The Samsung ML-2525W is simple by nature: it only prints black, but offers the advantages of manual double-sided printing, a single-sheet tray, and wireless networking. For all that, its biggest boon for home offices, students, and small businesses (especially in this post-recession economy) is its $150 price tag, making it one of the cheapest laser printers we’ve tested to date. We have no issue recommending the ML-2525W based on its capability to churn out near-flawless prints in record time for a great price. (Source: CNET)
This printer uses the High yield (2,500 pages) Samsung ML-D105L toner cartridge and the standard yield (1,500 pages) Samsung MLT-D105S toner cartridge.
If you own this printer, let me know what you think about it. Thanks!
— CNET Rating: 4 Stars —
The good: Cheap; prints high-quality text and graphics-heavy documents; USB, wireless and Ethernet connectivity; small footprint.
The bad: Lacks autoduplexing; ships with starter toner cartridge.
The bottom line: The Samsung ML-2525W monochrome laser printer doesn’t pack in extra features, but delivers worthwhile improvements over previous generations in output speed and quality. We highly recommend this wireless workhorse if you refuse to sacrifice quality for affordability. (Read the full CNET review)
— Amazon Rating: 4 Stars —
A positive comment from Amazon.com:
Great wireless laser printer: small, quiet, and great quality prints
I bought this printer a few weeks back. So, my review can only attest to the initial quality and operation of the printer. When shopping for a printer, I wanted a small, wireless (i.e. WiFi enabled), laser printer that I could use on my home wireless network. This printer fits the bill.
Once I received the printer, setup was incredibly easy. You just hook the USB cable to your computer, follow the software prompts, and then the printer is suddenly connected to the WiFi network. That is the last time I used the cable. Now, when I hit print on my laptop, it prints wirelessly.
I also like that the printer is relatively quick (24 ppm) and prints clean, crisp laser prints quickly. For $99, this is great deal and I’m pleased with the purchase.
I’d recommend buying this laser printer over the all-in-one units. While those all encompassing units may be tempting, I think you end up with a better deal by buying this Samsung printer and then buying a high-quality scanner as a separate item. For instance, I bought a separate Fujitsu Scansnap scanner (also, a very compact item). It scans so much better than the scanner I have on the all-in-one that I bought a couple years ago.
A negative comment from Amazon.com:
Do not buy if you have a Mac!!
I have tried and failed to install this on a new Imac. I cannot believe the appalling support by Samsung. The installation disc they supply simply does not work and it is not as though they have not had this feedback from other customers – see other feed back on this thread. I am pretty computer literate and simply gave up after many wasted hours. A visit to their website to get support is laughable, it takes you through an installation process under the heading of this printer and talks you through setting up scanning software! Unless you are an advanced user i would really avoid this printer. I have returned it for a re-fund it is just a shame they cannot re- fund my time! (Read all Amazon.com user reviews)