Gestetner DSc530 Toner Cartridges

Gestetner DSc530 Printer Review

At first glance, the Gestetner DSc530 looks like a fairly standard multifunction color laser printer, but it has a few interesting features that set it apart from its competition. Its print speeds are fast, at up to 30 pages per minute, and warm-up time is less than 45 seconds. Buyers will appreciate the low price of Gestetner DSc530 toner, which keeps the cost of printer toner low over the lifetime of the machine.

The DSc530 has a fairly large footprint, measuring 25.6 inches by 25.9 inches by 29.1 inches and weighs a fairly heavy 264 pounds. Adding additional paper trays and finishing options will add extra bulk, but the variety of upgrade options available makes the machine very customizable. The unit includes a 50-sheet automatic document feeder to accommodate the scanning, faxing, and copying of multiple pages quickly, and it supports automatic duplexing for two-sided prints.

The fact that the color Gestetner DSc530 toner cartridges are divided into three separate colors helps reduce waste by allowing users to replace only the Gestetner DSc530 toner that is low. Black Gestetner DSc530 toner cartridges have a larger capacity than the color cartridges, with a capacity of 20,000 pages, meaning it will need to be replaced less often than smaller versions used in competing models.

Comparing the DSc530 to competing models in its class, it has slower speeds than some similar machines, but the inclusion of a duplexing ADF and a PictBridge port help it to stand out from the crowd. Some buyers also may appreciate the number of upgrades available for customization.

With its fast print speeds, short warm-up times, and quick first page out times, the Gestetner DSc530 won't keep users waiting long. It can handle a large paper capacity with upgrades, and finishing options such as stapling add value as well. The cost of replacing toners is low, helping buyers save money.