HP CM3530 Printer Review

For a business or office that needs a fast, reliable printer that doesn’t take up a lot of space, but still provides the functionality of a scanner, copier, fax machine and printer, the HP LaserJet CM3530 is an ideal choice. This printer measures only 20.3 inches wide, 20.4 inches deep and 22.1 inches high, making it small and compact enough to easily be fit into an office with sacrificing on quality, speed, or functionality. As a multi-function printer, the HP LaserJet CM3530 can easily replace and serve as a copier, scanner, fax machine, and a printer.

The HP LaserJet CM3530 utilizes a high speed USB cable for connectivity, as well as an Ethernet connection for networking and faxing purposes. This multi-function printer is compatible with many major operating systems including Windows Vista/XP/2003, Mac OS 9.x, Mac OS X 10.2 and later, and several Linux and Unix based operating systems. The HP LaserJet CM3530 prints at a speed of 31 pages per minute for black and white and color prints and copies, with a first page out time of as little as 11 seconds.

The integrated fax machine in the HP LaserJet CM3530 transmits at a rate of 33.6 kbps. This printer is powered by a 515 MHz processor, and comes with 512 MB of memory, expandable to as much as 1 GB.

The monthly duty cycle of the HP LaserJet CM3530 is as much as 75,000 pages with a recommended monthly volume of 2000 to 6000 pages, making this multi-function printer more than capable of handling the workload of busy office or business. The page capacity of the HP LaserJet CM3530 begins at 400 sheets, split between a 50 sheet automatic document feeder, a 100 sheet multipurpose tray, and 250 sheet tray. For a higher page capacity, an additional 500 sheet tray is available. The output tray of the HP LaserJet CM3530 can support as much as 250 sheets.

The HP LaserJet CM3530 is capable of black and white and color printing through the use of four HP LaserJet CM3530 toner cartridges. These HP LaserJet CM3530 toner cartridges come in black, cyan, yellow, and magenta, and have a high page capacity so you can spend less time changing and buying toner, and more time working and growing your business. The black toner cartridge that comes preinstalled with the HP LaserJet CM3530 has a page capacity of 5,000 pages, while the magenta, yellow, and cyan cartridges each have a page capacity of 7,000 pages. Two sided printing and copying comes automatic on the HP LaserJet CM3530, and prints at a resolution of 1200 dpi by 600 dpi.

Overall specs:

• Measurements (WxDxH): 20.3 in x 20.4 in x 22.1 in
• Memory: 512 MB standard, upgradable to 1 GB
• Print Speed: 31 ppm
• Resolution: 1200 dpi x 600 dpi
• Paper Capacity: 400 sheets, upgradable to 900 sheets
• Connectivity: USB
• Duty Cycle: 75,000 pages/month