Toner Cartridges for the Samsung CLX-3180

Samsung CLX-3180 Printer Review

The Samsung CLX-3180 is a full-function laser printer with enough versatility to increase production in an office, but is simple enough to use to appeal to a home user. This unit offers an average output rate with professional quality results and a frame compact enough to fit on a table or desktop. It is energy efficient and its affordable replacement Samsung CLX-3180 toner will keep the overall cost within most budgets.

As many as 20,000 pages can be printed each month, but the manufacturer recommends not reaching that maximum often for the most longevity. Unfortunately, the Samsung CLX-3180 toner cartridges can only yield 1,000 pages of color and 1,500 pages of black. Using this device to its maximum capacity would require purchasing replacement toners nearly 20 times per month.

There are a number of primary specifications that are important to know about the CLX-3180. The speed, which is about 15 black-and-white pages and 3 color pages per minute, may slow down a busy office but should suffice in a home environment. The maximum resolution that can be created when using all four colors of Samsung CLX-3180 toner is 2400x600 dpi. There is a 2-line status LCD and a Print Screen button on the control panel that provide added convenience. Users can connect via USB 2.0, though networking support is not included. Most major operating systems are supported by this 31-pound color laser all-in-one, and the input tray holds up to 130 sheets of standard paper.

To keep costs to a minimum, third-party vendors offer remanufactured Samsung CLX-3180 toner cartridges. These will provide the same quality and quantity, just without the brand name attached. Though parts of the consumable are made from recycled materials, the printer toner will supply the same output quality.

Clearly the Samsung CLX-3180 is not the flashiest or most exceptional machine on the market, but the features and functions it does offer will be a helpful addition to small and home offices. The speed is a bit slow, but the output quality is generally worth the price.