Why we recommend the Color LaserJet 5550
- 11"X17" printing. Very few Color laser printers have the capacity to print these large-format pages. Most that do are either (a) very expensive or (b) do not have the reputation of being a "workhorse".
- Toner cartridges for this model are large capacity, 13,000 page yield at 5% coverage. Smaller color LaserJets only print 2,000-4,000 pages per cartridge, resulting in a higher cost per page.
- LaserJet 5550 remanufactured toners are readily available and reasonably priced. Toner cartridges for new printers tend to be ridiculously expensive. See below for a cost analysis.
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When shopping for printers people usually forget to look at the cost of consumables (toner, transfer kit, fuser, etc). The total cost of ownership is often ignored with printers. New printers are manufactured as vehicles to sell you more toner or ink. In many cases a set of new toner cartridges costs more than the new printer. But remember -- the cartridges that come with many new printers are only partially filled. The manufacturer wants you buying toner right away.
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PrinterTechs brand toner
Black: $149
Cyan: $149
Yellow: $149
Magenta: $149
Toner costs 4.6 cents per page @ 13,000 pages
All 4 toners = $596 |
Genuine HP toner
Black: $251.99
Cyan : $351.99
Magenta: $351.99
Yellow $351.99
Toner costs 10.1 cents per page @ 13,000 pages
All 4 toners = $1307.96 |
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More about our refurbished Laserjet 5550dn :
We rebuild the fuser and install genuine HP rollers and separation pads. These are more expensive but you get improved performance compared to cheap aftermarket parts.
We include a used transfer kit with the purchase. Life expectancy is unknown for the starter transfer kit. We would rather include one with the printer than recycle it before the end of its life expectancy. We recommend buying a new transfer kit for backup.
Toner cartridges are not included with the printer -- the 4 toners are available for purchase (Black C9730A, Cyan C9731A, Yellow C9732A, Magenta C9733A.)
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Toner access
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If you have any questions, please give us a call. 866-352-7108. This is a large printer: it weighs in at over 250lbs. Because of the size of the printer, it is safest to ship on a pallet via freight. Call us if you have shipping questions. We also sell parts and consumables (like toner cartridges, maintenance kits, fusers and transfer kits) for this printer. Let us know if there is anything you are looking for.
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