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Samsung CLX-3160FN

Samsung CLX-3160FN
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alaScore 80

58 reviews

Feb, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 reviews of Samsung CLX-3160FN. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and size. The multifunction and price also get good feedback. Many are critical about the reliability and performance, and there are some mixed reviews about the design and noise.

usability, price, multifunction, size, durability

paper handling, performance, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung CLX-3160FN is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung CLX-3160FN

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Samsung CLX-3160FN from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the performance. The durability also gets good feedback. Some have doubts about the usability and size.

design, durability, performance

size, usability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Samsung CLX-3160FN

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Samsung CLX-3160FN from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : Felisa Yang (cnet.com)

Samsung CLX-3160FN

 

Samsung CLX-3160FN

Network-ready color laser printer; USB port for storage devices and cameras; consistently good print and scan quality; well-organized control panel; built-in ADF.

No duplex option; slow prints and scans; ships with low-capacity starter toner cartridges.

The Samsung CLX-3160FN isn't the best or fastest multifunction printer, but it offers a good value for small offices and work groups with basic needs.

May, 2007
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Expert review by : ZDNet (zdnet.com)

Samsung CLX-3160FN

 

The Samsung CLX-3160FN isn't the best or fastest multifunction printer, but it offers a good value for small offices and work groups with basic needs.

Network-ready colour laser printer, USB port for storage devices and cameras, Consistently good print and scan quality, Well-organised control panel; built-in ADF

No duplex option, Slow prints and scans, Ships with low-capacity starter toner cartridges

Jul, 2007
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Expert review by : Felisa Yang (cnet.com.au)

Samsung CLX-3160FN

 

Samsung CLX-3160FN

Network-ready color laser printer; USB port for storage devices and cameras; consistently good print and scan quality; well-organized control panel; built-in ADF.

No duplex option; slow prints and scans; ships with low-capacity starter toner cartridges.

The Samsung CLX-3160FN isn't the best or fastest multifunction printer, but it offers a good value for small offices and work groups with basic needs.

May, 2007
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Expert review by : Felisa Yang (zdnet.com.au)

Samsung CLX-3160FN

 

The Samsung CLX-3160FN isn't the best or fastest multifunction printer, but it offers a good value for small offices and work groups with basic needs.

Network-ready colour laser printer, USB port for storage devices and cameras, Consistently good print and scan quality, Well-organised control panel ; built-in ADF

No duplex option, Slow prints and scans, Ships with low-capacity starter toner cartridges

Jul, 2007
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Buy the warranty

 

I spent a good deal of time researching multifunction devices for my home office. This product always ended up at the top of the list. Having always had a good experience with Samsung electronics I purchased this printer and it worked pretty well for a...

Lots of features, good print quality

Paper jam issues. High cost of repair. Few service centers. Terrible on-line support. Short manufacturer's warranty

Dec, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

worst scanner/printer ever

 

This seems to be Samsung first venture into copiers and it crossed my mind that they might not be good at it.But since their other product are usually of good quality I figured I'll give them a chance. Big mistake. It is an innovative design but it's...

it's quiet which is the only reason I didn't return it for a complete refund within a month

everything else.Scanners (both autofeed & flat bed) never worked right, And You never know when it's gonna work and how long. About 60 % of my copies go straight to wastebasket.I gave up faxing real soon because there was no telling how many pages will...

Sep, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Worst printer ever

 

spend the extra $ and buy HP

Lots of features for the money - Even found a $100 rebate online after I purchased the printer. Easy to use web interface, easy to setup

When the printer worked, my biggest complaint is that the display has no backlighting, making it very difficult to read. This has been, by far, the worst printer I've ever owned. Problems began about 5 months after I purchased the item. Black text is...

Sep, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Total system failure at 15 months

 

Networking. All in one. Easy toner replacement. Relatively inexpensive toner compared to the competition

3 months out of warranty, total system failure. This was on an immaculate home use system used less in 15 months than the recommended monthly duty cycle. Replaced color toners once and black twice. Not good

Jun, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

SAMSUNG CLX-3160FN MFC / All-In-One Up to 17 ppm Color Laser Printer

 

5 stars for price versus quality

(1) Using MS Vista, product will not scan within a network enviornment. Several discussions with tech support confirmed this. Tech support says that they expected the geeks to come up with a fix. (2) Paper tray a bit flimsy ; Had a bit of trouble, keep...

Apr, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good Printer for $$$

 

I bought this printer to replace a HP MFP mono laser printer that I couldn't keep from streaking. It has performed quite well. I am concerned about other consumables in this printer (Transfer roller, fuser, imaging unit, tray rollers). I have no idea...

Multi-Function Color Laser at a low price. Works great as a network printer for XP, Server 2003 and Vista. Image quality is fine and doesn't smudge like ink jet printers

Waste Toner Cart fills quickly and is HARD to find in local stores (newegg has them). When the waste toner cart is filled, the printer won't print. Learned this the hard way. Larger paper tray is expensive

Jan, 2008
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