There are many things to keep in mind when deciding on which printer to purchase, but probably the most important tip is to be sure to know the role you want the printer to fill and evaluate based on those criteria.
The standards below are some areas that a person may be interested in measuring when purchasing a printer, however your own circumstances may add additional requirements. Looking at some key areas for the HP Color LaserJet 4600dn printer using HP Color LaserJet 4600dn toner will give us an idea how to shop for a printer.
A printer should always be used with the types of print media that the manufacturer suggests. Many times poor print quality or paper feed issues can be linked to the use of unsupported media. If the printer you intend to purchase does not list a media type you use, it would be best to select a different printer or be willing to change the media.
The 4600dn supports printing on plain paper, glossy paper, recycled paper and film. Cardstock, labels, envelopes and transparencies are also other supported media types.
Another area of focus regarding media that many people are concerned with is the amount of media a printer can handle. If you do a large volume of printing, you most likely not want to fill a paper tray every five minutes or so.
In that case you will want to have a printing device with the ability to handle a larger number of pages before needing to be refilled. This HP printer has a standard input capacity of 600 sheets of paper consisting of a 500 sheet paper tray and a 100 sheet multi purpose input tray. By purchasing an additional 500 sheet paper tray you can reach your maximum amount of 1,100 pages.
Speed is often an area many people are concerned with when selecting printers. Speed is most often measured in two areas: the amount of pages that printer can print and how long it takes that printer to start printing. The LaserJet 4600dn will print up to 17 pages per minute for both black and color print jobs.
The amount of time it will take the first page to print is broken up into three different ratings. The length of time varies by what state your printer is at currently: 17.5 seconds when the printer is in a ready state; 18.4 seconds when the printer is in power saver mode; and up to 2 minutes if the printer was just powered on.
If your printer is going to be used by more than one person it is important to examine the connectivity options available. This printer already comes configured for use on a network, which will allow multiple users to send print jobs at one time. There are also options available for wireless, LocalTalk or Print Servers.
Duplex printing is the ability to print on both side of the paper and there are two main ways this is accomplished. The first is known most often as manual duplexing, which involves flipping the paper over and allowing it to run through your printer again. You should be sure your printer allows manual duplexing if you desire it, as the printer will handle the print job differently when manually duplexing.
The second method is using a duplex option or built in duplex device. This is usually an option that you can configure in the software and requires no manual intervention. The printing device will complete both sides without any additional work needed. This HP printer comes standard with the ability to automatically duplex.
When reviewing the areas above, it shows that the HP Color LaserJet 4600dn printer would make a valued partner in a small to medium work environment. The key areas of speed and connectivity would allow for multiple users to submit print jobs and complete them in a timely manner, with the amount of paper loaded allowing for less trips to restock the paper trays. Because this printer has a duplex installed, users can print two sided or one sided without having to leave their work area.
No matter the media or size of the job, the HP Color LaserJet 4600dn toner always performs at a peak level, a standard when it comes to HP toner. Having a productive machine means sustained use and making sure to have replacement toner on hand is a smart move.
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