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HP LaserJet P1006
The HP LaserJet P1006 is a black and silver printer that makes a nice change from the usual beige or gray ones on the market. Its a mono laser printer that is aimed squarely at home users or SOHO applications. The design is functional, compact but reassuring, the black and silver making a nice statement on a desk in a small office somewhere.
It performs well too. The LaserJet P1006 produces prints at 13 page per minute, which is a little short of the stated 16, but not as much of an exageration as many laser printers out there. It was easy to set up, merely unpacking it, inserting the toner and plugging it in. The driver install was a breeze and only took a couple of minutes. The package contains software tools to change the print, add watermarks, and lots of other little things that add to the functionality of the device.
The print quality is pretty good, even 3pt fonts. Text reproduction is the strength of the LaserJet P1006 with strong lines, even spread and sharp corners and edging. Image quality when printing graphs and photographs is good enough for leaflets or brochures, with only a little dithering on larger images, but nothing to detract from the overall quality of the device.
The paper drawer is at the bottom of the machine and can handle up to 150 sheets. There is also a 10 sheet multi-purpose paper handler and manual duplexing. Both the drawer or the handler can cope with different sized media, including envelopes and postcards.
The printer is supplied with a "starter toner" which will print around 700 pages. The standard replacement toner can print approximately 2000 pages before needing replacement. At $49, the standard black is competitlvely priced and offers a lower cost per page than many other manufacturers on the market.
Overall, the LaserJet P1006 is a solid performer. The design is small, neat and quite cool. The capabilities are easily on par with other printer much larger and more expensive than this one. For the home or home office user, the printer is a good choice. The instant-on facility is handy for those of us with little patience and the toner saver mode can make cartridges last that little bit longer without really compromizing print quality. A sound investment for those who need style and substance.
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HP LaserJet P1006
It performs well too. The LaserJet P1006 produces prints at 13 page per minute, which is a little short of the stated 16, but not as much of an exageration as many laser printers out there. It was easy to set up, merely unpacking it, inserting the toner and plugging it in. The driver install was a breeze and only took a couple of minutes. The package contains software tools to change the print, add watermarks, and lots of other little things that add to the functionality of the device.
The print quality is pretty good, even 3pt fonts. Text reproduction is the strength of the LaserJet P1006 with strong lines, even spread and sharp corners and edging. Image quality when printing graphs and photographs is good enough for leaflets or brochures, with only a little dithering on larger images, but nothing to detract from the overall quality of the device.
The paper drawer is at the bottom of the machine and can handle up to 150 sheets. There is also a 10 sheet multi-purpose paper handler and manual duplexing. Both the drawer or the handler can cope with different sized media, including envelopes and postcards.
The printer is supplied with a "starter toner" which will print around 700 pages. The standard replacement toner can print approximately 2000 pages before needing replacement. At $49, the standard black is competitlvely priced and offers a lower cost per page than many other manufacturers on the market.
Overall, the LaserJet P1006 is a solid performer. The design is small, neat and quite cool. The capabilities are easily on par with other printer much larger and more expensive than this one. For the home or home office user, the printer is a good choice. The instant-on facility is handy for those of us with little patience and the toner saver mode can make cartridges last that little bit longer without really compromizing print quality. A sound investment for those who need style and substance.
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