Samsung CLX-4195N Color Laser Multifunction Printer Driver and Software

The Samsung CLX-4195N offers most of the basics you’d probably expect from a color laser MFP, from high speed to full MFP features. This alone is enough to make it potentially suitable for a micro or small office with light to medium printing needs. But it goes beyond the basics with extras like a color touchscreen control panel and Wi-Fi Direct, which makes it easy to connect from a smartphone, tablet or laptop. If you can take advantage of these extras, it can be an even better fit.

Like the HP LaserJet Pro CM1415fnw color MFP, which also offers a color touchscreen control panel, the Samsung CLX-4195N supports the touchscreen with a well-designed menu system. If you rarely enter commands from the control panel, this may not be considered an important feature. The more you use them, the more you will appreciate them.

A 4.3-inch screen makes it easy not only to select menu options for copying, faxing, and the like, but also to change printer settings and even set up features like Wi-Fi Direct. After you’ve used it for a while, you may notice that traditional controls – with buttons and a small text-only LCD – seem painfully limited.

At 17.6 x 16.5 x 16.8 inches (HWD), the Samsung CLX-4195N is a bit large for sharing a desk, and at 47.3 pounds, it’s heavy enough that you’ll probably need help inserting it . However, once you find a place for it, the setup is standard. For my testing, I connected it to a wired network and installed the driver on a Windows Vista system.

The text in our tests was light enough for any business that doesn’t require top-quality desktop publishing. The graphics output was similarly more than good enough for any internal business needs, including PowerPoint handouts or the like. Depending on your level of perfectionism, you may consider it good enough to pass along to important clients or clients if you need the output to convey a sense of professionalism. Photos were at the top of the range for color laser MFPs, making them close to actual photo quality.

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The only possible drawback for this printer is its paper handling. If you need automatic duplexing, higher paper capacity, or at least a true manual feed tray, you’ll have to look elsewhere. However, if paper handling suits your needs, the Samsung CLX-4195N is more than attractive in terms of speed, output quality and MFP features, as well as the convenience of touchscreen menus.