Dell introduced two new affordable laser printers last week called the Dell Laser Printer 1710 and the 1710n. The 1710 is priced at $199 while the 1710n is priced at $299. The major difference between the two laser printers? The 1710n can be shared over a wired ethernet network and also comes with an additional 16MB of standard memory and PostScript support.

Both printers have speeds that go upwards to 27 pages per minute and come with features:
* Up to 15,000-page monthly duty cycle
* USB and parallel system interfaces; 10/100BaseT Ethernet (1710n only)
* Optional 550-sheet paper drawer providing an 800-sheet maximum capacity
* Optional memory upgrade, up to 160 MB on the1710n and 144 MB on the 1710
* Dimensions (WxDxH in inches) – 15.59 x 13.9 x 9.72

You can find additional information about the printers on the Dell website. The 1710 can be found here while the 1710n can be found here.

Round Rock, Texas, October 6, 2005

Dell today announced an affordable series of monochrome laser printers that offer fast performance in a small form factor. The DellTM Laser Printer 1710n, priced at $299, features integrated networking making it ideal for small workgroups. For $100 less, the Dell Laser Printer 1710 offers great personal printing for small- or home-office use.

The Dell Laser Printer 1710 and 1710n have speeds of up to 27 pages per minute (actual print speed will vary with use) and up to 2,400 image quality with 1,200 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi) resolution to produce crisp, professional documents. The 1710 series offers a low total cost of printing including a cost per page as low as 1.7 cents using the Dell High-Capacity Toner Cartridge1.

The 1710n can be shared over a wired network providing an additional 16 MB of standard memory and PostScript. For $99, either model can be wireless enabled with the optional Dell 3300 Wireless Printer Adapter. All Dell networked printers include the Dell Printer Configuration Web ToolTM designed for easy installation, configuration and management. This Web-based management tool can easily be set up to provide automatic e-mail notifications to alert users of low toner levels, paper shortage and paper jams.

Additional 1710 series features include:

• Up to 15,000-page monthly duty cycle
• USB and parallel system interfaces; 10/100BaseT Ethernet (1710n only)
• Optional 550-sheet paper drawer providing an 800-sheet maximum capacity
• Optional memory upgrade, up to 160 MB on the1710n and 144 MB on the 1710
• Dimensions (WxDxH in inches) – 15.59 x 13.9 x 9.72

The new series is backed by Dell service and support (24×7 toll-free) including a one year limited warranty2 and one-year, next business day Advanced Exchange Service3. The 1710 series is part of the Dell recycling program and complies with the European Union restriction on the use of hazardous substances by containing less than 0.1 percent lead by weight.

The Dell Laser Printer 1710 and 1710n are available immediately in North America and South America, with availability in other regions to be announced. Additional information and specifications on Dell’s family of printers can be found at www.dell.com/printers.

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