For around $600, you can get the multifunctional Dell Laser 1600n printer. This machine can scan, copy, fax, and print. It is like having a small office in your own home. It is even small enough to fit be placed on a desk. The Dell 1600n printer toners will offer the professional results sought by all.

The machine can print 22 pages per minute. It also features a 50-sheet automatic document feeder you can use for the faxing or scanning. Networking using a standard Ethernet cable that is also present with this nifty device.

This laser printer is able to provide quality printing and scanning. However, when the device is connected to the network, it does not scan color documents. The faxing capability is limited, since the bundled software does not let you fax from the PC. You have to use the fax application found in Windows, but the information you have stored in the device's control panel cannot be retrieved.

The machine averages around 6 pages per minute when scanning grayscale documents and 3 pages per minute for colored documents. It was able to able to get around 6 pages per minute for its copying feature. These results are among the fastest in its class.

It has a paper tray that can hold 250 sheets, but you have the option of buying a second tray and making it a total of 500 sheets. The device also has a 32 MB memory, which is more than enough for home use. However, the 32 MB is not going to be enough if you plan to use this machine for an office. You might want to consider adding additional memory, which cost around $30.

The package includes a 3,000-page yield Dell compatible toners. A brand new one costs around $70, which makes an average print cost around 2.3 cents per page. However, if you want to save more, there is also a 5,000-page yield toner cartridge for $80. This would make for an average of 1.6 cents per page, which is good compared to other printers under the same price range.

Installing additional memory is very easy since all you have to do is open the door on the left side. This design avoids any unnecessary disassembly and exposure. However, the automatic document feeder's design needs to be revised, since it's too short to keep the lid fully opened. You will have to improvise some kind of support if you are scanning a large document.

There is a web server you can use check the printer's activity. This is available when you connect it to your workgroup or router. The package does not include the USB cable, which means you have to spend an extra $30 if you want to connect this machine directly to your computer. In addition, the software does not support Linux and Mac operating systems.

What makes the Dell Laser 1600n printer a good buy is the lifetime around-the-clock technical support. It also includes a standard one-year warranty, which you can extend by signing up online or calling technical support. Shipping and replacement is also covered in the warranty.