HP Color LaserJet 1600

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At a Glance

Average user rating: 5.3 Average
The bottom line: The HP Color LaserJet 1600 printer is the same printer as the HP CLJ 2600n with fewer features. Unlike the 2600n, the 1600 is not network ready and can be connected only via USB. Finally, the CLJ 1600 printer is compatible only with Windows-based PCs; the 2600n works with both PCs and Macs. Because both models use the same processor and memory, performance and print quality should be the same, so our assessment of those aspects of the 2600n stand for the 1600 as well. With its basic features and smaller price tag (about $299), the HP CLJ 1600 is better suited for home office environments.

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Reviewed by: Felisa Yang
Edited by: Matthew Elliott

Reviewed on 6/14/06 The HP Color LaserJet 1600 family is a basic color laser printer designed for home users or very small workgroups with light printing needs. The 2600n and the 1600 both feature 264MHz processors and 16MB of memory (the memory cannot be expanded). Both ship with a single 250-sheet input tray and a 125-sheet output tray; a second 250-sheet input tray is optional. Both printers have a rated output of 8ppm for black or color.

Basic Specs

Product Specifications:
Product Description: HP Color LaserJet 1600 - Personal printer - Color - Laser
Printer Type: Personal printer - Laser - Color
Dimensions (WxDxH): 16 in x 17.8 in x 14.6 in
Weight: 40.6 lbs
Max Media Size (Standard): A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)
Max Media Size (Custom): 8.5 in x 14 in
Print Speed: up to 8 pages/min - Black best - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) , up to 8 pages/min - Black draft - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) , up to 8 pages/min - Black normal - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) , up to 8 pages/min - Color best - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) , up to 8 pages/min - Color draft - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) , up to 8 pages/min - Color normal - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)
Max Resolution ( B&W ): 600 dpi x 600 dpi
Max Resolution ( Color ): 600 dpi x 600 dpi
Image Enhancement Technology: HP ImageREt 2400
Interface: USB
Processor: 264 MHz
RAM Installed ( Max ): 16 MB ( 16 MB )
Media Type: Cards , Labels , Envelopes , Plain paper , Glossy paper , Recycled paper , Transparencies , Matte photo paper , Glossy photo paper
Total Media Capacity: 250 sheets
Monthly Duty Cycle: 20000 pages
Modem: None
Type: None
Copier Type: None
Power: AC 120/230 V
Battery: None
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP , Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty

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