printer recommendations?

[Fred Roller]

On Fri, 2009-08-07 at 14:55 +1000, Karl Auer wrote:
> Hi all.
> 
> Looking for a basic networked mono laser printer for small business/home
> use. It's replacing a Brother 1270N.
> 
> Any recommendations? Must have:
> 
>  - Linux out of the box
>  - networked (wired only OK)
>  - 200+ sheet paper tray (single tray OK)
>  - manual feed slot for labels etc
>  - PostScript
> 
> Anything else is a bonus, and something reasonably robust would be good.
> 
> Regards, K.
> 

I have a HL-5250DN (Brother). 

Key Specifications
                   Brother HL-5250DN
Manufacturer
Brother
Manufacturer Part #
HL-5250DN
Print Technology
Monochrome Laser
Processor
266 MHzNEC VR5500
Print Speed
30 ppm
First Page Out
Less than 8.5 seconds
Resolution
1200 x 1200 dpi
Connectivity
                   Ports
Parallel
USB 2.0
              Networking
10/100Base-TX Ethernet
Printer Languages
PCL 6, BR-Script3, IBM
Proprinter, Epson FX
Fonts
66 Scalable, 12 Bitmap,
11 Bar Codes
Memory
32 MB RAM (Expandable to
544 MB, 1 Slot
Available)
Paper Handling
                   Input
300 Sheets Capacity
Consists of:
1 x 250 Sheet Paper Tray
1 x 50 Sheet
Multipurpose Tray

Auto Duplex Unit
The auto duplex unit
automatically turns the
paper over for two-sided
printing
           Input Options
250 Sheet Paper Tray
(Part #: LT5300), Up to
2 
                  Output
150 Sheets
           Media Weights
16 - 43 lbs
Monthly Duty Cycle
20,000 Sheets
The duty cycle is the
maximum recommended
number of printed pages
per month to ensure long
printer life. 
Misc Features
      Power Requirements
AC 120V, 50/60 Hz
       Power Consumption
Sleep: 8 Watts 
Standby: 80 Watts 
Peak: 610 Watts
             Temperature
50° - 90.5° F
                Humidity
20 - 80%
                   Noise
Standby: 27 dB(A),
Average
Operating: 53 dB(A),
Average
Supplies
                   Toner
These toners are
designed specifically
for the HL-5250DN:
Black Toner Cartridge
(Part #: TN-550) Yields
3,500 pages @ 5%
coverage
High Yield Black Toner
Cartridge (Part #:
TN-580) Yields 7,000
pages @ 5% coverage
                   Other
Drum Unit (Part #:
DR520) Yields 25,000
pages @ 5% coverage
Dimensions
(H X W X D)
                    Unit
9.7" x 14.6" x 15.1"
                 Shipped
17.9" x 19.1" x 19.7"
Weight
                    Unit
20.9 lbs
                 Shipped
25.1 lbs
System Requirements
                      PC
Microsoft Windows
                     Mac
Mac OS
                   Other
Linux
Warranty
1 Year Limited Express
Exchange. This warranty
does not include
replacement of
consumables such as
toner. Super Warehouse
offers a wide array of
extended warranties
which can add 2 to 4
years of coverage.
Includes in the Box
HL-5250DN Laser Printer 
Drum Unit
Toner Cartridge
Quick Setup Guide 
CD-ROM with Drivers
Power Cord 

Hope this is helpful.
-- 
Fred R.
www.fwrgallery.com

"Life is like Linux - simple; if you are fighting it, you are doing
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