Samsung MultiXpress C9250ND User Manual

Lab Test Report
BLI RECOMMENDATION
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EUROPEAN EDITION
A Comprehensive BLI Laboratory Evaluation
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August 2010
Offering standard copy, network print and scan functions, as well as
optional fax capability, the Samsung MultiXpress C9250ND gave an
impressive performance in its exhaustive BLI lab evaluation. One of the
company’s first products to support A3 originals and output, the unit
proved to be highly reliable during its 100,000-impression durability
test. Another key strength of the C9250ND is its exceptional ease of
programming. Its very well designed colour touch-screen control panel
can be tilted up and down and moved from side to side and features
a choice of two excellent screens for copy functions. Also noteworthy
are the unit’s excellent multitasking capabilities and its image quality,
which was rated Very Good to Excellent across all types of black print
and copy output produced in the test and Very Good for colour business
graphics in print mode. With a speed of 25 ppm in colour and black, the
C9250ND demonstrated competitive overall productivity and scored high
marks for attributes important to IT, including ease of network setup and
administrative utilities. Adding to the package is a very strong feature set
that includes above average maximum memory capacity, the ability to
integrate the unit with back-end applications via Samsung’s embedded
development platform, Eco copy and print modes that promote
environmentally responsible output, and a number of features that assist
with accessibility. A number of tools that can reduce costs by restricting
users’ access to colour output contribute to this unit’s overall value.
Based on its outstanding overall performance, BLI highly recommends
the Samsung MultiXpress C9250ND for an average optimum monthly
volume of up to 13,500 impressions.
Samsung MultiXpress C9250ND
25 PPM Colour/Black Copy • Print • Scan • Fax
Test duration: Two months, including a 100,000-impression
durability test.
Maximum monthly duty cycle
1
: 100,000 impressions.
Average optimum monthly volume for models in this
speed range: Up to 13,500 impressions
2
.
1
The maximum monthly duty cycle is the maximum
volume, as specified by the vendor, that the unit is
capable of producing in a month; however, it isn’t
recommended that the unit be run at this volume on a
regular basis.
2
Based on a survey conducted by BLI. When comparing
models, note that this lower optimum volume was
instituted in May 2007.
Reliability ...................................................................... Excellent
Multitasking .................................................................. Excellent
Administrative Utilities ................................................. Excellent
Feedback to Workstations ............................................. Excellent
Ease of Network Setup.................................................. Excellent
Print Drivers .................................................................. Excellent
Applications Compatibility ............................................. Excellent
Scan Functions ............................................................. Excellent
Colour Print/Copy Quality ................................... Very Good/Good
Black Print/Copy Quality ...............................................Very Good
Colour Print/Copy Productivity ............................................. Good
Black Print/Copy Productivity .............................................. Good
Ease of Use ................................................................... Excellent
Feature Set ..................................................................Very Good
Security Features .......................................................... Excellent
Environmental Features ...............................................Not Rated
Toner Yield .......................................................................... Good
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Samsung MultiXpress C9250ND Specifications

General

Brand	Samsung
Model	MultiXpress C9250ND
Category	All in One Printer
Language	English

Summary

BLI Recommendation

Test Results and Observations

Reliability

Flawless reliability during 100,000-impression durability test; user-replaceable components reduce downtime.

Multitasking

Enables programming unlimited copy jobs while others are in progress; no slowdowns observed.

Administrative Utilities

Feedback to Workstations

Ease of Network Setup

Print Drivers

Applications Compatibility

Scan Functions

Print/Copy Quality

Colour Print/Copy Quality

Business graphics output rated very good/good; saturated colour, good consistency, average sharpness.

Black Print/Copy Quality

Text rated very good; above average darkness, good character formation, average sharpness.

Productivity

Colour Print/Copy Productivity

Running speeds competitive, efficiency above average; first-copy times slower than average.

Black Print/Copy Productivity

Running speeds competitive, efficiency above average; first-copy times slower than average.

Ease of Use

Feature Set

Security Features

Accessibility Features

Environmental Features

Toner Yield

Supporting Test Data

Test Environment

Describes the lab environment, monitoring, and surge protection used for testing.

Test Equipment

Lists the dedicated test network, servers, workstations, and network switches used.

Test Duration

Details the two-month test period, including durability, copy/print job mix, and daily usage.

Tested Configuration

Specifies the base unit and optional configurations tested, including finisher and feeders.

Test Procedures

Outlines the test methods, productivity determination, image quality evaluation, and paper used.