Monday, March 16, 2009

The Dell 5310n Laser Toner Helps You Go Green

By Ben Pate

Don't be surprised if you find yourself considering the Dell 5310n printer for your small network needs. Its versatility, large printer output capability, and durability all combine to make it an attractive option for workgroups of about 10 computers in size. Plus, it costs less than 900 dollars, so most small business won't be too concerned about upfront costs involved in getting it into a network. The unit also comes with a Dell 5310n of pretty high print output capacity, which makes this printer a good choice for multiple uses in a small networks.

Printing Speeds. The laser printer has a rated output of 50 pages per minute, which should be more than adequate for most any application. About 10 seconds will elapse from the time the print job is sent from the computer to when the first page appears, if it's already warmed up. If it's just being turned on and started up, it'll only take about 1 minute, tops, to be up and running.

Is it Easy to Install? IT professionals will like the Dell 5310n for its easy installation capabilities. Simply pop the install CD into the server and follow the instructions for driver downloads and the like. It also comes standard with USB and Ethernet interface ports, which help to simplify most any install job.

Compatibility. The 5310n works with Windows-based computers, Macs, or UNIX platforms. It has 128 megabytes of internal memory, making it more than adequate for most any print job. Also, up to 640 megs of external memory can be piled on. It has no problem working well with Vista, XP, 2000, ME and many Mac OS versions, in addition to NT, Linux and Citrix platforms.

How Many Pages? The Dell Cartridges will usually go up to 250,000 pages in a typical cycle before requiring upkeep. The Dell 5310n laser toner cartridge that's installed in the printer will last for about 10,000 pages before needing replacement. Considering this unit will service a small network, chances are that both parameters will be acceptable. If you want even more output ability, there are optional 20,000 page cartridges on the market.

Paper Capacity. The included paper tray will hold about 500 pages. Up to 2,500 can be stored, if optional additional paper trays are added. This makes this 47-pound laser printer very convenient and economical to use.

Remember This. Dell 5310n laser toners are widely available, both from Dell and from several vendors. If you want to spend a bit more money, you can go with a 20,000 page cartridge, though the standard capacity is probably enough for most small networks that'll be using this printer. Additionally, produced printed page quality is pretty good.

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