Samsung ML-2160 Series
Verified4 reviews
Printing paper – Excellent and superb value printer, your comment regarding Curley paper, if you use the cheapest paper it will happen why don't you spend a little more on 70 or 80g paper, that will solve the problem
Amazing little device - a cure for the costly inkjet cartridges (if you print b/w only) – Owned and used it extensively for two years. This is a very well engineered device. As a personal portable laser printer, it just does the job. It is so cleverly designed that no one would believe it's a laser printer. I have not come across any issues with paper jamming - in fact it beautifully slides the paper through the lid, even if it is closed! Wireless connection was a snap - I am using Windows 8 and the 'Wifi-direct' feature is a breeze to set up. Connects with iPhone with the free Samsung app. By default, the Wifi direct is disabled in the machine - using the 'easy print' software and going to 'advanced mode', this needs to be enabled. Works with Mac too. Duplex is manual but works very well. Network connection is simple and easy. It does not have rechargeable battery but I don't mind plugging it in anywhere I take it. I use it only in 'toner save' mode all the time. Overall, this is a one-of-a-kind equipment which would greatly enhance productivity for mobile professionals. When the initial toner became empty, I had to use a non-Samsung toner which said it was compatible (a ink dealer recommendation as original wasn't easily available). But, the machine did not recognise it at all. So, I had to order and wait for the samsung toner. They could make the toner more easily available is my only gripe. Otherwise a fantastic machine which reduced our reliance on the super expensive inkjet cartridges as most of our print work is monochrome. Tiny, portable, laser, wireless (wifi direct), duplex (manual), quite fast for its size Toner replacement not easily available; gets hot (but runs ok)
samsung ml-164 – this printer is very handy when it comes to a small desk, it is very easy to set up on your computer. some times it does give you about of a worry of the over heating but i have had this pronter for one your now and it s perfectly fine :) its small and easy it should come with colour
Poor build and print quality – Terrible build quality, it feels extremely flimsy. Overheats alarmingly when printing. Very slow, nowhere near its rated speed and the actual print quality is atrocious. Also jams frequently and printouts curl badly. The wireless is hopeless - I've used other wireless printers with my router so I know it works, but I could *not* get the Samsung to connect via WPS. A quick google reveals many many people with the same problem.
Do not buy this printer, its not worth it at any price. Better off getting a inkjet or spending a little bit more for the Brother 2270DW
flimsy, overheats, poor print quality, wireless unreliable, curls printouts
Don't quite know what you were expecting in a $35.00 printer!!! but from my point of view the build quality is ok, much the same as other domestic printers. I do a reasonable amount of printing and after 2 years am still on the original toner cartridge, despite a pop-up box telling me the cartridge is empty for the last 3 months. The print quality is acceptable provided you don't print in 'draft' quality. You have to realise this is not a $350.00 printer so don't expect $350.00 performance hey!
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My experience was quite the opposite. It does get hot a bit but seems to run fine, even with many pages. Wireless was great - May be they improved it! I differ with recommending the inkjets - they are plain exploitative technology designed to suck money!!