We are witnessing so many developments in printing technologies at a swift pace. Sizing up your requirements is a key factor when you are on a hunt for the right printer. Printing plays an increasing role in all kinds of businesses, with needs ranging from marketing brochures and services and price lists to professionally designed logos, stock photos and digital photos for real estate and online auctions. Laser printers aren’t way too different to the computer printers but they rapidly produce high quality graphics on plain paper by direct scanning of a laser beam across the printer’s photoreceptor. The fastest models can print over 200 monochrome pages per minute (12,000 pages per hour) and speed with the combination of mobility has lead to the mobile printer revolution wherein people can print documents while on road. Using mobile printers can save time and allow you to be more productive.
HP has just unveiled several additions to its office-targeted line of printers and scanners to meet the daily needs and the ongoing competition in the tech world.
HP Office jet H470 Mobile Printer Series
HP calls this the “world’s fastest mobile printer’ and claims it’s printing speed of 23 ppm (pages per minute) in black and 16ppm in color. It’s available with an optional lithium-ion battery (rated up to 480 pages per charge), an optional Bluetooth printer adapter or a wireless adapter. It can print from notebooks, cameras, PDAs or memory cards. As per my perception, I feel that a person who travels and wants things done instantly, this mobile printer will prove handy and would surely save a lot of time. Price quoted for this is $250 and is expected to hit the marked by January 2008.
HP LaserJet P1505 Printer Series
It features a spherical toner, quick first page out functionality and print speeds up to 24 pages-per minute, a 250-sheet input tray, Power save mode and Instant-On technology makes it worth the price quoted at $200 and is expected by November 1.
HP LaserJet M2727 MFP Series
A multi-function monochrome printer/copier/fax designed for use for up to five people. Prints upto27 ppm speed, 1,200 dpi resolutions, standard two-sided printing. Expected availability is November 1 and the price quoted for the same stands at $600.
HP LaserJet P1005/P1006 Printer
HP claims it as its smallest monochrome laser printer for home and office. It is designed to use less space and less energy. The P1005 prints up to 15ppm and P1006 rated for up to 17ppm with save mode and instant-On technology is expected by November 1 and their respective prices being $149 an $179.
Alongside the new prints, HP will ship a new USB Network Print Adapter that allows any of the aforementioned devices to be used with multiple PCs on the network. It carries a price of $70 and will be available in November.
HP Scanjet N7710 Document Sheet-feed Scanner
All set to launch in October N 7710 scanner includes a 50-page automatic document feeder with an integrated slot for rigid business and ID cards.
HP Scanjet N8420/N8460 Document Flatbed Scanner
Offering a duplex scan speed both uses ultra sonic double feed detection. Expected in the market by December and will cost $1200.
HP has also updated its Easy Printer Care Software to version 2.3. It now features a new welcome screen with user tips and a process for accepting HP Proactive Support alerts.
Alongside the new prints, HP will ship a new USB Network Print Adapter that allows any of the aforementioned devices to be used with multiple PCs on the network. It carries a price of $70 and will be available in November.
P.S. - The pictures of the aforementioned printers and scanners are not yet available, please hang around and we will update the article with the pictures as and when available.
Via: Electronista
