SIZE DOES MATTER! - Samsung gets personal with its high-speed, compact color laser printer range

Samsung, the world's second largest laser printer manufacturer, announces the breakthrough CLP-300 Series, powerful yet affordable new solutions for consumers who want the benefits of color printing but do not have the space for bulky machinery. The CLP-300 is the smallest and lightest color laser printers in its class, weighing only 30 pounds and featuring a diminutive footprint of 15.4" w x 13.5" d x 10.4" h.

Ideally suited for <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />SOHO (small and home office) use, the compact printer also features tiny toner bottles, instead of larger unwieldy cartridges, allowing for a footprint small enough to fit on almost any desk. This stylishly designed two-tone printer delivers beautiful color prints along with the dependability and reliability which Samsung laser printers are known for. The same exclusive NO NOIS™ print engine you'll find in Samsung's high end color laser printers give the affordable CLP-300 series quiet operation and simple toner changes. Getting up and printing is a cinch, with as few as four clicks of the mouse.

"By creating the smallest and lightest color laser printer in its class, Samsung has delivered the ultimate affordable color printing solution for the SOHO and personal office market," says Mr. Stuart Kang, General Manager, Digital Printing Division at  Samsung Gulf Electronics.

"Prior to the CLP-300 series, those with small or home offices were more reticent to purchase a color laser printer because until now, their size was significantly bigger than their black and white laser counterparts."

Not only are these printers small and relatively weightless, but they are also fast, printing in up to 17-ppm black and white, and 4-ppm color. Sharp documents result from the 600 x 600 dpi optical resolution which can be enhanced up to 2400 x 600 dpi. The unit also boasts a competitive hearty 24,200 pages per month duty cycle. The high speed USB 2.0 interface makes setup and connectivity simple and the 150-sheet cassette tray enables a hectic workflow to keep flowing. Easy drawer style toner and paper access means its super easy to replace supplies and handle paper jams. For example, if paper jams, the user can simply remove the paper at the front of the printer without the need to rotate the body. Also, the number of supply items is minimized for easy replacement and cost-efficiency.

The CLP-300N, with its built-in 10/100 Base TX Networking, allows for shared printers to be used like standalone printers. The CLP-300 series comes with a high-speed USB 2.0 interface and is compatible with Windows, Macintosh and wide distribution of Linux operating systems.

“Samsung intends to extend its business success by challenging the traditional big and bulky image of the color laser printer and delivering the first color laser printer small enough to work on the desk, not below it. By meeting the color printing needs of homes and small businesses, as well as those of users previously served by inkjet printers, personal CLPs have major growth opportunities.” added Mr. Kang.

The CLP-300 printers will be available in October 2006 with a retail price of AED 999.

About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2 billion and net income of US$10.3 billion. Employing approximately 113,000 people in over 90 offices in 48 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing brands, Samsung Electronics is the world's largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsungmea.com.

SAMSUNG CLP-300 and CLP-300N SPECIFICATIONS