HP LaserJet 4050

Description: The HP Laserjet 4050 is a 17 ppm, monochrome workgroup laser printer.Compared to other monochrome workgroup lasers on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $1,435.This unit features 1200dpi.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: Only prints at 17 ppm speed, which is considerably slower than some similarly priced lasers.For example, the HP Laserjet 4350DTN, at around $1, 525, prints at 55 ppm speed.At 600 sheet, without additional trays, the HP Laserjet 4050 doesn't handle as many printouts between refills than do most of its competitors.

Suitability: Made for those who need high volume printing, though not in color.This printer is capable of accepting pages up to legal (8.5 in x 14 in).

Value: Overall, this laser printer's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.Furthermore, 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: C4251A

• General

• Printer Type Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome
• Form Factor Stationary
• Width 15.4 in
• Depth 24.3 in
• Height 13.5 in
• Weight 39.5 lbs
• Enclosure Color White
• Localization N/a / N/a

• Printer

• Print Speed up to 17 pages/min - Max speed
• Connectivity Technology Wired, Wireless
• Max Resolution ( B&W ) 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi
• PostScript Support Included
• Language Simulation PCL 5, PCL 6, PostScript 2
• Fonts Included 110 x TrueType
• Printer Features Optional duplex

• Processor

• Processor NEC VR4310 133 MHz

• RAM

• RAM Installed ( Max ) 8 MB / 200 MB (max)
• Technology EDO RAM - DIMM 100-pin

• Media Handling

• Media Path Type Curved, Straight
• Media Type Labels, Envelopes, Plain paper, Business cards, Transparencies
• Max Media Size (Custom) 8.5 in x 14 in
• Media Sizes A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
• Envelope Sizes US A2 (4.4 in x 5.75 in), Com-10 (4.13 in x 9.5 in), 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 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 600 sheets
• Media Feeder(s) 1 x Autoload - 100 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), 1 x Autoload - 500 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
• Max Sheets in Multi-Part Form 100

• Duty Cycle

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

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Networking

• Networking None

• Scanner

• Type None

• Copier

• Copier Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 3 ( 3 ) x Memory - DIMM 100-pin, 2 ( 2 ) x EIO
• Interfaces None
• Connections 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 36 pin Centronics, 1 x Infrared - 8 pin mini-DIN, 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included None
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Integrated
• Power Consumption Operational 317 Watt
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 21 Watt
• Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included Drivers & Utilities, HP JetAdmin Utility administrative
• OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - Bring-in

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 89.6 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
• Sound Emission 54 dB

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• Website: http://www.hp.com