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The Samsung SCX 4216F printer using Samsung 4216F laser toners overall is a useful machine. It is known as a multifunctional printer due to its many different functions. These functions include that of a monochromatic laser printer, a plain paper fax, a color scanner, and monochromatic photocopying capabilities as well. However, it is not made for large volumes of output and if that is what you are looking for you should look elsewhere.

While this is an incredible machine with many advantages, there are indeed a few drawbacks. There are not necessary deal breakers depending on your personal needs in a multifunctional printer. It is quite bulky, measuring in at 16 inches in height by 18 inches wide and 17 inches deep. This is much larger than your average printer. However, it does have handles on either side of it that make for easy transportation despite its large size.

There are an increased amount of desirable characteristics featured in this machine. First and foremost, the most attractive quality in a printing machine is its speed. The Samsung SCX laser toners is able to print up to 17 pages per minute. It also has an automatic feeding mechanism that eliminates the need for manual feeding and increases its speeds. It has increased levels of efficiency in comparison to the typical inkjet printers. This new capability is due in large part to its 600 x 600 dpi laser engine.

Various other appealing qualities include its 8 MB memory system ability. The printer also has a sustained toner lifetime of 3,000 pages with 5% coverage on every page. The machine itself is easily operated with large buttons that are easily accessible and an adjustable paper tray. This tray is convenient because it allows for various sizes of paper to be used and to switch back and forth quickly.

It also has scanning capabilities. This software can be quite extensive, but it is easy to follow. All that is required to operate is the touch of one button. It also provides high quality scanning.

The paper tray that is used in order to hold the output is conveniently located on the front of the machine. This allows for convenience, but is rather small in size. This is the main reason that this specific machine is not used for large volume output. This could be the main deal breaker for potential consumers.

Another convenience of this machine is in its quick installation process. All that is necessary for installation is the installation CD that is included during purchase, as well as a USB cord. You will want to put the CD into your computer and run it on auto and connect your computer to your printer via the USB chord.

The control is necessary to operate the machine. It is set up in such a way that is easy to follow and extremely user friendly. The final drawback of the Samsung SCX 4216F printer is the level of noise that it makes. However, this is fixed when it goes into sleep mode after 2-3 sustain minutes of being idle.