HP LaserJet CP5225 Toner Cartridges

HP CP5225 Printer Review

The HP LaserJet CP5225 is a bulky workhorse color laser printer that can fit the expanding productivity of a small or medium size workgroup. The available CP5225n and CP5225dn models have the addition of networking, as well as duplexing for the latter. Each model in the series can produce up to 20 pages per minute for monochrome and color projects, which isn't fast, considering the type of environment they're geared for, but is by no means slow. With a consistent high-quality output, thanks to elements like color enhancement ImageREt technology and HP CP5225 printer toner, this is a reliable workgroup unit.

Options to expand RAM from 192 MB to a maximum of 448 MB can support increasing workflows. Users can also upgrade the standard media handling of 350 sheets to a maximum of 850 sheets. These expandable features and a total monthly duty cycle of 75,000 pages equip the device to handle fast-paced environments with medium to high volumes. Each model comes with a single USB port, in addition to ethernet networking in the upgraded models.

In addition to ImageREt technology, which increases resolution and color accuracy, the manufacturer also includes ColorSphere toners that can create graphics and photos with accurate detailing to mimic the original. The machine can also produce monochrome projects with precise text characters that are crisp and easy to read. With its combination of technology and LaserJet CP5225 toner, the unit can produce monochrome and color projects with a resolution of 600x600 dpi.

The unit has expensive but high-capacity replacement HP CP5225 toner cartridges. The cyan, magenta and yellow HP CP5225 toner cartridges can each yield up to 7,300 pages and the black supply can last approximately 7,000 sheets. To cut spending on replacement LaserJet CP5225 toner, users can purchase compatible versions that are around half the expense of genuine supplies.

Despite average speeds that are a tad on the slow end for the target user volumes, this laser printer has quality output enhancement technology and upgradable features that can meet the growing demands of workgroups. To keep running costs affordable, users should shop at third-party vendor sites for compatible supplies.