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 2300L toner 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 resolution of 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi (dots per inch) makes it possible to achieve clean, crisp and readable printouts. Ensuring texts and graphics are rendered in the best quality, Hewlett Packard has added some innovations for enhancing the output. Such include the HP FastRes 1200 and the HP ProRes 1200. Additionally, there’s the Ultraprecise HP printer toner cartridges. With the use of HP recommended supplies, one can depend on the unit’s performance each and every time.
The 2300 can handle printing tasks on a variety of media types and dimensions. It’s compatible to work on bond paper, recycled, glossy, cardstocks, transparencies, envelopes and labels. Media dimensions include letter, legal, executive and custom sizes ranging from 3 in x 5 in to as large as 8.5 in x 14 in. If a 250-sheet input tray and another 100-sheet priority feed isn’t enough for your demands, fret not. An optional tray can increase the media handling capacity to 850 sheets.
A variety of connectivity choices available make it easy to use this laser unit with a single PC or even a small LAN. There’s the USB (1.1) plug which allows for installation to a PC. There’s the ECP-compliant IEEE 1284 parallel port for trouble-free hookup to a network. With the presence of optional interfaces, setting up and operating the printer is simpler. They include the HP Jetdirect internal print servers, LocalTalk connectivity, and others.
When not in use, the 2300 allows for conservation of energy as it comes with a power-saving mode. Reducing warm-up time is done by the incorporated Instant-On technology, which churns out the first page in as little as 10 seconds. Language emulators utilized include PCL 6,PCL 5E and PostScript 3. There’s also an embedded internet server that makes it possible for minimal operator intervention in managing the consumables.
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.
This device also comes with a duplex unit for two-sided printing and professional-grade 2300 cartridges. Considering all its features, this monochrome laser-type printer is ideal for installation in a business setting or even a small workgroup Expandable memory, media handling trays and connectivity make it simpler to meet varying productivity requirements. To get the finest print quality from the 2300, it is necessary to utilize HP printer toners instead of off-brand laser toners.
- Ben Pate
