Savin SP C830DN Toner Cartridges

Savin SP C830DN Printer Review

As the slower of two models in its lineup, the Savin SP C830DN color laser printer still offers solid speeds of up to 45 pages per minute, but with the benefit of a lower purchase price. Its paper capacity is easy to expand to accommodate larger print volumes, but watch out for high prices on Savin SP C830DN printer toner supplies.

The "DN" added to the SP C830 model number denotes the duplexing and networking capabilities, which are two of its best features. With automatic duplexing enabled, users can potentially reduce their paper usage by half. With a built-in ethernet port, the unit is also very easy to share among multiple users, and it even supports printing from smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices.

Paper handling is quite versatile for the price, with a 100-sheet bypass tray included along with dual 550-sheet main trays. Users can upgrade the paper capacity even further with optional trays, up to a maximum of 4,400 sheets.

The unit's control panel offers a quick glimpse of the job status, as well as the remaining level of paper and Savin SP C830DN toner. The touchscreen display is much easier to navigate than a traditional button-based menu system, and users will appreciate its intuitive design.

The unit's main drawback is that the cost of replacement toners may be high for users who do a lot of color printing. OEM supplies are indeed expensive, though compatible Savin SP C830DN toner cartridges can be purchased for much lower prices. Combined with the large page yields of Savin SP C830DN toner cartridges, this can keep the cost per page down to a reasonable level.

Whether buyers want a simple, easy-to-use network printer or a device they can expand with finishing options, the Savin SP C830DN will deliver. It lacks the multifunction features some buyers may prefer, but its efficient single-function design is still quite appealing for a busy networked office.