The OKI C3600n ($399) color laser printer is network ready and prints at an impressive speed compared with its competition. This cheap single functional color laser printer is perfect solution for small work groups and home offices that print high volume of color documents.
The matte white C3600n measures 11.4 inches tall by 14.7 inches wide by 18.8 inches deep and weighs approximately 46 pounds, according to OKI. OKI C3600n color laser printer includes a 400MHz processor and a hefty 128MB of memory that lets it handle bigger print jobs easily. Memory of this printer can also be upgraded to 640MB.
The cheap C3600n’s contain CMYK toner cartridges that are individually separated and sit directly underneath the top cover, lined up in a horizontal row. The OKI C3600n fared well in a direct output speed comparison with three other color laser printers. It placed second best behind the Brother HL-4040CN, a similarly priced single-function laser. The black cartridge of the printer lasts for 1,500 pages and each of the three-color cartridges will last for 1,000 prints. Black text is printed at speed scoring 15.61 pages per minute.
The OKI is the best printer as far as print quality is concerned. Black text looks good with bold line formation and smooth gradation along font size scales. It also handled graphics text admirably, showing excellent signs of color separation and sharp image distinction, even in some of the subtle blending detail. The general print quality across presentations, graphics, and simple text strengthen overall impression of this printer.