The Dell 1700 Printer

Ranked #26,702 in Computers & Electronics, #504,898 overall

At around $200, the Dell 1700 printer with the Dell 1700 compatible toner is an affordable choice. It is a good device for a small business or home office. It is a plug and play device, which means you do not need a computer technician to set it up. The 15,000 monthly print limit is just enough for a small office. The print quality is not that great though. It is only good enough for reports and forms, but it will not suffice for pictures and designs.

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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.

The printer comes with a 3,000-page yield cartridge, which cost around $100. However, the company offers a $30 discount for recycled Dell toners. You also have the option to return the old cartridge and upgrade it to the 6,000-page yield one for $89.95. The brand new 6,000-page yield cartridge will cost you around $129.95 and the other cartridge for $99.95.

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 device can network with Windows based computers, but it does not support Macs. You would need to use the USB or parallel cable if you want to use it for a Mac. The USB and parallel cable is not included with the printer. The manual and illustrations make the setup a very easy process. It also comes with an installation disk for installing the device's utility software. The printer will automatically check the print queue and toner levels. It's a feature that most of us need.

The printer's software is very easy to use. You can easily use the software that enables that lets you check the usage of each user. Watermarks and overlays features are also included. Unfortunately, only the system administrator can modify or erase them.

The Dell 1700 printer using 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 1700 replacement toners. Keep your printouts crisp by replacing the Dell laser toner when needed. Cartridge Toner can be purchased conveniently online.
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