For some offices, a color printer with the highest quality is not a necessity.  Many look for a fast monochrome printer that can also do the occasional color print.  For others, however, high-quality color printing is essential, and the HP CP2025 offers some of the best color printing quality in its price range.  Reviews from around the web give a clearer picture of its quality.  PCWorld liked its low price, and stated that it offers “plenty of good print quality.”  Cnet was particularly impressed with its graphics quality, and said it “remains true to the quality we expect from a professional laser”. 

Print speed is also a major factor when choosing a printer.  HP rates the printer at speeds up to 21 pages per minute.  While no reviewers found it to meet that speed, PCWorld rated it at 17.5 pages per minute, and Cnet found it to max out at 13.5 pages per minute.  Its speed is still quite impressive compared to older models, such as the HP LaserJet 2600, which has speeds of only 8 pages per minute in color and monochrome.

The HP CP2025 toner cartridges included with the printer are a bit small, with capacities of 1,200 pages each, but high-yield laser toner cartridges are available, with capacities of 3,500 page for black and 2,800 pages for each color cartridge.  Using third-party compatible cartridges will lower the cost per page even more resulting in a cost per page of around 1 cent for black and 6 cents per page for color.  This is possible because of the higher capacities, especially compared to the cost of LaserJet 2600 toner, which has a significantly higher cost per page.

Paper handling is impressive.  The unit has a 300-sheet paper capacity in its standard configuration, but can be expanded to a maximum of 550 sheets if more capacity is needed.  Its monthly duty cycle of 40,000 pages gives it plenty of room to grow.  Also, its initial 128 MB of RAM can be upgraded to a maximum of 384 MB for users who do a lot of graphics-intensive printing. 

Overall, the HP Laserjet CP2025 offers some of the best color printing quality in its price range, and still manages to keep toner costs low.  Its expandability will appeal to small offices expecting to grow in the future.  Users who need high-quality color printing will be very happy, and users on a budget will appreciate its low cost per page.

The unit comes in three models.  The 2600 is the base model, the 2600N adds networking, and the 2600DN adds both networking and automatic duplexing.  Both options are very valuable to an office network, and buyers should factor the benefits of both features when considering the higher price of these models.  If sharing the printer across a network is a requirement, the ethernet networking support will be a must, as it makes connecting the printer to a network dead simple.  Cnet praised the networking in the 2600N model, and compared it to many competing units which do not have networking included at a similar price.  Automatic duplexing may not seem like a necessary feature for many office users, but when enabled as the default printing mode, it can reduce paper costs by nearly half.  This savings can really add up in a busy office, though duplex prints are not always practical for all situations.

HP 2600 toner cartridges have a capacity of 2,000 pages for each color cartridge, and 2,500 for each black cartridge.  Hardwarecentral.com praised HP for including full-size HP toner cartridges, rather than the “starter” cartridges of many competitors.  Cnet found its toner cartridges expensive to replace, but using third-party compatible cartridges will alleviate some of this cost for users.  For example, using compatible cartridges will cost around $152 for all four cartridges, compared to $332 for the OEM branded cartridges, a savings of around $180 each time the cartridges are replaced.

 Reviews of the LaserJet 2600 are generally mixed.  Cnet praised its low price and excellent black printing quality, but thought its speeds are slow and its toner is expensive.  Hardwarecentral.com highly recommended the HP 2600 over similar under-$800 color laser printers, but didn’t like its slow printing speeds and lackluster photo quality.  PC Magazine gave it an Editor’s Choice award, and praised the inclusion of a network connection in the N models, which most competing units do not include for the price.

Overall, the HP 2600 has a lot to offer for a home or small office environment.  Its excellent text quality and decent color quality come in a compact and affordable package.  Using compatible toner cartridges makes it a very affordable printer.  Automatic duplexing can save on paper costs, but costs a bit more upfront.

