QUESTION 1

HP Color LaserJet CM2320nf Multifunction Printer Price: $699.00

I picked this HP printer because it met the specifications of the company and was a good comparison to the other two printers that I picked out.

Documentation PDF: Functions All-in-one functions: Multitasking supported: Printing specifications Print speed black (normal, letter): Print speed color (normal, letter): Up to 21 ppm Up to 21 ppm Print, copy, scan, fax, stand alone scan-to email Yes Data sheet (335 kB, PDF)

Print speed footnote: Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software program, and document complexity.

Print resolution, color: Print resolution, black: First page out (color):

Up to 600 x 600 dpi Up to 600 x 600 dpi As fast as 17.9 sec

Page yield footnote: For information on cartridge page and photo yields, see http://www.hp.com/go/pageyield Monthly duty cycle: Up to 40,000 pages

Footnote for duty cycle: Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups. Recommended monthly print volume: 1000 to 2500

Footnote for recommended monthly print volume: HP recommends that the number of pages per month of imaged output be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period. Print technology: Paper Handling Paper handling standard,input: automatic document feeder Paper handling optional,input: Paper handling standard,output: 50 sheet multi-purpose tray 1, 250-sheet input tray 2, 50-sheet Laser

Optional second 250-sheet paper tray 150-sheet face-down output bin

Envelope capacity: Up to 20 envelopes Envelope feeder: Document finishing: No Sheetfed Manual (driver support provided)

Duplex printing (printing on both sides of paper): Output capacity: Input capacity: Up to 20 envelopes Up to 20 envelopes

Media sizes, custom: in Media weight:

Tray 1: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in; Tray 2, optional Tray 3: 3.94 x 5.83 to 8.5 x 14

Tray 1: 16 to 47 lb (up to 58 lb with HP Color Laser glossy photo papers); tray 2,

optional tray 3: 16 to 43 lb (up to 47 lb with postcards, up to 58 lb with HP Color Laser glossy photo papers) Media types: Paper (bond, brochure, colored, glossy, letterhead, photo, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes Weight: 59.3 lb (26.9 kg)

Additional Specifications Processor speed: 450 MHz

Memory, standard: 160 MB Memory, maximum: 416 MB

Print languages, standard: HP PCL 6, HP Postscript Level 3 emulation, HP PCL5c emulation Scanner specifications Scanner type: Flatbed, ADF Up to 19200 dpi Up to 1200 dpi

Scan resolution, optical: Scan resolution, optical: Bit depth: 42-bit

Scan size, maximum (flatbed):

8.5 x 11.7 in

Scan size, maximum (ADF): 8.5 x 14 in Scan speed (default): Envelope feeder: No No Up to 15 ppm

Fax telehpone handset: Print colors: Yes

Sure Supply Support: Automatic paper sensor: Automatic paper sensor:

Yes No No

Digital sending specifications Copier specifications

Maximum number of copies: Copy reduce/enlarge settings: Copy resolution, black: Fax specifications Faxing: Auto redial: Yes Yes

Up to 99 copies 25 to 400%

Up to 600 x 600 dpi

Fax transmission speed (seconds per page): 3 sec per page Fax note: Based on standard ITU-T test image #1 at standard resolution. More complicated pages or higher resolution will take longer and use more memory. Fax memory: Up to 250 pages Up to 203 x 196 dpi

Fax resolution, black (dots per inch): Auto redial: Yes Yes

Fax delayed sending: Fax broadcast: Junk fax barrier: Polling: 119 Yes

Yes (receive only) No Yes

Remote retrieval: Fax forwarding: Connectivity

HP ePrint capability: Connectivity, standard: port; RJ-11 fax port

No Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port; built-in Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network RJ-45

Minimum system requirements: PC: Microsoft Windows 7 ready. For more information go to http://www.hp.com/go/windows7. Some features may not be available. Windows Vista: 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM (check Users Guide for minimum hard disk space); Windows XP Home, XP Professional, 2000: any Pentium II processor (Pentium III or higher recommended), 128 MB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space; Windows Server 2003 (print driver, scan driver only): any Pentium II processor or higher, 64 MB RAM, 50 MB available hard disk space; SVGA 800 x 600 monitor with 16-bit color, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, CD-ROM drive, USB port

