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HP LaserJet 4100 Review
The lack of both a USB port or built-in network support makes the LaserJet 4100 almost impossible to recommend at this point in time. Though the printer has a number of quality features, for many contemporary users it may be impossible to use without purchasing the necessary expansion cards. If seeking out a model like this one, either purchase the LaserJet 4100N, which includes network support, or make sure that you can get access to the necessary upgrades to be able to connect the 4100 to your network or your individual computers. If you can, the 4100 may still be a fine option for heavy-duty, fairly fast printing; however, it's hard not to recommend seeking out a newer model that won't require workarounds to make usable.
The 4100 measures 13.6" by 15.3 " by 19.9" and weighs 37.5 lbs. With the trays and rear output bin opened, the printer then measures 41.1" by 15.3" by 19.9". When closed, it could likely fit on a desk, but it will almost definitely need open space for larger jobs or its own space designed to accommodate its trays if they're used regularly. The 4100 has an initial capacity of 600 sheets of paper, over a ream, and can be expanded to hold 600 sheets at a time. The 4100tn and 4100dtn models can be expanded to hold 1600 sheets, more than most small offices go through in a day. Additionally, the printer processes 25 pages per minute, still above the standard 20 pages per minute and quite impressive. An add-on allows the printer to feed custom sized paper. The 4100 has several other options for expansion including staplers, automatic duplexing units, and a 75-sheet envelope feeder. Network cards are available to support a variety of environments, including 10Base-T, 10Base2, Token Ring, and 100Base-TX. Furthermore, cards are available to enable USB support, making the device's included legacy ports no longer an issue or a potential liability in terms of getting connected. The 4100 includes its own LCD and has options for management via its own web server software, allowing for administrators to change settings either directly at the printer or via network, reducing the need for potentially dated, incompatible software in order to perform maintenance or check the device's status. The 4100 prints documents at a resolution of 1200 dpi by default. Downgrading the quality of prints to 600 x 600 dpi improves brings print speeds above 25 pages per minute. The printer comes with 16 MB of SDRAM, which can be upgraded to 256MB across all 4100 series models. Flash DIMMs and a 5 GB hard drive are also available add-ons to meet potential storage needs, though the hard drive adds another potential point of failure to the device and would likely prove quite difficult to replace if it isn't already.
A standard 4100 with no upgrades will require considerable work in order to render it functional on a modern network, as it will either require a USB or an Ethernet add-on in order to be able to bypass the issue of the printer only having legacy ports by default. Make sure that you have a source able to provide you with such parts before you commit to a printer like this one, as the printer was discontinued in 2003 and upgrades will likely prove increasingly difficult to find in the future. The 4100's successors, the 4200 and 4300 series, are significantly faster than the 4100 series, able to deliver speeds of up to 52 pages per minute, over twice what the 4100 is capable of. If searching out an older HP model, it may make more sense to choose a printer from the 4200 or 4300 series. |
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