4-in-1 monochrome laser: print, scan, copy and fax.Small Business Printer Specs: Dell B1165nfw Mono Laser Multifunction Dell enhances the B1165nfw’s scanning capabilities by including Nuance PaperPort v14 software, which lets you convert scanned documents into text (that you can then edit) using OCR technology. A built-in 40-page automatic document feeder on top of the unit accommodates larger copying, faxing and scanning jobs. That means if you want to print on both sides of a page, you have to manually flip the pages over for processing.īasic paper capacity is just 150 pages however that should be more than adequate for a small office.
For example, the unit does not support automated duplexing and there’s no “add-on” duplexer available for the device. Of course, most offices will only occasionally use a black-and-white printer for presentations or graphics, tasks that are better suited for color printers anyway.Īs an entry level model, the B1165nfw’s paper handling and other options are limited.
The printer meets it claims of 21 ppm when printing straight text-complex graphics slows it down a bit. Print quality on inexpensive photocopy paper is very good, especially for documents, basic presentations and charts/graphs.
You don’t have to input Wi-Fi information, manually download drivers or perform any other manual tasks normally associated with setting up a printer.
With the PC connected to the Internet and the printer turned on, the fully automated installation takes four mouse clicks. The B1165nfw connects via Wi-Fi and includes an “easy installer” application on the included CD (and available from Dell’s website). All you need is a power outlet to get started-no network cables required.
Small business operators will appreciate the printer’s easy setup, especially if they use Windows 7 or Windows 8.
Dell recommends a more realistic monthly duty cycle of 150 to 750 pages, which should be more than enough printing capacity for a home or small office (SOHO) environment. The unit also works as a standalone copier and fax machine, meaning that you don’t have to fire up a PC to make a quick copy or to send a fax.Īlthough rated for 20,000 pages per month, this AIO is not intended for businesses with high-volume printing needs. Dell rates the unit at 21 ppm (pages per minute) and claims the unit can output as many as 20,000 pages per month, indicating the B1165nfw is designed to take a beating, despite its inexpensive design.įigure 1: The affordable, easy-to-use Dell B1165nfw Mono Laser Multifunction Printer.Īs a multifunction printer, the B1165nfw can print and fax from, as well as scan to, your PC over a wireless network. A Closer Look: The Dell B1165nfw Laser MultifunctionĪt just $199, Dell’s latest monochrome multifunction laser printer provides very good value, especially considering its feature set. At the very least, it brings simplicity, speed and low operational costs to small business printing. Paper documents still play an important part in any business, and an All-In-One (AIO) or multifunction printer still reigns as an essential small business workhorse that handles printing, copying, scanning and faxing.ĭell’s latest AIO Laser printer, the B1165nfw, proves affordable enough to have one reside on each employee’s desk.