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Question

Help Me Find A Color Laser Printer That Says Sleeping:

Apr 13, 2015 5:07PM PDT

I have a Samsung CLP 500N which says "Sleeping..." on the LCD when in Stand By mode. I think this is funny but I guess it is no big deal because I guess you can call it Sleep Mode. Even if it is trival, I still like the printer.

But I am thinking about giving up on this printer. 1. I don't think it is compatible with Windows 7, etc. 2. I would like to find the add-on paper tray (giving it 2 trays) but I have been unable to find it. 3. The imaging unit or drum (giant green thing) is scratched. 4. I broke the toner door off because it just wouldn't ever shut properly. (I stick something inside the door trigger to make the printer think the door is closed). I think this part is impossible to replace, only to have the door malfunction again.

So there is at least four reasons I should upgrade to a new and better printer. Can somebody tell me if the newer samsung CLPs still say "Sleeping..." on the LCD screen?

And even better, can somebody tell me which color laser printers (regardless of brand) says "Sleeping..." on the LCD screen?

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Clarification:
Apr 13, 2015 5:11PM PDT

Also the color laser printer has to have easy to change cartridges that don't move around when printing. For example I do not like the older HP (and as a result, ANY HP) color laser printer. Those printers had the cartridges move around like a Ferris wheel (very noisy) and only one cartridge could be accessed one at a time.

So the cartridges and the "Sleeping..." are two features I am looking for. Thanks.

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(NT) In the USA I can dial 1800SAMSUNG and ask that.
Apr 14, 2015 1:11AM PDT