Dell 5310n – A Very Innovative Printer Model

If you’re going to be using the Dell 5310n laser printer, you’ll soon find yourself pleasantly surprised. Essentially for use in networks no larger than 10 computers in size, it’s a printer marked by endurance and ruggedness, when it’s used in a home-based business application. What’s really nice is that it can be bought for well under 900 dollars, list, so worries about taking a big hit in the bank account should be relieved. The Dell 5310n laser toner cartridge that comes with the unit is also an added benefit, when you consider its print output capacity. For all-around small network use, this unit makes a sound case for its deployment.

Does it Print Fast? The Dell 5310n can fire off 50ppm of print output, which should be sufficient for almost any application. Networks of the size this unit is designed to handle usually don’t require super-high speeds, for the most part. This printer also warms up quickly from start up, taking no more than 60 seconds to be ready to print. If it’s already warm, expect to take no more than 10 seconds.

Is it Easy to Install? IT professionals will like the Dell 5310n for its easy installation capabilities. Simply pop the install CD into the server and follow the instructions for driver downloads and the like. It also comes standard with USB and Ethernet interface ports, which help to simplify most any install job.

Fitting In. As in all Dell products, the 5310n works with Windows-based computers and servers. However, it can also connect with Macs or UNIX platforms. With 128MB standard memory, it usually has enough for most standard print jobs. If you need more, it’s easily upgradeable to 640MB. The 5310n is designed to interface with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME and several different Mac OS variations, as well as NT, Linux and Citrix.

Print Output. The 5310 can go 250,000 pages in a duty cycle before needing maintenance. The Dell 5310n laser toner cartridge that comes standard with the machine will print about 10,000 pages before it needs to be replaced. For most small networks, it should last a good while, which helps to control printing costs per page. If you need more output, you can always buy the optional 20,000 page cartridge.

How Much Paper? The standard tray holds about 500 sheets. If you need to, you can add additional trays, bringing the total storage capacity to 2,500. This helps to make the 47 pound Dell 5310n easy to deploy, maintain, and use.

Consider This. Dell 5310 laser toner cartridges can be found through Dell or any number of aftermarket vendors. Though 20,000 page units can cost a bit, the 10,000 page cartridges are probably more than enough for most any small network’s day to day or week to week needs. Also, the quality of each printed page is very good.