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HP LaserJet P2055dn

The HP LaserJet P2055dn is a black and white laser printer from HP's LaserJet series.  The printer features a 600MHz processor and 128MB of internal memory for processing complex documents and providing a print speed of up to 35ppm.  It has a 250-sheet paper tray, 50-sheet multipurpose tray and also has the option of a third 500-sheet tray with the P2055x submodel.  The LaserJet P2055dn is Energy Star qualified and includes HP's Instant-On technology for fast startup from standby.  It is capable of automatic duplex printing and also features an embedded HP JetDirect ethernet print server for networking capabilities.  The printer supports USB connectivity and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.

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HP LaserJet P2055dn
MSRP $400.00
Release date January, 2009
Brand HP
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affordable price for a laser printer
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produces sharper documents than an inkjet
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auto-duplexing (double sided printing)
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very fast - even double sided
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can print many more pages than an inkjet before needing to be refilled
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Ethernet network interface - usable over a network without the need for an online PC host
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128MB of internal memory
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requires tweaking for the best quality and noise settings
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printed images are of poor quality - only good for text
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black and white only
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very noisy on the default settings
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no printed manual
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only comes with a starter toner cartridge (smaller than the regular cartridge it takes)
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Features/Specs

  • Black & White Laser Printer
  • Black Print Speed: Up to 35ppm
  • Print Quality: 1200 x 1200 dpi
  • Automatic Duplex Printing
  • Instant-On Technology
  • 250-sheet Paper Tray
  • 50-sheet Multipurpose Tray
  • 150-sheet Output Bin
  • USB and Ethernet Connectivity
  • 600MHz Processor
  • 128MB Internal Memory, upgradeable to 384MB
  • Supports letter, legal, postcard, and envelope sizes
  • Comes with Introductory Toner
  • Energy Star Qualified
  • 1 Year Limited Warranty

Models

  • P2055dn
  • P2055x - Includes 3rd 500-sheet paper tray

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HP LaserJet P2055dn

• HP P2055DN LaserJet Printer Monochrome

UPC: 940356161553

EAN: 883585945603

MPN: P2055DN

Competitors

Brother MFC-8480DN

Brother MFC-8480DN

MSRP  $450.00    Released  March, 2009
Pros
  • slightly cheaper operating cost per page than the 8860DN, 32mb more memory, and 2ppm faster
  • large scanner - supports legal
  • duplex printing
Cons
  • lacks the duplex copying and faxing of the 8860DN
  • cannot print colour
  • old and boring looking
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Brother DCP-8080DN

Brother DCP-8080DN

MSRP  $349.99    Released  February, 2009
Pros
  • automatic duplex printing
  • Ethernet network interface - can be on a network without requiring an online PC host
  • can documents directly to e-mail or PDF documents
Cons
  • does not print in colour
  • looks bulky and old
  • no fax
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Brother DCP-8085DN

Brother DCP-8085DN

MSRP  $399.99    Released  February, 2009

The Brother DCP-8085DN is a multi-function B&W digital copier, B&W laser printer, and color scanner designed for businesses seeking speed. An upgrade from the Brother DCP-8080DN, the Brother DCP-8085DN features full automatic duplex for printing, scanning, and copy both side of a document. Like its peer, the DCP-8085D printer features an ultra-past 32ppm print...

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Pros

  • affordable price for a laser printer
  • produces sharper documents than an inkjet
  • auto-duplexing (double sided printing)
  • very fast - even double sided
  • can print many more pages than an inkjet before needing to be refilled
  • Ethernet network interface - usable over a network without the need for an online PC host
  • 128MB of internal memory

Cons

  • requires tweaking for the best quality and noise settings
  • printed images are of poor quality - only good for text
  • black and white only
  • very noisy on the default settings
  • no printed manual
  • only comes with a starter toner cartridge (smaller than the regular cartridge it takes)

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