Macintosh: Mac OS X v10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6; PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 or Intel Core processor; 80 MB RAM, 30 MB available hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; USB port Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows 7 ready. For more information go to http://www.hp.com/go/windows7. Some features may not be available. Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows XP Media Center, Windows XP Tablet PC, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Mac OS X v10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, Novell NetWare 3.2, 4.2, 5.x, 6, HP-UX 10.20, 11.x, Red Hat Linux 6.x or higher, SuSE Linux 6.x or higher, Solaris 2.5x, 2.6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (SPARC), AIX 3.2.5 or higher, MPE-iX, Citrix MetaFrame, Terminal Services, Linux (see http://www.hplip.net) Photo printing Display: 2.4-in LCD (color graphics)

Dimensions and weight Weight: 59.3 lb (26.9 kg) 19.6 x 19.4 x 21.7 in (497 x 492 x 550 mm)

Dimensions (W x D x H): Package weight: 86.37 lb

Power and operating requirements Power supply: Input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz); 220 to 240 VAC (+/10%), 50 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) Power consumption: (sleep), 0.5 watts (off) 460 watts (printing), 425 watts (copying), 27 watts (standby), 9.2 watts

Power consumption (Active): Power Consumption, Powersave:

460 watts 9.2 watts

Power Consumption (Manual-off): 0.5 watts Power consumption footnote: *Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the product warranty. Acoustic Pressure Emissions: Acoustic power emissions: 6.6 B(A) Operating temperature range: 59 to 80.6 F 53 dB(A)

Recommended Operating humidity range: 10 to 80% RH (non-condensing)

What's included What's in the box: HP LaserJet CM2320 MFP, power cord(s), HP LaserJet Cyan, Magenta, Black, and Yellow Print Cartridges, Getting Started Guide, support flyer, CDs containing device software and electronic User's Guide, control panel faceplate, Readiris PRO text recognition software, ADF input support, phone cord(s), ReadIris registration card, IHM media Kit Cable included?: No

Software included?: HP Toolbox FX, HP LaserJet Scan, TWAIN 1.9 or WIA scanner drivers, HP LaserJet Fax, HP Fax Setup Wizard, HP Fax software, Readiris PRO text recognition software (not installed with other software, separate installation required), printer drivers (HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, HP PostScript Level 3 emulation), installer/uninstaller, HP Director (Macintosh) Warranty: One-year, on-site repair, limited hardware HP warranty, telephone and Web support (varies according to region

Brother MFC-9970CDW Color Laser All-in-One with Wireless Networking and Duplex Estimated Street Price: $699.99
I picked out this brother printer because Brother seems to be a reputable brand, and the price is quite comparable

Print

Print Technology

Color Laser Technology

Consumable Type 4 Toner Cartridges and Drum Max. Black Print Speed (ppm) Max. Color Print Speed (ppm) Print Resolution (maximum dpi) 30ppm Black 30ppm Color Up to 2400 x 600 dpi 300-Sheet Input Capacity

Standard Input Paper Capacity (sheets) Optional Paper Capacity (sheets)

LT-300CL (500 sheets)

Multi-purpose Tray 50-Sheet Multi-Purpose Tray Capacity Duplex Printing Capability Yes Standard Interface(s) Wireless 802.11b/g, 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Yes/No

USB Direct Interface/PictBridge Standard Memory (MB) Optional Memory (MB)

256MB Memory Up to 512MB (DDR2 16 bit, 144pin) Windows & Mac OS

Printer Driver Compatibility

Mobile device printing app Brother iPrint&Scan free app download for wireless printing (JPEG & PDF) from and scanning to your Apple, Android or Windows Phone 7 (JPEG only and scanning not available) mobile device Emulation(s) PCL-6, BR-Script 3 Yes 60,000 printed pages 750 to 4,000 pages

