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If you need a workhorse that can keep up with your small business or team within a larger organization, a workgroup laser printer is an obvious choice. Designed to juggle multiple print jobs, these systems have faster processors, more memory, and print engines that are capable of churning out more than 20 pages per minute. But these $400-and-up printers are more than souped-up personal lasers; they offer workgroup features, such as network printing, high-capacity toner cartridges, and larger paper input and output trays.
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CNET product brief
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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