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2-tray B/W laser + color laser for office?

Last post 07-20-2008, 3:51 PM by kcihtred2. 3 replies.
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  •  06-14-2008, 4:33 PM 338483

    2-tray B/W laser + color laser for office?

    Need to replace our current printer pool (an unholy mix of outdated INKJET printers... the toner supply is a nightmare, so is cost-per-page) with 2-3 good, high-speed, color lasers. Problem is, with all the choices out there, I don't know where to turn. Thanks, Newegg, for having "over 9,000" printer choices ;)

    Here's what I'd like:

    1 low-cost-per-page, high-speed, black/white printer with TWO paper trays (need to print on plain paper & full-sheet labels, sick of reloading paper media 5-10 times/day).

    1 high-quality color laser - this can be single- or dual-tray model. Speed is not important, quality & cost-per-page are.

    Important factors:

    1.) Low cost-per-page and high cartridge capacity.
    2.) Dual paper trays in the B/W printer - that's a must. High-capacity (300+ sheets) would be perfect.
    3.) Budget under $800 for both machines.
    4.) Reliability - these will get constant daily use, at least 20-200 pages/day = 600-6000 pages per month.
    5.) Availability of third-party / refill / off-brand toner.

    Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

  •  06-14-2008, 4:39 PM 338486 in reply to 338483

    Re: 2-tray B/W laser + color laser for office?

    So far, I'm looking at these 2 for the color laser:

    Brother MFC-9440cn - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16828113256

    and its "lesser cousin" HL-4040cn - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16828113224

    Price is OK, toner price is OK, but I'd like to get more feedback before I commit to either one of these... any pros/cons from your actual experience? Or suggestions for a less expensive alternative?

  •  06-17-2008, 8:56 AM 340077 in reply to 338486

    Re: 2-tray B/W laser + color laser for office?

    Just out of curiosity, why not go for 1 higher end Color Laser Printer instead?

    Something like the  HP LaserJet CP4005n. Also, if necessary, purchase an additional tray.

  •  07-20-2008, 3:51 PM 360213 in reply to 338486

    Re: 2-tray B/W laser + color laser for office?

    i own the brother HL-4040cn and it is a great printer, i am a high use printer, and theres even an ink combo at the moment

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