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Dell 5230dn

Dell 5230dn
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alaScore 83

24 reviews

Feb, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 reviews of Dell 5230dn. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the print quality and usability are on the whole positive. The price and performance are also appreciated. There are some less positive comments about the reliability and design. Opinions are divided on the paper handling.

performance, price, usability, print quality

size, design, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell 5230dn is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Dell 5230dn

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Dell 5230dn from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 1.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the performance. There are some less positive comments about the usability and reliability.

performance

reliability, usability

0% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Dell 5230dn

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Dell 5230dn from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the price, whereas views are divided on the usability.

price

83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)

Dell 2355dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer

 

The standout feature on the Dell 2355dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer is unquestionably the color touch screen controls.

Color touch screen controls. Prints, scans, and faxes even over a network. Standalone copier and fax.

Although the basics like speed and output quality are sufficient for a small office or workgroup, they aren't particularly impressive.

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Jan, 2011
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Expert review by : Susan Silvius (pcworld.com)

Dell 5230dn Laser Printer

 

The Dell 5230dn monochrome laser printer may cost more up front ($1000 as of August 27, 2010), but its speed and expandability make it an excellent choice for a medium-size workgroup. And with its three-year limited warranty with next-business-day...

Fast ; Inexpensive toner ; Three-year standard warranty

High purchase price

Fast and expandable, with cheap toner, the 5230dn is well suited for a high-volume office.

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Susan Silvius (macworld.com)

Review: Dell 5230dn monochrone laser printer

 

The Dell 5230dn monochrome laser printer may cost more up front, but its speed and expandability make it an excellent choice for a business.

The 5230dn offers plenty of standard features, plus room to grow. It supports a combined 350 pages of input from the main and multipurpose trays. You can add up to three 550-sheet drawers ($250 each) and a 2000-sheet drawer feeder ($900) for a maximum...

Sep, 2010
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Expert review by : Susan Silvius (goodgearguide.com.au)

Dell 5230dn laser printer

 

Dell's 5230dn monochrome laser printer has the speed and features for a busy office

Fast, inexpensive toner

High purchase price

Fast and expandable, and using cheap toner, the Dell 5230dn laser printer is well suited for a high-volume office.

Sep, 2010
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Consumer review (staples.com)

Dell cartridges are never full

 

Dell cartridges are NEVER full of toner. CheckToner cartridges contain MICR toner for printing checks AND filled to maximum capacity, which provides lowest cost per printed page.

Attractive Design,Easy To Clean,Price

Can\'t print checks,Not a full cartridge

Dec, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

DELL 5230DN

 

plus cash back it is value of money

too big for home user. very slow printing speed

Nov, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Dell 2355DN

 

Produces good quality prints and copies quickly at a good price. Cannot comment on use as a scanner/fax as we do not use that facility.

Has the vents on the sides so space needs to be left on both sides when installing. To photocopy the lid is hinged at the back so space also needs to be left at the back too. Would have been a better design if vents were at the back when space needs to...

Nov, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Dell 2355DN

 

Produces good quality prints and copies quickly at a good price. Cannot comment on use as a scanner/fax as we do not use that facility

Has the vents on the sides so space needs to be left on both sides when installing. To photocopy the lid is hinged at the back so space also needs to be left at the back too. Would have been a better design if vents were at the back when space needs to...

Oct, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

DELL 5230DN

 

Fantastic value

Dell quibbled about the cash back before finally agreeing that the purchase was valid.

Oct, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

DELL 5230DN

 

Incredibly fast. Easy to install. Easy to set up.

Paper tray isn't big enough. 250 sheet is surprisingly low for a printer with such a high duty-cycle.

Sep, 2013
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