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The Dell 1700 printer is a good solution for small office or business. The device doesn’t need a network specialist to set it up. Just follow the instructions that came with it, and in minutes you have a network printer. The device is priced at around $200, which is a good price for a small business laser printer. But the print quality isn’t that good. It will only do for basic reports and forms. And 15,000 prints per month might not be enough for some people.

The printer is shiny, slim, and space saving device. It is perfect for those tight places in the office. The printer is about the same size and weight of an average laser printer. The printer uses a single built-on 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, USB 2.0, and parallel ports. All of the ports are located on the back of the printer.

The printer has an output tray on top that can fit 150 sheets. The control panel has only two buttons, which makes it very easy to use. The panel also has five LEDs that tell the users what the printer is processing. The front cover has a slot that can be used as the manual feed which has a built-in paper guide for envelopes. The base of the printer can hold a maximum of 250 sheets.

A small 3,000-page yield cartridge is included with the printer. A new cartridge can set you back around $100, which makes each print around 2.9 cents. However, Dell offers a $30 discount for old cartridges, which makes per page around 2.3 cents. The company also offers a 6,000-page cartridge for around $89.95 in its use and return policy. On the other hand, a brand new 6,000-page yield cartridge can cost $130. The $89.95 offer can make each print cost low as 1.5 cents, while the brand new cartridge cost per page is 2.2 cents.

The Dell 1700 printer has an upgradable 32mb memory, which is enough for a home or small office. However, if you are going to use it for a workgroup, you may need to upgrade the memory. The printer has two 100-pin DIMM slots for the additional memory. The upgrades are around $40 for the 64MB or $50 for the 128MB.

The printer is able to network with Windows 98 or higher operating systems. Unfortunately, it does not support networking with Macintosh computers. You will need to buy the optional USB 2.0 or parallel cable to make it work. The printer also comes with very clear illustrations on how to connect it to the network or to a computer. The manual and installation disk also makes the setup process very easy. Once the printer is connected to the network, it will check the jobs on queue and toner levels. There is software that will let the printer email132013201320 you if the toner level is low.

The software that comes with the device includes an account system that records the usage of each user. There is even an option for watermarks and overlays. However, only an account with administrator right can create or delete them. With all of these features, the program is still very easy to use.

The Dell 1700 printer has a one-year exchange warranty. An extended warranty is also available through the manufacturer. There some packages that includes extensive support such as, next day onsite technical assistance. You can even call their around the clock support team or go to their website for online support. Overall, the Dell 1700 delivers performance using Dell Laser 1700 toner cartridges. Keep your printouts crisp by replacing the Dell laser toner when needed. Toner Ink Cartridges can be purchased conveniently online.