Dell 1320c Color Laser Printer
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc. Part number: 222-8624
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- Specifications
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- Bottom Line:
- The Dell 1320c is a decent choice for a small office or work group, but a little more cash will net you a faster printer with better print quality.
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CNET editors' review
Dell 1320c Color Laser Printer price range: $118.99
- Reviewed by: Felisa Yang
- Edited by: Matthew Elliott
- Reviewed on: 07/16/2007
- Released on: 07/10/2007
The good: Inexpensive; fast color prints; great text print quality; single-sheet manual feed slot.
The bad: Slow black prints; black prints need to be darker; color graphics printing could use some improvement; memory and paper input are not expandable; no auto-duplexer.
The bottom line: The Dell 1320c is a decent choice for a small office or work group, but a little more cash will net you a faster printer with better print quality.
The Dell 1320c is a low-cost, color laser printer geared for small businesses or work groups. The $300 USB-only printer is slower than its competition with black prints but picks up the slack on color prints. Though not without its faults, the print quality is sufficient for most business uses. If you print a ton of black text documents, you're better off with the $400 Lexmark C500n, and if you want a better balance of print speeds between color and black, try the $400 Oki C3400n. The Oki's print quality is a bit better than the Dell's, too.
Design
The Dell 1320c's design is basic and straightforward, befitting its small-office role. The dark gray printer sits 15.6 inches wide, 16.6 inches deep, and 14.8 inches tall, and weighs a bit less than 40 pounds. The control panel is limited to two buttons (cancel and continue) and a graphic representation of the printer with LEDs that light up to indicate where a problem is occurring. For example, the paper tray area icon lights up when the tray is open, and the four toner icons light up if toner is running low--useful since the printer lacks a text LCD.
The main paper tray holds 250 sheets of regular paper, and a single-sheet manual feed slot resides on the front of the paper tray. The input capacity is not expandable on this model. The top-mounted output bin holds up to 150 sheets.
The four toner cartridges are hidden behind a panel on the right side of the printer. The cartridges for this unit are small and lightweight. Pulling them out, however, causes toner to dust your desktop--you've been forewarned. Each cartridge comes in two capacities: 1,000 prints and 2,000 prints. The small black costs $45, and the small color cartridges cost $59 each. The larger versions of each cost $60 and $79, respectively. Using the larger cartridges for best value, we calculate that a black-only print costs about 3 cents and a full color page costs about 15 cents. Both costs are reasonable, though slightly higher than those for the Oki C5500n. The monthly duty cycle is 35,000 prints.
Features
The Dell 1320c has the basic features you'd expect from a basic color laser printer. The base model connects via USB only, but you can add on a network adapter for $50. It ships with a 333MHz processor and 64MB of nonexpandable memory. There's no duplexer unit available for the 1320c, but the printer's driver will assist you with a manual duplex print job. Likewise, the driver can help you shrink or enlarge a print, create a poster or booklet print, and make N-up prints.
Performance
Compared to its similarly priced competition, the Dell 1320c is a bit slow with black prints, but faster with color. It printed black text at a rate of 12.11ppm, slower than the Samsung CLP-300N, the Oki C3400n, and the Lexmark C500n. With black graphics, it fell well behind both the Lexmark and the Oki, but was much faster than the Samsung. The Dell was the fastest of the bunch at color prints, just edging out the Oki and was the second fastest at color graphics, falling behind the Oki.
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The Dell's print quality was more than serviceable for a small office or work group. The black text print showed excellent quality, though the text leaned more toward dark gray than a true black. The color text could be improved with better color blending. The black graphics print looked faded (again, more dark gray than black), and the photo elements need to be sharpened up. The color graphics print showed the most problems. We saw banding in color and grayscale gradients, and the colors were too ruddy while the blacks weren't dark enough. We also noticed that the Dell had problems handling barcode patterns. On the other hand, the photo elements showed good detail, and color blocks were nicely saturated. Overall, the Dell 1320c's print quality is good enough for normal office use, but it's not the best choice if you value speedy black prints.
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Service and support
Dell backs the 1320c with a standard one-year warranty, though you can pay to extend the warranty to up to five years. Dell provides 24-7, toll-free phone support. The company's Web site provides drivers and downloads, FAQs, manuals, as well as user forums.
User reviews
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Do not buy a Dell 1320c printer. Poor quality results.
by philsills on September 24, 2009
Pros: Once you have reached Dell printer service in Manila, they will do their level best to transfer you here and there until you hang up in frustration. They are so good at hide-and-seek, after two or three days on hold, you forget why you called them
Cons: Where to begin, toner cost more than printer, poor color copies, frequent paper jams, non-existant service, crinkles envelopes, all in all, Dell is giving away 1320c with hopes you'll buy toner. A typical razor blade marketing scenario.
Summary: Dell can solve this problem by standing behind their products, unfortunately, they have outsouced their problems to a company in Manila whose mantra is to make the complaints go away. ...
