Samsung ML-1641: an excellent printer for home use

Samsung ML-1641 belongs to the most affordable printing solutions based on laser technology. The main sphere of its use is offices with a maximum of 5 workplaces and, of course, a house. It is the parameters, characteristics and other important features of this article that will be considered.

On which segment of the market of printing equipment is this laser printer oriented?

The price, technical parameters and a small print resource per month indicate that it is a budget printer. It is perfect for organizing a printing subsystem in an ultra compact office. Also, its technical specifications will be enough to organize a home system of monochrome printing. Separately, it should be noted that this printer can also be used in working groups or larger offices. But in such a situation, the laser printer in question can only partially cover the printing needs, and it will necessarily be complemented by another similar device. Similarly, this printing solution can also be used within the copy center.

List of equipment

Samsung ML-1641 boasts a typical and quite standard bundle. It is quite enough for the initial connection and configuration of the peripheral device, and after that you can already use it for its intended purpose. The list of equipment in this case includes:

• Laser printer.
• The interface cable, which uses the commutation with the computer.
• Power cord.
• Cartridge.
• A disk with the software you need to configure the peripheral device.
• Warranty card.
• Instructions for use.

Speed

Printer Samsung ML-1641 has a fairly good performance, both for the solution of the entry level. On the output of the first page, he only needs to spend 10 seconds. In the future, the hero of this article is able to print 16 pages per minute, and according to this characteristic, it is only slightly inferior to more expensive mid-range printers. To warm up the same peripheral solution after power-up, it takes about 40 seconds.

Cartridge. His specifications

Only in black and white printing mode it is able to output ML-1641. The cartridge is therefore only one in this printer, and it is charged with black toner. His model is MLT-D108S. At the maximum refueling of the toner in its container, according to the manufacturer, should be enough for 1500 pages. In the initial state, the cartridge is filled only by 70%, and this amount of printing powder should be sufficient for a maximum of 1100 pages. The monthly volume of printed unilateral sheets for this decision is declared at the level of 5000 pages, and with such a heavy load on this product the owner will have to refill the cartridge 3-4 times a month.

Requirements for paper. Formats

The largest paper size on which Samsung ML-1641 is able to output is A4. Also among the other formats of this series this laser printer can output to A6 and A5. In addition to them, the drivers of the peripheral support B5 and Letter. The smallest value of paper density, at which the manufacturer allows the output of this printer model, is 60 g / m ² . On pages with a lower density, printing is not allowed because the sheets may jam and a printer error occurs. After that it will be necessary to disassemble it and remove the remainder of the page from the cartridge. The maximum density for this case is 160 g / m ² . That is, the printer under consideration is quite capable of printing on light cardboard or even a paper. In addition to this, this peripheral product can output glossy or matte paper on films, envelopes.

Interface for connection

This printer Samsung is equipped with only one way to connect to a personal computer - it's USB. Its capabilities are sufficient for the implementation of the printing subsystem. But some owners would like more (this is indicated by their reviews). For example, "Wai-Fay" or RJ-45. But such transmitters or ports can be found only in mid-range devices and with a higher cost. The manufacturer considers the peripheral solution for printing to be entry-level products, and there is nothing more to be expected in terms of switching in this case.

Connection order and initial setup

To connect and initialize the product in question, you must perform the following manipulations:

• Install next to the system unit printer.
• Connect the interface cable and power cord.
• We dismantle the transport fixation elements.
• Install the cartridge.
• On the computer from the CD, install the driver.
• We apply voltage to the print device.
• Print the test page.

Reviews

This laser printer "Samsung" from the position of the owners does not have any drawbacks. This is a personal entry-level solution that has a number of important advantages against competing products, among which are:

• Speed.
• A wide list of supported formats.
• Easy to set up and use.
• Excellent print resource per month for both home printer.

Results

Samsung ML-1641 is an excellent home printer. It can also be used to implement a printing system in an ultra compact office with a PC number of less than 5 pieces. Also, it can partly cover the printing needs and in most other cases.