Toner Cartridges for the Samsung CLX-4195FW

Samsung CLX-4195FW Printer Review

The Samsung CLX-4195FW has the versatility needed in an office, the sleek exterior preferred in a home, and the capacity to handle low to mid-volume daily tasks. Though this machine was intended for office use, it could also be a good fit at home, depending on the user's needs. Able to print, scan, copy, and fax, the CLX-4195FW is a jack of all trades, yet still manages to be affordable.

Sometimes referred to as simply the CLX-4195, the "FW" denotes faxing and wireless capabilities, though users can also connect via USB port or share it through the ethernet network port. Most of the major operating systems are compatible, so it should be easy to set up and connect with one or multiple computers. The 533 MHz processor aids in the impressive output rate of 19 pages per minute and the first page out time of less than 16 seconds. Up to 20 documents can be scanned in a minute and faxes are received in as little as 5 seconds.

For a machine that can produce a maximum of 40,000 pages per month, the Samsung CLX-4195FW toner cartridges can only produce 1,800 pages of color and 2,500 pages for black. The ReCP enhancement software, which stands for Rendering Engine for Clean Page, automatically sharpens text and fills in dots of color along lines. Using this software as well as the cyan, magenta, yellow, and black Samsung CLX-4195FW toner, the optimized resolution is up to 9600x600 dpi.

When the time comes for users to purchase replacement toners, there are a few places to look and several different options. Of course, OEM Samsung CLX-4195FW toner cartridges that are made by the manufacturer of the laser printer can be purchased at local office supplies stores, from the manufacturer directly, or from certified retailers online. A more affordable option, however, is using compatible Samsung CLX-4195FW toner, which is made by third-party vendors but is usually guaranteed to produce the same quality and yield the same number of pages.

The CLX-4195FW lacks a duplexer, but does offer a 50-sheet automatic document feeder, a 250-sheet standard input tray, and a single-sheet bypass tray for alternate media, such as envelopes, photo paper, glossy paper, and transparencies. There is a 3.5-inch touchscreen control panel for previewing images and adjusting settings. Additionally, the Samsung Mobile Print Application allows users to send images, PDFs, and even Microsoft Office documents to this color laser unit from smartphones and tablets, and it is compatible with Apple, Android, and Windows Phone devices.

Compatible printer toner will keep the operational costs low, and the unit's speed, sharp output quality, and excellent feature set will keep the office afloat. Easy to set up and to use, the Samsung CLX-4195FW is a solid choice for small offices with a variety of needs.