Samsung’s “Re-fined” design philosophy is evident here: the printer features clean, curved lines and a matte black-and-charcoal finish that looks modern and unobtrusive on any desk. The control panel is minimalist, with just two buttons (Power and Stop/ Cancel) and two LEDs (Status and Toner). The compact footprint (similar to a small shoebox) makes it easy to place on crowded desks or shelves. Build quality is typical for an entry-level laser—plastic but sturdy enough for occasional movement.
For its time, the Samsung ML-1670 was a solid entry-level monochrome laser printer—reliable, fast, and inexpensive to run. Today, while it can’t compete with modern budget printers that offer wireless and all-in-one features, it remains a perfectly functional device for simple monochrome printing if found cheaply used. Just be aware of the USB-only limitation and driver compatibility with newer operating systems. samsung ml 1670
Overview
| Feature | Details | |---------|---------| | | Monochrome Laser | | Print Speed | Up to 16 pages per minute (A4) | | First Print Out Time | 8.5 seconds (from Ready mode) | | Print Resolution | Up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi (effective) | | Processor | 150 MHz | | Memory | 8 MB (built-in) | | Paper Capacity | 150-sheet input tray, 50-sheet output tray | | Connectivity | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | | Duty Cycle | Up to 5,000 pages per month (recommended monthly volume: 250–1,000 pages) | | Dimensions (WxDxH) | 341 x 224 x 184 mm | | Weight | 4.2 kg (9.26 lbs) | Build quality is typical for an entry-level laser—plastic
The Samsung ML-1670 is a compact, entry-level monochrome laser printer designed primarily for home users, students, and small offices with light to moderate printing needs. Released as a successor to the popular ML-1660 series, the ML-1670 focuses on delivering fast, crisp black-and-white prints at an affordable price point. It forgoes features like scanning, copying, or wireless connectivity to keep costs low and reliability high, making it an ideal "print-only" workhorse. Just be aware of the USB-only limitation and
★★★★☆ (4/5 for its era) → ★★☆☆☆ (2/5 as a new purchase in today’s market)
The ML-1670 is surprisingly quick for its class. With a print speed of 16 ppm, it can handle multi-page documents faster than many inkjet printers. The first page emerges in under 9 seconds, minimizing wait times for single-page jobs. Print quality is a strong point: text is sharp, dark, and well-defined even at small font sizes—ideal for reports, invoices, and academic papers. Graphics and grayscale images are acceptable for business documents but lack the subtle gradients needed for photo-quality output (as expected from a monochrome laser).