Secure Print Function

Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle

Recommended Monthly Print Volume

back to top Fax Faxing Capability B/W & Color Faxing

Fax Modem Speed 33.6K bps Best Transmission Speed (sec) Approx. 2.5 seconds per page

Out-of-Paper Reception External TAD Interface

Yes Yes No/No/Yes

Call Waiting/ Caller ID/ Distinctive Ring Ready Total Auto Dial Locations 340 locations

Broadcasting (# of locations) Quick Scan (Memory Transmission)

Yes (390 locations); Approx. 2.5 sec/page Yes

Auto Fax Reduction (for fax receiving) Fax Forwarding Automatic Redial Dual Access Yes Yes Yes Yes

Fax/Telephone Switch Fax Gray Scale 256

Fax Coding Method MH / MR / MMR / JBIG / JPEG PC Fax Capability (send/receive) Yes

Fax Page Memory Up to 500 page fax memory Auto Fax Receive Date/Time Header Duplex Faxing Yes Yes (Monochrome only)

back to top Copy Copying Capability B/W & Color Copying Design Style Flatbed 50-Page ADF

Max. Automatic Document Feeder Capacity Max. Black Copy Speed (cpm) Max. Color Copy Speed (cpm) Stand-alone Copying 30cpm Black 30cpm Color

Yes (no PC required)

Reduction/Enlargement Sorting Function Duplex Copying N in 1 Function Poster Function Yes Yes

25% - 400%

2in1 / 4in1 No Legal

Document Glass Size ID Copy Yes

back to top Scan Scanning Capability B/W & Color Scanning Duplex Scanning Yes 19,200 dpi x 19,200 dpi

Max. Interpolated Scan Resolution (dpi) Optical Scan Resolution (dpi) Input Color Scan Bit Depth 48-bit Scanner Driver Compatibility

Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi

Windows/Mac OS

Mobile device scanning app Brother iPrint&Scan free app download for wireless printing (JPEG & PDF) from and scanning to your Apple, Android or Windows Phone 7 (JPEG only and scanning not available) mobile device Document Viewer Software Presto! PageManager for Mac Includes Scansoft PaperPort SE with OCR for Windows and

OCR Software Includes Scansoft PaperPort SE with OCR for Windows and Presto! PageManager for Mac Formats (Export) TIFF/BMP/MAX/JPEG/PDF

"Scan To" Feature E-mail, Image, OCR, File, FTP, USB, Network Folder, E-mail Server

back to top Other Standard Network Features Printing, Scanning, PC Fax Send / Receive, I-Fax, Corporate

Address Book (LDAP) Supported Network Protocols (IPv4) ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, FTP Client and Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS Server, TFTP client and server, SMTP Client, ICMP, LLTD responder, Web Services (Print), SNTP Client, APOP, POP before SMTP, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS (IPPS, HTTPS, SMTP, POP), 802.1x, Kerberos Supported Network Protocols (IPv6) NDP, RA, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, FTP Client and Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, SMTP Client, ICMPv6, SNTP Client, LLTD responder, Web Services (Print), APOP, POP before SMTP, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS (IPPS, HTTPS, SMTP, POP), 802.1x, Kerberos Wireless Network Security WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (AES), 802.1x (LEAP, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS) One-Push Wireless Configuration AOSS, Wi-Fi Protected Setup capable routers

Security Functions Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Store Print Log to Network "In-box" Consumables/Yield 1) TN310BK Standard Yield Black Toner Cartridge (2,500 pages)

(1) TN310C/TN310M/TN310Y (1,500 pgs each) (1) DR310CL Drum Unit (25,000 pgs) Carton Contents (1) TN310BK Standard Yield Black Toner Cartridge (2,500 pages)

(1) TN310C/TN310M/TN310Y (1,500 pgs each) (1) DR310CL Drum Unit (25,000 pgs) Installation CD-ROM AC Power Cord Quick Setup Guide and Basic User's Guide Recommended Paper Brands Plain Paper: Xerox 4200DP 20 lb., Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb., Labels: Avery Laser Label #5160, Glossy Paper 65 lb. Media Type Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Thick Paper, Thicker Paper, Recycled Paper, Bond, Label, Envelope, Env. Thin, Env. Thick, Glossy Paper Paper Handling Size - Paper Tray Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, A4, A5, B6

Paper Handling Size - Multi-Purpose Tray Sheet Weight - Paper Tray (max/min)

Width 2.75" to 8.5", Length 4.57" to 16" 16-28 lbs. 16-43 lbs.

