Samsung ML-2570 Toner Cartridges

Samsung ML-2570 Printer Review

The Samsung ML-2570 laser printer is designed for the personal or small office user. Its compact design and light weight make it easy to place in small spaces, and its fast speeds and excellent print quality exceed expectations.

The design of the Samsung ML-2570 is very streamlined and compact. Its boxy design is straightforward, with easy access to input trays and toner cartridges. The control panel is simple but very effective, and most options and features are designed to be accessed through software. The input tray holds 250 sheets, and there is also a 1-sheet manual tray for other media types. The output tray holds 100 sheets. The unit has both a USB 2.0 connection and a parallel connection, but does not include an ethernet network port, though one can be added with an optional upgrade. While adding an ethernet port will provide an easy way to share the unit across a network, it does not have the capacity to support a large number of network users.

The ML-2570 is very compact, measuring 9.6 inches by 13.9 inches by 11.6 inches (HWD), and weighing only 12.3 pounds. The unit can be easily moved around when necessary, and should fit in some pretty tight spaces, even on a desktop. The unit is fairly noisy when printing, however, so its noise may be a problem when placed in close proximity to the user. Another model, the ML-2570XAA is also available, which add paper handling and finishing options.

Samsung ML-2570 toner cartridges have a capacity of 3,000 pages each, but the unit ships with a starter printer toner cartridge with a capacity of 1,000 pages. Further, the model does not come with a USB cable included. It is understandable that the manufacturer may have made these decisions to bring the cost of the unit down, but it usually results in buyers feeling tricked and promotes ill will from consumers. The laser toner cartridge is the same as Samsung ML-2510 toner and other models, keeping costs lower for all models.

Overall, the Samsung ML-2570 laser printer offers faster speed and better print quality than one might expect for the price. Its compact design makes it a great choice for home office users or college students, where space is tight.