Pros

  • Fast; easy to use
  • Automatic duplexer is standard

Cons

  • Slightly bendy input tray
  • Some panel lights are hard to understand

At A Glance

This fast, well-equipped laser can handle both SOHO and workgroup needs, and it has room to grow.

The Specs

Pricing
Inventory Number 30172
Memory
Memory size 32.0 MB
Memory max 0.128 GB
Requirements
Operating System Compatibility
  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Macintosh OS
  • Linux
Ports and Connections
USB 1.1 Yes
USB 2.0 Yes
PictBridge No
Parallel Port 1
Serial Port No
Power
Maximum Power Draw (watts) 0 watts
Standby Power Draw (watts) 0 watts
Faxing
Fax page memory capacity 0.0
Dimensions
Width 15.6 inches
Depth 13.6 inches
Height 10.0 inches
Weight 25.1 pounds
Media Handling
Standard Number of Input Trays 1
Standard Input Sheet Capacity 250
Manual Feed Slot 1
Automatic Duplexer Standard
Max Input Trays 2
Maximum Paper Height 14.0
Storage Media
Compact flash Yes
Resolutions
Monochrome horizontal optical resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi
Platform Support
Printer languages supported Level 3, HP PCL 5 and 6e
Postcript Type Standard

Performance

PCWorld Test Center (Quality)
Print quality: Text Superior
Print quality: Color photo n/a
Print quality: Grayscale photo Very Good
Copy quality n/a
PCWorld Test Center (Speed)
Print speed: Text 29  ppm
Performance
Overall Scan Quality n/a
Color Output Quality Good
Tested Grayscale Speed (ppm) 5.8
Line Art Output Quality Very Good
Three-Page Word Document (secs) 13.37
Grayscale Glossy Output Quality n/a
300dpi Line Art Image (secs) 11.64
Ten-Page Word Document (secs) 26.92
Tested Glossy Photo Speed (ppm) 5.2
One-Page Webpage (secs) 10.06
Two-Page Excel Document (secs) 19.3
4 by 6 Color Photo (secs) 12.59
4 by 6 Grayscale Photo (secs) 10.34
Tested Color Speed (ppm) 5.7