Korean electronics brand Samsung is now playing in the same field as the giant printer brands and don’t be surprised if it can score a homerun. The Samsung CLX-3175 is a multifunction laser printer that delivers lab-quality prints at the touch of a button. Its small, compact size won’t take too much of your desk space, making it perfect for small offices. It is also Energy Star compliant, so you can save on overhead costs for electricity as well with this all in one printer. Its small footprint, wireless connectivity and great print quality all add up to a 4 out of 5 rating for the Samsung CLX-3175FW.
Quick Summary
The Samsung CLX-3175FW is a network-ready all-in-one printer that can print high quality documents of up to 2,400 x 600 dpi effective output. This laser printer boasts of up to 16ppm prints in black and white (using A4 paper) and 4ppm for colored documents (using A4 paper). Its scanner has an enhanced resolution of up to 4,800 x 4,800 enhanced dpi while it can connect to computers via Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX or wirelessly through 802 / 11b / g.
Good Points of the Samsung CLX-3175FW
The Samsung CLX-3175FW is an affordable laser printer that does everything you need for a small office. Wireless set-up is quick and painless, while print quality is exceptional. The print speed of this printer is quite fast, as advertised and it runs quietly in the background—you won’t even notice it’s printing. The fact that this all-in-one printer does not take up too much desk space is also an advantage.
Bad Points of the Samsung CLX-3175FW
The paper tray of this printer is flimsy and is engineered rather poorly. The instructions included are also difficult to understand and comes in CD format—it would be more practical to have an actual booklet of instructions with it. The Samsung CLX-3175FW also does not connect to Apple Airport Express—you would have to use a separate router.
Samsung Printer Cartridges Used in Samsung CLX-3175FW
CLT-K409S Black 1,500 pages
CLT-P409A Value Pack (C, Y, M) 1,000 pages each
CLT-C4092S Cyan 1,000 pages
CLT-Y4092S Yellow 1,000 pages
CLT-M4092S Magenta 1,000 pages
CLT-R409 Imaging Drum 8,000 pages (black), 38,000 pages (color)
CLT-W409 Waste Toner Collection Bottle 5,000 pages (black), 1,250 pages (color)
Troubleshooting & Support Information
For printer drivers of the Samsung CLX-3175FW, visit http://www.printcountry.com/drivers/SAMSUNG_CLX_3175FN_DRIVER_DOWNLOAD.htm.
For troubleshooting tips and online help, visit http://www.printerinkquestions.printcountry.com.
You can also check out printer cartridges for the Samsung printers, by visiting http://www.printcountry.com/samsung_printer_toner_ink_cartridges_main.asp.
To find out which multi-function printer is the best one for your needs, visit http://printers.printcountry.com.
