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HP Color LaserJet 1600 comparison

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Price $199.99 to $399.95 $249.99 to $482.00 $189.00 to $366.75 $324.99 to $762.53 $249.95 to $299.00
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Release date May 10, 2005 July 10, 2007
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. This HP is affordable if you want a simple color laser printer with wired networking, but it's sluggish. The Color LaserJet CP1215 is HP's entry-level printer built to serve small workgroups, but it suffers from frustratingly slow print speeds, a missing LCD screen, and other problems. Your $299 will go much further with the Dell 1320c, another color laser with faster print speeds for the same price. Although the HP CP2025n is rather slow to print black documents and is missing supplementary features such as USB-direct printing and wireless, the color laser shines in output quality, and the software holds your hand through a somewhat daunting learning curve. The CP2025n also has a high monthly duty-cycle, so we recommend it to anyone hunting for a workhorse printer to complement an equally diligent work environment. The Dell 1320c is a decent choice for a small office or work group, but a little more cash will net you a faster printer with better print quality.
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Features
Media typeCards
Labels
Envelopes
Plain paper
Glossy paper
Recycled paper
Transparencies
Matte photo paper
Glossy photo paper
Bond paper
Transparencies
Color laser paper
Rough paper
Glossy photo paper
Envelopes
Labels
Cards
Labels
Envelopes
Plain paper
Glossy paper
Recycled paper
Transparencies
Info unavailableLabels
Envelopes
Cover paper
Plain paper
Coated paper
Recycled paper
Software typeDrivers & Utilities
Drivers & Utilities
Drivers & Utilities
Info unavailableDell OpenManage
Drivers & Utilities
RAM installed size16 MB
16 MB
16 MB
Info unavailable64 MB
Monthly Duty Cycle (Users Qty)20,000 - 49,999 pages
20,000 - 49,999 pages
Info unavailableInfo unavailable35000 pages
TechnologyLaser
Laser
Laser
Info unavailableLaser
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows 2000 / XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Apple MacOS X 10.2 or later
Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Info unavailableMicrosoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2003
Microsoft Windows Vista
Printer typePersonal printer
Workgroup printer
Workgroup printer
Info unavailablePersonal printer
Service & support type1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Info unavailable1 year warranty
Printer output typeColor
Color
Color
Info unavailableColor
Max Resolution ColorInfo unavailable600 x 600 dpi
Info unavailableInfo unavailable600 x 600 dpi
Max Resolution B/WInfo unavailable600 x 600 dpi
Info unavailableInfo unavailable600 x 600 dpi
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