Xerox 5550 Printer Review
The Xerox Phaser 5550 is a monochrome laser printer that is best suited for buyers looking for an intuitive and flexible device. One of its many highlights is quick speeds of up to 50 pages per minute for monochrome documents. The 5550 is the base model in a series that includes the 5550B, 5550N, 5550DN and 5550DT which are upgraded with features like duplexing, networking and additional paper trays. This series has a lot to offer to busy workgroups, including long-lasting Phaser 5550 printer toner, tabloid-size printing capabilities and a decent bundle of features.
With its maximum monthly duty cycle of 300,000 pages and memory that can be upgraded from a standard of 256 MB to a maximum of 1 GB, the 5550 has the robust design to support large workgroups. The unit also has ample media handling that includes two 500-sheet input trays and a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, and can be upgraded for a maximum of 4,100 sheets of input.
The device comes with a range of control features like PrintingScout, which delivers alerts to users' desktops, and an LCD, which provides on-screen notifications for job errors and Xerox 5550 toner levels. The built-in PhaserSMART technology works quickly to provide online troubleshooting solutions to common problems.
Output quality is satisfactory enough to support professional projects, including standard text, mixed graphics and PowerPoint presentations. The device can print monochrome documents with a maximum resolution of 1200x1200 dpi using Phaser 5550 toner.
One element that will allow the unit to support heavy-duty workgroups is its high-yield black Xerox 5550 toner cartridge that can last a maximum of 35,000 pages. Rather than print with multiple toners, this unit's single Xerox 5550 toner cartridge system will help keep printing costs low.
Users will get a lot of benefit from the Phaser 5550, from its quick speeds and crisp output to its flexible media handling and user-friendly control. The option to upgrade features with its additional models makes this series of monochrome units a good solution for large-volume workgroups.
