The HP LaserJet 4730 multifunction printer is designed for large printing and document requirements in medium to large work groups and printing departments; the HP 4730 base model can be found for around $1,100.00.

The processor on the HP 4730 is clocked at 533 MHz and has a base memory of 256 MB which can be expanded to 512 MB. These devices have a 40 GB hard drive and duplex printing standard on all models all the while supporting UNIX, Linux, Mac, Windows and IBM operating systems which expands the number of businesses that can utilize them. To further expand their capabilities networking is standard along with USB and parallel ports while the copier can print up to 999 copies at any given time. Scanning color depth is rated at 30 bit and resolutions ring in at 600 by 600 dpi which is pretty average for this class of printers. Media handling is great at 1600 sheets of input supporting cards, labels, envelopes, plain and recycled paper as well as a by pass feeder for oddly sized media.

The processor and memory on the HP 4730 allow for fast 30 pages per minute print speeds and a maximum resolution of 1200 dpi. The HP REt Image enhancement technology helps to keep all of your documents consistent by compensating for discrepancies in paper, toner and color levels. A monthly duty cycle of 175,000 pages is more than ample for most heavy printing oriented work places and stapler and stacker finishers are available for an additional fee. Fax resolutions are decent at 300 by 300 dpi but does not support color faxes which is pretty standard for its class of printers. Prints, copies and faxes cost close to $.03 per monochrome document and slightly more for color beating out most of the competition. Gray scale images are presented in 256 shades and images are produced quite well; above average for its class.

The HP 4730 multifunction printer series has great support, average copy and fax features as well as lower cost per printed page and while set up is a bit more complicated than some it is well suited for a busy work group. Higher end models will set you back up to $5000.00 so make sure you get what you need.