Though HPs 3800 series has recently been discontinued to make way for newer technology and faster print speeds, the HP Color LaserJet 3800 and its variants still offer some of the most impressive color laser print specifications within their product category. Coming in four different models, the HP Color LaserJet 3800, 3800n, 3800dn, and 3800dtn, this line of color laser devices offers something for everyone regardless of your color printing demands.
With print speeds of up to 22 pages per minute across the board, whether for color or monochrome, all four units boast rapid print times. Output capacity is also standard regardless of the model number, and is locked at 200 sheets, which should be more than enough room considering the HP Color LaserJet 3800′s performance levels.
Memory levels vary from model to model, with the base unit offering only 96 MBs of random access memory, and the upgraded models carrying more standard RAM. The HP Color LaserJet 3800n comes equipped with 160 MBs of RAM, while the duplexing models both offer 288 MBs. All models are upgradable as far as memory is concerned, but only to a maximum total of 544 MBs.
Paper handling abilities also vary drastically from unit to unit. The HP Color LaserJet 3800, as well as the networking models, the HP Color LaserJet 3800n and 3800dn, come standard with a 250 sheet letter and legal sized tray, as well as an additional 100 sheet multi purpose tray than can be utilized for additional regular paper storage, or for special paper types including but not limited to envelopes, transparencies, labels, glossy paper, bond paper, color laser paper, and all types of recycled paper.
An additional 500 sheet capacity paper tray is available for separate purchase to bring the 3800′s total potential storage capacity to an impressive 850 sheets, or, the HP Color LaserJet 3800dtn model is available with the 500 sheet tray included.
While the base model HP Color LaserJet 3800 does not come with an Ethernet port, network expandability is left optional if you change your mind. The three other units have external network devices included, and the 3800dn and 3800dtn versions also include built in duplexing hardware for automatic double sided printing in either black and white or color.
All units boast an impressive 65,000 imprinted sheet maximum monthly duty cycle, though HP recommends much less wear and tear on the unit for optimal life span of the product. Either way, HP backs the devices with a one year limited warranty that includes not only web based and telephone tech support, but next day on site repair service for 12 months as well.
A hard drive of up to 20 GBs can be added on to the hardware for permanent storage of data, as well as multiple, simultaneous project spooling when dealing with network usage. None of the four models offer a standard hard drive, making it exclusively an additional purchase, and further adding to the HP Color LaserJet 3800‘s powerful versatility, and customizability to better suit your demands.
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