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Looks- The Samsung SF 5100 mono, laser, fax printer is very good looking and compact for multi-purpose device, measuring 9x12x13 inches and weighing in at a rather light 6 kilograms. Quality is definitely not compromised by the very cheap price of the machine at approximately US$400.00. The printer is an investment for both business and home use.

Media Handling- The machine has an 150 sheets input and 100 sheets output tray capacity. Media is fed at a 20 sheet capacity. The machine is a little fussy when it comes to paper size and type compatibility and will only accept A4, Letter and Legal sizes and in terms of paper types only plain paper.

Quality- The machine comes with a great added feature in the form of Samsung’s edge enhancement technology. The technology produces incredible high print quality. Prints and copies are at standard resolutions of 300x 300 dpi. The machines’ engine can reach speed of 6 copies per minute and faxes are transmitted at super speed of 6 seconds per page. The machines has enlargement option of up to 130% and reduction of as low as 50%.

Controls- Controls on the Samsung SF 5100 printer fax is generally uncomplicated. Buttons are easily legible and located on the front of the machine with a 7 language LCD display. The controls get a little more tricky when faxes need to be sent. This is most probably due to the variety of dialling options available. Transmission option one is keying in of the fax number on the numbers pad and then hitting start/enter button. If you want to use option two the number you want to use will have to previously dialled. All that’s then required is the pressing of the one touch dial key. Speed dialling is option three. The option is accessible when the number has been added to speed dialling list.

Pro’s- When comparing pro’s to con’s the machine is an absolute winner, as very few flaws can be identified. Copies are produced at a mere 6 second as a result of the devices’ document scanning system. Faxes are also sent chop-chop. Reliability reigns supreme with this machine with added benefits such as auto redial, priority transmission and transmission reporting.

Con’s- The machines’ paper trays are a bit of a problem. The input tray is very short and narrow and the output tray’s design flaw impacts the way paper exists. Sent and received pages are not separated and are all sent to a paper tray at the bottom of the device. Another paper tray is present at the top of the machine. Luckily this tray causes no to few problems. Unconventional paper sizes or types can sometimes cause paper flow problems.

Costs- Your initial purchase of the printer will already save you tons as the printer self is very well priced and when comparing printing costs between inkjet and laser machines. However you will really start to realise how much you are saving when the machine is actually up and running. When compared to copy inkjet and thermal transfer costs the machine is extremely comparative. The machine comes with great environmentally friendly features like power and toner save modes. Toner saving features are very popular these days due to the very heft cost of the consumable.

Toner – Samsung SF 5100 Printer Toner Cartridge will be included with your in store or online purchase of the device. You can expect the Printer Cartridge to last between 8-12 months depending on the amount and quality of prints required. In terms of 5% coverage you can expect a yield of 2500 pages and for lower coverage a 3000 page yield. Toner prices range between US$62.00 and US$110, a bargain considering it’s life span. Samsung Printer Toner is trusted worldwide.