A monochrome type of laser printer, the HP LaserJet 2300 Printer has enough room for expandability to keep up with high output demands. It has a fast processor and high quality HP LaserJet 2300 toner cartridges for coming up with fast and professional-looking printouts. Interfaces present make it ideal for use with a single computer, in a business setting, as well as in a small network of computers.
Even on the best-quality mode, up to 25 monochrome pages a minute can be achieved. That's because of its 266-MHz processor and installed 64-MB RAM. While that memory speed is impressive enough, there's still room for expanding it to a 304-MB memory. This, thanks to the 100-pin DIMM memory slots, a total of 3, integrated into the unit's body.
A print resolution of 1,200 x 1,200 dots per inch allows for producing monochrome printouts that are crisp, clean and readable. No matter if the document you need contains text, graphics or a combination of both, Hewlett Packard has incorporated some technologies to enhance output quality. Such include the HP ProRes 1200 and the HP FastRes 1200. And with the Ultraprecise toner innovation, printer reliability is enhanced with the use of recommended media products from HP.
More about media, the 2300 can work with a variety of media kinds and sizes. Supported media include regular paper, coated, recycled, transparencies, envelopes, cardstocks and labels. Supported sizes include legal, letter, executive, or anywhere from 3" x 5" to a maximum of 8.5" x 14". There are a couple of media input trays available: a 250-sheet tray and a 100-sheet priority tray. However, it's possible to increase media handling capacity up to 850 sheets with an optional tray.
Regarding available connectivity options, this unit can be used with a single computer unit or a small workgroup hassle-free. There's a USB 1.1 port for use with a USB-compatible computer. There's also a parallel IEEE 1284 ECP-compliant port for attachment to a network. Some other optional interfaces are available to make operation easier and flexible. This includes Jetdirect internal print servers, LocalTalk connectivity, etc.
A powersave mode allows for energy conservation when the 2300 isn't being used. Warm-up time is reduced with the incorporation of an Instant-On fuser, which makes it possible to have the first page out in just 10 seconds. Print languages used are HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5E and PostScript 3. What's more, there's an embedded web server that allows you to manage the unit's supplies online, minimizing user intervention.
This unit comes with a body which measures 16.2 inches x 17.7 inches x 10.2 inches (w x d x h) and has a weight of 31.3 pounds. The front panel boasts of a two-liner graphical LCD screen which displays printing status. Additionally, with an internet hookup available, troubleshooting and maintenance can be done efficiently. Recommended monthly volume is set by the manufacturer at 50,000 pages.
A duplex unit and 2300 toner cartridges comes with this device. This monochrome laser printer carries with it features that make it ideal for use in varying environments - business, office or small network. With room for memory, connectivity and media handling expansion, meeting productivity demands is trouble-free. In order to get the best results from this device, it is suggested that HP LaserJet toner cartridges is used, as opposed to competitors' toner brands.
