Dell Laser Printer 1700

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the print quality and reliability. The usability and performance also get good feedback. Reviews are divided on the size, and the paper handling and noise get critical opinions.

value for money, performance, usability, reliability, print quality

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Printers the Dell Laser Printer 1700 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 70/100 = Good quality.

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(Based on 23 reviews)

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Dell Laser Printer 1700

 

Low-cost laser printer is cheap to use but slow to print.

Its price and print quality are attractive, but the 1700's speed is substandard.

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Amazon review summary for the Dell Laser Printer 1700

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of the Dell Laser Printer 1700 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

performance, value for money, usability

50% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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SLOW REACTION

 

SLOW REACTION

This printer is very slow to print, but once it is started it runs great. The size of this thing is rediculous; my HP 4L took up less space and reaction time was quick. However this printer can take a beating and keep on printing. I have dropped...

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Dell LP1700N Network Laser Printer (25ppm, 250 sheet paper tray, 1200x1200 dpi)

 

Great First Network Printer

I've had this printer for about two years now and love it. This was my first laser printer and replace an inkjet I had hooked to a network print server. Is the printer loud ... sure ... I guess, but it's fast and the noise doesn't bother me at all. ...

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Great First Network Printer

 

Great First Network Printer

I've had this printer for about two years now and love it. This was my first laser printer and replace an inkjet I had hooked to a network print server. Is the printer loud ... sure ... I guess, but it's fast and the noise doesn't bother me at all....

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Dell LP1700N Network Laser Printer (25ppm, 250 sheet paper tray, 1200x1200 dpi)

 

Poor product

I bought this printer looking for a good price, but just one year later the printer was not working because of the mechanism to take the paper from the tray was broken, when I contact Dell they recomend me buy another one, because the guaranty have...

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Poor product

 

Poor product

I bought this printer looking for a good price, but just one year later the printer was not working because of the mechanism to take the paper from the tray was broken, when I contact Dell they recomend me buy another one, because the guaranty have...

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Basic, overpriced printer. Better lasers easily found

 

This Dell is one of several laser printers that I own. While it performs smoothly and reliably, it fails to provide several key features that the competition has at a comparable or lower price. The printer is very basic. It is well-suited for text ...

Works with Windows, Mac, and LinuxToner lasts a long time and is inexpensive

Paper system, speed, features (no duplex or networking), value for price

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Decent Home Office Printer

 

Prior to owning this printer, I had a Brother HL1440 laser printer which was OK for my purposes at home. However, I was given the opportunity to work with the Dell 1700 at my workplace for a year while I filled in for an employee on leave of absence. I...

Fast printing, quick setup, reliable

Somewhat noisy, long warmup time

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Fast, efficient and good quality printing

 

Fast, efficient and good quality printing

I bought this Dell to replace my Epson C86, I was sick and tired of paying so much money for ink replacement cartridges, slow sleed from my inkjet and also there is the fact that I hardly ever print a photo or need color, the Dell is extremely fast...

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Product Specifications

The Dell Laser Printer 1700 offers fast, affordable personal printing in a compact design. Fast 24ppm A4 print speed, 15,000 page monthly duty cycle, huge 800-sheet maximum paper capacity, and the large optional 6,000 page toner cartridge make it an ideal personal laser printer for either home or office environment.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:13.9in
Height:9.8in
Weight:26.9lbs
Width:15.5in

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

Header

Compatibility:PC
Manufacturer:Dell
Model:1700
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Dell Personal Laser Printer

Miscellaneous

Color:Ion silver / Midnight gray
Microsoft Certification:Works with Windows Vista
Vista Certification:Works with Windows Vista

Modem

Type: None

Networking

Type: None

Printer

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Interface:Parallel / USB
Language Simulation:PCL 5E / PCL 6/PCL 6
Max H-Resolution B/W:1200dpi
Max Media Size (Standard):A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) / Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Max Printing Speed (ppm):24ppm/25ppm
Max V-Resolution B/W:1200dpi
Media Type:Cards / Envelopes / Labels / Plain paper / Transparencies/Cards / Envelopes / Plain paper / Transparencies
Monthly Duty Cycle Range (Printer Class):10,000 - 19,999 pages
Output Type:Monochrome
PostScript Support:Standard
Technology:Laser
Total Media Capacity:250sheets
Type:Personal printer/Workgroup printer

RAM

Installed Size:16MB
Max Supported Size:144MB

Scanner

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / Microsoft Windows 2000 Server / Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition / Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 / Microsoft Windows Server 2003 / Red Hat Linux 7.2 / Red Hat Linux 7.3 / Red Hat Linux 8.0 / SuSE Linux 7.2 / SuSE Linux 7.3 / SuSE Linux 8.0/Microsoft Windows 2000 Server / Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP / Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 / Microsoft Windows Server 2003 / Red Hat Linux 7.2 / Red Hat Linux 7.3 / Red Hat Linux 8.0 / SuSE Linux 7.2 / SuSE Linux 7.3 / SuSE Linux 8.0
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