HP LaserJet 5550 Review

The HP LaserJet 5550 is a color laser printer designed for medium to large offices and business that need a workgroup printer that can handle a substantial workload while still providing quick, high quality prints. With a monthly duty cycle of as much as 120,000 pages, and measuring only 22.7 inches wide, 27.7 inches deep, and 25.2 inches high, the HP LaserJet 5550 can easily be incorporated into an office.

As a workgroup printer, the HP LaserJet 5550 connects via a high speed USB cable and utilizes a wired Ethernet connection. The USB cable for this printer does not come included with the HP LaserJet 5550, and can be purchased separately from a computer or office supply retailer. The HP LaserJet 5550 is compatible with many major operating systems, including Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows XP/ME/NT, Mac OS 9, Mac OS X 10.1 and later, Linux Red Hat 8.0, and Solaris systems. This printer is also certified for use with Windows Vista.

The HP LaserJet 5550 prints in both black and white and full color through the use of four LaserJet 5550 toner cartridges. These HP 5550 toner cartridges come in black, yellow, magenta, and cyan, and produce high quality images and text while still maintaining a high page capacity. The black HP 5550 toner cartridge available for this printer is capable of printing up to 13,000 pages, while the magenta, cyan, and yellow LaserJet 5550 toner cartridges are each capable of printing up to 12,000 pages. In addition to high capacity toner cartridges, the HP 5550 has a high page capacity, and is capable of supporting 600 pages standard, with the option to increase the maximum page capacity to as much as 2100 pages. The high page capacity of the HP 5550 makes it easy to print large jobs, and with an average print speed of 27 pages per minute for black and white of full color, the HP 5550 makes it easy to quickly complete any print job. The first page out time for the HP 5550 is 16 seconds for both full color and black and white prints.

The HP 5550 prints with a resolution of 600 dpi by 600 dpi and is powered by a 533 MHz processor. This printer comes with 128 MB of memory installed, with the option to upgrade to as much as 512 MB of memory.

Overall specs:
• Measurements (WxDxH): 22.7 in x 27.7 in x 25.2 in
• Memory: 128 MB, upgradable to 512 MB
• Connectivity: High speed USB 2.0
• Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
• Print Speed: 27 ppm monochrome and color
• Paper Capacity: 600 sheets standard, upgradable to 2100 sheets
• Duty Cycle: 120,000 pages per month

HP Color LaserJet CP2025 Printer Review

 The Colorqube 8570 is a solid ink color printer ideal for a small to medium sized office that needs a compact printer that can handle the workload of an office while still providing exceptional quality prints. This printer has a monthly duty cycle of as much as 85,000 pages, with a recommended monthly print volume of 8000 pages. The Colorqube 8570 measures only 16 inches wide, 20.5 inches deep, and 14.5 inches high, making it compact enough to be easily incorporated into an office.

This printer connects via a high speed USB cable that can be purchased from almost any office or computer supply retailer. For connection to a network or a workgroup, the Colorqube 8570 utilizes a wired Ethernet connection. The Colorqube 8570 is compatible with many operating systems in use today, including Windows 2003, Windows 2008, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.5 and higher, Linux, and Solaris.

The Colorqube 8570 utilizes four solid ink color sticks that produce bright, vivid prints throughout the life of the ink stick and produce less waste than a standard toner cartridge. The black solid ink stick for the Colorqube 8570 can produce as many as 4,300 pages before needing to be replaced. The magenta, yellow, and cyan solid ink sticks for the Colorqube 8570 can each produce as much as 4,400 pages before needing to be replaced. The standard page capacity of the Colorqube 8570 is 650 sheets, with the option to upgrade to as much as 2,200 sheets. The output page capacity of this printer is 350 sheets. The high page capacity of this printer, combined with the high page capacity of its solid ink sticks make it easy to print even large jobs without needing to worry about replacing the consumables. The Colorqube 8750 prints at a rate of 30 pages per minute for black and white and color prints, with a first page out time of only 5 seconds for black and white and color.

This printer is powered by a 1 GHz processor, and prints with a resolution of 2400 dpi. The standard memory that ships with the Colorqube 8750 is 512 MB, with the option to upgrade to as much as 2 GB. Duplex printing is optional on the Colorqube 8750.

Overall specs:
• Paper Capacity: 650 sheets, upgradable to 2,200 sheets
• Print Speed: 30 ppm black and white and color
• Measurements (WxDxH): 16 in x 20.5 in x 14.5 in
• Resolution: 2400 dpi
• Connectivity: USB
• Duty Cycle: 85,000 pages/month
• Memory: 412 MB, upgradable to 2 GB

HP LaserJet M2727: A Real Bang for your Buck

Attempting to figure out which printer is best for you and your office needs is likely to have your head spinning before you can reach a decision. In this review of the HP LaserJet M2727nf multi-function printer, we will highlight a few of the great and not so great things about this printer to help make those decisions a little easier.

High performance is usually something you can expect from Hewlett Packard and the LaserJet M2727 MFP is no exception. There will be no waiting around for this printer, which is for sure. It prints at a rapid 26 pages per minute and thanks to HP’s Instant-On technology, there is virtually no wait for the print or copy function while the printer starts up. There is no need to worry about your print quality either. HP LaserJet M2727 toner is designed for this printer in order to insure the best quality prints possible for you and your work-team. The HP LaserJet M2727nf is a great multi-function printer for small to medium work groups. The printer has excellent networking capabilities but is limited to work only with the Windows operating systems, which is unfortunate for Apple owners.

As far as functionality goes, this printer has what you are looking for. From two-sided printing to an automatic stapler, you are not going to miss any of the small stuff. With a 500 page maximum input page, you can decrease paper-filling interruptions and keep your printer operating smoothly for longer.

