Dell 942 Ink Cartridges

The Dell 942 and A942 are a series of cost-efficient inkjet printers that bundle both photo printing and standard multipurpose functionality into a fairly compact design. According to expert tests, speeds of up to 19 pages per minute for monochrome documents and 14 pages per minute for color make the 942 one of the quicker units in its class. Combining copy, print and scan functions in a single device, as well as user-friendly features, this all-in-one photo printer is a good fit for homes.

The 942 is best suited for light-duty use due to its minimal media handling that can store a maximum of only 100 pages at one time. The unit is further limited by its exclusion of an automatic document feeder, which is a typical fixture in multifunction printers, and provides quick scanning for large jobs. To help make up for these setbacks, the device includes such bonuses like a utility that will provide users with the ability to fax documents from a computer's modem, despite the lack of a standard fax function.

The unit's many positive attributes are mostly included in its photo-centric design, which includes a 2.5-inch LCD for previewing photos and a control panel that has a range of buttons for navigating menus and editing images. Thanks to its Dell Ink Management System, the device will monitor and alert users via an LED on the control panel when Dell 942 printer ink is running low.

The device supports direct photo printing from memory cards like Memory Stick pro and Secure Digital. Users can also print photos through a USB connection that supports PictBridge-compatible cameras. Photo output is rated highly by expert tests that claim images print better than what's typical of drugstore photos with a maximum resolution of 4800x1200 dpi. One reviewer noted that the included software was not as easy to use as earlier models, however.

The device uses two Dell 942 ink cartridges, one containing black printer ink and another with cyan, magenta and yellow. For more detailed photo printing, users have the option of replacing the 638-sheet capacity black supply with a photo color Dell 942 ink cartridge that can last for around 102 pages.

With quicker speeds than most similar inkjet printers and its intuitive multifunction capabilities, the 942 is a flexible option for home use. What's most notable is its high-quality photo printing that will allow users to save money and print their photos at home.

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