HP LaserJet 4300

Description: The HP LaserJet 4300 is a 45 ppm, monochrome workgroup laser printer.Compared to other monochrome workgroup lasers on the market, it is inexpensive at around $320.This unit has a maximum resolution of 1200dpi.

Pros: With paper trays installed, this printer has a capacity of 2600 sheets total capacity, which is considerably more than some similarly priced lasers.The printer?s 350 MHz processor allows the printer to transform a complex document into its printed form faster, speeding up printing.

Cons: This unit does not support two-sided printing.This printer requires optional trays to achieve its 2600 sheets, which is 2000 more than its out-of the box capacity.

Suitability: Designed for those who need high volume black and white printing.This printer can handle legal (8.5 in x 14 in) and A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) documents.

Value: In view of its inexpensive price, this laser printer has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: Q2431A

• General

• Printer Type Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome
• Form Factor Desktop
• Width 16.2 in
• Depth 17.3 in
• Height 14.4 in
• Weight 44.1 lbs
• Enclosure Color White
• Localization English / United States

• Printer

• Print Speed up to 43 pages/min - B/W - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), up to 45 pages/min - B/W - Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
• Built-in Devices Status LCD
• Connectivity Technology Wired
• Interface Parallel
• Max Resolution ( B&W ) 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi
• PostScript Support Standard
• Language Simulation PCL 6, HP PJL, PCL 5E, HP GL/2, PostScript 3
• Fonts Included 80 x TrueType
• Printer Features Optional duplex

• Processor

• Processor PMC-Sierra RM7065A 350 MHz

• RAM

• RAM Installed ( Max ) 64 MB / 416 MB (max)
• Technology SDRAM - DIMM 100-pin

• Media Handling

• Media Type Cards, Labels, Envelopes, Bond paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
• Max Media Size (Custom) 8.5 in x 14 in
• Media Sizes A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), A5 (5.83 in x 8.25 in), B5 (6.93 in x 9.83 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), JIS B5 (7.17 in x 10.12 in), Executive (7.25 in x 10.5 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
• Envelope Sizes Monarch (3.87 in x 7.5 in), US No 10 (4.1 in x 9.5 in), International C5 (6.38 in x 9 in), International B5 (6.93 in x 9.83 in), International DL (4.33 in x 8.66 in)
• Total Media Capacity 600 sheets
• Media Feeder(s) 1 x Autoload - 100 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) weight: 60 g/m2 - 120 g/m2, 1 x Autoload - 500 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) weight: 60 g/m2 - 200 g/m2
• Max Media Capacity 2600 sheets

• Duty Cycle

• Monthly Duty Cycle 200000 pages
• Cartridge / Printhead Duty Cycle 18000 pages
• Cartridge / Printhead Included Qty 1

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Networking

• Networking None
• Connectivity Technology Cable

• Scanner

• Type None

• Copier

• Copier Type None
• Max Document Size Legal

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 2 ) x EIO, 3 Memory - DIMM 100-pin
• Connections 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 36 pin Centronics
• Compatible Slots None

• Miscellaneous

• Consumables Included 1 x Toner cartridge ( Black ) - up to 18000 pages
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Compliant Standards UL, NOM, IEC950, EN55022, EN55024, EN 60950, ICES-003, IEC 60950, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN55022 Class A, CISPR 22 Class A, FCC Class B certified, IEC 825-1/EN 60825-1 class 1

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power Consumption Operational 685 Watt
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 21 Watt

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included HP Web JetAdmin, Drivers & Utilities
• OS Required UNIX, HP-UX, Linux, IBM OS/2 Warp, Novell NetWare, Apple MacOS 9.x, Apple MacOS X 10.1, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple MacOS 8.6 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0, Microsoft Windows 3.1 / MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
• Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM

• 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 56 dBA

• 75SHT ENVFDR FOR LJ 4200 4300 SERIES
• AUTO DUPLXUN FOR LJ 4200 4300 SERIES
• 500SHT PAPTRAY AND FEED FOR LJ 4200 4300 SERIES
• 500SHT STKR FOR LJ 4200 4300 SERIES
• 500SHT STAPLER / STKR FOR LJ 4200 4300 SERIES
• 1500SHT INPUT TRAY FOR LJ 4200 4300 SERIES
• 1000 STAPLES CART FOR LJ 4200 4300 SERIES
• Black Print Cartridge for HP LaserJet 4300 Series Printers
• 75SHT ENVFDR FOR LJ 4200 4300 SERIES
• AUTO DUPLXUN FOR LJ 4200 4300 SERIES
• 500SHT PAPTRAY AND FEED FOR LJ 4200 4300 SERIES
• 500SHT STKR FOR LJ 4200 4300 SERIES
• 500SHT STAPLER / STKR FOR LJ 4200 4300 SERIES
• 1500SHT INPUT TRAY FOR LJ 4200 4300 SERIES
• 1000 STAPLES CART FOR LJ 4200 4300 SERIES
• Black Print Cartridge for HP LaserJet 4300 Series Printers

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• Website: http://www.hp.com