Sheet Weight - Multi-purpose Tray (max/min) Minimum Input for ADF (Width/Height) Max Input of ADF (Width/Height) Sheet Weight - ADF (max/min) Output Paper Capacity (sheets) LCD Display LCD Back-lit

5.8"/5.8"

8.5"/14" 17-24 lbs. 150 sheets (face down)

5" Color Touch Screen Yes

Document Memory Backup Yes Power Source 110V-120V AC 50/60Hz

Power Consumption - Sleep/Ready/Copying 1.8W/75W/615W ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes 50 F - 90.5 F

Operating Environment: Temperature Operating Environment: Humidity Machine Noise (Ready/Copying) Carton Dimensions (W"xD"xH") Carton Weight (lbs) 75 lbs. Unit Dimensions (W"xD"xH") Unit Weight (lbs) 62.8 lbs.

20-80% (w/out condensation) 33 dB/57 dB 27.5" x 26.1" x 27.8"

19.3" x 20.7" x 20.9"

UPC Code 0 12502 62513 1 Warranty 1 Year On-Site Limited

Lexmark X546dtn $749.00 Versatile 4-in-1 Color MFP

Function Color Copying Color Faxing Color Printing Color Scanning Network Scanning

UNSPSC Code 43212110

Display 16 character, 2-line backlit LCD Display

Energy Star Yes

Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) 5.12 kilowatt-hours per week

Size (in. - H x W x D) 23.5 x 17.32 x 21.14 in.

Size (mm - H x W x D) 597 x 440 x 537 mm

Weight (kg) 31.37 kg

Packaged Size (in. - H x W x D) 30.7 x 23.0 x 22.0 in.

Packaged Size (mm - H x W x D) 780 x 583 x 560 mm

Packaged Weight (lb.) 80.5 lb.

Packaged Weight (kg) 37.5 kg

Size, Trays Extended (in. - H x W x D) 25.86 x 19.37 x 28 in.

Size, Trays Extended (mm - H x W x D)

657 x 492 x 711 mm

License/Agreement Terms Printers are sold subject to certain license/agreement conditions. See www.lexmark.com/printerlicense for details.

Product Certifications Energy Star, Blue Angel (RAL-UZ-122), U.S. FDA, 47CFR-68 FCC, CFR 47-173, FCC Class B, UL 60950-1, IEC 60320-1, ECMA 370, CA RSS-210. RSS-GEN, RSS-102, ICES-003 Class B, CE Class B, CB IEC 60950-1, IEC 60825-1, IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-3, EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024, CISPR 22 Class B, GS (TV), EN 60825-1, ACMA A-tick mark Class B, TEC, VCCI Class B, CCC Class B, SIRIM, BSMI Class B, UL AR, CS, TV Rh, SABS

Product Warranty 1-Year Onsite Service, Next Business Day

Country of Origin China (PR)

Ethernet Network Yes

Direct USB Yes

Extra Paper Tray Yes

Harmonized Tariff Code 8443.31.0000

Print Technology Color Laser

Print Resolution, Black 1200 x 1200 dpi 4800 Color Quality (1200 x 600 dpi)

Print Resolution, Color 1200 x 1200 dpi 4800 Color Quality (1200 x 600 dpi)

Time to First Page (Black) As fast as 13 seconds

Time to First Page (Color) As fast as 13 seconds

Print Speed (Letter, Black): Up to 25 ppm

Print Speed (Letter, Color): Up to 25 ppm

Print Speed (A4, Color): Up to 23 ppm

Print Speed (Letter, Black) Duplex: Up to

12 spm

Print Speed (A4, Black) Duplex: Up to 12 spm

Recommended Monthly Page Volume 1,000 - 4,000 pages

Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle: Up to 55,000 pages per month

Duty Cycle Notes "Recommended Monthly Page Volume" is a range of pages that helps customers evaluate Lexmarks product offerings based on the average number of pages customers plan to print on the device each month. Lexmark recommends that the number of pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including: supplies replacement intervals, paper loading intervals, speed, and typical customer usage. "Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle" is defined as the maximum number of pages a device could deliver in a month using a multishift operation. This metric provides a comparison of robustness in relation to other Lexmark printers and MFPs.

