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STRENGTHS

Highly reliable

Lowest cost per page of comparable multifunction printers tested

Priced lower than the average for comparably-equipped models  

Above-average copy efficiency in 1:2 mode; above-average duplex print efficiency

 

Direct printing of PDF and TIFF files via Direct Printing Utility

Smart Panel utility monitors and informs users of printer status and allows them to customize the printer’s 

settings; the Troubleshooting Guide provides an animated graphic “how-to” video to instruct the user how 

to resolve issues with the device (such as removing paper jams, replacing toner, etc.)

WEAKNESSES

Physical setup procedure requires more steps than many competitive devices

Copy output for text showed below average sharpness and boldness; circles were not fully formed and fine 

lines did not remain distinct

6345N  MFP  offers  excellent  multitasking  capabilities,  with  users  able  to 
program multiple copy jobs, limited only by memory capacity, while another 
copy or print job is in progress. The SCX-6345N MFP features a touch-screen 
control panel that made use of the copy, scan to e-mail and fax functions 
very intuitive. Overall ease of use as a walk-up device is enhanced by simple 
procedures for loading paper, adjusting paper drawers and replacing toner 
and drum cartridges. 

Based on its outstanding performance in BLI’s extensive in-house testing, BLI 

recommends the Samsung SCX-6345N MFP for mid-size workgroups requiring 

monochrome printing, copying, faxing and color scanning for monthly print 
volumes of up to 25,000 impressions.

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Summary of Contents for MFP SCX-6345N

Page 1: ...canning in its standard configuration Equipped with an integrated legal size flatbed scanner 50 page ADF and 10 100BaseTX Ethernet interface this multifunction printer has a paper capacity of 520 shee...

Page 2: ...nstruct the user how to resolve issues with the device such as removing paper jams replacing toner etc WEAKNESSES Physical setup procedure requires more steps than many competitive devices Copy output...

Page 3: ...multitasking capabilities the Samsung SCX 6345N MFP enables users to program multiple copy jobs the number is limited only by memory capacity while the system is copying or printing The embedded Web...

Page 4: ...includes SyncThru Web Service a Web based printer man agement solution that allows administrators to manage network printers and remotely monitor and troubleshoot network printers The SCX 6345N includ...

Page 5: ...evice s general status OK warning or cannot print a link to the device s embedded Web page and number of pages printed Administrators can also access information on installed memory detailed usage and...

Page 6: ...process makes setup on the network very easy the port for the SCX 6345N is automatically created when installing the drivers In addition the drivers automatically detect installed accessories further...

Page 7: ...rror messages The drivers offer a good feature set that in addition to paper and con sumables gauges includes secure print the ability to save the settings for frequently used jobs and cover mode Alth...

Page 8: ...P server network folder workstation local folder E mail addresses on the corporate mail server can be accessed at the con trol panel of the SCX 6345N MFP using LDAP In addition destinations can be pro...

Page 9: ...ible when viewed under magnifica tion Lines were cleanly formed thin lines on dark backgrounds were clearly visible and diagonal lines displayed no stair stepping lines forming the cir cumference of c...

Page 10: ...d engine speed which is com petitive As a printer the SCX 6345N offers good ease of use from the desktop via its print drivers and its easy to follow installation process makes setting up the drivers...

Page 11: ...6345N offers a competitive standard memory capacity of 256 MB which can be upgraded to 384 MB however some competitive models offer a higher maximum paper capacity The Samsung SCX 6345N comes standar...

Page 12: ...rts or articles contact BLI at 201 488 0404 Buyers Laboratory Inc 20 Railroad Avenue Hackensack NJ 07601 Contact us at info buyerslab com 12 LAB TEST Samsung SCX 6345N Buyers Laboratory Lab Test Repor...

Page 13: ...requires the user to enter a PIN at the control panel for the job to be printed is standard on the SCX 6345N The Samsung SCX 6345N supports authentication whereby users must enter their user ID and pa...

Page 14: ...ermination of Productivity using Electrostatic Copy Machines In addition to a number of proprietary test docu ments BLI uses an industry standard Katun test original for evaluating black image quality...

Page 15: ...y Lab Test Report Reliability PMs Malfunctions Service Required Meter Count Impressions Impressions Between Service Meter count beginning of test 0 End of test period 100 000 Total Misfeeds Misfeed Ra...

Page 16: ...e utility also collects network statistics and error messages for troubleshooting The Smart Panel Utility provides pop up messages and trou bleshooting information for errors and warnings Embedded Web...

Page 17: ...ions on the output The higher the density reading the darker the image Halftone range From 1 to 100 with distinct transitions between levels and consistent toner coverage within levels Typical halfton...

Page 18: ...809 KB 51 6 MB 536 KB 2 17 MB First Page Time 12 94 14 44 73 34 18 10 17 39 The Samsung SCX 6345N s print speeds were tested at the default 600dpi using the PostScript 3drivers First print time indica...

Page 19: ...o buyerslab com 19 LAB TEST Samsung SCX 6345N Buyers Laboratory Lab Test Report First copy time 8 26 seconds from the platen 9 86 seconds from the document feeder Copies per minute 45 excluding first...

Page 20: ...fficiency Overall Efficiency 1 1 16 95 15 6 34 7 34 7 5 3 18 87 30 2 67 0 50 9 10 5 42 75 35 0 77 8 59 8 20 10 30 97 38 0 84 5 66 0 Print 1 1 Sets Min Sec PPM Efficiency Overall Efficiency 1 0 26 75 2...

Page 21: ...30 21 ppm which translates to an efficiency rate of 67 14 Problems encountered When printing from the PostScript driver the Samsung SCX 6345N paused for several seconds after printing the PDF file an...

Page 22: ...within an application doing so however does not increase file size Scan to e mail speeds 8 1 2 x 11 originals black 1 1 mode 35 84 originals per minute 2 2 mode 7 77 originals or 15 54 images per min...

Page 23: ...64 0 575 1 057 1 Testing was conducted using BLI s 6 toner yield test original with 6 page coverage 2 The supplies cost per page is based on Samsung s retail pricing BLI s tested toner yields and Sam...

Page 24: ...lity test This is to certify that when subjected to a 100 000 impression Buyers Lab durability test in a networked environment the Samsung SCX 6345N proved to be a highly reliable product TESTED RELIA...

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