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Dell 1720dn

84

Very Good

  • Pros
  • Fast; easy to use
  • Automatic duplexer is standard
  • Cons
  • Slightly bendy input tray
  • Some panel lights are hard to understand

Product Specs

Core Components
Installed memory32 MB
Maximum memory supported128 MB
Media Handling
Manual Feed SlotYes
Maximum Number of Input Trays2
Maximum paper size, height14.0 inches
Maximum Sheets With All Paper Trays800
Output Tray Capacity150
Standard Number of Input Trays1
Maximum paper size, width8.5 inches
Standard input sheet capacity250
Duplex printingYes
Network
EthernetYes
Connectivity
Parallel PortYes
Serial PortNo
USB 1.1Yes
USB 2.0Yes
Platform Support
Operating System Support
  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Macintosh OS
  • Linux
Dimensions
Height10 inches
Depth13.6 inches
Width15.6 inches
Weight25.1 pounds
General Features
PostScript TypeStandard
Printer Emulation TypePostScript
Media slots
PictBridge compatibleNo
Printer languages supportedLevel 3, HP PCL 5 and 6e
Green
Maximum Power Draw (watts)0 watts
Standby Power Draw (watts)0 watts
Included Hardware
Included Hardwarestandard 3000 page black toner
Included Software
Included Software
  • Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool
  • Dell Toner Management System
  • Dell ColorTrack2
  • Dell OpenManage Printer Management System
Resolutions
Black-and-white horizontal resolution1200 x 1200
Scanning
Internal scan depth
Faxing
Fax page memory capacity0

What You Should Know about the 1720dn

Duplex Printing a Must for Busy Offices

A printer with duplex capability contains an internal mechanism for turning the paper over to print on the other side. (This is not to be confused with the manual duplexing that some printers offer, where driver software walks you through the process of turning over the paper yourself.) Any high-volume office should seriously consider this feature. The duplexing process slows down your print job a bit, but it also immediately cuts your paper use in half -- good for your budget, good for the environment.

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