Samsung SF-515 Toner Cartridges

Samsung SF-515 Printer Review

The Samsung SF-515 is a basic monochrome laser fax machine and copier designed for the home or small office environment. It offers decent copy speeds at up to 8 pages per minute.

Buyers who want a simple fax machine with some additional copy features should certainly consider the SF-515. It has all the necessary fax functions, including a corded handset, a full-size number keypad and even a battery backup of up to 30 minutes. It can store up to 40 pages in memory in the event that it runs out of paper. Fax transmission speeds are somewhat slow, at only 14.4 kbps, but for the average user, this won't be much of a concern. As a copier, it can reduce and enlarge from 50% to 130% and make up to 99 copies at a time. Maximum copying resolution is 300 dpi because it can only print in black.

Samsung SF-515 toner cartridges have a capacity of 3,000 pages. These toners tend to be a little more expensive than average, however. Since printer toner is a large part of the ongoing cost, this is a big consideration.

Comparing the Samsung SF-515 to competing models, it tends to have slower fax transmission and copying speeds than most in its class. Its upfront cost is lower, but the cost of printer toner is higher, making it more expensive in the long run.

Overall, small office buyers will like the Samsung SF-515 for its simple operation and easy setup, but the high cost of Samsung SF-515 toner will take its toll in the long run, making other models a more economical choice.