IBM InfoPrint 1552 - printer - B/W - laser

Description: The IBM Infoprint 1552 is a 45 ppm, monochrome workgroup laser printer.Compared to other monochrome workgroup lasers on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $760.This unit prints at 1200dpi.

Pros: With paper trays installed, this printer has a capacity of 4100 sheets total capacity, which is considerably more than some similarly priced lasers.Also, this laser printer prints at 45 ppm speed, which is somewhat faster than some similarly priced lasers.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this fast a speed is $1,440.Capable of connecting to a computer with a USB port, this printer also has a parallel port for older systems.At 457 MHz this printer has a fast processor, which speeds up the printing of complex documents such as images.(A fast processor allows complex documents to be translated into printed graphics and text at a faster rate.)

Cons: This unit does not support duplex printing.This printer requires optional trays to achieve its 4100 sheets, which is 3500 more than its out-of the box capacity.

Suitability: A monochrome workgroup laser printer, suited for high volume document printing.This printer can handle legal (8.5 in x 14 in) and A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) documents.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this laser printer has good features for the money.Furthermore, monochrome workgroup printers with similar resolution tend to cost closer to $909.

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• Manufacturer: IBM
• Part Number: 39V0064

• General

• Printer Type Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome
• Width 17.2 in
• Depth 20.6 in
• Height 16 in
• Weight 50.9 lbs
• Localization North America

• Printer

• Connectivity Technology Wired
• Interface USB, Parallel
• Max Resolution ( B&W ) 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi
• Image Enhancement Technology 2400 IQ
• PostScript Support Standard
• Language Simulation PCL 6, PDF 1.5, IBM PPDS, PostScript 3
• Fonts Included 91 x PCL 6, 158 x PostScript 3, 44 x PPDS
• Printer Features Optional duplex

• Processor

• Processor 457 MHz

• RAM

• RAM Installed ( Max ) 64 MB / 576 MB (max)

• Media Handling

• Media Type Cards, Labels, Envelopes, Plain paper, Transparencies
• Media Sizes A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), A5 (5.83 in x 8.25 in), Folio (8.5 in x 13 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), JIS B5 (7.17 in x 10.12 in), Statement (5.5 in x 8.5 in), Executive (7.25 in x 10.5 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
• Media Weight 60 g/m2 - 176 g/m2
• Total Media Capacity 600 sheets
• Max Media Capacity 4100 sheets

• Duty Cycle

• Monthly Duty Cycle 225000 pages

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Scanner

• Type None

• Copier

• Copier Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory
• Connections 1 x USB, 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP)
• Compatible Slots None

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Voltage Required AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Operational 830 Watt
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 95 Watt

• Battery

• Type None

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 60.8 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 89.6 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 8 - 80%

IBM

Manufacturer profile

• Address: 1133 Westchester Avenue, Armonk, NY. 10504
• Phone: 1-800-426-4968