Sharp AL-1661CS All-In-One Pinter

Reviewed by: sdrunner

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Strengths: double-sided printing, N-up printing, networked appliance, auto-sleep mode

Weaknesses: none

Overall Evaluation: The biggest bang for your $$$$. I thought the 250-sheet cassette was too small at first, but I find that with the double-sided and N-up printing--I use about 1/4 the amount of paper than before! It is network-ready, so it doesn't need a computer to operate. It is relatively fast at 16ppm--you will hardly notice it unless you are printing manuals. The copier feature is a time-saver. It has a bypass tray and an auto-feeder that you will find with any serious office machine. The fax capability is excellent, except that at times a memory error comes up when sending large documents.The resolution is excellent for most office document uses/simple presentations. I can't say anything about the scanner feature because the scanner will only work if the printer is connected via the USB cable. My machine is networked.The footprint is smaller than most multi-function machines with as much capability. It is also visually clean and looks just like more expensive office machines. My AL-1661CS just got promoted to a life in the big leagues (a real office); So, I'm looking to get a new one for my home office as soon as possible.