Digital Camera News and Reviews

Dell 1135n

Printer Comparison has tested a multifunction monochrome laser printer from Dell. This Dell printer is called Dell 1135n and is able to fax, print, copy and scan.

Some key features for the Dell 1135n printer:
-4-in-1 device that is able to print, scan, copy and fax
-Print speeds up to 23 pages per minute
-Print resolution up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
-Automatic document feeder (ADF)
-250-sheet paper cassette
-USB 2 and ethernet connectivity

Printer Comparison ends up giving the Dell 1135n an overall rating of 4 out of 5 possible stars. The reviewer finds several positive points with the Dell printer including compact design, low printing costs per page and that you are able to do color scans. On the negative side we find aspects such as no front side USB socket and you have to do duplexing manually. The 1135n scores highest on print quality and operations costs, a little lower on performance, print speeds and ease of use while scoring lowest on features. Overall it seems like a good monochrome laser printer that is able to do most things a small office needs.
Read the full review of the Dell 1135n multifunction printer here.

Epson PictureMate Show

Epson PictureMate Show is a photo printer from Epson that has a large display that can be used as a photo frame. Seems like a pretty good idea, but let us hear what the reviewer at Printer Comparison thinks about this Epson printer that is supposed to be able to print photos in 37 seconds.

Some key features for the Epson PictureMate Show:
-4” x 6” photo prints
-16:9 tilt digital photo display with 800×480-pixel WVGA resolution
-Print photos in 37 seconds
-270 MB internal memory
-Supports popular memory cards
-Supports USB thumb drives, PictBridge devices

Printer Comparison ends up giving the Epson PictureMate Show an overall score of 4 out of 5 possible stars. On the positive side we find the printer to make photo prints of excellent quality, the photo frame is useful and the print speeds are good. On the negative side there are aspects such as high price tag and you can not really print many different media types with this printer. The Epson printer scores highest on performance, print speeds, features, print quality and ease of use while it scores a bit lower on operational costs and service. Overall the PictureMate Show seems like a good choice if you are interested in a photo printer that also let you show off your pictures in a photo frame.
Read the full review of the Epson PictureMate Show photo printer here.

Canon i-SENSYS LBP3010

Trusted Reviews has tested a Canon laser printer that has a low price tag. The laser printer is called Canon i-SENSYS LBP3010 and is able to print up to 14 pages per minute in monochrome. The Canon printer seems to be targeted at the entry-level laser printer market.

Some key features for the Canon i-SENSYS LBP3010 printer:
-Print speeds up to 14 pages per minute
-Monochrome laser printer
-Up to 2400 x 600 dpi print resolution
-USB 2 connectivity

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Canon i-SENSYS LBP3010 a very good review and even gives it a “Trusted Reviews Recommended” award. The printer gets an overall score of 9 out of 10 possible points. The Canon scores highest on print speeds and value for your money, a little lower on print quality and lowest on features. The LBP3010 seems to be a great little mono laser printer for personal use in your home office or for school work. It may be a little expensive to run, but it is still a good choice if you are looking for a cheap laser printer.
Read the full review of the Canon i-SENSYS LBP3010 laser printer here.

HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf

About.com has reviewed a monochrome laser printer from HP. The printer is called HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf and has duplex capabilities along with a 150 sheet input tray and automatic document feeder.

Some key features for the HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf:
-150-sheet input tray
-100-sheet face-down bin
-35 sheets automatic document feeder
-Automatic duplexer
-2-line, 16-character display

About.com ends up giving the HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf an ok review with a total score of 3.5 out of 5 possible stars. The reviewer really like the extremely fast printing, the quality of the monochrome prints and the easy Plug and Play technology. On the negative side we find aspects such as high price tag and that links to online user guides did not work when the tests were done. Overall the HP printer seems like a good choice looking for a fast printer that makes monochrome prints of high quality.
Read the full review of the HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf laser printer here.