New York, NY -- Initially examined by PrinterComparison.com in April 2010, the 3335dn is among Dell’s
latest offerings released the last week in March. The machine itself is a 4-in-1 device with the ability to
print, scan, copy, or fax at the touch of a button. One of the first things to jump out about this machine
is the large, 7” touch screen located front and center on the control panel and is flanked by 17 buttons
including a numeric keypad and menu navigation buttons. Another nice thing about the touch screen is that
you can adjust the angle.
The printer weighs a hefty 50 lbs, and measures a semi-compact 20.9” x 19.2” x 17.2” (H x W x D). An
interesting feature to note is the output tray which upon first glance looks like something is missing from
the machine. The advantage of such a large opening is that it can handle its maximum output (150 sheets)
with room to spare. The top of the machine features a 50-sheet ADF which can handle plain paper and other
media up to 43lbs. of weight.
The 3335dn also boasts an automatic duplexing unit and can print at a maximum rate of 40ppm. Its monthly
duty cycle of 80,000 pages is worth noting as well. Dell’s website did not include any numbers indicating
the recommended duty cycle (a number generally somewhat lower than the maximum). The standard paper capacity
consists of a 250-sheet input tray and a 50-sheet multipurpose tray. For an additional $200, you can get an
additional 550-sheet tray for a total capacity of 850 sheets.
In terms of connectivity, the 3335dn comes with a built-in Ethernet connection and a high-speed USB 2.0
port. For an additional money, PrinterComparison.com says you can buy equipment to connect wirelessly, but
we could not find any such accessory on Dell’s web site. The machine also comes with the ability to be
monitored and managed remotely via a web browser using the Dell Printer Configurator Web Tool.
The ink for the 3335dn is very reasonable with a high volume 14,000-page yield cartridge (the Use and
Return model) retailing for $215, a cost of 1.5 cents per page. The standard yield cartridge (Use and Return
model) yields 8,000 pages and costs $177 for a cost per page of 2.2 cents.
All indications seem to point to this being a solid effort from Dell, but check back for additional
details.
