Pros
- Outputs near-flawless text
- Built-in ethernet network adapter
Cons
- Network installation was tricky
- Merely adequate print speeds
At A Glance
Compact model yielded excellent prints, but its pace was slow and its setup docs were unhelpful.
Manufacturer’s Description
With superior productivity thanks to fast print speeds up to 22 ppm, the network-ready Samsung ML-2251N allows you to cut your deadlines closer than ever and still print an extra copy. You ll also spend less time reloading, thanks to a high-capacity 250-sheet paper cassette and 50-sheet bypass tray. Even toner changes are quick and easy with a simple one-piece toner cartridge. Plus, its one-touch button for print cancellations saves you toner.The Samsung ML-2251N raises your efficiency to new levels. It delivers sharp, professional laser text and graphics with 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution. It also features of 16MB memory (expandable to 144MB) and a 166 MHz procesor.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | ML2251NXAA |
| Inventory Number | 24401 |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 16.0 MB |
| Memory max | 0.144 GB |
| Requirements | |
| Operating System Compatibility |
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| Ports and Connections | |
| USB 1.1 | Yes |
| USB 2.0 | Yes |
| PictBridge | No |
| Parallel Port | 1 |
| Serial Port | No |
| Power | |
| Maximum Power Draw (watts) | 350 watts |
| Standby Power Draw (watts) | 15 watts |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 10.9 inches |
| Depth | 14.1 inches |
| Height | 17.8 inches |
| Weight | 20.1 pounds |
| Media Handling | |
| Standard Number of Input Trays | 1 |
| Standard Input Sheet Capacity | 300 |
| Manual Feed Slot | 1 |
| Automatic Duplexer | Not Available |
| Max Input Trays | 1 |
| Maximum Paper Height | 14.0 |
| Storage Media | |
| Compact flash | Yes |
| Resolutions | |
| Monochrome horizontal optical resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Platform Support | |
| Printer languages supported | PCL 6 |
Performance
| PCWorld Test Center (Quality) | |
|---|---|
| Print quality: Text | Superior |
| Print quality: Grayscale photo | Fair |
| PCWorld Test Center (Speed) | |
|---|---|
| Print speed: Text | 17.1 ppm |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Output Score, Line Art, Default Settings (formerly pf-Output-Print-LineArt-Default) | Fair |
| Output Score, Grayscale Graphics, Best Quality Settings (formerly pf-Output-Print-Grayscale-Best) | Fair |
| Color Photo (secs) | 12.71 |
| Two-Page Excel Document (secs) | 14.55 |
| Line Art Output Quality | Fair |
| One-Page Grayscale Graphic (secs) | 12.87 |
| Three-Page Word Document (secs) | 16.91 |
| Tested Color Speed (ppm) | 8 |
| Three-Page PowerPoint Document (secs) | 18.01 |
| Color Photo, Normal Settings | 12.71 |
| Output Score, Text, Default Settings (formerly pf-Output-Print-Text-Default) | Superior |
| Ten-Page Word Document (secs) | 35.08 |
