HP 8550 Toner
LaserJet 8550 Toner Cartridges

HP 8550 Printer Review

The HP LaserJet 8550 color laser printer can provide your small or medium office with excellent prints, fast speeds and support for wide formats that give it extra paper-handling flexibility. It also has cross-platform support and a variety of upgrade options. HP toner costs are low, thanks to inexpensive HP 8550 toner.

The unit is available in multiple configurations to fit the needs of different types of buyers. The 8550N includes built-in networking, allowing it to be easily shared among multiple computers and users. The 8550DN adds automatic duplexing, or two-sided printing, which makes it easy to save on paper costs. Lastly, the 8550GN adds all of the above, plus additional paper capacity for very busy office environments.

The 8550 can support both Windows and Mac platforms, and it can be connected to an individual computer directly via parallel. It has a 200 MHz processor and 32 MB of RAM, which allow it to handle its own processing instead of relying on the host computer. This improves speed and keeps slowdowns to a minimum. Standard paper capacity is 600 sheets, and it can support sizes up to 12x18.5 inches for excellent wide format support.

Print speeds are up to 24 pages per minute for black, but color is limited to 6 pages per minute. The 600 dpi printing resolution produces very sharp prints with good color accuracy.

Replacing toners is inexpensive, as HP 8550 toner cartridges are very affordably-priced. Third-party compatible LaserJet 8550 toner is even less than OEM versions. The high-capacity LaserJet 8550 toner cartridges give users a very low cost per page that will save money over the long run.

Combining low-cost HP 8550 toner with the laser machine's affordable price makes it an excellent value for any small or medium office. Fast speeds and expandable paper capacity mean it can support many users and grow in the future.