Samsung Launches Three Affordable, Network-Ready, Color Laser Printers for SOHO and Small Workgroups

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, the world's second-largest manufacturer of laser printer engines, announces the addition of three new color laser printers designed for the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) and small workgroup markets. The CLX-3175FN, a color laser multi-function printer, has an estimated street price of $399.99 and the CLP-315/315W color laser printer has an estimated street price of $199.99 and $249.99. These printers provide color laser technology that is now more affordable and can be purchased through Samsung’s authorized channel partners.

“  16.3'' x 14.7'' x 13.5'' Weight   30.9 lbs”

Unique Design, Network Ready and Feature Rich

These easy to use workgroup printers fit easily into an office network and look good while working quickly and quietly. Along with their great design and compact size, the CLX 3175FN and CLP-315W are network ready and the CLP-315W offers wireless connectivity capability. All three new models (CLX-3175FN and CLP-315/315W) have a maximum resolution of 2400 x 600 dpi and each unit delivers the first (mono) print out in 14 seconds. These printers also come with Samsung’s NO NOIS™ print engine for quiet operation.

“Samsung understands the needs of today’s SOHO and small-workgroup users who are the inspiration for our new CLX-3175 and CLP-315 line of printers,” said Kenneth Colby, Senior Manager, Printer Product Marketing, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. “Not only do these feature-rich printers provide professional quality and functionality, they also introduce elegance and style in a compact footprint ideal for any workspace.”

Small and Feature-Packed:

Samsung CLX-3175FN

The Samsung CLX-3175FN multi-function printer delivers consistent printing, copy, scanning and faxing operation, removing the need for multiple devices.

• Compact footprint of 16.3” x 14.7” x 13.5”
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and Ethernet network-ready capability
• 17 pages per minute mono and 4 pages per minute color
• 15 page auto document feeder
• 150-sheet paper input capacity
• One-touch copying functions: ID card, clone, N-up, auto fit and poster
• Monthly duty cycle of 20,000 pages

Samsung CLP-315/315W

The CLP 315 series printers feature stylish designs and a distinct piano black cabinet finish.

- Compact footprint of 15.3” x 12.3” x 9.6”

- 315 has Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity

- 315W has Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet, and 802.11b/g wireless connectivity

- 17 pages per minute mono and 4 pages per minute color

- Consistent color printouts which are water-resistant

- Monthly duty cycle of 20,000 pages

Samsung supports customer satisfaction with multiple service and warranty options. There is also a toll-free technical support line at 1-800-SAMSUNG, choose option 3 for printers. For additional information on Samsung’s full line of professional series, laser printers and MFPs call 1-866 SAM4BIZ or visit www.samsung.com/printer.

About Samsung Electronics America Printers, Information Technology Division

Samsung’s Information Technology Division (ITD) markets a complete line of award-winning color and monochrome laser printers and is part of Samsung Electronics Corporation, the #2 manufacturer of printers in the world. Samsung’s ownership of its printer manufacturing, development process, and research and design gives the company a significant competitive advantage. Through its printer customer solutions group, Samsung is equipped to deliver superior, differentiated printing technology solutions. Samsung ITD is a definitive leader in the emerging color laser marketplace and poised to capture an increased percentage of the color laser printer market share by 2010. For additional information on Samsung’s printers, visit www.samsung.com or call 1-800-SAMSUNG.

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication Business and Digital Appliance Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

Print		CLP-315/315W		CLX-3175FN
Speed (Mono)		up to 17 ppm (16 ppm in A4)		up to 17 ppm (16 ppm in A4)
Speed (Color)		Up to 4 ppm (4 ppm in A4)		up to 4 ppm (4 ppm in letter)
First Print Out Time (Mono)		14 seconds		14 seconds
Resolution		Max: Up to 2400 x 600 dpi effective output		up to 2,400 x 600 dpi effective output
First Print Out Time (Color)		Less than 26 seconds		less than 26 seconds
Emulation		SPL-C (Samsung Printer Language Color)		SPL-C (Samsung Printer Language Color)
Paper Handling
Media Size		3" x 6.3", 8.5" x 14"		3" x 6.3", 8.5" x 14"
Media Type		Envelopes, Labels, Cardstock, Transparency, Papers (Pre-printed, recycled)		Envelopes, Labels, Cardstock, Transparency, Papers (Pre-printed, glossy, punched, recycled)
General
Memory / Storage		32 MB		128 MB
OS Compatibility		Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, Various Linux OS including Red Hat 8.0-9.0, Mandrake 9.2-10.1, SuSE 8.2-9.2 and Fedora Core 1-4, Mac OS X 10.3-10.5 and Universal Mac		Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, Various Linux OS including Red Hat 8.0-9.0, Mandrake 9.2-10.1, SuSE 8.2-9.2 and Fedora Core 1-4, Mac OS X 10.3-10.5 and Universal Mac.
Noise Level		Less than 45 dBA (Color Printing), Less than 47 dBA (Mono Printing)		Less than 48 dBA (printing), less than 52 dBA (copying), less than 27dBA (standby)
Dimension (W x D x H)		15.3" x 12.3" x 9.6"		16.3'' x 14.7'' x 13.5''
Weight		30.9 lbs		34 lbs.
Consumables
Black Toner Cartridge		Average Continuous Black Cartridge Yield: 1,500(a) standard pages (ships with 1,000 pages Starter Toner Cartridge) (a) Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798		Average Continuous Black Cartridge yield: 1,500(a) standard pages (ships with 1,000 pages starter toner cartridge) (a) Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798
Yellow/Magenta/Cyan Toner Cartridge		Average Continuous Yellow/Magenta/Cyan Cartridge Yield: 1,000(a) standard pages (ships with 700 pages Starter Toner Cartridge) (a) Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798		Average Continuous Yellow/Magenta/Cyan cartridge yield: 1,000(a) standard pages (ships with 700 pages starter toner cartridge) (a) Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798