The configuration page that you can print out from a Dell 5230n is called a menu settings page, and it will give you many configuration settings and status details about the printer. To print the menu settings page:
- Press the Menu button
- Press the down arrow until "Reports" is the highlighted option
- Press the check mark button
- Press the down arrow until "Menu Settings Page" is the highlighted option
- Press the check mark button
If you specifically want network configuration data instead of general settings data, you can select the Network Setup Page from the Reports menu instead of the menu settings page.
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Friday, October 25, 2013
Dell Multifunction Laser 1125
I always had a thing for multi-purpose gadgets, and the Dell Multifunction Laser 1125 is one of my favorite machines. Not only does this printer print, but it also scans, faxes and copies documents from the ease of one’s house or office. Plus, with a small sized structure, this monochrome laser printer hardly takes much space no matter where it is located.
When it comes to printing, the Dell 1125 can print up to 21 pages per minute because the printer allows a delay period of only 10 seconds between printouts, unlike regular printers which still provide a 30-second delay. However, when printing graphics, the 600 dpi resolution fails to produce the same quality it does while printing text documents.
Aside from that, the printer’s other functions work like a charm. A small control panel controls the copying, scanning and faxing functions. An LCD screen displays menus for each function in order to guide one through the process of each function. In addition, the keypad helps in making most operations handled by the printer pretty straightforward.
The scanning function is impressive with a 30 sheet automatic document feeder. As for copying, 21 letter-sized black and white copies can be produced per minute. One of the things I had noticed, though, was that multiple copies of the same document were copied faster in comparison with a single-page copy.
As for the faxing facility, just like scanning and copying, this feature is a standalone one. The fax mechanism in Dell 1125 doesn’t need fax support or special software to work with the PC’s internal modem. Plus, fax messages are transmitted at the speed of approximately 33.6 Kbps.
The initial toner cartridge only allows the printing of a 1000 pages, which isn’t much when it comes to laser printers, however, when buying a replacement cartridge, a choice is offered between the same toner and another which produces 2000 pages. In addition, the software bundle contains the Dell Toner Management System, which not only shows an alert when the levels of the toner are low, but also helps in ordering a replacement from the online store.
The Dell 1125 is reliable and comes with an Advanced Exchange Service in order to exchange damaged parts. Plus, with a whole year of technical support, you can make sure that you are getting good coverage for the money you spend on buying this printer. As long as you don’t need to print or copy complex graphics, this printer is a bargain.
When it comes to printing, the Dell 1125 can print up to 21 pages per minute because the printer allows a delay period of only 10 seconds between printouts, unlike regular printers which still provide a 30-second delay. However, when printing graphics, the 600 dpi resolution fails to produce the same quality it does while printing text documents.
Aside from that, the printer’s other functions work like a charm. A small control panel controls the copying, scanning and faxing functions. An LCD screen displays menus for each function in order to guide one through the process of each function. In addition, the keypad helps in making most operations handled by the printer pretty straightforward.
The scanning function is impressive with a 30 sheet automatic document feeder. As for copying, 21 letter-sized black and white copies can be produced per minute. One of the things I had noticed, though, was that multiple copies of the same document were copied faster in comparison with a single-page copy.
As for the faxing facility, just like scanning and copying, this feature is a standalone one. The fax mechanism in Dell 1125 doesn’t need fax support or special software to work with the PC’s internal modem. Plus, fax messages are transmitted at the speed of approximately 33.6 Kbps.
The initial toner cartridge only allows the printing of a 1000 pages, which isn’t much when it comes to laser printers, however, when buying a replacement cartridge, a choice is offered between the same toner and another which produces 2000 pages. In addition, the software bundle contains the Dell Toner Management System, which not only shows an alert when the levels of the toner are low, but also helps in ordering a replacement from the online store.
The Dell 1125 is reliable and comes with an Advanced Exchange Service in order to exchange damaged parts. Plus, with a whole year of technical support, you can make sure that you are getting good coverage for the money you spend on buying this printer. As long as you don’t need to print or copy complex graphics, this printer is a bargain.
