A monochrome multifunction laser printer, the Samsung SCX-5330N will create printed materials, scan documents or images, send faxes and make copies. To save an office money and time, it offers a range of environmentally friendly functions that can be accessed directly from the control panel. This large machine is best suited to busy workplaces where a number of people need to action print runs throughout the day. With a USB port and wireless capabilities, it keeps a team well connected. Supported media include stock cards, transparencies, envelopes and a range of paper sizes.
Design
Developed to serve the needs of larger workgroups, the Samsung SCX-5330N has a monthly duty cycle of 25,000 pages. It is a larger desktop unit that weighs 37.5lbs and measures 18.35 x 17.1 x 18 37 inches. To connect everyone in the office, there is an Ethernet interface that can work to create a wireless network. Advanced security features such as encryption and authentication codes keep data protected, and there is a helpful management tool for monitoring the printer’s status remotely. The SyncThru Web Admin Service is accessed online and can diagnose faults, alter settings and configure devices.
Advantages
The Samsung SCX-5330N is a fast machine, reaching speeds of 28 pages per minute in standard print mode, or 19 impressions per minute in duplex. The high-resolution finish sits at around 1200 x 1200 dpi. To save time on recording identification cards, there is an ID Card Copy function that prints both sides of a card onto one side of the paper. Documents can be saved to the memory of a USB stick for later, using Scan to USB. Users can also print from a USB direct without the need for a PC.
Disadvantages
Many customers buying such a large and innovative printer would expect a colour printing feature, but the Samsung SCX-5330N does not have one.
