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Samsung SCX-4500 comparison

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Product name	Samsung SCX-4500	HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless	Samsung SCX-4200	Epson Stylus NX515 (printer/copier/scanner)	HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One
Price	$235.08 to $431.57	$248.26 to $488.00	Check Prices	$95.99 to $162.40	$149.98 to $299.99
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating		2.5 stars	3.0 stars	3.0 stars	2.5 stars
Release date	August 30, 2007	March 30, 2009	May 15, 2006
The Bottom Line	Long on design and short on features, the Samsung SCX-4500 multifunction laser printer is best suited for light home or office use. Unless you're willing to pay for a showcase printer (two words we've never seen next to one another), your money will buy you more features and faster task speeds elsewhere.	The HP Officejet Pro 8500 wireless makes a convincing inkjet argument for offices with a high volume of prints. With a function touch screen, multiple networking options, and an astoundingly fast print speed, it makes perfect sense to give this workhorse an Editors' Choice award.	With low print costs, great print quality, and decent speeds, the Samsung SCX-4200 is a no-brainer for a home office or very small office on a budget.	The Epson Stylus NX515 is a capable machine that will improve the efficiency of any office or work-at-home setup. Not only is it a lightning-fast all-in-one, but it also has a broader range of features than most other $150 AIOs. As long as you don't need a full creative software suite, the Epson Stylus NX515 will make a dependable sidekick to your computer.	The HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One printer makes it easy to increase productivity thanks to its streamlined user interface. The fax, copy, print, and scanning features boast helpful extras like double-sided printing, wireless connectivity, separate photo trays, and quick-access control panel buttons, all while maintaining lab-quality photos and a low cost to print. We highly recommend this printer to anyone who can benefit from its multifunctionality.
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Printing Technology	Info unavailable	Ink-jet ( Color )	Laser ( Monochrome )	Ink-jet ( Color )	Ink-jet ( Color )
Fax Type	Info unavailable	Plain paper	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Product Description	Info unavailable	HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-in-One ( Color )	Samsung SCX 4200 ( Monochrome )	Epson Stylus NX515 ( Color )	HP Photosmart Premium C309a All-in-One ( Color )
Weight	Info unavailable	28 lbs	20.5 lbs	15.2 lbs	22.9 lbs
PC Connection	Info unavailable	Hi-Speed USB IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Ethernet 10 Base-T	Hi-Speed USB	USB host Hi-Speed USB IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n (draft) Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX	Hi-Speed USB IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Ethernet 10 Base-T
PC Connection Availability	Info unavailable	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Output Trays Capacity	Info unavailable	150 sheets	50 sheets	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Max Media Capacity	Info unavailable	500 sheets	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Standard Media Capacity	Info unavailable	250 sheets	250 sheets	100 sheets	125 sheets
Media Type	Info unavailable	Cards Banner Labels Envelopes Photo paper Plain paper Greeting cards Transparencies	Cards Labels Envelopes Plain paper	Envelopes Photo paper Plain paper	Cards Labels Envelopes Photo paper Plain paper Greeting cards Transparencies Printable CD/DVD disk
Monthly Duty Cycle (max)	Info unavailable	15000 impressions	10000 impressions	Info unavailable	2500 impressions
Office Machine Features	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Scan to e-mail	Print from memory card
Max Resolution B/W	600 x 600 dpi	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Document Feeder Capacity	Info unavailable	50 sheets	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	50 sheets
Dimensions (WxDxH)	Info unavailable	19.4 in x 18.9 in x 13 in	16.1 in x 14.3 in x 9.1 in	17.7 in x 13.5 in x 7.2 in	18.4 in x 18.6 in x 11.1 in
Original Type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Sheets	Sheets
Scanning	Info unavailable	2400 x 4800 dpi	600 x 2400 dpi	2400 x 2400 dpi	4800 x 4800 dpi
Binder	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable
Stacker	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable
Fax Resolutions	Info unavailable	203 x 98 dpi 203 x 196 dpi 300 x 300 dpi	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Environmental Standards	Info unavailable	Yes	Info unavailable	Yes	Yes
Inkjet Technology	Info unavailable	HP Thermal Inkjet	Info unavailable	Epson Micro Piezo - 4-ink	HP Thermal Inkjet
Manufacturer Warranty	Limited warranty	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	1 year warranty	1 year warranty
Stapler	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable
Media Size	Info unavailable	Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)	Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)	Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)	8.5 in x 11.7 in (max)
Original Size	Info unavailable	Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)	8.5 in x 11.7 in (max)	Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in) (max)	Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Collator	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable
Power	Info unavailable	AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )	Info unavailable	AC 120 V ( 50/60 Hz )	AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Max Printing Resolution	Info unavailable	up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)	up to 600 x 600 dpi	up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (mono) / up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (color)	up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 9600 x 2400 dpi (color)
Max Copying Resolution	Info unavailable	up to 1200 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 1200 x 600 dpi (color)	up to 600 x 600 dpi	Info unavailable	up to 1200 x 600 dpi
Max Printing Speed	Info unavailable	up to 35 pages/min (mono) / up to 34 pages/min (color)	up to 18 pages/min	up to 36 pages/min (mono) / up to 36 pages/min (color)	up to 33 pages/min (mono) / up to 32 pages/min (color)
Max Fax Transmission Speed	Info unavailable	33.6 Kbps	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	33.6 Kbps
Microsoft Certification	Info unavailable	Certified for Windows Vista	Certified for Windows Vista	Compatible with Windows 7	Info unavailable
Max Copying Speed	Info unavailable	up to 35 pages/min (mono) / up to 34 pages/min (color)	up to 18 pages/min	up to 36 pages/min (mono) / up to 36 pages/min (color)	up to 33 pages/min (mono) / up to 32 pages/min (color)
Localization	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	English / United States
Display	Info unavailable	3.4"	Info unavailable	2.5"	2.4"
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	B&H Photo-Video $349.95 In stock: Yes TigerDirect.com $299.99 In stock: Yes Newegg.com $309.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 authorized stores	Amazon.com $499.99 In stock: Yes HP Home & Home Office Store Accessories $299.99 In stock: Yes TigerDirect.com $399.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 15 CNET Certified stores	E-mail me when this product is available	Newegg.com $139.99 In stock: Yes Dell Home & Home Office $95.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $162.40 In stock: Yes Prices from 8 CNET Certified stores	TigerDirect.com $199.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $299.99 In stock: Yes Buydig.com $163.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 16 CNET Certified stores
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