Laser printer use question

[Nils Kassube]

Phil wrote:
> I'm considering a HP MFP M175NW multifunction printer which seems to
> fill the bill. However, the specs read that the monthly number of
> pages is 250 - 950. This seems to imply that the minimum number of
> pages is 250. I'm likely to print no more than 5 which has caused me
> to waste several expensive ink jet cartridges.
> 
> Have I misunderstood the specs and will I run into problems if I only
> print a few, or no, pages per month?

There is no problem printing less than the pages meantioned in the specs 
of a laser printer. The toner doesn't dry out like ink does. The rated 
monthly pages are more a hint for which customer group the printer is 
designed. I would think that this printer is made for home use. If you 
print more than those 250 - 950 pages per month, the device may be 
defective sooner than you would expect because there are probably some 
cheap components used which will wear off too soon.


Nils