HP LaserJet M551 Toner Cartridges

HP M551 Printer Review

The HP LaserJet M551 series is an impressive collection of printers that includes the M551d for double-sided printing, the M551dn for duplexing and network connectivity, and the M551xh that includes each of these options and an additional input tray. The base model doesn't include any of these upgraded features, but expert tests note that it's very fast compared to similar devices, printing a maximum 33 pages per minute on letter paper. Benefitting from a fair price tag, this color laser printer has the combination of speed and output to meet the needs of offices on a tight budget.

Tests on color and black output revealed that both graphics and images consistently turn out better than average. The inclusion of the manufacturer's Color Access Control will allow users to monitor and control the usage of color toners. With its EasyColor technology and a maximum resolution of 1200x1200 dpi using LaserJet M551 printer toner, users can produce a wide range of projects and expect accuracy on each document.

While reviews indicate that its standard media capacity of 600 sheets seems limited, users do have the option of purchasing additional trays if needed to expand the total paper to a maximum of 1,100 sheets. This expandable feature and its 75,000-page maximum monthly duty cycle should allow it to support medium or large offices.

This machine uses 4 separate cyan, magenta, yellow and black HP M551 toner cartridges that users will be able to replace for low costs as they expire. Each color LaserJet M551 toner can yield up to 6,000 pages. For replacement black supplies, users have the choice between a standard yield of 5,500 pages and a high-capacity HP M551 toner cartridge that can last for up to 11,000 pages.

The M551 is well received regarding both its quick printing and its sharp professional output. Adding in its inexpensive HP M551 toner and an affordable retail price, the laser printer is one of the better choices among those in its class.