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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 5000N is a 16 ppm, monochrome workgroup laser printer.Compared to other monochrome workgroup lasers on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $335.This unit features 1200dpi.
Pros: Equipped with an network connection, the HP LaserJet 5000N can act as a standalone print-server.At 850 sheets, without optional media trays, the HP LaserJet 5000N can handle more printouts without refilling than would many comparable printers.
Cons: Only prints at 16 ppm speed, which is somewhat slower than some similarly priced lasers.For example, the HP LaserJet 4300, at around $320, prints at 45 ppm speed.This unit does not support duplex printing.
Suitability: A monochrome workgroup laser printer, suited for high volume document printing.This printer can handle DIN A3 (12.2 in x 17.2 in) documents.
Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this laser printer has good features for the money.
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