

The first problem we have with the V715w's design is the control panel that sticks out of the middle of the unit. Shortcut buttons surround the display on three sides, and there's also the standard array of buttons including a directional pad for scrolling through menus and a number pad for dialing numbers on the fax side. Instead, you get a 2.4-inch color LCD that lets you preview imported photos from the accompanying computer, and you can also access files through the media card reader and PictBridge USB port on the lower-right side of the machine. The V715w doesn't feature a typical tiny two-line LCD display. The V715w tops out at 200 sheets total: 150 in the standard input tray and another 50 sheets in the ADF.

The hefty printer weighs 21 pounds, just 1 pound less than the Epson WorkForce 840, a $300 printer that can hold up to 500 sheets of paper in its dual paper input trays. You likely won't move the V715w once you situate it in your work area. At 19.2 inches wide, 16.1 inches deep, and 9.9 inches tall, the Dell V715w will take command of your workspace, so make sure you have room for the device before running out to make a purchase.
