2 reviews

Dell 1250c

$230.00 Released September, 2010

The Pros:Very affordable pricing for high-speed color prints (using LED). Above-average print speed for graphics and photos. Very low maintenance, only consumable items are the toners, unlike inkjet color heads and cartridges.

The Cons:Printer lacks ethernet port or network support, can be found on similar printers in this price range. Highly expensive per-page costs of use due to LED toner price. Awkward user input uses flashing lights at different speeds, sometimes hard to determine meaning.

The Dell 1250c is a personal printer that uses LED technology instead of laser and can print up to 10 color pages per minute. Named the world's smallest color laser-class printer by Dell, it is part of a line up of personal and small office printers and is followed by the 1350cnw LED printer and the 2150cdn laser printer.

As opposed to laser printing, which uses a single light source to scan the photoconductor drum, LED printing uses a page-width strip of high intensity lights that flash on and off making the process faster and more efficient, although with not quite the same resolution depth as laser. It also makes possible for a smaller design as is the case with the compact 24 pound 1250c. Duplexing ie printing on both sides of the page can be done manually and the input tray holds 150 pages, while toner cartridges can be access from the side. A single USB client port lets you connect to a Windows or Mac computer running a range of operating systems as listed below.

Features

Color-capable LED printer
Dimensions (W x D x H): 394 x 300 x 225 mm
Weight: 11.0 kg (with consumables)
Max Print Speed (Actual print speed will vary with use): 600 x 600 dpi Mono/Color, Up to 12 ppm mono and up to 10 ppm color (letter/A4)
Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle: Up to 30k pages per month
User Interface: 2 Buttons, 11 Graphically lit LEDs
Maximum Paper Input Capacity: 150-sheet
Standard/Maximum Output Capacity: 100-sheet bin
Processor: 192 MHz
Memory: 64MB RAM / 2MB ROM
Duplexer: Manual
Media Types Supported: Plain paper (Normal, Thick); Cover (106-163g/m2 ); Coated paper (106-163g/m2 ); Label; Envelope; Recycle Paper; Hagaki (190gsm)
Standard Interfaces (Cables not included): USB 2.0 (high speed) Client port
Printer Language and fonts: GDI
Compatible Client Operating Systems:
Windows - Microsoft Windows 7 32bit/64bit, Windows Vista 32bit/64bit (Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Business), Windows Server 2008 32bit/64bit, Windows XP 32bit/64bit (Home & Pro), Windows 2003 Server 32bit/64bit
Mac - Mac OS : 10.3.9 or later (Power PC 32 bit), 10.4.11 or later (Power PC 32 bit/ Intel 32 bit), 10.5 with latest update (Power PC 32/64 bit/ Intel 32/64 bit), 10.6 with the latest update (Intel 32/64 bit)
Other certifications and compliances:
EU RoHS6, Energy Star -compliant, Blue Angel (Germany)
Contents in the Box:
Dell 1250c Color Printer
Installation Software CD (Printer Driver & Dell Supplies Management Software)
Dell 1250c Ship-With Black Cartridge (700 page yield5)
Dell 1250c Ship-With Color Cartridges (700 page yield5)
Power Cord
Placemat
Product Information Guide
Quick Reference Guide (DAO only)
NoM Techsheets (DAO only)
Blue Angel Techsheet (EMEA only)
GS-Mark Techsheet (EMEA only) and Hardware Recycle Program label and instructions

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Pros

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Very affordable pricing for high-speed color prints (using LED)
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Above-average print speed for graphics and photos
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Very low maintenance, only consumable items are the toners, unlike inkjet color heads and cartridges
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Photo print quality is very good for this price range
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small footprint - can fit in any small office without looking out of place
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simple to set up
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affordable price point

Cons

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Printer lacks ethernet port or network support, can be found on similar printers in this price range
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Highly expensive per-page costs of use due to LED toner price
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Awkward user input uses flashing lights at different speeds, sometimes hard to determine meaning
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monochrome only - can't print colour
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low yield - for small offices or individuals only
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single function only - not capable of copying, scanning, or faxing
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Below-average monochrome output print speed

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Anonymous: #dell_1250c The 1250c color printer is it just for printing or can you make copies with it? Jan 26, 12

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Amanie: You can't make copies with it, it's only a printer. Jan 26, 12

dell 1250c toner: #dell_1250c Coool. thanks for using high LED technology in dell 1250c toner printers. It's toner is really power and money saver!!!!!!!!!!! Nov 23, 11

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