HP LaserJet 5200 - printer - B/W - laser

Description: The HP LaserJet 5200 is a 35 ppm, monochrome workgroup laser printer.Compared to other monochrome workgroup lasers on the market, it is expensive at around $1,375.This unit has a maximum resolution of 1200dpi.

Pros: Prints at 35 ppm speed.This is faster than the average laser printer on the market today, but is to be expected for a laser printer of this price.This printer not only has a modern USB port, but also can be used with older systems that use a parallel port.The printer?s 460 MHz processor allows the printer to transform a complex document into its printed form faster, speeding up printing.

Cons: At 350 sheet, without additional trays, the HP LaserJet 5200 doesn't handle as many printouts between refills than do most of its competitors.This laser printer does not support duplex printing.

Suitability: A monochrome workgroup laser printer, suited for high volume document printing.This printer is capable of accepting pages up to A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in).

Value: Overall, this laser printer's features are as expected for this price.

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• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: Q7543A

• General

• Printer Type Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome
• Width 19.3 in
• Depth 22.2 in
• Height 10.8 in
• Weight 44.5 lbs

• Printer

• Print Speed up to 35 pages/min - Black best - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), up to 18.5 pages/min - Black normal - A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in), up to 18.5 pages/min - Black best - A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in), up to 35 pages/min - Black normal - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), up to 35 pages/min - Black draft - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)
• Built-in Devices Status LCD
• Connectivity Technology Wired
• Interface USB, Parallel
• Max Resolution ( B&W ) 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi
• Image Enhancement Technology HP ProRes 1200 / HP FastRes 1200
• PostScript Support Standard
• First Print Out Time B/W 10 sec
• Language Simulation PCL 6, PCL 5E, PostScript 3
• Fonts Included 93 x PostScript, 103 x PCL
• Printer Features Optional duplex
• Media Handling 250-sheet input tray, 100-sheet multipurpose tray

• Processor

• Processor MIPS 460 MHz

• RAM

• RAM Installed ( Max ) 48 MB / 512 MB (max)
• Technology DDR 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 3 in x 5 in, 11.7 in x 17 in, 12.3 in x 18.3 in, A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in), A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), A5 (5.83 in x 8.25 in), A6 (4.13 in x 5.83 in), B4 (9.83 in x 13.9 in), B5 (6.93 in x 9.83 in), B6 (4.92 in x 6.93 in), Folio (8.5 in x 13 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), JIS B5 (7.17 in x 10.12 in), Statement (5.5 in x 8.5 in), Executive (7.25 in x 10.5 in), Ledger B Size (11 in x 17 in), Tabloid Extra (12 in x 18 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
• Envelope Sizes Com-10 (4.13 in x 9.5 in), Monarch (3.87 in x 7.5 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)
• Media Weight 60 g/m2 - 199 g/m2
• Total Media Capacity 350 sheets
• Media Feeder(s) 1 x Autoload - 100 sheets - 12.3 in x 18.3 in weight: 60 g/m2 - 199 g/m2, 1 x Autoload - 250 sheets - 11.7 in x 17 in weight: 60 g/m2 - 120 g/m2
• Max Media Capacity 850 sheets
• Output Trays Capacity 250 sheets

• Duty Cycle

• Monthly Duty Cycle 65000 pages

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Networking

• Networking None

• Scanner

• Type None

• Copier

• Copier Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 2 ) x CompactFlash Card, 1 ( 1 ) x Memory - DIMM 100-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x EIO
• Connections 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP), 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B
• Compatible Slots None

• Miscellaneous

• Consumables Included 1 x Toner cartridge ( Black ) - up to 12000 pages
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Compliant Standards CE, EMC, TUV, EN55024, EN 60950, ICES-003, IEC 60950, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, FCC Part 15 B, EN55022 Class A, CISPR 22 Class A

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Voltage Required AC 230 V
• Power Consumption Operational 550 Watt
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 27 Watt

• Battery

• Type None

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included Drivers & Utilities
• OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.2, Apple MacOS X 10.3, Apple MacOS X 10.4, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• Min Processor Type 90 MHz, 150 MHz, 133 MHz, 233 MHz, 550 MHz
• System Requirements Details Windows 98 - Pentium - RAM 16 MB - HD 220 MB, Windows ME - Pentium - RAM 32 MB - HD 220 MB, Windows 2000 - RAM 64 MB - HD 220 MB, Windows XP - RAM 64 MB - HD 220 MB, Windows Server 2003 - RAM 128 MB - HD 220 MB, MacOS X 10.2 or later - HD 160 MB

• 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 (Idle) 31 dBA
• Sound Emission (Operating) 54 dBA

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Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.hp.com