Network Laser

Network Laser

Samsung Scx-4725Fn 4-In-1 Multifunction Network Laser Printer

OVERVIEW: Nowadays, most of the “all-in-one” printers in stores today don’t have “all” the features of the older generation ones. As printers have gotten smaller and sending scanned documents via e-mail has become acceptable for many businesses, the fax feature has been eliminated.  However, there are still times when you run across a client or a business that will only accept faxed documents. The Samsung SCX-4725FN is a 4-in-1 printer that offers network printing, scanning, copying, and faxing.

PROS:

After a 30 second warm-up, the SCX-4725FN prints and copies at 24 pages per minute, with 10-second delays between print jobs. In operation, the 4-in-1 produces 53dB of sound and 35dB when idle. Think of 53dB as the sound of low conversations and 30 decibels as a quiet office.

The control panel on the SCX-4725FN provides functions for the copier and fax including a programmable phone book list. A pass-through external phone jack on the back of the printer allows for plugging a telephone or an answering machine. If a fax comes in while the copier or printer is in use, 4MB of memory is reserved to store incoming faxes until the copying or printing is complete. For security, incoming faxes can be stored in memory, requiring a 4-digit PIN to print out.

The SCX-4725FN comes standard with a 250-sheet tray, capable of handling up to legal-size paper. The single-sheet multi-purpose tray can handle transparencies, labels, post cards, envelopes, 3” x 5” postcards up to 8½” x 14” legal paper of various bond weights.

At 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution in print mode, the SCX-4725FN keeps text sharp--even at 6-point font sizes--and does a decent job with graphics. To keep from consuming too much toner, the printer has a 600 dpi resolution with a text-enhance or image-enhance switch.  The Toner Save feature allows for a 40% toner life increase while keeping images clear and readable.

The “N” in SCX-4725FN is for “networking”.  Having built-in Ethernet network support and a hi-speed USB, this multifunction is right at home either in the middle of an office floor or connected to a secretary’s computer. The built-in 32MB of printer memory enables the SCX-4725FN to handle printing workloads from multiple computers.

Understanding the printing needs of today’s businesses in providing support for the major software applications, Samsung has installed print emulators that should satisfy the most diverse office. Emulators include PostScript3, HP PCL6 and Samsungs own proprietary print language, SPL.

CONS:

The only downside is the software package seems to skimp on features, especially for Mac OS users. It would be nice if Samsung’s SmartThru4 software expanded its Windows features to Linux and Mac OS systems.

INK / TONER NEEDS:

The monochrome toner that is included is only 50% full, which is something to remember before you decide on copying several hundred pages a shot. Samsung’s so-called “high yield” cartridge has an average yield of 3,000 pages. (No standard-yield cartridge is offered.)

SOFTWARE:

Being a multi-purpose printer, one would expect the software to provide full functions for all the computer platforms Samsung claims it supports.  The software in the CD-ROM is primarily for Windows compatible machines. For Windows users, the SmartThru4 software provides the most features, supporting not only scanning and printing, but offering an advanced printing section that allows for booklet printing, creating a large poster mosaics, and watermarks.

The Linux software package is not included with the CD and has to be downloaded from Samsung’s website to support printer and scanning functions. The Linux Unified Driver Configurator software allows for scanned images to manipulated and edited.  For Macintosh users, the CD-ROM has a couple of basic drivers for printing and a TWAIN driver for scanning. There is no additional software support: you either must have a 3rd party application that manages scanners or use the Mac’s own Image Capture (only available on Mac OS 10.4.7 and higher).

For an office or small business, the Samsung SCX-4725FN provides economy by combining four key pieced of office equipment into a single footprint. -- Mel Myers

Souce: http://quikship.blogspot.com/2009/12/samsung-scx-4725fn-4-in-1-multifunction.html

About the Author

Samsung / Network Laser Printer / ML-3312ND $175.64 Samsung - Network Laser Printer - ML-3312ND

Samsung / Network Laser Printer / ML-3712ND $283.94 Samsung - Network Laser Printer - ML-3712ND

Brother / MFC Laser wi/Network & duplex / MFC-7460DN $283.95 Brother - MFC Laser wi/Network & duplex - MFC-7460DN

Kyocera FS-9130DN 40ppm Enterprise Monochrome Network Laser Printer 1102GZ2US0 $2430.85 Kyocera FS-9130DN 40ppm Enterprise Monochrome Network Laser Printer 1102GZ2US0

