The HP LaserJet 4050 - Meeting Your Advanced Printing Needs
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The HP LaserJet 4050 Printer is a black-and-white laser type of printer specifically ideal for a workgroup. Although it already carries with it the amazing 4050N toner and some important features to yield professional-looking printouts, there's still space for upgrading. Paper handling capacity, RAM and connectivity are some of those which can be upgraded. There's also a control panel help addition, commonly found only on high-end models.
It has a desktop form factor which is available in white color only. The unit's body measures 13.5 inches x 19.4 inches x 15.4 inches (H x D x W) and weighs 39.2 pounds. Inside it is a powerhouse, a 133MHz NEC Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) microprocessor. Such allows the unit to produce up to 17 monochrome pages per minute. Also, with the help of the Instant-On ceramic fuser, the first page is out in just a matter of 15 seconds.
It has a desktop form factor which is available in white color only. The unit's body measures 13.5 inches x 19.4 inches x 15.4 inches (H x D x W) and weighs 39.2 pounds. Inside it is a powerhouse, a 133MHz NEC Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) microprocessor. Such allows the unit to produce up to 17 monochrome pages per minute. Also, with the help of the Instant-On ceramic fuser, the first page is out in just a matter of 15 seconds.
Some Features And Specs
There's an 8MB memory that contains productivity essentials such as 110 TrueType fonts and printer languages like PCL 5E, PCL 6 and PostScript 2. However, the pre-installed RAM may be expanded to a max of 192MB. This is possible due to the available 3 DIMM 100-pin slots for additional memory, fitted onto the unit's body. Likewise, an optional 2GB external hard drive may be attached to it. Such allows you extra storage for everyday print jobs, forms, languages, fonts, etc.
To help catch up with the productivity requirements of a busy office, there are two input paper trays available. There's the 100-sheet top tray and the 500-sheet bottom tray. In the future, should output demands increase, media handling capacity may be expanded. This is achieved with the optional large-capacity media trays and two-sided printing duplex unit. The 4050 is compatible with paper sizes as little as 3 in x 5 in to as large as 8.5 in x 14 in. Regular bond, transparencies, envelopes, card stocks and labels are some supported media types.
A print resolution of 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi enables rendering of clean and crisp printouts containing text or graphics. This laser printer also boasts of the Ultraprecise toner and Resolution Enhancement technology developed by HP itself. Working together, it's possible to achieve output ideal for corporate presentation or other professional applications.
What this machine isn't short of is the connectivity choices that make it suitable in the modern workplace. Both the IEEE 1284 EPP/ECP and D-Sub RS-232 9-pin slots make it hassle-free to connect to a mid-size network. Additionally, it's possible to attach optional Jetdirect print servers, as well as LocalTalk and TokenRing for compatibility with multiple network operating systems. An infrared adapter (sold separately) may be attached to the unit. This allows you to print from a laptop, PDA or other infrared-enabled gadgets.
Monthly duty cycle is set by HP at 10000 impressions. By not exceeding this recommended volume, one can expect optimum printer and toner cartridge performance. The innovative expanded control panel help feature allows the operator to troubleshoot problems right at the printer. This feat allows you to save time and money as it minimizes the need for hiring a technician.
When used in combination with HP LaserJet toner cartridges, this device is capable of providing your need for professional-looking black-and-white documents. It has a speedy processor and multiple connectivity possibilities, making it ideal to be installed in a medium sized network. To grow with your increasing output demands, there's sufficient space for expanding some of its important features.
To help catch up with the productivity requirements of a busy office, there are two input paper trays available. There's the 100-sheet top tray and the 500-sheet bottom tray. In the future, should output demands increase, media handling capacity may be expanded. This is achieved with the optional large-capacity media trays and two-sided printing duplex unit. The 4050 is compatible with paper sizes as little as 3 in x 5 in to as large as 8.5 in x 14 in. Regular bond, transparencies, envelopes, card stocks and labels are some supported media types.
A print resolution of 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi enables rendering of clean and crisp printouts containing text or graphics. This laser printer also boasts of the Ultraprecise toner and Resolution Enhancement technology developed by HP itself. Working together, it's possible to achieve output ideal for corporate presentation or other professional applications.
What this machine isn't short of is the connectivity choices that make it suitable in the modern workplace. Both the IEEE 1284 EPP/ECP and D-Sub RS-232 9-pin slots make it hassle-free to connect to a mid-size network. Additionally, it's possible to attach optional Jetdirect print servers, as well as LocalTalk and TokenRing for compatibility with multiple network operating systems. An infrared adapter (sold separately) may be attached to the unit. This allows you to print from a laptop, PDA or other infrared-enabled gadgets.
Monthly duty cycle is set by HP at 10000 impressions. By not exceeding this recommended volume, one can expect optimum printer and toner cartridge performance. The innovative expanded control panel help feature allows the operator to troubleshoot problems right at the printer. This feat allows you to save time and money as it minimizes the need for hiring a technician.
When used in combination with HP LaserJet toner cartridges, this device is capable of providing your need for professional-looking black-and-white documents. It has a speedy processor and multiple connectivity possibilities, making it ideal to be installed in a medium sized network. To grow with your increasing output demands, there's sufficient space for expanding some of its important features.
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