Noise Level, Idle inaudible dBA

Print Noise Level, Operating 48 dBA

Duplex Print Noise Level, Operating 51 dBA

Quiet Mode 45 dBA

Processor 500 MHz

Memory, Standard 256 MB

Memory, Maximum 640 (Replacement required) MB

Hard Disk Not Available

Printable Area 0.167 inches of the top, bottom, right and left edges (within)

Printable Area (metric) 4.2 mm of the top, bottom, right and left edges (within)

Supplies Yield *Average continuous black or continuous composite CMY declared cartridge yield up to this number of standard pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798. 1,000*-page color Toner Cartridges (CMY) 2,000*-page color High Yield Toner Cartridges (CMY) 4,000*-page color Extra High Yield Toner Cartridges (CMY) 2,500*-page Black High Yield Toner Cartridge

1,000*-page Black Toner Cartridge 8,000*-page Black Extra High Yield Toner Cartridge

Photoconductor Estimated Yield: Up to 30,000 pages, based on 3 average letter/A4-size pages per print job

Cartridge(s) Shipping with Product 4,000*-page Black starter Return Program Toner Cartridge 4,000*-page Color (CMY) Extra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridges

Photoconductor Notes Actual Yield may vary based on other factors such as device speed, paper size and feed orientation, toner coverage, tray source, percentage of black-only printing and average print job complexity.

Time to First Copy (Black) As fast as 16.5 seconds

Time to First Copy (Color) As fast as 17.5 seconds

Copy Speed (Letter, Black): Up to 25 cpm

Copy Speed (Letter, Color): Up to 25 cpm

Copy Speed (A4, Black): Up to 23 cpm

Copy Speed (A4, Color): Up to 23 cpm

Copy Noise Level, Operating 50 dBA

Reduce / Enlarge Range 25 - 400 %

Scanner Type Flatbed scanner with ADF

Simplex Scan Speed (A4/Ltr, Black): Up to 18 / 20 sides per minute

Simplex Scan Speed (A4/Ltr, Color): Up to 18 / 20 sides per minute

Scanning Resolution 300 X 300 dpi (color) 600 X 600 dpi (black)

Scan Noise Level, Operating 45 dBA

Scan Area, Maximum 8.5 x 14 inches

Scan Area, Maximum (mm) 216 x 355 mm

Modem Speed 33.6 Kbps

Paper Handling Standard 150-Sheet Output Bin Integrated Duplex Single Sheet Manual Feed 250-Sheet Input Tray 550-Sheet Duo Drawer with 100-Sheet Feeder

Paper Handling Optional 550-Sheet Drawer

Number of Paper Inputs, Standard 4

Number of Paper Inputs, Maximum 5

Paper Input Capacity, Standard: Up to 900+1 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

Paper Input Capacity, Maximum: Up to 1,450 +1 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

Paper Output Capacity, Standard: Up to 150 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

Paper Output Capacity, Maximum: Up to 150 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

Envelope Capacity 10

Finishing Option No

Duplex (2-sided) Printing Integrated Duplex

ADF Paper Input Capacity: Up to 50 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

ADF Paper Output Capacity : Up to 50 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

Media Types Supported Card Stock Envelopes Paper Labels Plain Paper Transparencies

Refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide

Media Sizes Supported 10 Envelope 7 3/4 Envelope 9 Envelope A4 A5 B5 Envelope C5 Envelope DL Envelope Executive Folio JIS-B5 Legal Letter Statement Universal Oficio A6

