HP Color LaserJet 2600n Review

The LaserJet 2600n features up to an 8-page per minute speed for best quality, normal modes for monochrome and even for the best color mode for color print outs. Resolution for the LaserJet 2600n is up to 600 x600 dots per inch (dpi) for black and color prints, with a 16 MB memory for handling its printing tasks and a 264 MHz processor that is powerful enough to accomplish complex printing tasks. Print language is host-based, using a PC connected to the LaserJet 2600n for its power and resources to accomplish the print job at hand. Font support is for internal pages and ASCII, with typefaces based on fonts installed on host computer.

Connectivity for the LaserJet 2600n features USB support as well as Ethernet, with print drivers available as host-based. The LaserJet 2600n is also able to support Windows and Mac environments, with available Windows platforms such as Windows 98, Me (driver only), SE, Windows 2000, Server 2003, XP Home and Windows Professional. MAC available platforms available are MAC OS X version 10.2 and higher.

The LaserJet 2600n is controlled through a two-line LCD control panel to provide instant printer supplies and information. Paper storage capacity for the LaserJet 2600n features a 125-sheet output bin and a single-sheet priority feed slot and 250-sheet input tray. An optional 250-sheet input tray can be included to come up to a total of 500-sheet total input capacity. Standard envelope capacity is 10 envelopes, with the LaserJet 2600n providing support for manual duplex printing as long as driver support is provided. Standard media sizes accepted on the LaserJet 2600n are letter, legal, executive, no. 10 and Monarch envelopes. Custom media sizes that are accepted range from 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 inches. Other media types supported for the LaserJet 2600n are glossy photo paper, brochure paper (both matte and glossy), imaging paper, laser presentation paper, laser transparencies, labels, envelopes and cardstock.

The LaserJet 2600n has space-saving and sleek design that should allow this color laser printer to be placed virtually anywhere in the office or at home. The LaserJet 2600n can even be placed on top of a desktop without causing any damage. With the LaserJet 2600n’s dimensions set at 16.02 x 17.83 x 14.6 inches and weight at approximately 40 pounds, the LaserJet 2600n is a compact and lightweight laser color printer compared to others offered by other brands.

As a color laser printer, the LaserJet 2600n is quite consistent, especially when it comes to its printing speed. However, such speeds are quite low compared to other laser printers in the market, for both monochrome and color print outs. Also, the LaserJet 2600n’s color quality is mediocre at best when based on comparisons on the quality that other printers in its class provide. Another downside with the LaserJet 2600n is its expensive toner, costing up to $250 dollars for its color cartridge package and up to $300 if each color is bought individually. While the LaserJet 2600n provides USB connectivity, it does not ship with its own USB cable, so users would have to have their own to be able to utilize this connectivity feature of the LaserJet 2600n.