Are you on the hunt for the best network laser printer out there? If you are, you might run into some trouble. Why? Because it’s difficult to determine what the best network laser printer might be. A lot will depend on your budget.
If you have a large budget, then there are certain models you’re going to want to look into. If you have a small budget, there are other models you’re going to want to look into. But if we assume that you have an average-size budget and want something that offers great value, then believe it or not, there is an answer. That answer is the Brother HL-6050DN is a monochrome Network Laser Printer with built-in Ethernet network interface.
Best Value
The price for the Brother HL-6050DN retails at $500, but there are some online sites that are currently selling new units for under $470. On Amazon, the Brother HL-6050D Monochrome Laser Printer can even be found for as little as $430 that would be more like a steal than a buy. This is something you should definitely consider taking advantage of.
Easy Set Up
The best thing about the 6050DN is that it’s fast to set-up and fast on to the network. You don’t need to sit around, waiting to get up and running. All systems will be going within 15 seconds, which is impressive. This machine is also capable of printing up to 25 pages per minute, which is solid. Print resolution isn’t this model’s strong point, but it’s not bad, either. Resolution can reach as high as 1200 x 1200 dots per inch. The 6050DN has a built-in duplexing feature, which means you will be able to produce two-sided documents.
Handling a Reasonable Volume
It has a 500-sheet input capacity and Optional Paper Capacity for 500 sheets and a 100 sheet multipurpose tray for . There’s also a 200 MHz internal processor. This machine can handle various types of documents from Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Envelopes, Custom Sizes (2.75-8.5″ (w), 4.57-14″.
It has a monthly duty cycle of 60,000 pages, recommended 1,500 to 5,000 pages. There is an LCD display and control panel making the 6050DN easy to use. You can preview, enhance, and edit documents without having to use your PC.
The 6050DN has the option for printing directly from memory card. A 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection allows you to print from any connected printer. There are also USB 2.0 and parallel ports. Brother’s HL-6050DN is PC, Mac, and Linux-compatible and has 32MB of memory.
It’s a compact size with dimensions of 15.7″x16.7″x12.2″ and weighing 48.5 lbs. There’s a 1-year warranty on parts and labor from Brother.
The Brother HL-6050DN Network Laser Printer is best suited for small workgroups. It has been referred to by some as the best mid-sized laser printer on the market. Defining what is best is impossible to say and whatever is suggested would be called debatable, but one thing seems certain, if you’re to combine ‘mid-size laser printer’ with ‘network laser printer,’ then this is at the very least an excellent option.
Other Options
Other monochrome suggestions include the Samsung ML-2851ND Network-Ready Monochrome Laser Printer which is another small office option with speeds of 21ppm and a monthly duty cycle of 30,000 pages. This model is energy star qualified and is a nice compact 14.3 x 14.5 x 8.3 inches. It is terrific value and can be found at around $110.
It also features automatic duplexing as well as a resolution of up to 1200-by-1200 dpi, resulting in fine image detail. It can handle transparencies, envelopes, labels, post cards, and card stock, as well as letter sized paper and legal size.
Color Options
Again we go back to Brother for a good color choice with the Brother HL4150CDN Color Laser Printer with Duplex and Networking. Again a model that is built for small office workgroups and with a print speed of 25ppm black and color, plus a good resolution of 2400 x 600 dpi.
This is adequate for most needs. There is the useful option of being able to use High-yield replacement toner cartridges. This is decent value at around $300.
Also we must not leave out the Lexmark C543DN Color Laser Printer with its 35,000 page duty cycle making it again a good small business choice with ethernet networking capabilities all for around $150.
This is an energy saving model with automatic two-sided printing, compact design and quiet in operation. It can print up to 21ppm and again high-yield toner cartridges which is a time saver on a busy day.
Other choices include the HP LaserJet Pro CP1525nw Color Printer with built-in Ethernet and wireless 802.11b/g/n networking enabling you to share your printing. This model again is terrific value at less than $190.
So from this list of options you could say any of them are excellent laser network options. The best value would not be possible to define. But these models would certainly be amongst the best value around on the market at the moment.
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