Struggling with troubleshooting a stubborn HP Laserjet Printer? It may be as easy as a Firmware Update. I recently repaired an HP Laserjet 4250n Printer that had sporadic 13.01 Paper Jams as well as 49.4200 Errors and 49.CF1 Service Errors. Surprisingly, the Paper Jams and the Formatter Errors (49 errors) were related to an old version of HP's firmware. In May, HP just released the newest firmware for the HP Laserjet 4250 Series 08.015.0 (23 May 2008) and I recommend upgrading via HP's WebJetadmin Software or FTP Method ASAP. Onto a little clone vs. OEM discussion...
At STRS, we always use the highest quality HP Parts. Most of the time these are OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), but sometimes we find clone parts that are of the same quality as OEM. Unfortunately, we have also found some clone parts put in Cheap HP Printers are not worth the savings. I've been so frustrated troubleshooting an entire printer, only to find that the brand new part you put in is malfunctioning. In one case an Hewlett Packard 4200 Series Pickup Roller's rubber was spinning independently of the plastic, which is not supposed to happen. Through our experience, we use the best parts for our Refurbished Printers, Refurb Scanners and Tabloid Printers.
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Best HP Printer to use in Printshops for Platemaking
Common Question from Printshop Owners & Platemakers:A common question I get from customers is about Wide Format Laser Printers. I get calls from Print Shop owners who would like a recommendation on the best Monochrome Laser Printer to make plates. I always recommend the HP Laserjet 5000n C4111A. It is 11x17 Paper Size Capable, it can do Halftones, has onboard PostScript Level 2 and it has a temperature configurable Fuser Assembly. The print quality is amazing and these printers are very reliable. They can easily be moved and are network ready if you get one with a JetDirect Network Card. I highly recommend this printer to Printshops, AutoCad Applications and anyone who needs to print large scale drawings, etc.
Best 11x17 HP Color Laserjet Printers for the Money
HP Color Laserjet 5500 Series Tabloid Printers:
In recent years, the cost of 11x17 Capable Color Laser Printers has dropped into the range that small offices and home business can afford. In the past, when a customer would ask for a recommendation on a Tabloid Printer or a Wide Format Color Laserjet Printer, I would bring up the HP Laserjet 8500 Series. Most people would be turned off by the size, speed and eventually the quality of these color laser printers. My printer of choice now is the HP Laserjet 5550DN Q3715A or HP Color Laserjet 5500N C9657A. This series can easily be moved by two people, does not take up nearly as much space, prints at up to 27 Pages Per Minute Color and has great Print Quality. At around $1500, the Refurbished HP 5550dn is a great value or around $1000 for an HP 5500dn Refurb.
In recent years, the cost of 11x17 Capable Color Laser Printers has dropped into the range that small offices and home business can afford. In the past, when a customer would ask for a recommendation on a Tabloid Printer or a Wide Format Color Laserjet Printer, I would bring up the HP Laserjet 8500 Series. Most people would be turned off by the size, speed and eventually the quality of these color laser printers. My printer of choice now is the HP Laserjet 5550DN Q3715A or HP Color Laserjet 5500N C9657A. This series can easily be moved by two people, does not take up nearly as much space, prints at up to 27 Pages Per Minute Color and has great Print Quality. At around $1500, the Refurbished HP 5550dn is a great value or around $1000 for an HP 5500dn Refurb.
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