Computer maker Dell introduced a line of laser and LED printers, including a
multifunction monochrome laser printer with a 4.3-inch touch-screen interface
priced under $600 and a single universal print driver designed to reduce the
complexity of printer driver management. Models include the 2350d/dn, 2355dn
and 1355cn/cnw.
The 3250d/dn model is nearly 13 percent faster than the Dell 2330, with up to
40 printed pages per minute, and includes a standard duplexer for double-side
prints. The company said networking functionality makes this printer well-suited
for workgroups. It is available for order in the United
States this week for $249, or $299 with
networking.
The 2355dn monochrome laser printer offers a color touch screen built to
enhance workflow and improve the customer experience. It also comes with print,
copy, scan and fax capabilities and a duty cycle of 80,000 pages. The 2355dn
retails for $599 and is currently available in the United
States.
Dell claims its 1355cn/cnw model is the world’s smallest 4-in-1 multifunction
color laser-class network printer. With print/copy/scan/fax capabilities, the
printer delivers print speeds of 15/12 ppm (mono/color), and network and WiFi
options, and is designed to be more energy efficient. The drum and fuser are
designed to last the lifetime of the printer, according to the company. It is
available for order now in the United States
for $379.99, or $419.99 with WiFi capability.
With the Dell Open Print Driver (OPD), a single universal print driver designed
to reduce the complexity of printer driver management, businesses can access
improved results with a very small print driver. The Open Print Driver is one
of the smallest universal printer driver solutions available and is designed to
streamline operations and workflow while improving control and efficiency
across an entire printing fleet.
It offers a user-friendly interface, customizable features and benefits that
include an all-in-one single software package with multiple supported printer
description languages (PDLs) in a small installation file, a common user
interface for all printer types—single function, multifunction, color and mono
laser printers—access to supported devices through automatic discovery of
networked printers, configuration and printer settings, and the ability to
manage remotely and installs to end users over networks.
“Engineered to make digitizing and storing hard copy documents pain-free, the
new offerings tap into the needs of customers whose worlds have become
increasingly digital, every technology accessory critical to office
productivity,” a company release stated. “Businesses of all sizes want to
ensure they’re getting the most out of their technology. These new offerings
not only give you reliability at the speed you need but simplify print
management.”
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