HP LaserJet Pro CP1525nw Color Printer (CE875A)
by Hewlett Packard
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Manufacturer: Hewlett PackardAudio: English (Original Language)
Platform: Mac OS X
Model: CE875A
Product features:
- Print from anywhere in the office with wireless. Share printing resources using built-in Ethernet.
- Get excellent print quality automatically on text, images and graphics with HP EasyColor.
- Print from anywhere, anytime, with HP ePrint.
- Install and start printing quickly and easily.
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of HP LaserJet Pro CP1525nw Color Printer (CE875A)
Customer Review: Great for home or small office
Summary: 5 Stars
As everyone knows, you can buy a pretty good inkjet for under a hundred dollars, so why buy a laser printer for over twice the price?
1) Over the lifetime of the printer, they are cheaper to own due to the cost of ink for inkjet. While they cost more initially, their operating costs are much lower. Of course there are other factors to consider.
2) The page does not smear when damp. With inkjet, you have to be careful that you don't touch it with damp fingers months (or ever) after you have printed the page or before it dries.
3) Speed... This might be a subject of contention in regard to this printer. When printing text, some inkjets will out perform this printer, but when it comes to pictures, this printer is pretty fast. I haven't used all inkjet printers, but from my experience, this is much faster for pictures than any inkjet I have ever owned.
4) Longevity... I'm going to talk about this a little more in depth as it applies to my situation...
I've owned many inkjets over the years. Like many folks, I used to print everything at the drop of a hat, but as I watched the pile of printed pages grow, I finally realized that I was just wasting money. So, I began printing only when it was necessary, as it sometimes is. Another problem was created. I printed so infrequently that my ink jets would plug up even though the ink cartridges were full. I would have to buy another printer which was cheaper than repairing the old one. My last inkjet was a HP. I bought new ink to print out a few pages and when I got around to printing again, it wouldn't work. I tried everything I could to unplug the jets, but to no avail. I figure the last time I printed, it cost me about $8 per page (just for ink). You get the idea!
To show you how expensive inkjet can be, I bought an all-in-one Printer, Fax, copier, scanner for about $175. I rarely printed with it because my other printer did a better job, but I kept it for it's other features. Eventually I needed to receive a Fax and it wouldn't print so I spent about $70 for ink and it still would not work because of clogged jets. In the end, it cost me about $24 per page to own this all-in-one printer.
Enter the laser printer...
For people who print infrequently, this is a much better option since the ink does not dry out or the jets clogs since it has neither. Is it perfect? Probably not. The powder (what they use for ink) might possibly get packed down, but shaking should fix that problem. If the printer is in a high heat and humidity environment, it might cause the powder to clump. I'm not sure that this is really a problem. At the very least, it shouldn't cost me $8 a page. The point here is that it should be an improvement over the inkjet where it matters the most to me. BTW, I used a HP 2600n laser printer for about 8 years without any problem.
As for this printer...
Negatives -
1) Pictures are very dark - However this can be adjusted, just change the print density from the HP ToolboxFX that comes on the install CD and the pictures are actually pretty good. I would think that this would also save toner.
2) The display is small and hard to see, but not really necessary since I can do most everything from the computer.
Positives -
1) Very easy setup - Run software from CD (it will tell you when to use the supplied USB cable). It guides you through the entire process including the wireless setup. Once the software is finished and assuming that you are using wireless, just unplug the USB cable you're finished. Move the printer to the location that you want it. Mine is about 30 feet away in another room and it works perfectly.
2) To use a second computer, just run the install CD on that computer and you're in business.
3) I can list many more positives, but they are pretty much covered by the other reviewers.
Suggestions -
Is this the printer for you? It depends on how much you print and how fast you need it. One thing you should consider is the cost of the toner. This prints about 2,000 pages per toner cartridge (black), 1,300 pages (color). Some other laser printers (if I read it correctly) print 8,000 pages per cartridge (black). The interesting thing here is that the higher output cartridges don't cost nearly as much per page. Of course, the printers that use these higher output cartridges probably cost much more. It's your call!
I do recommend this printer.
Lastly, if photo's are your goal, I wouldn't use either an inkjet, nor a laser for it. There are plenty of online or local services that will do it for a lower cost than you can at home and the end product can be much better than your printer can do. The real cool thing is that you don't have to leave home to do this. Just upload them to the service and they can mail the prints to you.
Description of HP LaserJet Pro CP1525nw Color Printer (CE875A)
Create your own professional-quality color documents on a compact, easy-to-use printer with wireless and Ethernet connectivity. Print from anywhere with HP ePrint and save on energy and print black documents affordably. It ensures bold text and smooth color. You can get excellent print quality automatically on text, images and graphics with HP EasyColor. It can be easily installed and can start printing quickly. It easily operates and maintains the printer with the in-device help menu. It prints on a wide range of paper sizes-from 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 inches. The pre-configured shortcuts optimize output quality, based on the media selected achieves great results. Easily adjust spot colors and apply them throughout a document with basic color-match settings. This printer saves energy, plus start and finishes your print job faster with Instant-on Technology.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories