Dell V715w Ink Cartridges

Dell V715w Printer Review

The Dell V715 inkjet model is a an improved version of the V515, which had so many flaws that some experts found it to be incapable of handling daily office tasks. But the V715, also referred to as the V715W, is far more reliable and consistent. It clocks the same speed as its predecessor at 33 monochrome prints per minute and up to 30 full-color documents in 60 seconds.

Both Dell color inkjet printers have some of the same versatile connection options with ports for a USB cord, ethernet cable and PictBridge, and wireless capabilities, but the V715 offers slots for memory cards. It also offers an increased paper capacity with a standard input tray that holds 150 sheets and a 50-sheet output tray.

The two Dell V715 ink cartridges will produce about 500 pages before expiring and replacement printer ink can be purchased through Dell or from online vendors. Third-party companies offer compatible Dell V715 printer ink cartridges that are much more budget-friendly and will print with the same quality. The maximum resolution for color is 1200x4800 dpi, while monochrome printing is limited to 600 dpi.

Some of the most notable features of the Dell V715 are the duplexer, which allows automatic double-sided printing, the flatbed scanning surface with attached document feeder. It also has stand-alone copy and fax functions and can print a maximum of 10,000 pages per month. There is an LCD on the control panel that can show two full lines of text, but does not allow users to preview images when printing without a PC.

With so many features and functions, the Dell V715 will be a good addition to small offices. Keep in mind, the OEM Dell V715 ink will cost almost 5 cents per black-and-white page and about 12 cents per color print, so consider compatible versions for the overall best value.