For the small business or home user the Dell Photo Printer 720 is an efficient and economical choice. Dell’s reputation of reliability, support and affordability is longstanding. The 720 delivers in all categories.
The printer is compact in size and housed in two toned casing. It’s sleek and attractive design fits nicely on a desktop. Connectivity is via a USB 1.1. The USB, power cord and two ink cartridges are included with purchase. The 720 can accommodate any non commercial print job with ease. Unlike it’s competitors with costly replacement cartridges the ink for the 720 is inexpensive.
The specs and features are impressive given the reasonable price point. The printer has the capabilities to churn out thirteen pages per minute of black and white text and seven pagers minute for color printing. The resolution is 4800 by 1200 dpi.
The 720 can handle both standard and legal sized documents. A variety of media including envelopes, labels, cards, banners, transparencies, brochures and glossy photo papers run through the printer with ease. Dell recommends paper specifically designated for photographs to achieve the highest quality photo print. Basic photo editing software comes pre-installed. This printer will quickly become the workhorse of an any office for bulk jobs.
Updating the drivers is essential for maintaining compatibility. The Dell website offers a free updated list of available drivers for download. If the printer is not working correctly there is a good chance a driver needs updating. Downloading a driver is simple and requires basic computer skills. Tutorials are listed for further instruction. The 720 is compatible with Windows based operating systems.
Peripherals can eat a budget and continually chomp away with ongoing expensive operating costs. The Dell Photo Printer 720 is one of the most inexpensive printers available. The low price is certainly not reflective of the features and vast capabilities. It’s easy to use and ideal for anybody printing a high volume of text documents. Photographs are bright and clear and per print more economical than outsourcing prints. Most importantly Dell offers a one stop shop for purchase, support and the consumable extras.