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>Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:28:16 -0600
>From: Derek Roff <[log in to unmask]>
>To: LLTI-Editor <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: printer suggestions

Can anyone suggest a network printer model?  We are adding a new 
student computer lab (Intel Macintosh computers).  I would like to 
purchase an ethernet-ready duplexing monochrome laser printer. Printing 
needs are moderate for a student lab, probably around 2000 pages per 
month.

We have a mid-range Samsung and a Brother that claim to print at 20-25 
pages per minute. That printing speed is good for us.  When they are 
working, they meet our needs.  They are a bit finicky, however, and 
seem to take themselves off line too frequently.  The printing software 
is less flexible and harder to use than the HPs.  In contrast, our old 
HP 4050N gives very little trouble, but it is a bit slow.  Our HP 8000 
also works well for us, although it is bigger and noisier than optimum.

Current HP monochrome offerings seem less robust and surprisingly 
expensive.  Several of the network color lasers cost substantially less 
than the network monochrome lasers.  A refurbished HP 8150 would cost 
over $1000, from the sources that I have found.  I like the 8000 
series, but I'm not sure that price makes sense for an older printer.

I welcome any suggestions for printer models and vendors.  If you wish 
to contact me directly, I will summarize to the list.

Thanks,

Derek

Derek Roff
Language Learning Center
Ortega Hall 129, MSC03-2100
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
505/277-7368, fax 505/277-3885
Internet: [log in to unmask]


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