While the Dell 2130cn does get points for its flat black design, rather than the usual beige, its bulky black frame looks a little imposing, especially in the small office setting for which it is designed.  It measures 16.3 inches by 15.7 inches by 16 inches, and weighs 41 pounds.  Paper capacity is good, holding 250 sheets in its single drawer.  The paper capacity can be expanded to a total of 500 sheets by adding a 250-sheet optional drawer.  Its output paper tray only holds 150 sheets, however.

 The printer can handle the processing of fairly large documents with its 400 MHz processor and 256 MB of memory.  The memory can also be expanded to a maximum of 1,280 MB.  The printer has a built-in ethernet port for connecting directly to a network and sharing it across multiple users.  It also has an embedded web server that allows users to access features, settings, and manage print jobs remotely.

Dell 2130cn toner cartridges are divided into cyan, magenta, yellow, and black configuration.  Each Dell 2130cn toner cartridge has a capacity of 2,500 pages, for both black and color cartridges.  Toner prices tend to be higher than most competing units, but using third-party compatible cartridges instead of OEM Dell 2130cn toner cartridges can help reduce the cost and make it a more economical printer.

Print speed is quite good, at 16 pages per minute for color and 20 pages per minute for monochrome.  Text is sharp, and photo and graphics quality is quite good for the price.

 Overall, the Dell 2130cn has a lot to offer for the small office.  Its fast speeds and great quality are impressive, but higher-than-average toner costs might drive away some buyers.

 The Samsung ML-1630 has a very unique design for a laser printer.  It is much flatter than most, with a flat black look instead of the typical beige or gray.  The printer measures 4.8 inches by 13.1 inches by 14.8 inches (HWD) and weighs only 14.1 pounds.  Its compact size makes it a very appealing choice for a home user, where space is often limited.  Its input and output trays are all located on the front of the unit as well, allowing it to take up very little vertical space.  In order to achieve its compact size, however, the ML-1630 has limited capacities.  Its input paper capacity is only 100 sheets in a single tray, and the output tray can hold only 30 pages.  Toner capacity is only 2,000 pages.  These capacities will likely be enough for a single user who only does low-volume printing, but it limits its appeal for even a small office.

 The printer connects by either USB or parallel port.  It does not include an ethernet port, but networking the ML-1630 would be difficult with its limited capacities anyway.  For just a little more money, competing products offer a few more features, such as networking and duplexing, and also have more capacity and better speeds.

 Print quality is very good.  Text is extremely sharp, and graphics quality is on par with its competition.  The main strength of the ML-1630 is its affordable price and its sharp-looking design, but users will have to decide if its capacity is enough for the long run.

 Overall, the Samsung ML-1630 offers good quality and speed in an attractive design.  Its affordable price will be appealing to personal users on a budget, but even a very small office will probably need more capacity.

The Konica Minolta 1650EN has a very compact design and a small footprint.  It measures 10.9 inches by 15.6 inches by 15 inches and weighs 32 pounds.  It is worth noting that these measurements don’t take input and output trays into account, so it will take up a little more space.  Despite its small frame, it has a decent amount of paper capacity, with 200 sheet capacity in a single tray.  It also has a built-in ethernet port for connecting directly to a network.  It can be easily shared across a small network of computers.  It also includes a USB port for connecting directly to a single computer. 

The printer supports modern versions of Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.  It can handle a large variety of media types, including recycled paper, labels, envelopes, postcards, transparencies, and letterhead. 

Konica Minolta 1650EN toner cartridges have a capacity of 2,500 pages each in the high-capacity versions.  Users can save on toner costs by using third-party compatible Konica Minolta Magicolor 1650EN toner cartridges instead of the more expensive OEM Konica Minolta 1650EN toner cartridges.  The printer also has a Toner Save mode which reduces toner consumption by as much as 40%, making it a very economical choice.

Print quality is excellent.  Text is very sharp and detailed, though some very small font sizes lose clarity or have missing lines.  Color quality is generally very good, with accurate colors.  Graphics quality is average, with only a few minor problems.

