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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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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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