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Manufacturer codeCLX-3185
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About the Samsung CLX-3185
Samsung CLX-3185 is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: No; wi-fi: No. This entry covers manufacturer code CLX-3185. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The listed print technology is Laser. Compare replacement consumable prices and expected page volumes alongside the purchase price. Features such as duplex printing or a scanner should be confirmed independently in the specification table.
- Print technology
- Laser
- Colour printing
- Yes
- Maximum resolution
- 2400 x 600 DPI
- Duplex printing
- No
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 16 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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Samsung CLX-3185 specifications
Manufacturer code: CLX-3185 · Icecat product 5279284 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Print technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 600 DPI |
| Duplex printing | No |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 16 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Sound pressure level (quiet mode) | 0 dB |
|---|
Display3 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Display number of lines | 2 lines |
Processor, memory & storage3 details
| Card reader integrated | No |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB |
| Processor frequency | 360 MHz |
Printing, scanning & paper29 details
| Duplex printing mode | Manual |
|---|---|
| Printing | Colour printing |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 4 ppm |
| Economical printing | Yes |
| Duplex copying | No |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 12 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 4 cpm |
| Time to first copy (black, normal) | 18 s |
| Time to first copy (colour, normal) | 45 s |
| PC free copying | Yes |
| Duplex scanning | No |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum scan resolution | 4800 x 4800 DPI |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan to | Image |
| Scan drivers | TWAIN, WIA |
| Duplex faxing | No |
| Faxing | No |
| Total output capacity | 80 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 356 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Envelopes, Glossy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Transparencies |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Executive, Folio, Legal, Letter |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 105 g/m² |
| Direct printing | No |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 47 dB |
| Sound pressure level (copying) | 50 dB |
| Colour scanning | Yes |
Connections & wireless4 details
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Other network protocols supported | TCP/IP, LRP, IPP, HTTP, SNPM, SLP, WINS, DDNS, Bonjour, NetBIOS |
Power & battery8 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 350 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 8 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 60 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.45 W |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Number of power supply units | 1 |
| Power supply type | AC/DC |
Design & dimensions5 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 26 s |
|---|---|
| Custom media width | 216 - 356 mm |
| Weight | 14.2 kg |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 462 x 489 x 530 mm |
| Colour all-in-one functions | Copy, Print, Scan |
Software & compatibility5 details
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008 Windows 7/2008 R2 (64bit) Linux OS including Fedora 2 ~ 10, OpenSuSE 9.1 ~ 9.3 10.0 ~ 10.3, 11.0, 11.1, Debian 6.0, 6.10, 7.04, 7.10, 8.04, 8.10, Mandriva 10.0, 10.1, 2005 ~ 2008, Debian 3.1, 4.0, 5.0, RedHat Enterprise Desktop 9.10 (32/64bit), SuSE Linux 9.1 (32bit), Mandrake 10.0, 10.1 ( 32/64bit) Mac OS X 10.3 ~ 10.6 |
Further product details17 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 14 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Maximum duty cycle | 20000 pages per month |
| Digital sender | No |
| Page description languages | SPL-C |
| All-In-One-multitasking | Yes |
| Total input capacity | 130 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Custom media length | 76 - 152 mm |
| Market positioning | Business |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| All-in-one functions | Copy, Print, Scan |
| Legal | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Package weight | 17.3 kg |
|---|
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What is the listed print technology for Samsung CLX-3185?
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What is the listed colour printing for Samsung CLX-3185?
The source specification records colour printing as Yes. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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Is Wi-Fi printing less secure?
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