HP LaserJet CP5520 Toner Cartridges

HP CP5520 Printer Review

The HP LaserJet CP5520 is the base model in a series of single-function laser printers that excludes features such as duplexing and networking printing that the upgraded models like the CP5520n, CP5520dn and CP5520xh incorporate. However, the CP5520 matches these other units in speed, printing up to 30 pages per minute for monochrome and color projects. As a more basic, yet still quick, unit the base model is an affordable option for small or home office printing.

With a compact size and an estimated maximum monthly duty cycle of 120, 000 pages, the CP5520 is small enough to offer desktop printing to support medium to large-volume offices. The machine's basic design incorporates a small front panel that includes a monochrome LCD, a navigation pad for access to menus and alert notifications on supplies like paper and LaserJet CP5520 printer toner.

The unit can support a range of media sizes, from a minimum of 3x5 inches to a maximum of 12.6x18.5 inches. If the device's standard paper capacity of 850 pages is too limited, users have the option of using up to 6 input trays that can hold a combined 2,350 pages.

Connectivity options include a standard USB port for printing from a PC, as well as HP ePrint that will allow users to print remotely from their mobile phones by sending documents to an email address. The unit's monochrome and color printing output is decent and should support internally distributed projects with a resolution of 600x600 dpi using HP CP5520 toner.

Using 4 toners instead of two, the device will allow users to replace each cyan, magenta, yellow and black HP CP5520 toner cartridge individually as they expire. To keep running costs lost, users can replace supplies with remanufactured LaserJet CP5520 toner that is less expensive than OEM replacements. Each color HP CP5520 toner cartridge can yield up to 15,000 pages and the black supply can last for around 13,500 pages.

While it's the most basic of its series, the CP5520 still has an impressive set of features like its remote printing and upgradable paper handling. Buyers in need of a color laser printer that can enhance their productivity for a low cost should certainly consider this device.