Dell 2135cn

Cheap price tag, simple to use, USB and Web-based administration, decent scan quality

High running cost, slow print speeds, poor print quality

The speed and quality of Dell's 2135cn are nothing to shout about. Though its price is a big incentive, we would prefer to spend a little extra on getting a more capable unit.

Fast. Prints, faxes, and scans over network. Standalone copier and fax. Automatic document feeder.

Text quality slightly below par. No automatic duplexer, even as an option.

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As you'd expect from Dell, this is a solid, dependable workhorse that produces well above average text and colour reproduction with easy to use controls, and it's fairly eco friendly. It could perhaps have done with higher capacity in-trays, though,...

Remote management, Good colour reproduction, Fast warm-up

Dithering issues and poor handling of complex borders, Initial set-up of networking can be tricky, Modest printing speed, Manual duplex only and no additional paper tray option

A mixed bag in terms of quality and performance, but the price is reasonable.