Dell B3460DN User Manual

General Description
The Dell B3460dn is a monochrome laser printer designed primarily for small to medium-sized offices and workgroups. It is categorized as a workhorse printer, emphasizing reliability and efficiency over additional features like finishing options (e.g., stackers or sorters). Its primary strengths lie in its speed and input capacity, making it suitable for environments that require heavy-duty printing.

Specifications

• Dimensions: The printer measures 12.1 inches in height, 15.7 inches in width, and 15 inches in depth.
• Weight: It weighs approximately 34.6 pounds.
• Input Capacity: The standard configuration includes a 550-sheet drawer and a 100-sheet multipurpose tray. Additional paper drawers can be added, increasing total capacity to 2,300 sheets.
• Duplex Printing: The B3460dn comes with a built-in duplexer for automatic two-sided printing.

Performance

• Print Speed: The printer is rated at 50 pages per minute (ppm) under optimal conditions. In practical tests, it achieved an effective speed of approximately 15.3 ppm.
• Output Quality: While the output quality is adequate for most business applications, it may not meet the standards required for high-quality desktop publishing. Text quality is acceptable but on the lower end compared to other mono lasers; graphics quality meets basic internal business needs.

Cost Efficiency
The running cost of the Dell B3460dn is relatively low at about 1.6 cents per page, which contributes to its appeal for businesses looking to manage operational costs effectively.

In summary, the Dell B3460dn stands out due to its combination of speed, paper handling capabilities, and cost efficiency, making it an Editors’ Choice among monochrome laser printers for office use