Dell V105 Ink Cartridges

Dell V105 Printer Review

With a sleek, modern look, the Dell V105 inkjet printer will be a nice addition to the home office. Not only is it easy on the eyes, it combines three primary office devices into one compact unit - a scanner, printer, and copier. The V105 is not just intended to print work documents, though, as it can be used as a high-grade photo printer as well. Whether on the clock or at home, this machine will be able to handle most tasks.

When printing at the fastest rate, which is 22 pages per minute in black-and-white and 17 pages per minute color, the maximum resolution is 600x600 dpi. This quality is sufficient for printing text, but graphics and images will appear grainy. In the optimum quality mode, however, the resolution can get up to an impressive 4800x1200 dpi on photo paper. This will reduce the speed considerably, yet create pictures that are colorful and more true-to-life.

It is important to understand that this inkjet printer was not intended to be used for high-capacity printing. Rather, it has a maximum monthly print volume of 3,000 pages, and it is recommended to stay well below that. The Dell V105 ink cartridges have low yields, at 158 pages, so frequent users will find themselves purchasing replacement printer ink often. One of the major complaints from current owners is that the low upfront cost of the machine is offset by the high price and low yields of the Dell V105 ink.

Compatible with Windows operating systems only, the V105 connects to a computer computer via USB 2.0 port. Making copies does not require a PC, however, and 4x6-inch color photos can be duplicated with one touch of a button. With the color and black Dell V105 ink cartridges installed, the machine weighs just about 10 pounds and up to 100 sheets of paper can be held in the input tray.

Overall, this all-in-one device can be a little on the pricey side for users with high-volume printing needs, but for occasional users it could be a perfect fit. Compact, versatile, and equipped with high-grade Dell V105 printer ink that renders impressive quality, it is an excellent personal printer.