Brother MFC-8640D Laser Flatbed All-in-One With Duplex Network Card MFC8640D $235.55 Brother MFC-8640D Laser Flatbed All-in-One With Duplex Network Card MFC8640D

Kyocera FS-9530DN 51ppm Enterprise Monochrome Network Laser Printer 1102G12US0 $3105.15 Kyocera FS-9530DN 51ppm Enterprise Monochrome Network Laser Printer 1102G12US0

Brother MFC-7820N 5-in-1 Fax Printer Network Monochrome Laser MultiFunction Center $209 Brother MFC-7820N 5-in-1 Fax Printer Network Monochrome Laser MultiFunction Center

Network $11.49 Network

Brother Network-Ready All-In-One Laser Printer $199.99 This laser printer features print and copy speeds of up to 24 ppm* for efficient operation. Built-in Ethernet interface makes it easy to connect to your home or office network. Learn more about the Brother MFC-7360N. (Flash demo)

T650dtn Monochrome Laser Printer - Network-Ready $1099 The Lexmark T650dtn network-ready laser printer with a 500 MHz processor 128MB of memory standard a print speed of up to 45 ppm quickly and easily performs tasks.

E460dn Monochrome Laser Printer - Network-Ready $381.99 Lexmark E460dw is a network-ready wireless affordable space-saving quiet monochrome laser printer with duplex standard. Its 400MHz and 64MB standard memory provide high-q

T650dn Monochrome Laser Printer - Network-Ready $853.99 The Lexmark T650dn network-ready laser printer with a 500 MHz processor 128MB of memory standard a print speed of up to 45 ppm quickly and easily performs tasks.

T654dtn Monochrome Laser Printer - Network-Ready $1729 The Lexmark T654dtn network-ready laser printer internal duplex a 600 MHz processor 256MB of memory standard two 550-sheet standard input drawers a print speed of up to 5

T654n Monochrome Laser Printer - Network-Ready $1199 The Lexmark T654n network-ready quiet laser printer a 600 MHz processor 256MB of memory standard a print speed up to 55 ppm and a time to first page as fast as 7.5 second

T654dn Monochrome Laser Printer - Network-Ready $1449 The Lexmark T654dn network-ready quiet laser printer internal duplex a 600 MHz processor 256MB of memory standard a print speed up to 55 ppm and a time to first page as

T650n Monochrome Laser Printer - Network-Ready $679 The Lexmark T650n network-ready laser printer with a 500 MHz processor 128MB of memory standard a print speed of up to 45 ppm quickly and easily performs tasks.

T652dtn Monochrome Laser Printer - Network-Ready $1379.99 The Lexmark T652dtn network-ready laser printer with duplex printing standard a 500 MHz processor 128MB of memory two 550-sheet standard input a print speed of up to 50 p

E460dw Monochrome Laser Printer - Network-Ready $679.99 Lexmark E460dw is a network-ready wireless affordable space-saving quiet monochrome laser printer with duplex standard. Its 466MHz and 64MB standard memory provide high-

T652n Monochrome Laser Printer - Network-Ready $886.99 The Lexmark T652n network-ready quiet laser printer a 500 MHz processor 128MB of memory standard 550-sheet standard input a print speed up to 50 ppm. Time to first page

T652dn Monochrome Laser Printer - Network-Ready $1144.99 The Lexmark T652dn network-ready quiet laser printer with duplex printing standard a 500 MHz processor 128MB memory standard a print speed up to 50 ppm time to first pa

Samsung IT ML3712ND Network Laser Printer $414.32 Print Speed (Black): 37 ppm Effective Resolution(Max): Up to 1 200 x 1 200 dpi Print Language: PS3 PCL5e/6 IBM ProPrinter Epson Processer 600 MHz Memory: 128 MB (max 384) Paper Capacity: 250 sheets 50 sheets MP Tray (max: 820 sheets) Paper Type: Letter legal folio oficio executive ISO B5 JIS B5 3 x 5 Envelope Custom Connectivity: HiSpeed USB 2.0 Ethernet Gigabit Network Monthly Duty Cycle: 80 000 sheets Toner Yield: 2K 5K 10K Warranty: 1 year Special Features: 16MB Flash Memory 2line LCD 5 Navigational Keys Eco Button Media weight 16 58lb paper handling Builtin Duplex First Page out Time as fast as 6.5s OS Compatibility: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/2003/2008/7/2008 R2 Various Linux OS including RedHat 4 5 Fedor 4 12 SuSE Linux 10 1 10 2 Open SuSE 10.2 11.2 Mandriva Mac OS 10.3 10.6 UNIX OS

