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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 Lexmark Optra W820 is a 45 ppm, monochrome workgroup laser printer.Compared to other monochrome workgroup lasers on the market, it is expensive at around $1,955.This unit has a maximum resolution of 1200dpi.
Pros: Prints at 45 ppm speed, which is faster than some similarly priced lasers.The Lexmark Optra W820 can connect via USB, but can also connect to older machines that only have a parallel port.The printer?s 350 MHz processor allows the printer to transform a complex document into its printed form faster, speeding up printing.
Cons: At 1000 sheet, without additional trays, the Lexmark Optra W820 doesn't handle as many printouts between refills than do most of its competitors.This laser printer does not support duplex printing.
Suitability: Intended for those who need high volume black and white printing.This printer is capable of accepting pages up to ledger B size (11 in x 17 in) and A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in).
Value: Overall, this laser printer's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.
Suggestions: For help in finding the right printer for you, visit CNet's buying guide for printers
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