The Samsung ML-2251N is a mono laser printer. It falls easily in the budget. It is a networked printer, therefore this printer is apt for offices and workplaces where printing is often required. The Samsung ML-2251N is shipped with a Samsung ML-2251N Toner Cartridge. This is an installer cartridge and should be installed as the first cartridge.
The Samsung ML-2251N printer is 14.1 inches in width, 17.8 inches in length and 10.9 in height. It weighs 10.6 kgs. The printer comes is a matt white color. This smart looking printer can be placed in any workplace setting. The Samsung ML-2251N network printer gives good print quality. It can print up to 30,000 pages per month. The black and white print resolution is 1200 X 1200 dpi. This, along with the Samsung ML-2251N Toner Cartridge aids in the appropriate print quality. This printer can be connected to various users at a time and complete print jobs given by different sources efficiently. The paper tray can hold up to 250 pages.
The Samsung ML-2251N printer is compatible with Windows 98,2000, ME and XP and Linux: Caldera, Debian, Red Hat, Slackware, Mandrake, TurboLinux and SuSE. A print speed of 22 pages per minute has been recorded. It has USB 2.0 High Speed. The drivers for the printer can be easily downloaded form the internet.
Advantages- Budget printer
- 1200 X 1200 dpi
- Good print quality
- USB 2.0 High Speed
- No WiFi or Ethernet
- No Bluetooth
- Pictbridge absent
- No Autoduplex
Cartridge Replacement for Samsung ML-2251N Toner Cartridge is:
- Samsung ML-2250D5 Black Toner Cartridge
Conclusion
The Samsung ML-2251N printer lacks some important features such as WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity. Pictbridge is absent and the printer does not have the function of auto duplexing. But this budget printer offers great print quality and the print speed is also good. The printer works great for startups and offices that are looking for budget printing.
The life of your Samsung ML-2251N toner cartridges can be increased by using toner saver mode. This will not only help you to reduce the cost per page but will also reduce the print quality. To turn on the toner saver mode using control panel press the control button on the control panel for 0.5 second. The printer must be in ready mode (on line / error LED is on). If the toner save LED is on, the mode is enabled and the printer uses less toner to print a page.
Pages printed are faded and lightIf the printouts are light and faded you can temporarily improve the quality of the printouts by redistributing the toner in the Samsung ML-2251N toner cartridges. Follow the steps to redistribute the toner:
- Pull the front cover outside
- Take out the toner cartridge and remove it from the printer
- Gently shake the toner cartridge five-six times to redistribute the toner
- Reinsert the toner cartridge into the printer. Ensure that the toner cartridge snaps into place
- Make sure that the front cover is firmly closed
If the problems do not get resolved by redistributing the toner try replacing the toner cartridges by following the steps below:
- Pull the front cover out
- Remove the cartridge from the packing material
- Gently shake the new Samsung ML-2251N toner cartridges to redistribute the cartridge evenly inside the machine
- Locate the cartridge slots inside the printer, one on each side
- Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge into the printer until it snaps into the place
- Close the front cover and make sure it is securely closed
Precautions: While handling the cartridges do not expose them to light once opened. If required cover them with a paper. Also, do not use any sharp equipment to remove the packing as it might damage the drum of the cartridge.