Perfectly balanced technical specifications, speed and cost allow Samsung SCX-4220 to realize a full-fledged subsystem of scanning, outputting documents from a PC and copying in a small office. It is precisely the possibilities of this universal solution that will be further examined in stages and in great detail.
MFP positioning. Equipment
The multifunctional device of the budget class Samsung SCX-4220 is aimed, as previously noted, to work in a small office. Another alternative area of its application may be a small working group. In both cases, the number of PCs should not exceed 15 pieces. In this case, the availability of such a universal solution will completely and completely cover the needs for printing and copying. Also, the positive aspects of this universal solution include the original equipment that includes:
Multifunction device.
A 70 percent toner cartridge.
Interface wire for connecting to a personal computer.
Power cord.
A disk with drivers and additional application software.
User's manual.
Promotional brochures.
Warranty card.
The above list is sufficient to use this one-stop solution. It even includes an interface wire, which some manufacturers exclude from the package and in this situation you need to buy it additionally.
Technical specifications MFP Performance
Like most similar devices, the Samsung SCX-4220 based on laser printing method. Its positive aspects include high speed and the ability to print and copy in large volumes. It is these two important points that make it possible to easily block printing needs both in a small workgroup and in a small office without special problems. It takes 42 seconds to warm up this multifunction device, and 11 seconds to print the first page . This MFP can then print or copy 18 pages in a minute. The monthly resource for printing and copying is 10,000 one-sided pages. Connectivity in it is represented by only one USB, but this is enough to unleash its potential. The resolution in copy or print mode is 600 x 600, and when scanning, you can get 4800 x 4800.
Paper
The largest standard sheet format on which the Samsung SCX-4220 printer can output is A4. Also on this list is A6, A5, B5 and even a letter rarely used in practice. The cartridge model in this MFP is the SCX-D4200A. After buying his resource is enough for 2000 pages. Subsequent refilling with toner will increase this value to 3,000 sheets in single-sided execution. The monthly volume of output pages, as noted earlier, is 10,000 pages. As a result, the cartridge will have to be refilled at such an intense load 3-4 times during the month. The lowest paper density for this multifunction device is 64 g / m 2 . Its maximum permissible value is 163 g / m 2 .
Cost and reviews
At the moment, it is still possible to purchase Samsung SCX-4220 MFPs from stock. Its cost is in the range from 10,000 to 12,000 rubles. Significant disadvantages of its owners in the reviews do not emit. But he has very, very many advantages. The main ones are a large printing resource and phenomenal performance for both primary-class MFPs. Also, this list needs to be supplemented with an impressive list of formats, an impressive set of drivers for the main versions of system software and low cost of consumables.
Summary
Samsung SCX-4220 is just great for document management within a small office or in a similar workgroup. Still quite successfully, it can be used for printing and not only at home, but at the same time it is necessary to take into account its rather high cost, as for such a case. In all other cases, it is more preferable to purchase a more expensive universal solution with a large monthly print resource.