BUYERS LAB

August 2007

Lab Test Report Dell 2335dn Multifunction Laser Printer

Strengths

•Highly reliable—flawless durability performance

•Above average job stream productivity using the PCL driver; above average productivity when printing multiple sets in simplex mode; fastest first-print times for Word document and PowerPoint and JPEG files

•Highest standard memory capacity; standard automatic duplexing

•Above average tested toner yield, which exceeded the rated yield; toner-save mode in the drivers

•PCL 5e/6 and true Adobe PostScript 3 drivers

•Scan-to-USB functionality

•Improved Status Monitor Console provides more detailed information in the utility and types of alerts that users can configure

•Users can program multiple copy jobs while a print or copy job is in progress

•Highly automated driver installation routine

•Straightforward procedures for adjusting drawers, loading paper and removing misfeeds; simple and clean process for replacing the print cartridge

Weaknesses

•Below average halftone range in copy mode

•Among the lowest job stream productivity using the Adobe PostScript driver

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

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Reliability

EXCELLENT

excellent

RELIABILITY

 

The 2335dn Multifunction Laser Printer is certified highly reliable by BLI, completing a 17,500-impression durability test without experiencing any misfeeds or requiring any service.

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