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The HP LaserJet 3055 Printer is an all in one printer that is designed for use by small businesses and in homes. The all in one machine offers prints, copies, faxing and scanning. This laser jet printer is able to perform the function of several other office machines without the expense of investing in them individually. The machine makes color scans, sends black and white faxes and makes black prints or copies, all printed with the high quality HP LaserJet 3055 replacement toners.

With a printing capability of 19 ppm , this machine also offers a good service speed. The duty cycle rating is 7000 pages each month. The actual recommended level of prints is in the 500 to 2000 page range each month. The included paper tray has a 250 sheet capacity and the output tray will handle 100 sheets.

Installation of the machine is simple on most computers. The included CD has a driver but you may want to check the HP site for the latest version of the driver. The most recent driver includes updates to protect computers as well as ensure compatibility with newly released operating systems that you may be using on your computer when installing.

This laser jet printer has only one paper tray and there are no options to add a second. Media of varying sizes can be fed through the priority feed. Up to ten pages of media and envelopes may be fed through the feed. Duplex printing will require users reinserting pages for printing the second side.

This model can be used with either a PC or Macintosh system. If using with a PC, the printer requires a Pentium II or newer processor and 128 MB RAM. A minimum of a 250MB hard drive is also required. Systems should be running Windows 98 or newer. With a Macintosh, requirements are similar, with the system requiring an OS X v 10.3 or newer.

In the box, purchasers will find all the needed cord, with the exception of the printer cable. A black HP bulk toner is also included. Access to the user’s guide is made possible through the installation CD. Also on the CD is the needed text recognition software that can help to convert scanned text into word processing documents, as well as several other useful programs to increase functionality of the all in one machine.

The fax machine includes an internal memory capable of storing up to 110 pages of faxes. Faxes are sent at the rapid rate of three seconds per page. Resolution of the fax machine is 300 dpi. The scanner itself offers a 600 dpi resolution. Scans may be made in black or color. The maximum sheet size is just under 9×12 inches, but larger than a letter size piece of paper.

When purchasing the HP LaserJet 3055 Printer, keep in mind that its HP 3055 printer toner do not produce color prints. Black prints are most often used in most settings, especially those where word processing is predominant. In many small businesses, a black printer is preferred as it can help to lower cost of prints. Businesses also save as laser prints are less expensive than those prepared using an inkjet printer.