Speaking of functionality, it does not get any better than a multi-function printer does. This reviewer has always been a fan of multi-function printers. Why? Well because the more you get out of one product, the more you get for your money. Having the ability to print, copy, scan and fax in one place at one time not only saves your team time, making room for other, more important projects, but also saves your business money by not having to purchase other machines to do those jobs. This printer is ideal for small to medium businesses, or small work groups inside larger businesses, you can be sure that you will get the entire bang for your buck promised by keeping your efficiency up and your costs down.

One of the best parts about owning a machine from Hewlett Packard is that you can guarantee that you are getting an easy to use, easy to own printer. The simple control panel walks the user through the print, copy, scan or fax process with easy step-by-step instructions. Trouble-shooting is a breeze, and if you are stuck, you have HP’s award winning technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Changing supplies, as the HP 53a Black Print Cartridge is as simple as opening the front panel and placing it in.

Whether you are looking for machine that will work hard and give high performance, or a machine that will do it all with a snap of your fingers, the HP LaserJet M2727 MFP is the right machine. With almost all positive attributes, you can be sure that you are getting what you are looking for from Hewlett Packard.

HP 2840 Printer Review

With a high page capacity and fast print speeds, the HP 2840 is a compact and powerful printer that can easily meet the needs of a medium sized office. This color laser printer can print in both black and white and color through the use of four HP 2840 toner cartridges. These HP 2840 toner cartridges are available in black, magenta, yellow and cyan, and are each designed to print a high volume of pages while still producing high quality images and text. The black toner cartridge that is available for this printer can print as much as 5000 sheets, while the color toner cartridges in yellow, cyan, and magenta are each capable of printing 4000 pages. This printer can print at a speed of 20 pages per minute when printing in monochrome, and 4 pages per minute for full color images and text, with a first page out time of 18 seconds for monochrome and 29 seconds for color. The integrated copier is capable of producing copies at a rate of 20 pages per minute for black and white and 4 pages for full color. In addition to high print speeds, the HP 2840 boasts a monthly duty cycle of as much as 30,000 pages.

This printer measures only 19.6 inches wide, 20.9 inches deep and 22.6 inches high and can support 375 pages standard, split between a 125 sheet tray and a 250 sheet tray, making it capable of handling even large print jobs, while still remaining compact and easy to incorporate into an office. This printer is powered by a 264 MB processor and comes with 96 MB of memory installed, and the option to increase the memory to 224 MB. For connectivity, this printer needs a high speed USB cable and a wired Ethernet connection. This printer is compatible with Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000/NT, Mac OS 9.2 and Mac OS X 10.2 and above.

The HP 2840 has a monthly duty cycle of 30,000 pages, and can print with a maximum resolution of 600 dpi by 600 dpi.

Overall specs:

• Print Speed: 4 ppm color and 20 pages monochrome
• Paper Capacity: 375 sheets standard
• Memory: 96 MB standard, upgradable to 224 MB
• Resolution: 600 dpi by 600 dpi
• Connectivity: High speed USB
• Duty Cycle: 30,000 pages/month
• Measurements (WxDxH): 19.6 in x 20.9 in x 22.6 in

 

HP CP1215

For a small business or office that needs a reliable, fast color laser printer, the HP CP1215 is an ideal choice. Boasting a monthly duty cycle of as much as 25,000 pages and with a recommended print volume of 1000 pages per month, the HP CP1215 has the power and reliability to handle any size print job you may have. The HP CP1215 is a powerful, compact printer, measuring only 15.7 inches wide by 17.8 inches deep by 10 inches tall, and can easily fit into any sized office or workspace. This printer is also an ideal desktop printer.

The HP CP1215 has a paper input capacity of 150 pages so it can easily handle the daily printing needs of a small office or business without needing frequent paper tray refilling. This printer ships with four HP CP1215 toner cartridges in black, magenta, yellow, and cyan that provide you with excellent, clear, high-resolution images and text throughout the life of the cartridges. For the user that needs a higher capacity toner cartridge, HP offers high capacity toner cartridges in all four colors. These high capacity HP toner cartridges have a page capacity of 2200 pages for the black toner cartridges, and 1400 pages for the yellow, magenta, and cyan cartridges. With a such high capacity toner cartridges, and a good page capacity, the HP CP1215 makes it easy for you to spend more time working and growing your business and less time refilling the paper tray and changing the toner in your printer. The HP CP1215 utilizes HP ColorSphere technology, so all of your prints come out with bright, vivid colors and sharp text.

The HP CP1215 is powered by a 264 MHz processor and ships with 16 MB of memory installed. This powerful processor easily translates files into prints, allowing you to start and finish your prints quickly. The HP CP1215 prints at a rate of 12 pages per minute when printing in monochrome and 8 pages per minute when printing in full color. The first page out time for the HP CP1215 is a quick 24 seconds when printing in black and white from a ready state, and 30 seconds for full color prints when in a ready state, so your print jobs begin and finish quickly. The HP CP 1215 prints with a maximum resolution of 600 dpi by 600 dpi.

For connectivity, the HP CP1215 utilizes a standard high speed USB cable that can be purchased from almost any office or computer supply retailer. Manual duplex printing is available.

Overall specs:

• Print Speed: Color- 8 ppm, Monochrome – 12 ppm;
• Paper Capacity: 150 sheets
• Memory: 16 MB
• Resolution: 600 dpi x 600 dpi
• Connectivity: High speed USB
• Duty Cycle: 25,000 pages/month
• Measurements (WxDxH): 15.7 in x 17.8 in x 10 in