HP LaserJet 5100

Description: The HP LaserJet 5100 is a 22 ppm, monochrome workgroup laser printer.Compared to other monochrome workgroup lasers on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $565.This unit prints at 1200dpi.

Pros: The printer?s 300 MHz processor allows the printer to transform a complex document into its printed form faster, speeding up printing.

Cons: Only prints at 22 ppm speed, which is slower than some similarly priced lasers.For example, the Konica Minolta PagePro 5650EN, at around $520, prints at 45.6 ppm speed.This product does not support duplex printing.

Suitability: Designed for those who need high volume black and white printing.This printer is capable of accepting pages up to 12.3 in x 18.3 in.

Value: Overall, this laser printer's features are as expected for this price.Still, if you were to judge strictly by printer resolution, you might pay up to 30% less for a comparable workgroup laser printer.

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• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: Q1860A

• General

• Printer Type Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome
• Form Factor Desktop
• Width 18.7 in
• Depth 22.8 in
• Height 18.6 in
• Weight 50.7 lbs
• Enclosure Color White

• Printer

• Print Speed up to 22 pages/min - Black normal - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), up to 11 pages/min - Black best - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), up to 11 pages/min - Black normal - A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in), up to 6.5 pages/min - Black best - A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in)
• Connectivity Technology Wired
• Interface Parallel
• Max Resolution ( B&W ) 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi
• PostScript Support Standard
• Language Simulation PCL 6, PCL 5E, HP GL/2, PostScript 3
• Fonts Included 80 x TrueType
• Printer Features Optional duplex

• Processor

• Processor 300 MHz

• RAM

• RAM Installed ( Max ) 16 MB / 192 MB (max)
• Technology SDRAM - DIMM 100-pin

• Media Handling

• Media Type Cards, Labels, Envelopes, Bond paper, Plain paper, Vellum paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
• Max Media Size (Custom) 12.3 in x 18.5 in
• Media Sizes A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in), A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), A5 (5.83 in x 8.25 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), JIS B5 (7.17 in x 10.12 in), JIS B4 (10.12 in x 14.33 in), Executive (7.25 in x 10.5 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
• Envelope Sizes US No 10 (4.1 in x 9.5 in)
• Total Media Capacity 350 sheets
• Media Feeder(s) 1 x Autoload - 100 sheets - 12.3 in x 18.3 in, 1 x Autoload - 250 sheets - A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in)
• Max Media Capacity 1100 sheets

• Duty Cycle

• Monthly Duty Cycle 65000 pages
• Cartridge / Printhead Included Qty 1

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Networking

• Networking None
• Connectivity Technology Cable

• Scanner

• Type None

• Copier

• Copier Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 2 ) x EIO, 3 ( 3 ) x Memory
• Connections 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP)
• Compatible Slots None

• Miscellaneous

• Consumables Included 1 x Toner cartridge ( Black )
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Compliant Standards CE, TUV, FCC Class A certified

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Integrated
• Power Consumption Operational 330 Watt
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 30 Watt

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included Drivers & Utilities
• OS Required Apple MacOS 9, Apple MacOS X, Apple MacOS 8.6, Apple MacOS 9.1, Apple MacOS 9.0.4, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
• Peripheral / Interface Devices Parallel port

• Environmental Standards

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 89.6 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
• Sound Emission 60 dBA

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  HP LaserJet 5100

  Price: $239.95 - $499.99

  Manufacturer: HP

  Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, 12.3 in x 18.3 in, Wired, 22 pages/min, 11 pages/min, 6.5 pages/min, PC, Mac, Parallel

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  HP LaserJet 5100dtn

  Price: $899.99 - $999.99

  Manufacturer: HP

  Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in), Ledger B Size (11 in x 17 in), Wired, 22 pages/min, 11 pages/min, 21 pages/min, PC, Mac, Parallel, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX

• 500 SHTFDR FOR LASERJET 5100
• 500 SHTFDR FOR LASERJET 5100

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• Website: http://www.hp.com