The ML-2165W's text output is excellent--sharp and black. Graphics on the other hand, while fine for the odd bar chart, company logo, or other simple element, are grainy even when you select 'Best' in the print dialog. Performance is slow, but more than adequate for a personal unit. Monochrome pages exit at 11.6 pages per minute on the PC and 12.8 ppm on the Mac. Graphics print at about 3.8 ppm. First pages arrive quickly--in about 10 seconds, which makes the unit very suitable for quick one-offs.

For low-volume personal printing, or as an adjunct to a color inkjet, the ML-2165W fits the bill. If you're a PC user, it could be a decent deal. It's regrettable, however, that Samsung forces Mac users to jump through hoops to get two-sided printing.