Checking out the HP Color LaserJet 3550n printer functions and capabilities that Hewlett-Packard has included in this particular network printer will certainly show that it can be a good choice for a small network. It features acceptable print speeds and durability as well as being affordable, which is a point many network specialists will certainly consider closely nowadays. And while it's not the quickest printer, it is sure to prove more than adequate once you see the quality of the end product as offered by the HP Color LaserJet 3550n toner.

When it comes to such print speeds, this particular Hewlett-Packard — and there are a number of printers in the HP lineup like this one — comes with the ability to print out about 16 pages per minute. Print speed is the same regardless of whether it is printing out in black-and-white or color, which is something that several of its competitors in this particular market segment cannot match.

In general, this device is connected to any network through means of a USB port, which is traditional in terms of wired connectivity technologies. At the price this printer is going for (somewhere between $250 and $550), chances are this interface capability will be more than acceptable even if there isn't a way to connect it to a network via wireless technology. That's probably because this printer is meant for relatively small networks.

Internal storage capacity for this particular HP product comes in at about 350 sheets of paper. Including optional trays can increase the storage capacity to about 850 sheets, with this device being able to make use of many sizes of paper, as well as being able to print out on the number of different media types, including envelopes, transparencies and labels. In actuality, it's a fairly versatile printer.

The quality of the print job that emerges from the Hewlett-Packard printer will be acceptable by almost every criteria. It prints out at 600 dots per inch resolution, which is enough to make sure that any print job will be crisp and clear and free of blurring and smudging. Hewlett-Packard has included its proprietary ImageREt 2400 technology in order to ensure good-looking print jobs emerge every time.

As far as the memory that the printer comes with, it is an acceptable 64 MB of RAM, though it cannot be upgraded. Still, for the jobs this printer will most likely be handling, that seems to be more than enough to process what will be thrown its way. It will also take on these jobs through use of a 266 MHz microprocessor which should also be enough to accommodate just about any sort of print job.

Durability is good, as well. The duty cycle for this particular HP printer comes in at 45,000 pages per month before requiring standard maintenance upkeep. The printer is also certified for Windows-based operating systems, including Vista. Standard network operating systems such as Windows NT also are able to be accommodated by the 3550n.

Taken in its entirety, the HP Color LaserJet 3550n printer does well enough at everything it's asked to do and comes at a price sure to be welcome in this economically challenging environment. It can be joined to a network through a USB port and it features decent print speeds. In all, there is more than enough to like about the printer and very little to dislike.

One of the things offered that owners will certainly like is the quality of the prints produced using HP Color LaserJet 3550n cartridge. Value and reliability are words that will never go out of style and HP compatible toner is made with those in mind. Great replacement toner is a vital component of how your business products are received.