HP LaserJet Pro M451DN Network-Ready Laser Printer. Each $575.42 Manufacturer: HP. Each. Network-ready laser printer helps you produce professional-quality color documents with ease and fast speed. Ethernet connectivity seamlessly integrates into your home or office's network. Automatic duplex printing saves paper and

XEROX PHASER 4600 LASER PRINTER#44; 55PPM#44; NETWORK#44; 1X550 SHEET INPUT TRAY#44; 120V $1267.39 XEROX PHASER 4600 LASER PRINTER 55PPM NETWORK 1X550 SHEET INPUT TRAY 120VPHASER 4600 LASER PRINTER 55PPM NETWORK 1X550 SHEET INPUT TRAY 120V Manufacturer : XEROX UPC : 095205764345

Brother DCP-8080dn Network-Ready Black-and-White All-in-One Laser Printer $349.99 Copy, print or scan documents using this all-in-one laser printer that features automatic duplexing for 2-sided printing, a 50-page auto document feeder and an Ethernet interface for connecting to a network.

Xerox Phaser 7500YDT Government Compliant Laser Printer - Color Laser - 35 ppm Mono - 35 ppm Color - 1200 x 1200 dpi - Network, $3204.83 Xerox Phaser 7500YDT Government Compliant Laser Printer - Color Laser - 35 ppm Mono - 35 ppm Color - 1200 x 1200 dpi - Network,

X364dw Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer - Network-ready $639.99 The network-ready Lexmark X364dw MFP with duplex printing duplex scanning and wireless connectivity standard and a print speed as fast as 35 ppm provides print copy scan an

X466de Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer - Network-ready $1409.99 The network-ready Lexmark X466de MFP with duplex printing and an 80GB hard drive standard prints as fast as 40 ppm and provides print copy scan and fax functions.

HP / HP LaserJet Pro CP1525NW Network-Ready Wireless Color Laser Printer / CE875AR#BGJ $220.42 HP - HP LaserJet Pro CP1525NW Network-Ready Wireless Color Laser Printer - CE875AR#BGJ

HP LaserJet P4015N (No Toner) Monochrome Laser Network Printer 1200dpi 52ppm Usb/Ethernet CB509A CB509A#ABA $699 HP LaserJet P4015N (No Toner) Monochrome Laser Network Printer 1200dpi 52ppm Usb/Ethernet CB509A CB509A#ABA

Lexmark C734DN Government Compliant Color Laser Printer 30ppm Mono 30ppm 2400x600dpi Network USB 25C0491 $621.32 Lexmark C734DN Government Compliant Color Laser Printer 30ppm Mono 30ppm 2400x600dpi Network USB 25C0491

Konica Minolta MagiColor 5670EN Laser Printer Color 9600x600dpi USB Parallel Network A0EA012 $816.36 Konica Minolta MagiColor 5670EN Laser Printer Color 9600x600dpi USB Parallel Network A0EA012

Lexmark T654DTN MONO LASER PRINTER 50 PPM DUPLEX NETWORK & USB XTR DRAWER 30G0109 $1825.16 Lexmark T654DTN MONO LASER PRINTER 50 PPM DUPLEX NETWORK & USB XTR DRAWER 30G0109

Lexmark T652DTN MONO LASER PRINTER 50 PPM DUPLEX NETWORK & USB 30G0108 $1484.73 Lexmark T652DTN MONO LASER PRINTER 50 PPM DUPLEX NETWORK & USB 30G0108

HP LaserJet Pro Network-Ready Black-and-White Laser Printer $209.99 Print ultrasharp documents with this laser printer that features a print speed of up to 26 ppm* and 600 x 600 dpi resolution. The built-in 10/100 Ethernet interface lets you easily connect the printer to your existing home or office network.

Brother Network-Ready Black-and-White All-in-One Laser Printer $249.99 This laser printer features a print speed of up to 27 ppm* and automatic duplex printing to help ensure efficient operation. The Ethernet interface makes it easy to connect the printer to your network. Learn more about the Brother MFC-7460DN. (Flash demo)

Lexmark Lexmark E260DN Network-Ready Black-and-White Laser Printer $249.99 Print quality documents in no time with this laser printer that features a print speed of up to 35 ppm* and 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution. The built-in Ethernet interface allows you to connect to your existing home or office network. This model meets our Professional Series criteriaShop all products in our Small Business Center

Brother Network-Ready Color Laser Printer $399.99 This color laser printer features a print speed of up to 25 ppm* and duplex printing for efficient operation. Built-in networking makes it easy to connect via the Ethernet interface.