Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W Toner Cartridges

Expert Verdict

The Samsung’s Xpress SL-M2020W mono laser printer works best for users who have simple printing needs. Though this black-and-white printer is made for economics and productivity, not creative performance or a cutting-edge design. This machine is a lot easier to set up than many competing printers on the market, and not only this but it also has an impressive list of features, along with Wi-Fi connectivity and the ability to print from iOS and Android mobile devices. Being a mono printer, it boasts black Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W Toner Cartridge only. The price of this printer is 35 percent less than some of the best competing mono lasers from HP and Brother. The printer itself has a really small footprint and works well in small spaces like the corner of a desk or an office. The dimensions are 21.5 x 33.2 x 17.8 cm, so it's bookshelf-friendly as well. This machine comes with a fairly long cable that enables you to keep it on the ground and away from the view.

You can connect a computer or smart devices like phones or tablets to the printer using either the provided USB cable, through a wireless connection connected with a Wi-Fi router, or by choosing an NFC-enabled Android phone to the top panel for mobile printing. For iOS, this printer is AirPrint-enabled as well, so you can print from your iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi. Moreover, this printer is CloudPrint compatible, which means that it can print from any device running a version of Google's Chrome Web browser. Furthermore, to cover all of the mobile printing features, Samsung offers its own MobilePrint app on Android and iOS as well.

Installing the Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W Toner Cartridge in the printer is easy. Furthermore, It comes with software to fulfil your printing needs. The software automatically installs an Easy Printer Manager to control settings and make custom profiles for different sorts of prints. You'll also notice that it has the ability to monitor the printer using the manager as well. Also, it comes with a manual to guide you through the setup, but you would not need it as the installation process is very easy. Connecting any printer to a wireless network can be a difficult task to achieve, however, the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button on top of the printer really helps the process move along.

Coming to performance, this printer prints at quite a reasonable speed of up to 21 ppm. The quality of the toner Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W Toner Cartridge also meets Samsung's standards, however, if you select the economy printing option, expect to see some degradation in print quality. We recommend the highest quality setting for presentation handouts, resumes, and important files, but the eco-print option is completely all right for most emails and other sorts of text pages.

One thing you'll need to keep in mind is that the money pit for any printer is usually their consumables, and in this case, it's obviously the laser toner. This machine uses MLT-D111s black toner and each Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W Toner Cartridge can print around 1,000 pages, but replacing the Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W Toner Cartridge will cost you almost as much as the printer itself, which seems like a lot.

In conclusion, If you are not in need of colour output or extra scanning and copying features, the Samsung SL-M2020W is a capable laser printer in a compact package with an impressive roster of advanced features for an unbeatable decent price. However, the replacement Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W Toner Cartridge will cost almost as much as the printer itself, which may make you rethink before buying it.

Review

Though Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W is a mono laser printer, yet it catches attention because of its great features like wireless capability, high-speed USB connectivity and affordability. It is an entry-level printer with comparatively fast and efficient printing capacity.

The printer is just 3.97 kg in weight which means it can be easily lifted by one person. In terms of the measurements, it is 331 mm in width, 215 mm in depth and 178 mm in height. Considering the dimensions, it has a small footprint. When it comes to setting up the device for the first time it proves to be extremely easy even for new users. Now, coming to the printing speed, it goes up to 21 ppm which is good enough for regular/simple printing requirements. The output quality is quite impressive when the highest printing quality is set in the settings menu. Usage of high-yielding Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W Toner Cartridge delivers more toner per consumable. Wifi which is the key highlight of this machine allows you to print via a mobile device. It also supports mobile printing via an Android or iOS device. In fact, it is also capable of cloud printing from smartphones and tablets. For Android, the printer is compatible with NFC connectivity. The main input paper tray manages up to 150 sheets and supports a wide range of media including card stocks and envelopes.

• Lightweight
• Occupies less desk space
• Good printing speed
• High-capacity Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W Toner Cartridge
• Supports WiFi networking
• NFC compatible
• Enables mobile printing and cloud printing

• Manual duplex printing
• The high cost of Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W Toner Cartridge
• Not designed for medium to heavy workload

The compatible toner cartridge is:

• MLT D111S Black Toner Cartridge

Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W is a solo printer with reliable printing speed, quality and wireless connectivity options. Users who do not require functions like scanning and copying can go for it. If the high cost of the original toner cartridge is the concern, compatible versions can make the job cheaper than expected.

How to fix a light or faded print issue for Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W printer?

Try the following solutions to improve print quality:

• If white streak or faded area appears on the printout, it indicates that the Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W toner cartridge supply is low. Locate a new toner cartridge to replace the old cartridge.
• Check whether the paper you have installed meets the required specifications. Also, check that the paper is not too moist or rough.
• Make sure that you are using good quality Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W toner cartridge for the printing task.
• If the complete page is light or faded, it might be possible that the print resolution setting is too low or the toner save mode is on. Modify the print resolution setting and turn off the toner save mode. If you are unable to do so, check with the help screen of the printer driver.
• Faded or light print defects also indicate that the Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W toner cartridge needs cleaning. Clean the inside of your printer.
• The LSU surface inside the machine may be dirty. Clean the inside of your machine properly to resolve the issue.

If these steps do not fix the problem, contact a Samsung service representative to assist you further.

My Samsung Xpress SL-M2020W printer displays “Error” while printing. How can I resolve this message?

The most possible reason for such type of error message can be associated with the type of paper used. To fix this problem check the following:

• Check whether the input tray is empty.
• Check for the paper jams. If you find any, remove them.
• Take the paper out of the tray, open the flaps and look inside if a very small piece has been ripped off and left inside.
• Look under the printer because there is an access panel that can be removed to examine and clean the page feed mechanism.
• Remove the pieces of paper stuck inside the printer.
• Try using a thin sheet of paper. Most printers do not print on cards as it is too stiff to be fed around corners.