Dell 1230C printer is good for personal use as it is small in size and cheap. Its text quality and speed are low in comparison to a laser printer. Its weight is 24.3 pound and it measures 15.3 x 12.3 x 9.6 inches.
Dell 1230C printer is limited to a USB connection, so it can't be connected directly to a network for sharing. Dell 1230C toner cartridges do not need any preparation during installation. As it offers only a 150-sheet paper capacity, it is low in a shared printer, but it is sufficient for a personal printer. The printing speed is 17 pages per minute for monochrome but only 4 pages per minute for color. It offers high quality output but the text lacks the crisp, clean edges that usually comes in laser printers which gives it a less than fully professional look.
Dell 1230C printer have a relatively high cost per page which is as much as 4.5 cents per monochrome page and 21.8 cents per color page.
Advantages:- Small enough to share a desk
- Cheap enough to justify buying
- Easy installation
- Dell 1230C toner cartridges do not need any preparation
- High-quality output
- Text quality and speed are relatively low
- Limited to a USB connection
- Low paper capacity
- Relatively high cost per page
The compatible Dell 1230C toner cartridges are:
- Dell 593-10495 Ink Cartridges
- Dell 593-10496 Ink Cartridges
Conclusion:
Dell 1230C printer is good for personal use as it is small in size and easy to install. It has high quality output but relatively high cost per page. Also, its text quality is quite low. Its low paper capacity is not an issue if one is using it for home use. It is limited to a USB connection but overall it is a good printer for home use as it is not a costly printer for buying.