Network Management Protocols HTTP WINS IGMP APIPA (AutoIP) DHCP ICMP

DNS SNMPv2c Bonjour DDNS mDNS ARP NTP Telnet Finger

Network Printing Methods LPR/LPD Direct IP (Port 9100) Enhanced IP (Port 9400) FTP, TFTP IPP 1.1 (Internet Printing Protocol)

Network Protocol Support TCP/IP IPv4 AppleTalk TCP/IP IPv6 TCP UDP

Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Supported Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Microsoft Windows XP x64 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 running Terminal Services Microsoft Windows 2000 Server running Terminal Services Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 running Terminal Services Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 running Terminal Services Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 running Terminal Services Microsoft Windows 7

Apple Macintosh Operating Systems Supported Apple Mac OS X Apple Mac OS 9.2

Citrix MetaFrame Microsoft Windows 2000 Server running Terminal Services with Citrix Presentation Server 3.0, 4.0 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 running Terminal Services with Citrix Presentation Server 3.0, 4.0, 4.5 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 running Terminal Services with Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 x64, 4.5 x64

Linux Operating Systems Supported Linpus Linux Desktop 9.2, 9.3 Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8.0, 9.0, 10, 11 SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10

openSUSE 10.2, 10.3, 11.0, 11.1 Linspire Linux 6.0 Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 Red Flag Linux Desktop 5.0, 6.0 Ubuntu 7.10 Ubuntu 8.04 LTS SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 Ubuntu 8.10, 9.04

Novell Operating Systems Supported Novell Open Enterprise Server for Netware with NDS, iPrint or Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) Novell NetWare 5.x, 6.x with iPrint or Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS)

UNIX Operating Systems Supported Sun Solaris SPARC 8, 9, 10 Sun Solaris x86 10 HP-UX 11.11, 11.23, 11.31 IBM AIX 5.2, 5.3, 6.1

Standard Ports Ethernet 10/100BaseTX (RJ-45) USB 2.0 Specification Hi-Speed Certified (Type B) PictBridge Certified Port Front USB Port Compatible with USB 2.0 Specification (Type A)

Optional Network Ports

Lexmark N4050e 802.11g Wireless Print Server (Print Only) External MarkNet N7020e Gigabit Ethernet

Fonts and Symbol Sets 3 of 9 scalable PCL 5e fonts in Narrow, Regular and Wide 2 PCL bitmap fonts 39 scalable PPDS fonts 5 PPDS bitmap fonts 84 scalable PCL fonts OCR-A, OCR-B scalable PCL 5e fonts For more information, refer to the Technical Reference. 91 scalable PostScript fonts

Printer Languages (Standard) PCL 5c Emulation PCL 6 Emulation Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS) PostScript 3 Emulation PDF 1.6 Direct Image

Research a LaserJet printer for a large business office setting. There are 40 employees who will need access to this printer. Currently they have a network environment. This printer will be setup directly onto the network. The functions they are looking for are printing letter size, legal size and Duplexing. They are printing 50 pages per minute. They will also need three printer input trays. They print anything from larger documents with graphics which will require a minimum of 512 Megs of Ram. The Print quality minimum is 1200 dpi. The customer has budgeted $2000.00 for this purchase. Choose three Laser printers that would work for this customer using three vendors. Print out all three with the specifications listed above. Explain each of your choices for the LaserJet printer; also include the rating from 1 to 3.

Research a Color LaserJet printer for a small business office setting. There are 15 employees who will need access to this printer. Currently they have a network environment. This printer will be setup directly onto the network. The functions they are looking for are Printing and Duplexing. They are printing 28 pages per minute. They will also need three printer input trays. They print anything from larger documents with graphics which will require a minimum of 1 Gig of Ram. The Print volume for each month is 5000 pages. The Print quality minimum is 600 dpi. The customer has budgeted $3000.00 for this purchase. Choose three color Laser printers that would work for this customer using three vendors. Print out all three with the specifications listed above. Explain each of your choices for the Color LaserJet printer; also include the rating from 1 to 3.

