HP Printers – new solutions for SMBsAdded: 05/20/2005 |
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Hewlett-Packard has introduced new line of imaging and printing solutions for small and middle-sized business
Annual HP Imaging and Printing Conferences have always been an event to introduce company and technology news, make important announcements for media and partners.
2005 Conference took place in Half Moon Bay, California, 10 – 12 May. In the framework of the Conference Hewlett-Packard has introduced new line of imaging and printing solutions for small and middle-sized business (SMBs) and graphics professionals. It consists of eight laser and inkjet printers, digital projectors, scanner and coated laser paper. New printers are priced in range from 149$ o 799$.
Thus new HP printers are called up to reinforce the company market position in the field of solutions for small and middle sized business as well as home applications, where the significant player is Lexmark International. Besides, printing business is most profitable for Hewlett Packard with 80% of all operating profits in the recent quarter.
Solutions for the small office or home use include:
- HP LaserJet 1020: with price from 179$ this laser printer offers exceptional value at a low price. Even from cold start this printer demonstrates good speed results for first page printing.
- HP LaserJet 1022: with price starting at 199 it demonstrates printing speed up to 19 pages per minute. Wired and wireless models are available.
- HP Business Inkjet 1000: low-running-cost color printer (149$) provides printing in color at speeds up to 18 ppm and in monochrome – up to 23ppm.
- HP DeskJet 9800 series: - wide format printer with price from 299$ allows printing up to A3format with speed up to 30 ppm monochrome and 20 ppm color.
- HP Color LaserJet 2600n: - this printer is a highlight of new HP Printers line which offers good color laser performance at an affordable price (399$) with speeds up to 8 ppm in color. Printer represents integrated networking capabilities and one door access to four print cartridges.
Specialized color printing and space-saving multi-function options for SMBs:
- HP Business Inkjet 2800: printer offers high-impact, professional-quality output at speed up to 24 ppm in monochrome and 21 ppm in color in sizes up to 13 x 19-inches. Price starts with $499.
- HP Designjet 70: new C+/A2+ printer allows oversize full color printing. HP Designjet 70 is an affordable tool for professionals who want to enlarge their vision while retaining the ability to produce letter-size prints - starting at $795.
- HP Color LaserJet 2800 All-in-One series: HP's first line of color laser all-in-ones - consolidates and simplifies print, copy, scan features into one space-saving, easy-to-use design. Fax and photo memory card features provided on the HP Color LaserJet 2840 model broaden the range of functionality - starting at $799.
Imaging and media solutions for SMBs:
- HP mp3135 Digital Projector series features CompactFlash or USB flash memory storage capability, produces grain-free images and consistent, fade-free color, starting at $2,499.
- HP vp6300 Digital Projector series: excellent image quality at an affordable price ($799). Its lamp can last 4,000 hours.
- HP Scanjet 7650: duplex-capable, up to 12 ppm (up to 6 ppm duplex) scanner with a 50-sheet automatic document feeder, one-touch button capabilities and a complement of software for simple document management and easy image scanning. The device provides 2,400 x 2,400 dpi resolution and 48-bit color quality at price starting at $699.
- HP Coated Laser Brochure Paper, glossy and HP Coated Laser Photo Paper, glossy: These two glossy papers are ideal for printing high quality color materials. Price starts at $19.99.
Technical information, regarded in the article, is based on the official press release of Hewlett Packard.