Overall, the Konica Minolta 1650EN is a good choice for a networked office that needs high quality color printing without the high costs.  Its small frame makes it a good fit for tight office spaces.

The E120n has a very compact footprint, making it very appealing for offices where space is tight.  In fact, it is small enough to fit on most desks.  The E120n includes a built-in ethernet port for connecting it to a network.  It should be noted, however, that with its limited paper capacity and speeds, it will not be able to handle a large number of users, and it is certainly not built for high-volume printing.  Therefore, it would be best suited to a home network or small office where it only needs to support a few users.

Paper capacity is in line with most personal printers.  It holds 150 sheets in its main paper tray and 15 sheets in its multipurpose tray.  A multipurpose tray is a rarity for personal lasers, and is a convenient feature, as it means users don’t have to empty the main tray before adding alternate media types or sizes.  Users will want to examine their printing habits to ensure that the E120n’s small paper capacity won’t be a limiting factor, as it is only suitable for light-duty printing.

The Lexmark E120n toner cartridges have a capacity of 2,000 pages, though it comes with a starter cartridge with a capacity of only 500 sheets.  The Lexmark E120n toner cartridges can be a bit difficult to replace, but once you get the hang of it, it gets easier.

Print speed is around 20 pages per minute, impressive for a personal laser.  Print quality is mixed.  Text is generally good, but loses clarity on small font sizes.  Graphics quality is below average.

Overall, the Lexmark E120n is a good choice for a very small network in a light-duty office.  Its affordable price and compact footprint offset its slightly disappointing print quality.

Due to the growing consciousness of our need for an environmentally-friendly lifestyle, both users and manufacturers are beginning to take the appropriate steps to minimizing their non-biodegradable waste. Recycling Samsung CLP-510 toner cartridges, helps to make a meaningful impact on one’s overall carbon footprint. There are many ways to recycle toner cartridges for Samsung CLP-510 laser printers, and numerous companies offer exclusive programs for recycling printer consumables. Some manufacturers even offer to pay for the postage costs of sending the consumables to them. Recycled Samsung CLP-510 toner cartridges are refilled by many manufacturers, and sold at a lower cost, as refurbished toner.

Another effective action, for recycling Samsung CLP-510 toner cartridges, is to refill them with new ink. Refilling expired cartridges can save consumers up to 70% on printing costs, and is a cost-efficient way of achieving optimal quality and page-yield potential. There are a variety of refill kits that are compatible with Samsung CLP-510 toner cartridges, and most are inexpensive and user-friendly. With minimal refill-procedures, maintenance is effortlessly executed, and refill ink can be utilized multiple times after the initial purchase. Samsung CLP-510 toner cartridge refill kits also reduce the amount of unnecessary waste that is sent to landfills, and help prevent additional carbon emission from becoming a serious hazard.

Refilling  Dell 5100cn toner cartridges with new ink, is a highly productive way of reducing the cost of consumables. Refilling expired cartridges saves up to 70% on the printing costs, and eliminates unnecessary waste, often sent to landfills after use. Dell Color Laser Printer 5100 toner cartridges are compatible with various refill-kit brands, and permits users to personally choose their own ink. Most refill kits are inexpensive, user-friendly, and have high page-yield capabilities. Refill ink is high-  quality, and each cartridge may be filled routinely over time. Refill toner for Dell Color Laser Printer 5100 toner cartridges also reduces cost-per-page rates, and can potentially improve image quality.

Users are always strongly suggested to find a safe, and free, alternative to disposing of expired Dell 5100cn toner cartridges. Recycling expired toner cartridges is an active way of contributing to a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. Dell Color Laser Printer 5100 toner refill kits are inexpensive and user-friendly, and refill ink is also high in quality. Refill toner for Dell 5100cn toner cartridges  can increase the standard cartridge’s page-yield capabilities, resulting in an impressive cost-per-page rate.