The Samsung ML 1630 printer using ML 1630 bulk toner is a sleek device that is an offshoot of the multifunctional SCX 4500. It is being sold at around $200. What makes this device is its wonderful design. It a bit pricey for a basic monochrome laser printer, but the sleek and gorgeous design compensates for that. The ML 1630 printer is built for a posh or high-end office. This machine is specially designed for people who values beauty over functionality. It has an eye-catching design that will surely make any office look great.
“It is 4.8 inches tall and has a diameter of 13.1″” x 14.8″”. It features a touch sensitive button that can either put it on standby or cancel the current printing job. If you want to completely turn off the device, you need to flip the switch on the back. This is a bit inconvenient, especially if you placed it in a tight space. It has blue LEDs that tell you the number of pages printed.”
The transparent paper tray can hold 100 sheets. In addition, the device has some issues with thick media. Unfortunately, it does not have a manual feed to fix this. It also does not accept legal-size paper.
The package is bundled with a Samsung ML 1630 ink and toner that can print 1,000 pages. If you want to replace it, you can purchase a toner cartridge that can print 2,000 pages for just about $70. This means each page will cost 3.5 cents, which is quite expensive for a laser printer. Most printers under the same price range can do it for 2.7 cents or lower. If you print more than 1,000 pages in a month, this printer is not for you. You may want to look for alternatives because this is not classed as a heavy-duty machine.
It has an average printing speed of 17 pages per minute. When compared to other printers in its category, the Samsung was a little bit slower. However, there are cheaper printers in the market today that offers the same features.
The device’s printing quality was better than most of its counterparts. The text and graphics were sharp and clear. Even if you print a dark grayscale picture, you will not even notice the compression.
It is powered by a 150 MHz processor with 8MB of RAM. It is just right for basic text and graphic prints. The machine has a maximum resolution of 1,200 x 600 dpi, which is a little bit low since most laser printers offer 1,200 x 1,200 dpi.
The ML 1630 software and drivers support Windows 2000, XP, and Vista. It even supports Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.4 and Linux operating systems. The device can be plugged in to a computer via USB. Unfortunately, USB is the only way to plug the device to a PC. In addition, this device does not have any Ethernet port, which means you would need to buy additional accessories.
Even with its limitations, the Samsung ML 1630 printer is still an excellent choice. The glossy finish and LEDs make this device a pleasure to operate, to say the least. However, if want to get more for your money, you need to consider getting bulkier laser printers since they offer a lot more for the same price.
Despite a few limitations, the ML 1630 laser toner puts this printer right into the category with the higher end devices. Offering exceptional prints, Samsung toner can often be found online from reputable toner dealers at surprisingly good prices.