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The all-in-one Samsung SCX 4521F printer is a great device for a small office or a small personal business. This device works as a fax machine, scanner, and copier, as well as a printer. This multi-functional device stands at 14.5 inches tall and has a footprint of 17.2 x 14.7 inches. It can be moved around easily since this unit only weighs 23 lbs. It uses Samsung 4521F printer toner cartridge.

The printer can deliver up to 20 pages per minute, which makes it an average laser printer. Start up time is around 5-6 seconds. It can deliver up to 600 x 600 dpi. We expected it to have a higher resolution since other printers in its class can usually do 1,200 x 600 dpi.

This unit has an average scanning capability. It has an enhanced resolution of 4,800 x 4,800 dpi. For optical resolution, it can manage 600 x 600 dpi. The model can only scan a printing area of 8.2 x 11.7 inches. This signifies that a legal-sized document will not fit into the scanner. The machine uses a standard 24 bit color depth and 8 bit monochrome.

The faxing capability of the machine is better than the rest. It can deliver a maximum of twenty pages in a minute just by using 2 MB memory. It is comparable to any stand-alone fax machine since its scanning resolution is 300 x 300 dpi.

The machine can also speed dial up to 90 numbers. The fax and phone are compatible with a PABS or PSTN system. You can even program 10 numbers to its one-touch dial feature.

The Samsung SCX ink and toner can deliver 4,200 pages every month. It has a 16 MB memory. The noise of the printer is acceptable when it is just warming up, but when it prints, it is a bit on the noisy side.

Software and drivers works with XP, ME and Windows 98 operating systems. The device can be a problem for users who have a limited number of USB slots since USB is the only way to connect it to any other devices. The unit doesn't have an Ethernet and wireless adapter, which really makes it impossible for networking to work.

This all-in-one $200 device is really great since it has a two line LCD or liquid crystal display. This feature makes it easier for users to pinpoint any type of problems in the future. Also, you don't need to check the manual just to have an understanding about flash codes. It can handle several functions just by using 350W of power. This device is really power efficient. In addition to that, the printer has an Energy Star compliant sleep mode that just consumes up to 10W.

The Samsung SCX 4521F printer is a great all around device if you plan to use it for basic documents. If you plan to use this for sending and scanning photos, you might want to reconsider. The faxing capability is better than most, but it lacks the ability to depict color that well. It also lacks the connectivity that we expect from a $200 all-in-one device. This is a good choice for the average user.