As part of HP’s LaserJet 3800 series, the HP Color LaserJet 3800dn offers users a color laser device in a line of quality, high end printers that have proven to be dependable, and also includes standardized automatic duplexing hardware, as well as built in networking. With exceptional print speeds in both color and black and white, along with an array of options and add ons, the LaserJet 3800dn stands out as the centerpiece of the 3800 line.
Operating at up to 22 pages per minute in both monochrome and color alike, the HP Color LaserJet 3800dn places itself at the high end of home color laser devices and, unlike the base model HP Color LaserJet 3800, the 3800dn comes equipped with not only the standard USB 2.0 high speed port, but an embedded HP Jetdirect Ethernet print server for office networking. A host USB accessory slot is also incorporated into the model, as well as a single EIO slot.
The open EIO slot can be used for a variety of external accessories, including network adapters, an IEEE 1284B parallel port, or an external hard drive, which leaves room for such options as gigabit Ethernet, a 802.11b/g wireless LAN for total wireless access, or other interesting network options and external memory.
The optional hard drive add on boasts a large, 20 GB storage capacity that can be used for simultaneous network project assistance, or for permanent storage of frequently used documents. Standard random access memory comes in at 288 MBs, which is further expandable to 544 MBs for slightly faster handling when dealing with complex imagery.
A 250 sheet capacity standard paper tray is built in to the HP Color LaserJet 3800dn, as well as a 100 sheet multi purpose tray for use with special media types such as envelopes and custom letterhead. It can also be utilized for additional letter or legal sized storage space, or, for even more storage, an additional 500 sheet tray can be purchased separately. HP also offers a version of the model, the HP Color LaserJet 3800dtn, that comes with the tray included, and all of the same features.
With a footprint of 22.6 x 22.5 x 20.3 in (W x D x H), the HP Color LaserJet 3800dn comes in fairly large dimensions, and will stand even taller when the additional 500 sheet tray is interfaced with the unit. It also sits at just barely under 60 pounds, including the ink cartridge, making it just slightly too big to be considered a desktop printer, but still within reasonable specifications for a color laser printer, which tend to run on the large size in comparison to their monochrome counterparts.
HP advertises a 65,000 sheet maximum monthly duty cycle for the unit, and backs up their claim with a one year limited warranty that includes web and phone based tech support, as well as guaranteed next day on site repair service. Considering the HP Color LaserJet 3800dn’s price range, it could be considered a decent purchase for a small office considering a color capable unit.
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