelopes, labels, and transparencies.
Design
At only 24 x 39 x 30 cm, this compact machine offers a lot of functionality compared to other printers in its class. The scan-to-computer function is well integrated, and with a high-speed USB connection, this printer is designed to communicate data quickly. For a home printer, the SCX-3205's print and copy speed of 16 pages per minute is respectable, especially considering its short first print out time of 8.5 seconds. With a monthly duty cycle of 5,000 pages, this printer will stand up to moderate home usage. It is designed to work with Windows, Apple, and Linux operating systems.
Advantages
The compact size and quiet operation of this printer make it well suited for home use. It offers a scan-to-computer streamlined function perfect for scanning photos or other media. Its unique one-touch print screen button is built-in and offers users an easy way to save paper and print exactly what they need and only what they need.
Disadvantages
The Samsung SCX-3205 toner cartridge is all-in-one, meaning it will have to be replaced even if only one colour is empty. The SCX-3205 also has a relatively small memory of only 32 MB, and is not functional for processing many jobs at once, or even large jobs like high resolution images. It does not offer features common to printers made for office use, like duplexing, collating, binding, and other document finishing.
