Samsung CLP-315

Description: The Samsung CLP-315 is a 17 ppm, color laser printer.Compared to other color lasers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $200.

Pros: Only measuring 15" x 12" x 10", this printer is compact and easy to fit into a small office.This printer supports color at a resolution of 2400 dpi x 600 dpi.Holding 150 sheets without using optional trays, this printer goes longer between refills than many other printers.At 360 MHz this printer has a fast processor, which speeds up the printing of complex documents such as images.(A fast processor allows complex documents to be translated into printed graphics and text at a faster rate.)

Cons: This laser printer does not support two-sided printing.

Suitability: Suited for those who need high volume color printing.This printer can handle letter A size (8.5 in x 11 in), legal (8.5 in x 14 in), and A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) documents.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this laser printer has good features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Samsung
• Part Number: CLP-315/XAA

• General

• Printer Type Personal printer - Laser - Color
• Width 15.3 in
• Depth 12.3 in
• Height 9.6 in
• Weight 24.3 lbs

• Printer

• Print Speed up to 16 pages/min - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), up to 17 pages/min - Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), up to 4 pages/min - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), up to 4 pages/min - Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
• Connectivity Technology Wired
• Interface USB
• Max Resolution ( Color ) 2400 dpi x 600 dpi
• First Print Out Time B/W 14 sec
• First Print Out Time Color 26 sec
• Language Simulation SPL-C
• Media Handling 150-sheet multipurpose tray

• Processor

• Processor Samsung 360 MHz

• RAM

• RAM Installed ( Max ) 32 MB / 32 MB (max)

• Media Handling

• Media Type Cards, Labels, Envelopes, Transparencies
• Min Media Size (Custom) 3 in x 6.3 in
• Max Media Size (Custom) 8.5 in x 14 in
• Media Sizes A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
• Media Weight 60 g/m2 - 163 g/m2
• Total Media Capacity 150 sheets
• Media Feeder(s) 1 x Autoload - 150 sheets
• Output Trays Capacity 100 sheets

• Duty Cycle

• Monthly Duty Cycle 20000 pages

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Networking

• Networking None

• Scanner

• Type None

• Copier

• Copier Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Connections 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B

• Miscellaneous

• Consumables Included 1 x Toner cartridge ( Black ) - up to 1500 pages
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power Consumption Operational 350 Watt
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 10 Watt

• Battery

• Type None

• Software / System Requirements

• OS Required Linux, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple MacOS X 10.3 - 10.5

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 89.6 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
• Sound Emission (Operating) 45 dBA

Samsung

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
• Address: 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ. 07660
• Phone: 1-800-726-7864
• Fax: 1-973-601-6001