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For only $100, you can get the Samsung ML 6050 printer. It is intended to replace the more expensive inkjet devices. Ever since it was released, it has dominated the price conscious market. Although it is considered an entry-level printer, it has a performance level and print quality from the ML 6050 printer toner cartridge that rivals its more expensive counterparts.

It can deliver 12 pages in a minute, which makes it one of the fastest among other entry-level devices. The 550 sheet paper tray on this device makes it one to be reckoned with. This is five times the normal size of any printer in its class.

It is running on a 67 MHz processor and 4 MB memory. The memory is limited, but you have the option to upgrade it up to 68 MB. Installing additional memory will help the printer in terms of handling loads of printing. The memory uses the old 72-pin EDO SIMM, which may be hard to find since it is now rarely used by new laser printers.

This Samsung model was able to deliver good, acceptable printing quality. The texts were sharp and the graphics were fine and subtle. However, we did encounter some problems when using the 1,200 dpi setting under the Samsung Resolution Enhancement Technology. We had to reduce the resolution to 600 dpi so that the printer would print. As with most laser printers, it is not suited for detailed printing.

The package includes a Samsung ML replacement toners that can print 3,000 pages. You can also buy a new one for about $100, which makes each page cost around 3.3 cents. This is a little expensive for a laser printer. If you want to save a lot more money, you can always use the Toner Save feature. This is a great feature if you are printing text documents since it only uses half the amount of toner. A single page can cost 1.65 cents with Toner Save, which is a lot lower than any personal laser printer. Bear in mind this is not recommended for graphic printing since it cause some contrast problems.

The Samsung ML 6050 printer can be connected via a USB or parallel cable. The two ports on the device make sure that everybody will be able to use it. However, it lacks a Ethernet port for networking. If you want the same features plus networking capability, you might want to consider getting the ML 6060 instead.

The machine uses up around 300 watts, which is similar to any personal laser printer. However, when the machine is in an idle state, it only uses up 30 watts. In addition, the device is EPA Energy Star compliant.

The printer has one-year standard warranty. If you encounter problems with the product, you can always contact their 24/7 technical support team via phone. You can even download the latest compatible software and drivers in Samsung's website.

The Samsung ML 6050 printer is a great entry-level device. It is inexpensive, yet offers quite a few features. If you compare this printer to any sub $100 laser device, you will notice it is significantly better. Its quality prints, paper tray capacity, and price are among the factors that make this a great product. Although it has some limitations, this model is perfect for text and simple graphic printing.