DELL
DELL 5310N laser printer 50 ppm 1200 dpi 250 sheets
Monochrome laser printer prints up to 50 pages per minute at 1200 x 1200 dpi with automatic duplexing and a 250-sheet tray
- Recommended UsePlain Paper Print
- FunctionsLaser Printer
- Output TypeMonochrome
- Color Print SpeedMonochrome
- Black Print Quality1200 x 1200 dpi
- Duplex printingAutomatic
- Fast 50 ppm output for high-volume workloads
- Sharp 1200 x 1200 dpi text for professional documents
- Automatic duplex cuts paper use in half
- 250-sheet tray handles big jobs without refilling
- ENERGY STAR and RoHS certified for lower energy costs
Print speed and output quality
The Dell 5310N is a monochrome laser printer built for plain-paper output at up to 50 pages per minute. It produces documents at 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution with a 2400 image quality rating. A 514 MHz processor and 128 MB of standard memory handle print jobs, expandable to 640 MB. Automatic duplex printing and a 250-sheet input tray come as standard.
Best-fit users and mismatched needs
This printer suits offices that need fast, high-volume black-and-white printing on standard paper sizes. The 250,000-page monthly duty cycle supports heavy daily workloads. It is not for buyers who need colour output, photo-quality graphics or wireless connectivity. Environments requiring larger paper capacities or additional media trays should look elsewhere.
Monthly duty cycle
The 250,000-page maximum duty cycle is the key figure for judging whether this model matches the intended print volume. It indicates the upper limit the hardware is engineered to sustain over a month. Compare this number against actual or projected monthly page counts to avoid premature wear. Network and USB interfaces are included for direct or shared access.
Highlights
- Fast 50 ppm output for high-volume workloads
- Sharp 1200 x 1200 dpi text for professional documents
- Automatic duplex cuts paper use in half
- 250-sheet tray handles big jobs without refilling
- ENERGY STAR and RoHS certified for lower energy costs
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Recommended Use | Plain Paper Print |
| Functions | Laser Printer |
| Output Type | Monochrome |
| Color Print Speed | Monochrome |
| Black Print Quality | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duplex printing | Automatic |
| Max. Duty Cycle | 250000 pages per month |
| Input Capacity, std. | 250 sheets |
| Output Capacity, std. | 250 sheets |
| Output Capacity, max. | 250 sheets |
Questions about this item
What comes in the box with the Dell 5310N and what must I buy separately?
The printer includes one 250-sheet input tray, automatic duplex printing, a 514MHz processor with 128MB memory, Ethernet and USB ports, and ENERGY STAR and RoHS compliance. Paper and toner cartridges are not included.
Should I upgrade the memory to the maximum 640MB for my print workload?
The base 128MB handles standard plain-paper jobs at 50 ppm. Upgrade toward 640MB if you regularly print complex graphics, large PDFs, or run multiple network queues simultaneously.
What does the 50 ppm rating mean when the printer is on my desk?
It is the maximum monochrome speed on plain paper in simplex mode. Real-world throughput will be lower with duplex, graphics, or smaller jobs, but the 250,000-page monthly duty cycle shows it is built for sustained heavy use.
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