Summary: Dell can solve this problem by standing behind their products, unfortunately, they have outsouced their problems to a company in Manila whose mantra is to make the complaints go away. It's a marvellous tactic.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Don't Buy Until You Check Out the Cost of Toner
by TurfgrassZealot on February 15, 2009
Pros: Small Footprint. Easy Setup. Decent Price.
Cons: Toner carts are way expensive and don't last as advertised.
Summary: Multiple calls to Dell has (gee...big surprise!!) yielded no help. Toner carts that are rated for 2000 copies are running out around 300-400. They are $82 each and you ...
Summary: Multiple calls to Dell has (gee...big surprise!!) yielded no help. Toner carts that are rated for 2000 copies are running out around 300-400. They are $82 each and you buy the individual colors. The low price doesn't seem to be worth it. Will put this sucker on Craigs List soon. Not a Bargain!!!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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fast, good quality and robust printer. home/smal office
by Tyndarus on August 22, 2011
Pros: -bargain on dell.be, only cost me 150 eur or so(4 years ago, with a discount)
-quite robust (it gets moved every once and a while, sometimes a hit from my foot (under my desk)),
but still the same printing quality :D
-i think it's quite fast, and with toCons: -if it's for home use it's quite large (gotta keep it under my desk to spare room)
-trying to get a dell 1320c network key adapter, but can't get it in europe anymore...Summary: pro's outweigh cons (for me at least) if i would go back 4 years ago i'dd buy the same printer again,
if i'd buy one today, i'...Summary: pro's outweigh cons (for me at least) if i would go back 4 years ago i'dd buy the same printer again,
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No definitive fix for common problem from Dell.
by Fred_Fox on May 28, 2011
Pros: None, that I can think of.
Cons: After time, the printing on the left side of the page fades. If you look on the internet, this is a fairly common problem. Dell suggestion didn't work... Replace Drum @ $150+ didn't work. Loud
Summary: Dell should stick with just selling computers.
Summary: Dell should stick with just selling computers.
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Probably the worst printer ever made
by fozelmi on March 14, 2011
Pros: None. Positively the worst printer ever made.
Cons: It is loud, takes up enormous room, extremely heavy, uses up massive amounts of power, the ink which Dell seems to have figured is the cash-cow of this printer runs out after 100 pages or so. It is slow, noisy and gets a paper jam every other page. It is
Summary: Stay away. Buying this printer is almost as wise as setting your wallet on fire.
Summary: Stay away. Buying this printer is almost as wise as setting your wallet on fire.
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Unpredictable results, waste of money
by UnhappyDellcustomer on December 24, 2010
Pros: Hasn't burst into flames
Cons: Can't resize paper, goes through toner very fast and that is very expensive. Wastes a lot of paper and toner due to jams and inability to handle anything beyond plain text.
Summary: This printer is so bad, it has caused stress in the marriage because my fool spouse paid $300 for this piece of junk without consulting me. What a lot of ...
Summary: This printer is so bad, it has caused stress in the marriage because my fool spouse paid $300 for this piece of junk without consulting me. What a lot of crap! It's not worth it, stay away from Dell.
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Great printer for the money!
by dgvandal on February 24, 2010
Pros: Great price for a laser printer that works as well as it has. Has been very reliable for my whole family. Clear, sharp printouts in both black & white and color. Faster and more reliable then any HP or Epson InkJet printer I've owned (at least 4)
Cons: It could be wireless or have automatic duplexer, but for the price what the hell do you want?
Summary: My family has been using this printer for over a year now and I have had no problems at all. I did install two firmware updates since my purchase. Maybe ...
Summary: My family has been using this printer for over a year now and I have had no problems at all. I did install two firmware updates since my purchase. Maybe that explain my success while others are complaining. We use this printer almost exclusively for homework that requires color print and I can honestly say we have yet to see any problems. I'm still using ther original toner cartridges!
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ABSOLUTE RUBBISH - DO NOT BUY!!!
by Reviewer123123123 on February 8, 2010
Pros: This is the most useless piece of garbage I have ever come across. It is impossible to set up the paper size, so the printer keeps wasting ink reprinting the first few pages and then it grinds to a halt, with the ligt flashing.
Cons: This piece of garbage seems to have the sole purpose of having you fork out many times the cost of the printer in colour cartridges, which it then wastes deliberately by kicking up phoney errors.
Summary: AVOID LIKE PLAGUE
Summary: AVOID LIKE PLAGUE
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Great Color Laser for the Price
by dragonfire_777 on November 19, 2009
Pros: Quick printing, good color quality, sharp images, easy to change toners, good adjustment tools
Cons: Print driver occasionally hangs on first print, one paper tray instead of 8.5x11 and 8.5x14 (minor issue)
Summary: This printer serves all the color printing for my small business and my personal use. Fast printing for it's size. Many reviewers complain about toner costs. Dell's toners ...
