Samsung ML-1450/XAA Laser Printer

by Samsung

Product Details

Product Manual [17.78mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 32 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00005YXCN
• Item model number: ML-1450/XAA
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 29, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Samsung ML-1450 is a network-capable laser printer that offers high 1,200 dpi resolution, a 15-ppm rated speed, and a powerful 66 MHz processor. It's PC and Mac compatible and easy to use. A basic control panel permits quick cancellation, reprints, demos, and activation of toner-saving mode.

The large-capacity input tray and two output stations expand your printing options. With two outputs--a top tray receiving pages face-down and a rear tray delivering pages face-up--plus straight-through prints from the multipurpose tray. You can stack 550 sheets for printing and 100 more in a supplemental tray. You can print on envelopes, postcards, card stock, and custom paper--all the media most offices need. Customize your documents with printed watermarks.

The compact ML1450 fits into most offices as a desktop printer, measuring just 14 by 16 by 12 inches and weighing 27 pounds. An automatic interface switches between parallel and USB. The built-in 4 MB of RAM is expandable to 68 MB. The ML1450 supports a monthly duty cycle of 12,000 pages, and the standard single-cartridge toner life is 6,000 pages (the starter cartridge is only about 3,000 pages).

From the Manufacturer

The Samsung ML-1450 monochrome laser printer delivers professional print quality, speed (15 ppm), and robust paper-handling capability. Built to last, the ML-1450 also has a monthly duty cycle of 12,000 pages. The Samsung-unique "Toner-Save Button" will even save you money.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Printer, But NOT True 1200 dpi, April 12, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Samsung ML-1450/XAA Laser Printer (Office Product)

I wrote to Samsung tech support inquiring about why I couldn't set my printer to 1200 dpi. In the printer driver settings, you can only choose '300 dpi', '600 dpi', and '1200 dpi (class)'. When set to '1200 dpi (class)', the SRT Mode settings become enabled, and you can choose between 'Text Enhance' and 'Image
Enhance'. With the printer set to '1200 dpi (class)', the configuration sheet printout says 'QUALITY=600'.

Samsung tech support responded with:
"This is capable of 1200 dpi if you add the PostScript Module.
Please call our Accessories Department for supplies."

I wrote back, stating that every bit of my research into this printer prior to purchase indicated that this was a true 1200 dpi printer, plain and simple, without qualification. To which they responded:
"After Review our Legal Department has comfirmed that the statement 'Capable of 1200dpi' is the key phrase and further more it is stated that the options include, extra 2ndary paper trays, EDO memory and PS modules."

Confusing.

Otherwise, a very good 600 dpi printer.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Price and Function, August 15, 2002

By 

Jadepearl "geezer geek" (Wandering, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung ML-1450/XAA Laser Printer (Office Product)

Here is some crucial information for anyone contemplating paying for this machine:

1) owner's manual and Samsung site are horrible so research has to be done to figure out some crucial specs. You have to download the manual as PDF because there is NO hardcopy manual.

2) Memory module to get is 72 pin EDO which places upgrading the memory very [inexpensive];

3) For Mac users -- It does not naturally support Postscript without an additional PostScript SIMM whose part # is ML6060XAXAA and as of this time sets you back... If you are comfortable with PCL 6 emulation then maybe this expense is not necessary. IF you are going to get the PS SIMM be aware that you need to upgrade the memory to at least 16MB which is about another... The PS support is level 3.

4) Samsung is good about providing drivers so all Windows, DOS, Mac and Linux people are not left hanging.

5) Toner... The VERY necessary part # is ML-6060D6. This will get you another 6,000 pages of print. It is an integrated toner and drum set up so you are getting a nice switch out.

For the PC person this is a great printer but the MAC user needs to be very cognizant of what their trade-offs are. If you are only planning to do black and white, predominately text then this may suit but for the graphics person this is not the best at all.

I will update this the more I play with it.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value for $$$$, September 24, 2002

By 

gia (Melbourne, VIC, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung ML-1450/XAA Laser Printer (Office Product)

The plus side:

1. Excellent value for money. The Samsung ML-1450 is the cheapest printer that you can get in its class... Cheap memory upgrade. 4MB is more than sufficient for an average person printing work. If you want to install Post-Script you need to buy at least 1x8 MB EDO RAM, 72 pin, 60 ns, SIMM (Single in Line Memory Module), non parity stick. ML-1450 has built in 4 Mb RAM and to run Post-Script you need 12 MB of RAM. I bought 1 stick of IBM Single sided 16 MB EDO RAM ...(I haven't try the double sided RAM). If you buy a pair it will be cheaper, but ML-1450 only has 1 slot for EDO stick.
3. Huge tray capacity that can fit 550 pages of A4 size paper. Plus another 100 pages of A4 size paper that you can put on the multipurpose tray. You can also put envelope, letter size paper in this tray.
4.Great software from Samsung. You can print water mark, outlays and multiple pages on 1 paper (up until 16 pages/slides on 1 paper).
5.Easy to setup and networkable. You need to buy USB Hub to use this printer as a network printer. It is cheaper than to buy the ThruPort (Optional 10/100MB base card) from Samsung.

The negative side:

1.It doesn't come with printed manual, Samsung only provide you with the PDF format of the Manual. With this price, I cannot blame them for trying to cut their cost.

2. Finding the right memory for the upgrade is a bit tricky because this type of memory is only used for the old Pentium computers. I suggest you try your local computer flee Market or eBay. You don't need 2 sticks for the upgrade, however the old Pentium motherboard only accept even number of stick in order to work. You will probably have to buy 2 sticks from the seller.
3. I have never used Samsung Laser printer before, I cannot say anything about its reliability in the long run. However, Samsung Australia offers free 3 years on-site warranty for this model and the ML-1650N, which is a great bonus for me.