The Dell 1700 printer is a good solution for small office or business. The device doesn't need a network specialist to set it up. Just follow the instructions that came with it, and in minutes you have a network printer. The device is priced at around $200, which is a good price for a small business laser printer. But the print quality isn't that good. It will only do for basic reports and forms. And 15,000 prints per month might not be enough for some people.

The printer is shiny, slim, and space saving device. It is perfect for those tight places in the office. The printer is about the same size and weight of an average laser printer. The printer uses a single built-on 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, USB 2.0, and parallel ports. All of the ports are located on the back of the printer.

The printer has an output tray on top that can fit 150 sheets. The control panel has only two buttons, which makes it very easy to use. The panel also has five LEDs that tell the users what the printer is processing. The front cover has a slot that can be used as the manual feed which has a built-in paper guide for envelopes. The base of the printer can hold a maximum of 250 sheets.

The printer comes with a 3,000-page yield cartridge, which cost around $100. However, the company offers a $30 discount for recycled cartridges. You also have the option to return the old cartridge and upgrade it to the 6,000-page yield one for $89.95. The brand new 6,000-page yield cartridge will cost you around $129.95 and the other cartridge for $99.95.

The Dell 1700 printer has an upgradable 32mb memory, which is enough for a home or small office. However, if you are going to use it for a workgroup, you may need to upgrade the memory. The printer has two 100-pin DIMM slots for the additional memory. The upgrades are around $40 for the 64MB or $50 for the 128MB.

The printer is able to network with Windows 98 or higher operating systems. Unfortunately, it does not support networking with Macintosh computers. You will need to buy the optional USB 2.0 or parallel cable to make it work. The printer also comes with very clear illustrations on how to connect it to the network or to a computer. The manual and installation disk also makes the setup process very easy. Once the printer is connected to the network, it will check the jobs on queue and toner levels. There is software that will let the printer email you if the toner level is low.

The printer's software is very easy to use. You can easily use the software that enables that lets you check the usage of each user. Watermarks and overlays features are also included. Unfortunately, only the system administrator can modify or erase them.

The Dell 1700 printer has a one-year exchange warranty. An extended warranty is also available through the manufacturer. There some packages that includes extensive support such as, next day onsite technical assistance. You can even call their around the clock support team or go to their website for online support. Overall, the Dell 1700 delivers performance using Dell Laser 1700 cartridges. Keep your printouts crisp by replacing the Dell printer toner cartridge when needed. Ink Toner Cartridge can be purchased conveniently online.