Summary: This printer serves all the color printing for my small business and my personal use. Fast printing for it's size. Many reviewers complain about toner costs. Dell's toners are expensive. I have found compatibles for less than $30 each. If you aren't printing a lot of full coverage sheets the toner life is acceptable. Toner change out is quick and simple. Planning to buy a second one for my wife who prints a lot of photos. Overall, this printer delivers what it's advertised to do. Very satisfied.
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Piece of Junk
by bluemoojie on July 29, 2009
Pros: If you are printing a letter or black and white typed report then this printer is fine as long as you aren't printing more than a few at a time.
Cons: It will not print files of any size or graphics consistently. Dells solution is to replace the printer. And replace the printer. And replace the printer.
Summary: If you do any work with graphics at all, this printer is a piece of junk. An error message will tell you to shut the printer on and off to ...
Summary: If you do any work with graphics at all, this printer is a piece of junk. An error message will tell you to shut the printer on and off to clear it. If the error is repeated, and it always is, then you are supposed to call Technical Support. When you give technical support the error number they will tell you the solution to the problem is to replace the printer. And around and around you go. This is the second printer now that I've been told to replace. Give me a break! It's a BAD product!
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
- Part number: 222-8624
- Description: Get crisp and fast color laser printing from the compact 1320c Color Laser Printer from Dell. Brighten up your presentations with sharp laser quality hand-outs. With up to 600 x 600 dpi resolution, 2400IQ, you can get quality prints with crisp text and sharp color detail. The printer features speeds of up to 16 pages per minute in black and white and 12 pages per minute in color (actual print speed will vary with use), ensuring excellent performance every time you print. The printer comes equipped with a 333 MHz processor and 64 MB of RAM in a stylish and compact design which will fit virtually any business environment.
General
- Printer Type Personal printer - Laser - Color
- Form Factor Desktop
- Width 15.7 in
- Depth 16.6 in
- Height 14.9 in
- Weight 37.9 lbs
Printer
- Print Speed up to 16 ppm - B/W - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in),
up to 12 ppm - Color - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) - Connectivity Technology Wired
- Interface USB
- Max Resolution ( B&W ) 600 dpi x 600 dpi
- Max Resolution ( Color ) 600 dpi x 600 dpi
- Image Enhancement Technology 2400 IQ
Processor
- Processor 333 MHz
RAM
- RAM Installed ( Max ) 64 MB / 64 MB (max)
Media Handling
- Media Type Coated paper ,
Recycled paper ,
Envelopes ,
Labels ,
Plain paper ,
Cover paper - Max Media Size (Custom) 8.5 in x 14 in
- Media Sizes B5 (6.93 in x 9.83 in),
Executive (7.25 in x 10.5 in),
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in),
A5 (5.83 in x 8.25 in),
A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in),
Folio (8.5 in x 13 in),
Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in) - Envelope Sizes Monarch (3.87 in x 7.5 in),
International DL (4.33 in x 8.66 in),
International C5 (6.38 in x 9 in),
Com-10 (4.13 in x 9.5 in),
Japanese Postcard (3.95 in x 5.83 in) - Media Weight 60 g/m2 - 216 g/m2
- Total Media Capacity 250 sheets
- Media Feeder(s) 1 x Autoload - 250 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) weight: 60 g/m2 - 216 g/m2
- Max Media Capacity 250 sheets
- Output Trays Capacity 150 sheets
Duty Cycle
- Monthly Duty Cycle 35000 pages
- Cartridge / Printhead Included Qty 4
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking None
- Connectivity Technology Cable
Scanner
- Type None
Copier
- Copier Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 (total) / 1 (free) x Expansion slot
- Interfaces USB 2.0
- Connections - USB 2.0,
1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B Miscellaneous
- Consumables Included 1 x Toner cartridge ( Black ) - up to 1000 pages,
1 x Toner cartridge ( Cyan ) - up to 1000 pages,
1 x Toner cartridge ( Magenta ) - up to 1000 pages,
1 x Toner cartridge ( Yellow ) - up to 1000 pages - Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Microsoft Certifications Works with Windows Vista
- Compliant Standards FCC Class B certified,
C-Tick,
FCC Part 15,
DHHS,
EN 61000-3-2,
EN 60950,
cUL,
UL,
CE,
EN55022,
GOST,
GS,
IEC 60950,
EN55024,
EN 61000-3-3,
ICES-003,
WHQL,
NOM,
NEMKO,
SABS,
SASO,
IEC 60825-1,
FCC CFR47 Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Voltage Required AC 120 V
- Frequency Required 50/60 Hz
- Power Consumption Operational 265 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 35 Watt
Battery
- Type None
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities,
Dell OpenManage - OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000 ,
Microsoft Windows XP ,
Microsoft Windows 2003 ,
Microsoft Windows Vista - Peripheral / Interface Devices USB port (compatible with 2.0 specification)
Environmental Standards
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 89.6 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 15 - 85%
- Sound Emission (Operating) 50 dBA
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Replacement - 1 year - Shipment
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Dell, Inc.
- Address:
One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682 - Phone: (800) 274-3355
- Email: LB_Order_Questions@dell.com
