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We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Laser Printers. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of laser printer.
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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 5100 is a 22 ppm, monochrome workgroup laser printer.Compared to other monochrome workgroup lasers on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $565.This unit prints at 1200dpi.
Pros: The printer?s 300 MHz processor allows the printer to transform a complex document into its printed form faster, speeding up printing.
Cons: Only prints at 22 ppm speed, which is slower than some similarly priced lasers.For example, the Konica Minolta PagePro 5650EN, at around $520, prints at 45.6 ppm speed.This product does not support duplex printing.
Suitability: Designed for those who need high volume black and white printing.This printer is capable of accepting pages up to 12.3 in x 18.3 in.
Value: Overall, this laser printer's features are as expected for this price.Still, if you were to judge strictly by printer resolution, you might pay up to 30% less for a comparable workgroup laser printer.
Suggestions: For help in finding the right printer for you, visit CNet's buying guide for printers
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Where to buy
HP LaserJet 5100:
$239.95 - $499.99
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Advantage Laser Products
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$453.00 | No |
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GreatPrinterDeals.com
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$499.00 | No |
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Office Link
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$239.95 | No |
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$403.65 | Yes |
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$499.99 | No |
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