Sharp AL 1655CS laser
PROS:
At 51 pounds, the all-in-one copier has a footprint 20.4” x 19.8”. The copier is a little large to put on a desk but will feel right at home on any credenza, and the second paper tray brings it at a height comfortable for someone standing next to it to manually make copies or scans.
Having built-in Ethernet network support and a hi-speed USB, the AL-1655CS is right at home either in the middle of an office floor or connected to a secretary’s computer. It gives an office with multiple computers to be able to utilize one machine for printing instead of having to buy a printer for every workstation.
Sharp has made some major improvements on the AL-1655’s control panel, making it even more useful than before. Now users have more programming preset control at the panel, plus the alpha-numeric display makes troubleshooting easier than with earlier models.
The AL-1655CS uses a stationary 8½” x 14” platen for scanning instead of a sliding platform to keep its footprint no bigger than its physical size. The automatic document feeder allows for 30 double-sided copies to be made up to legal-size: more originals can be fed in as the level lowers. By scanning the original once and storing the image into its 10MB memory allows the AL-1655CS to produce copies at the rate of 16 pages per minute, up to 99 copies.
Unlike earlier models, the auto-doc feeder of the AL-1655CS can automatically scan 2-sided originals and create 2-sided copies. When you think of all the times you had 20 pages of 2-sided originals and the hoops you had to jump when a copier could only read one side, this feature alone makes this worth buying.
Another nice feature the AL-1655CS has (if you use the automatic document feeder) is the ability to physically shift the position of each set of copies in the output tray for easy collating and stapling. This is achieved by pressing the Electronic Sort (or E-Sort) button on the control panel. The multi-page original is scanned first into the 10MB memory, then copied in order. This offset sorting feature is rarely found on other desktop copiers or all-in-ones.
The AL-1655CS has three different exposure modes & resolutions (auto, manual, photo). Automatic (or default) resolution is 600 x 300 dpi. “Photo quality” is 600 x 600 dpi at 256 grayscale levels. The magnification can be changed from 25% to 400% in 1% increments or in 8 jumps.
This Sharp has two sliding paper trays, each holding up to 250 sheets of either letter (8½” x 11”) or legal (8½” x 14”) size paper. The two-tray feature is especially nice in an realty or legal office where legal and standard size papers are often used. Non-standard sizes from 3” x 5” up to 8½” x 14” can be placed singly on the scanning platform, or up to 50 sheets placed on the multi-purpose flip-tray on the side of the copier.
CONS:
During its prime, a 16 ppm copy speed was impressive for a small copier. In truth, the touted 16 ppm speed can only be achieved at lowest resolution, but that’s the caveat for any printer specs. Don’t expect the faster print speeds of 20 ppm or more that’s typical of current monochrome laser printers.
As this was one of Sharp’s first attempts at network copiers, it runs on the slower 10BaseT and cannot be connected to a hub or switch that cannot auto-switch between the two speeds.
With all the improvements made with the AL-1655CS, it’s strange that Sharp reduced the resolution for the scanning down to 600 x 600 dpi. Older CS models, while having the usual 600 x 600 for printing and copying, could at least color scan images up to 600 x 1,200 dpi.
Sharp’s does not offer PCL or PostScript print emulation. Instead, Sharp provides their own SPLC print emulator. For most printing users won’t notice any difference in performance, and considering the low resolutions of this all-in-one, it’s unlikely any high-end Adobe graphics will be going to this unit anyway.
INK / TONER NEEDS:
Starter toner cartridge that comes with the AL-1655CS will last for only 2,000 sheets, so it’s a good idea to place an order for more toner when you get the all-in-one.
The AL-1655CS has separate toner and drum to help reduce overall consumables costs. Sharp offers a choice for toner: the standard-size toner (4,000 pages at 5%), or the High-yield (6,000 pages) unit. The drum unit will need to be replaced ever 18, 000 pages or every 3rd toner replacement.
During the course of changing toner, people often forget to keep track when it’s time to change the drum. Combo-packages are available that offer the drum with several toners. By the time the toners are consumed, the remaining drum is replaced. These combo-packages make maintenance easy and increases overall longevity and print quality.
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