August 2007

Lab Test Report

A Comprehensive BLI Laboratory Evaluation FEBRUARY 2009

EUROPEANEDITION

Dell 2335dn

Multifunction Laser Printer

33 PPM Printer • Copier • Scanner • Fax

Reliability.........................................................

Excellent

Multitasking...................................................

Very Good

Administrative Utilities....................................

Very Good

Feedback to Workstations.................................

Excellent

Ease of Network Setup...................................

Very Good

Print Drivers...................................................

Very Good

Applications Compatibility................................

Excellent

Scan Functions.......................................................

Good

Print/Copy Quality..........................................

Good/Good

Print/Copy Productivity..........................

Very Good/Good

Ease of Use....................................................

Very Good

Feature Set.....................................................

Very Good

Security Features............................................

Not Rated

Environmental Features...................................

Not Rated

Toner Yield......................................................

Very Good

PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

Geared toward small workgroups, the Dell 2335dn Multifunction Laser Printer proved to be a very good overall performer during its lab evaluation. The A4 laser desktop device, which has a rated speed of 33 ppm and offers network print and scan, copy and PC and walk- up fax functionality all as standard, demonstrated flawless reliability throughout its 17,500-impression durability test. Easy to set up and use, the 2335dn Multifunction Laser Printer is also productive, as evidenced by its above average job stream productivity using the PCL driver, as well as the fastest first-print times for several files, compared to competitors. The company has dramatically improved feedback to workstations from the previous version of Status Monitor Console by providing more detailed information in the utility and the types of alerts that users can configure. Additionally, the unit has very good multitasking capabilities and offers automatic duplexing as standard and an above average tested toner yield that exceeded the rated yield. Based on these findings, BLI highly recommends the 2335dn Multifunction Laser Printer for small workgroups with monthly volumes of up to 5,000 impressions.

Test duration:

Two months, including a 17,500-impression durability test.

Maximum monthly duty cycle:

35,000 impressions.

Manufacturer’s recommended monthly volume:

500 to 5,000 impressions.

BLI’s recommended monthly volume for optimum performance: Up to 5,000 impressions.

More information on the

Dell 2335dn Multifunction Laser Printer is available through bliQ (www.buyerslab.com/bliQ).

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