In the line of the HP LaserJet 1100xi, and the original HP LaserJet 1000, the HP LaserJet 1200 stands as a great improvement over its predecessors, and a speedy device for its price range. High quality resolution and fast processing speed make this unique printer combination worth checking out, but especially notable is the 1200′s optional hardware accessory that converts it into a three in one unit.
Though the HP LaserJet 1200 is exclusively a monochrome device, its resolution of 1200 x 1200 dots per inch is notable and, while not ideal for photographs, should prove to be effective in producing crystal clear graphs and charts. Its speed also helps it stand out among personal laser devices; clocking in at an advertised 15 pages per minute maximum.
With both USB and Parallel ports incorporated into the unit, the HP LaserJet 1200 can function on both Mac OS and Windows based PCs. It does sit with a curiously large footprint of 16.3 inches by a whopping 19.2 inches, but this is mostly due to the strange, duckbill looking paper tray that protrudes from the device. Its height is quite admirable, barely squeezing in under 9.9 inches, and its weight of 18.3 pounds is at least decent considering the hardware specifications.
Standard installed RAM for the HP LaserJet 1200 totals 8 MBs, but for maximum speed on larger, more cumbersome processes, a 100 pin DIMM slot is left open for memory upgrades totaling up to 64 MBs. The Motorola 90 MHz built in processor also helps to keep things moving along at an acceptable pace for not only a home business, but small offices as well.
The HP LaserJet 1200 simulates PCL 6, PCL 5E, and PostScript 2 languages for optimal compatibility, and a 1 year parts and labor limited warranty is included with the HP LaserJet 1200, as well as HP’s notable web and phone based tech support. Its duty cyle of 10,000 imprinted pages per month means that most light duty users should never experience hardware problems.
Paper handling abilities are standard for a laser device of the units caliber, if not above average, thanks to the additional inclusion of a 10 sheet manual bypass slot on top of the HP LaserJet 1200′s 250 sheet legal sized paper tray. The bypass slot is useful when dealing with special media types as small as 3 x 5 inches, such as with an index card or label.
Also compatible with the HP LaserJet 1200 are envelopes, cards, and transparencies, making the unit versatile, as well as user friendly. Lastly, a copier/ scanner option is available to turn the HP LaserJet 1200 from a standard laser printer into a complete, three in one device. The fact that the copier/ scanner comes in the form of an attachable device as opposed to dedicated hardware allows buyers the option of either adding the additional features, or lowering costs by sticking with the base hardware, solidifying the unit’s position as a smart buy.
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