Printer Type:
Workgroup printer - Laser - Color
Max media size:
A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in),
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Connectivity technology:
Wired,
Wireless
Max speed:
20 pages/min,
7 pages/min,
21 pages/min
Compatibility:
PC,
Mac
Printer / Interface:
USB,
802.11b,
802.11g,
Parallel,
Direct print USB,
Ethernet 10/100Base-TX
Description:
The Brother HL-4070CDW is a 20 ppm, color laser printer.
Compared to other color lasers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $480.
This unit features 2400dpi.
Pros:
This printer supports color at a resolution of 2400 dpi x 600 dpi.
This printer’s ethernet capability enables it to be made available on the network without tying it to any one server.
This printer is capable of double-sided, or duplex, printing.
At 300 MHz this printer has a fast processor, which speeds up the printing of complex documents such as images.
(A fast processor allows complex documents to be translated into printed graphics and text at a faster rate.)
Cons:
Only prints at 20 ppm speed.
This is not out of line with the product's price, but is slower than the average laser printer on the market today.
Suitability:
A color laser printer, suited for printing images, presentations, as well as documents in color.
This printer is capable of accepting pages up to A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) and legal (8.5 in x 14 in).
Value:
Given its very inexpensive price, this laser printer has good features for the money.
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