There are many things to keep in mind when deciding on which printer to purchase, but probably the most important tip is to be sure to know the role you want the printer to fill and evaluate based on those criteria. The standards below are some areas that a person may be interested in measuring when purchasing a printer, however your own circumstances may add additional requirements. Looking at some key areas for the HP Color LaserJet 4600dn printer using HP Color LaserJet 4600dn toner will give us an idea how to shop for a printer.

Often people would like to use whatever print media they have on hand, however many manufacturers do not recommend this. Often the paper may be the cause of such things as poor print quality or issues with the paper feed. If a suggested media is not listed for the consumer to use, it is recommended the customer search for another printer or be willing to change media in the event of printer difficulties. The media best suited to the 4600dn is plain or glossy paper, film or recycled paper. Other media types that may be used are cardstock, envelopes, transparencies and labels.

Another area of focus regarding media that many people are concerned with is the amount of media a printer can handle. If you do a large volume of printing, you most likely not want to fill a paper tray every five minutes or so. In that case you will want to have a printing device with the ability to handle a larger number of pages before needing to be refilled. This HP printer has a standard input capacity of 600 sheets of paper consisting of a 500 sheet paper tray and a 100 sheet multi purpose input tray. By purchasing an additional 500 sheet paper tray you can reach your maximum amount of 1,100 pages.

A popular feature for people to focus on is the speed of the printer. There are two performance areas that a printer is most often rated at: the length of time for the first page to print and the amount of pages processed in a fixed time. The time to first page measurement is broken up into 3 different scenarios. When your printer is in a ready state it will take as little as 17.5 seconds for the first page to print, with the printer in power saver mode you can expect it to be as quick as 18.4 seconds, and finally when the printer is first turned on you can expect the first page to complete in about two minutes after the print request is sent. The 4600dn will print in both black and color up to 17 pages per minute.

In an environment where multiple users will be accessing a printing device, it is always wise to examine the different options for connectivity. This printer comes already configured for network use, which would make use by multiple users easier. There are also other options available to allow use with LocalTalk, printer servers, and wireless connections.

Duplex printing is the ability to print on both side of the paper and there are two main ways this is accomplished. The first is known most often as manual duplexing, which involves flipping the paper over and allowing it to run through your printer again. You should be sure your printer allows manual duplexing if you desire it, as the printer will handle the print job differently when manually duplexing.

The second method is using a duplex option or built in duplex device. This is usually an option that you can configure in the software and requires no manual intervention. The printing device will complete both sides without any additional work needed. This HP printer comes standard with the ability to automatically duplex.

When reviewing the areas above, it shows that the HP Color LaserJet 4600dn printer would make a valued partner in a small to medium work environment. The key areas of speed and connectivity would allow for multiple users to submit print jobs and complete them in a timely manner, with the amount of paper loaded allowing for less trips to restock the paper trays. Because this printer has a duplex installed, users can print two sided or one sided without having to leave their work area.

No matter the media or size of the job, the HP Color LaserJet 4600dn toner cartridge always performs at a peak level, a standard when it comes to HP compatible toner. Having a productive machine means sustained use and making sure to have laser toner on hand is a smart move.