Features:
- Prints up to 12 ppm
- 1,200 dpi resolution
- Parallel and USB interfaces; Mac and PC compatible
- 4 MB RAM, 66 MHz RISC processor
- Handles wide variety of media and paper weights
Description:
The NEC SuperScript 1400 is a reliable laser printer, ideal for home or small offices. Its resolution of 1,200 dpi brings clarity even to fine detail for PC users, and with the addition of an Ethernet card the SuperScript 1400 is network ready. The standard toner cartridge lasts through a full 3,000 pages, which puts it at the top of the class when comparing costs for consumables. However, this printer is fairly bulky, so home office users may prefer to locate it somewhere other than their desktop. We found that installation was simple, simply a matter of attaching cords and following along on the loading disk. In general, the machine was a smooth operator. Users will have to supply their own parallel or USB cable, but everything else was included. The toner cartridge is large and seemed slightly awkward when we snapped it in, but once it was in it worked fine. We printed on several different types of paper and experienced no jams. However, materials like labels or transparencies do require single-sheet loading, an annoyance for large batches. Also, there is no automatic duplexing ability, so paper needs to be manually flipped if you want printing on both sides. This is fine for large print runs, but for individual sheets it can be tiresome. The installation disk offers an online registration option, which got us an additional year of warranty coverage. When your printing needs are fairly basic, this printer is an economical choice, as the lack of special features like automatic duplexing and color printing lower the price in comparison to many other laser printers. There is nothing exotic about the SuperScript 1400, but if what you need is a sturdy, reliable, easy-to-operate laser printer, it won't disappoint. --Jill Lightner Pros: - Runs smoothly with no paper jams
- Excellent clarity on monochrome documents
Cons: - No automatic duplexing
- Monochrome printing only
- Maximum 600 dpi for Macintosh users
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