Phaser 4510 Toner Cartridge: A Step Above The Competition
This article will help you to decide between the Xerox Phaser 4510DT and the HP LaserJet P4015dn printers for your office. Comparisons will be based on manufacturers listed specifications as well as tests conducted by our review team. Both are work-horse category black and white laser printers that are designed to service the needs of small to medium sized businesses.
Initial Cost: Comparing the specific models we tested the Phaser loses to the LaserJet. The MSRP for the 4510 is $1599, while the price for the HP is $1479. This isn’t a significant difference and both companies offer other configurations with different price points.
Service: Both printers come with a one year service warranty standard. The Phaser wins this category easily because unlike HP which requires you to ship your printer to a service depot for repairs, Xerox provides free on-site maintenance service at no fee. If shipping your printer is not an option, the cost of on-site care from HP can quickly eclipse the initial savings at purchase.
First Page Printing: This round of competition was close, but the nod goes to the Phaser for producing the first page in 10 seconds on average, compared to the LaserJet’s 11 seconds. These speeds are slower than the manufacturers’ literature; however results were in line with the maximum speeds offered. The Xerox site claims a FPO rate of 8 seconds and the HP specs list the speed at 8.5 seconds.
Print Speeds: The LaserJet has a listed ppm (pages per minute) rate of up to 52, which beats the Phaser’s 48. However in practical testing, the rates were much closer: LaserJet was able to print 47 ppm while the Phaser 4510 Printer Cartridge performed at 45 ppm.
Maximum Paper Input: The Xerox printer has a maximum paper capacity of 1800 sheets, with the standard recommendation being 1250. The HP has a standard capacity of 600 sheets, but leaps ahead of the Phaser 4510 toner with a maximum capacity of 3600.
Output Sizes: Both machines have comparable ranges in this area. They can print from 3”x5” to 8.5” x 14”.
Network Connections: The LaserJet comes equipped with a standard Ethernet adaptor, 1 EIEO port and 1 Hi-Speed USB port plus 3 “USB-like” ports. The Phaser offers a similar configuration with 10/100 integrated Ethernet adaptor, IEEE1284 Serial and USB connections. Both printers have wireless connectivity as an available upgrade option. In network connections both printers are similarly configured, so this is considered a tie.
Findings: These two printers are very closely matched, although there is a slight performance advantage in the LaserJet. Both machines have very user-friendly interfaces and your employees will quickly learn to navigate the controls of whichever you choose to purchase. As the boss, your role is to prioritize our findings. Does the price difference influence you, or are you more concerned about the terms of the service warranty? These would be the two areas that our team suggest prospective buyers look into. In addition, consider the cost of Xerox 4510DT toner versus the cost of ink for the Phaser 4510 toner. Regardless of the printer you choose you should be able to perform the functions necessary for your small to mid-sized business. For more information, please visit http://www.qtoner.us.
