Samsung SCX 4200 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Samsung SCX-4200 is a surprisingly inexpensive monochrome multifunction laser printer. For a mere $180, you can print, scan, and copy; the only feature it lacks is fax functionality, though you can work around this omission by going the scan-and-e ...

Review summary: The SCX-4200 Digital Productivity Center is perfect for home-use, home office or back to school. True 3 in 1 multifunction capability at laser printing costs significantly less than inkjet.

Pros: Text and graphics print quality ; Small footprint ; Easy maintenance

Cons: Poor greyscale photocopies ; Long warm-up times

Verdict: In a small office or home business, a laser-based all-in-one printer may make more sense than a colour inkjet.

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Review summary: Samsung's SCX-4200 is an unusual beast; a multifunction device based around a mono laser engine, rather than a colour inkjet. It's intended for home office or small office use, where colour output isn't as important as ...

Verdict: The SCX-4200 is a handy little device for all kinds of office work, though two shortcomings prevent it being given a full recommendation. The warm-up time, particularly for the laser engine, is a hindrance if you print intermittently and the copy ...