The Samsung ML 1630 printer is a lightweight device that does not break the bank. It was taken from the multipurpose SCX 4500. It is sold for around $200, which might seem a bit expensive for a basic laser printer, however, the sleek and professional design compensates for the price. This device is designed for high-end homes or offices. This a device made for people who want an elegant design over multiple features. Samsung ML 1640 toner only complements the pages produced by this machine.

It is about 13.1 x 14.8 inches big and 4.8 inches tall. The machine has touch sensitive buttons that can be used for power and cancelling the current print job. If you really want to turn the device completely off, you would need to look in the back, with this switch a little inconvenient for some. The blue LEDs on top will tell you the number of pages printed.

It has a transparent paper tray that can hold 100 sheets. This means heavier jobs would require you to feed it paper more often. In addition, it also has problems accepting thick media because of its design. Legal size paper will not work on this printer.

A 1,000 page yield cartridge is bundled with the printer. When you run out, you can replace it with a 2,000 page yield version for around $70. This puts the average page cost at 3.5 cents, which is expensive for a laser printer. The average cost of most laser printers is 2.7 cents and lower.

The maximum printing speed it 17 pages per minute. This is the average speed of most laser printers nowadays. In our test, we compared the Samsung ML 1630 to other printers and found out that it was a bit slower. You can even get the same features for less than $200. There are cheaper ones, but they are going to be bulky.

The text and graphic printing was slightly better than other laser printers. The text and graphics were sharp and have minimal bleeding. There were some signs of compression when we tried printing a dark monochrome picture. However, it is barely noticeable unless you really take the time to look at it.

It is powered by a 150 MHz processor with 8MB of RAM. It is just right for basic text and graphic prints. The machine has a maximum resolution of 1,200 x 600 dpi, which is a little bit low since most laser printers offer 1,200 x 1,200 dpi.

The ML 1630 software and drivers support Windows 2000, XP, and Vista. It even supports Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.4 and Linux operating systems. The device can be plugged in to a computer via USB. Unfortunately, USB is the only way to plug the device to a PC. In addition, this device does not have any Ethernet port, which means you would need to buy additional accessories.

Overall, the Samsung ML 1630 printer is a good buy for people who do not want a bulky and ugly laser printer in their home. As for the features, it is a bit limited compared to a printer under the same price range. It is a choice between sleek style of the ML 1630 printer or the features and capacity of the bulky ones.

While not high on features, the Samsung ML 1630 cartridges certainly provides professional-appearing documents. Replacement Samsung printer toner cartridges can be found online for truly competitive prices from any reputable laser toner dealer.