QUESTION 2
Printer 1 HP LaserJet
HP LaserJet P4015DN Network Printer - Monochrome - Laser - PC, Mac 50 ppm Mono - 1200 x 1200 dpi - 128 MB - 600 sheets (Input Capacity) - USB - Gigabit Ethernet Part Number :CB526A Manufacturer :Hewlett-Packard Type :Laser & Inkjet Printers Price: $1,508.04 Condition: NEW Availability: Available

Description

Technical

Extended

Specs General Information:

Information

Manufacturer : Hewlett-Packard Manufacturer Part Number : CB526A Manufacturer Website Address : http://www.hp.com Product Line : LaserJet Product Series : P4015 Product Model : P4015DN Product Name : LaserJet P4015DN Printer Product Type : Network Printer

Technical Information:

Print Color : Monochrome Print Technology : Laser Maximum Mono Print Speed : 50 ppm Maximum Color Print Speed : Not Applicable Maximum Photo Print Speed : Not Applicable Maximum Print Resolution : 1200 x 1200 dpi

Processor & Chipset:

Processor Speed : 540 MHz

Memory:

Standard Memory : 128 MB

Storage:

Hard Drive Capacity : Not Applicable

Interfaces/Ports:

Interfaces/Ports : 3 x USB 2.0 - USB 1 x RJ-45 - Network

Network & Communication:

Network Technology : Gigabit Ethernet

Media Types & Handling:

Media Type : Bond Paper Color Paper Letterhead Plain Paper Pre-punched Paper Preprinted Paper Recycled Paper Rough Paper Light Paper Envelope Label Card Stock Transparency

Media Size : A4 A5 B5 (JIS) 16K Double Postcard Executive DL Envelope C5 Envelope B5 Letter Legal Statement Com10 Envelope Monarch Envelope Envelope No. 7 3/4 Custom Size 8.50" x 13" Number of Input Trays Install : 2 Number of Input Trays Support : 6 Standard Input Media Capacity : 600 sheets Maximum Input Media Capacity : 3600 sheets

Reliability:

Duty Cycle : 225000 pages per month

Physical Characteristics:

Dimensions : 15.51" Height x 16.50" Width x 21.18" Depth Weight : 62.35 lb

Miscellaneous:

Platform Support : PC Mac

Xerox Phase 5550B Laser Printer - Monochrome Laser - 50 ppm Mono - 1200 x 1200 dpi USB, Parallel - PC, Mac

Printer 2 Xerox
Part Number :5550/B Manufacturer :Xerox Corporation Type :Laser & Inkjet Printers Price: $1,853.32 Condition: NEW Availability: Email sales@neworldit.com Description Technical Specs Extended Information Qty:
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General Information:

Manufacturer : Xerox Corporation Manufacturer Part Number : 5550/B Manufacturer Website Address : http://www.xerox.com Product Line : Phaser Product Model : 5550B

Product Name : Phase 5550B Laser Printer Product Type : Desktop Printer

Technical Information:

Print Color : Monochrome Print Technology : Laser Maximum Mono Print Speed : 50 ppm Maximum Print Resolution : 1200 x 1200 dpi

Memory:

Standard Memory : 256 MB

Interfaces/Ports:

Interfaces/Ports : 1 x USB 2.0 - USB 1 x IEEE 1284 - Parallel

Media Types & Handling:

Media Type : Bond Paper Card Stock Business Card Coated Paper Cover Stock Envelope Heavy Media Pre-punched Paper Label Letterhead Light Paper Plain Paper Preprinted Paper Recycled Paper Tab Stock Transparency Media Size : A4 A3 Letter Custom Size Number of Input Trays Install : 3 Standard Input Media Capacity : 1100 sheets

Consumables:

Consumables : 1 x Black Toner Cartridge Standard

Reliability:

Duty Cycle : 300000 pages per month

Physical Characteristics:

Dimensions : 19.60" Height x 25.20" Width x 20.70" Depth Weight : 90 lb

Miscellaneous:

Package Contents : Phase 5550B Laser Printer World kit (includes Software and documentation CD, Registration card, Warranty booklet)

1 x Toner cartridge 1 x Drum cartridge Power cord

Platform Support : PC Mac Green Compliance : Yes Green Compliance Certificate/Authority : Energy Star

