BUYERS LAB

August 2007

Lab Test Report Dell 2335dn Multifunction Laser Printer

MULTITASKINGultitasking

VERY GOOD VERY GOOD

Users can program copy jobs up to memory capacity while printing or copying.

Common to devices in this class, the 2335dn Multifunction Laser Printer lacks an interrupt key.

Administrative Utilities

VERY GOOD

VERY GOOD

ADMINISTRATIVE UTILITIES

 

Dell OpenManage Printer Manager allows administrators to remotely manage mul- tiple Dell and compatible devices on the network via a Web browser. Though the fleet management utility provides great detail about Dell devices, its capabilities in terms of compatibles is more limited than with other competitive tools. OpenManage Printer Manager is available as a download on the company’s Web site.

The embedded Web page, Dell Web Printer Configuration Tool, lets administrators configure the unit remotely on the network and monitor paper status—“Okay” or “Add Paper”—and remaining toner, as indicated in a percent gauge.

Embedded Web Page—Printer Status Tab (U.S. model pictured)

Status Monitor Console (SMC) displays information for devices that have bi-direc- tional support enabled. Administrators and users can proactively check SMC for status, names of the print jobs, toner supply level, guidance for reordering toner and the user’s manual for troubleshooting details.

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