HP LaserJet 8000

Description: The HP Laserjet 8000 is a 24 ppm, monochrome workgroup laser printer.Compared to other monochrome workgroup lasers on the market, it is expensive at around $1,650.This unit has a maximum resolution of 1200dpi.

Pros: Has a 15000 pages duty cycle.This is longer than the average laser printer on the market today, but is to be expected for a laser printer of this price.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A monochrome workgroup laser printer, suited for high volume monochrome printing.This printer is capable of accepting pages up to A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in) and ledger B size (11 in x 17 in).

Value: In general, this laser printer's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.Still, if you were to judge strictly by printer resolution, you might pay up to 40% less for a comparable workgroup laser printer.

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• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: C4085A

• General

• Printer Type Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome
• Form Factor Stationary
• Width 21.3 in
• Depth 20.5 in
• Height 21.3 in
• Weight 99.2 lbs
• Enclosure Color White
• Localization English

• Printer

• Print Speed up to 24 pages/min - Normal
• Connectivity Technology Wired
• Interface Parallel
• Max Resolution ( B&W ) 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi
• PostScript Support Included
• Language Simulation PCL 6, PCL 5E, PostScript 2
• Fonts Included 65 x Scalable, 80 x TrueType
• Printer Features Optional duplex

• Processor

• Processor 133 MHz

• RAM

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

• Media Handling

• Media Path Type Curved, Straight
• Media Type Labels, Envelopes, Plain paper, Greeting cards, Transparencies
• Max Media Size (Custom) 11.7 in x 17.72 in
• Media Sizes A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), A5 (5.83 in x 8.25 in), B4 (9.83 in x 13.9 in), B5 (6.93 in x 9.83 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Executive (7.25 in x 10.5 in), Ledger B Size (11 in x 17 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 C6 (4.5 in x 6.38 in), International B5 (6.93 in x 9.83 in), International DL (4.33 in x 8.66 in)
• Total Media Capacity 1100 sheets
• Media Feeder(s) 2 x Autoload - 500 sheets - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), 1 x Autoload - 100 sheets - A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in)

• Duty Cycle

• Monthly Duty Cycle 130000 pages
• Cartridge / Printhead Duty Cycle 15000 pages
• Cartridge / Printhead Included Qty 1

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Networking

• Networking None

• Scanner

• Type None

• Copier

• Copier Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 3 ( 3 ) x Memory - DIMM 100-pin, 3 ( 3 ) x EIO
• Connections 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 36 pin mini-Centronics

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x Parallel cable
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Compliant Standards Plug and Play

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Integrated
• Voltage Required AC 220/240 V ± 10%
• Power Consumption Operational 550 Watt
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 150 Watt
• Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included Drivers & Utilities
• OS Required IBM OS/2, SCO Unix, Apple MacOS, Novell NetWare, Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or later

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - On-site

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 90.5 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
• Sound Emission 57 dBA

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• Website: http://www.hp.com