Warranty:

Standard Warranty : 1 Year

Lexmark T654DTN Monochrome Laser Printer - Monochrome Laser - 55 ppm Mono - 1200 x 1200 dpi - USB - Fast Ethernet - PC, Mac, SPARC

Printer 3 Lexmark
Part Number :30G0109 Manufacturer :Lexmark International, Inc Type :Laser & Inkjet Printers Price: $1,657.82 Condition: NEW Availability: Available Description Technical Specs Extended Information Qty:
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General Information:

Manufacturer : Lexmark International, Inc Manufacturer Part Number : 30G0109 Manufacturer Website Address : http://www.lexmark.com Product Model : T654DTN Product Name : T654DTN Monochrome Laser Printer Product Type : Network Printer

Technical Information:

Print Color : Monochrome Print Technology : Laser Maximum Mono Print Speed : 55 ppm

Maximum Print Resolution : 1200 x 1200 dpi

Memory:

Standard Memory : 256 MB

Interfaces/Ports:

Interfaces/Ports : 1 x RJ-45 - Network 1 x Type A USB 2.0 - USB

Network & Communication:

Network Technology : Fast Ethernet

Media Types & Handling:

Media Type : Card Stock Dual Web Label Envelope Label Plain Paper Polyester Label Transparency Vinyl Label Media Size : Envelope No. 10 Envelope No. 7 3/4 Envelope No. 9 A4 A5 DL Envelope A6 Card Executive Folio B5 (JIS) Letter Legal Statement Universal Number of Input Trays Install : 3 Standard Input Media Capacity : 1200 sheets

Consumables:

Consumables : 1 x Black Toner Cartridge Standard

Reliability:

Duty Cycle : 275000 pages per month

Physical Characteristics:

Dimensions : 22.36" Height x 16.73" Width x 20" Depth Weight : 60.41 lb

Miscellaneous:

Platform Support : PC Mac SPARC Green Compliance : Yes Green Compliance Certificate/Authority : Energy Star

Warranty:

Standard Warranty : 1 Year

We decided to choose these printers based upon their price and quality. The third printer the Lexmark is the printer of choice. It is the cheap and has a total of three trays unlike many of the other printers. It also prints at 55 ppm and that is 5 more than required.

QUESTION 3

HP Color LaserJet CM3530 MPF Printer $3,136.28

Printer Type : Multifunction Functions : Color print; color copy; color scan Printer Technology : Laser Printer Interface : USB 2.0 Printer Output : Color Printer / Max Resolution ( B&W ) : 1200 dpi x 600 dpi Printer / Max Resolution ( Color ) : Up to 1200 x 600 dpi Printer Language Simulation : PDF 1.4; HP PCL 5; HP PCL 6 Duty Cycle : Up to 75,000 pages/M RAM Max Supported Size : 1 GB Hard Drive Capacity : 80 GB PC Compatibility : PC; Mac OS

XEROX-6360/DX $2,921.95
Global Product Type: Printers-Laser Maximum Print Speed (Black) [Nom]: 42.0 ppm Network Ready: Yes

Printer Type: Laser Print Resolution (Color) (Width x Height): 2400 x 600 dpi Maximum Print Speed (Color) [Nom]: 42.0 ppm Paper Input Capacity (Sheets) [Nom]: 1800 Monthly Duty Cycle (Pages) [Nom]: 100000 Duplex Printing: Automatic Model Name/Number: Phaser 6360/DX Individual Ink Cartridges: Yes Print Resolution (Black) (Width x Height): 2400 x 600 dpi Standard Memory [Nom]: 512.0 MB

Lexmark - 47BT003 - Lexmark C792DHE Laser Printer -$3,214.95

Color - 2400 x 600 dpi Print Plain Paper Print Desktop - 50 ppm Mono / 5 0 ppm Color Print 2300 sheets Input Automatic Duplex Print Gigabit Ethernet USB

The printer that is best out of the following is the HP color laser jet. The other printers will work for the job duties at hand. The second printer I would choose is the Xerox printer, it has slightly better printing qualities than the final printer.