| Overview | | | | range of gray scale. One of the features that |
| As a color laser printer that puts an emphasis on | | | | make the Dell 3130cn unique from other printers |
| long-term use and quality output every time you | | | | in its class is its ability to continue generating B/W |
| use it, the Dell 3130cn accomplishes everything it | | | | prints even when a color toner cartridge is |
| sets out to do. It boasts great network options | | | | empty, which means your quality prints are never |
| that make it easy to connect an entire | | | | slowed down. |
| workgroup or office, and troubleshooting is kept | | | | Setup: |
| to a minimum by the easy-to-use control panel | | | | Connectivity for the printer is offered via three |
| and administrative support. From full color, glossy | | | | wired routes: a USB 2.0 Type-B port, an IEEE |
| brochures to in-house double-sided memos that | | | | 1284 Parallel port, or the built-in Ethernet 10/100 |
| reduce waste, the Dell 3130cn is both versatile | | | | Base-T interface. The Ethernet allows businesses |
| and cost-effective in generating business prints. | | | | to better network multiple users, though offices |
| Features and Functionality | | | | that prefer a more streamlined connection option |
| Speed: | | | | can choose to purchase an additional wireless |
| The speed of the Dell 3130cn is one of its best | | | | networking adapter. All cables must be purchased |
| features, especially since quality is never sacrificed | | | | separately, but installation and support is made |
| even with the increased output capabilities. | | | | easy with Dell's phone support and optional on-site |
| Monochrome prints are completed in as much as | | | | service. |
| 31 pages per minute, with an outstanding 26 ppm | | | | The printer is compatible with most |
| rate for color documents. Larger, more complex | | | | Windows-based, Mac, and Unix operating systems, |
| jobs may see a slightly reduced speed, but most | | | | and is installed by using the included Printer |
| users can avoid lengthy wait times no matter | | | | Management Software and Driver System. |
| what it is they're creating. | | | | Windows 7 and newer systems may require a |
| Paper Capacity: | | | | download from Dell's support center before the |
| The Dell 3130cn comes standard with a 400-sheet | | | | printer will install correctly. |
| paper capacity, which is spread out between a | | | | Consumables: |
| 150-sheet multipurpose tray and a 250-sheet | | | | Included with the initial printer purchase are |
| drawer. A second 550-sheet paper tray can be | | | | moderate-yield cartridges of 3,000 pages each in |
| purchased and installed separately, bringing the | | | | Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. The Black cartridge |
| total paper capacity up to 950 sheets. The | | | | offers a little more print output at 4,000 pages of |
| multipurpose tray can be used with most types | | | | use. (All numbers are based on a 5 percent |
| of envelopes, coated paper, label stock, and | | | | coverage rate.) High-yield replacement Dell 3130cn |
| recycled paper, while the drawer typically | | | | toner is available in sizes of 9,000 pages each. |
| functions best with letter and legal-sized paper. | | | | The Dell 3130cn is a cost-effective way to |
| Duplex printing is offered as an optional upgrade. | | | | generate vibrant, colorful prints, thanks to the |
| Size: | | | | ColorTrack TM 2.1 capabilities. Administrators can |
| At 15.8" x 19.8" x 18.5" (W x D x H) and 53.5 | | | | remotely control the use of color by individual or |
| pounds, the printer's dimensions are small enough | | | | department, with the ability to limit or disable the |
| to render it an ally in any sized office space, from | | | | amount of color toner used via Dell's unique |
| efficient home offices to larger workgroups within | | | | Printer Web Configuration Tool. Additional tools for |
| a corporate setting. | | | | 3130cn toner include the Dell Toner Management |
| Printer Capacity: | | | | System, which monitors supply levels and notifies |
| A large monthly duty cycle of 70,000 pages and | | | | you when it is time to order additional cartridges. |
| a 400MHz processor allow businesses with large | | | | Conclusion |
| print demands to generate their documents | | | | High-end home office users and small- to |
| quickly and efficiently. The standard 128MB of | | | | medium-sized businesses that want a |
| memory, which is large enough for most | | | | cost-effective print solution will find that the Dell |
| moderate print needs, can also be expanded to | | | | 3130cn is an excellent choice. With some of the |
| up to 10 times its size, for a total of 1280MB in all. | | | | newest Dell features, including color tracking, |
| Output Quality: | | | | monochrome printing even when the color toner |
| The resolution on the printer is also consistent | | | | is empty, and the company's outstanding support |
| with the quality output that Dell is known for. The | | | | options, users can rest assured that their print |
| laser dpi resolution is offered at a solid 600 x 600, | | | | experience is exactly the way they want it to be. |
| with a 2400 image quality overall. Text is crisp | | | | And with rich, detailed images and texts and a |
| and clear, with a reduced likelihood of smudging. | | | | speed that is difficult to match, the printer is also |
| Images and graphics are offered with rich details, | | | | simply a well-crafted piece of modern machinery. |
| regardless of whether you're printing in color or a | | | | |