The Canon LaserShot LBP-5200 is an affordable solution for those in need of a reliable laser printer to do their black and white and colour prints. This single-function device is compact and efficient, although colour printing is on the slow side at 4 ppm. The Canon LaserShot LBP5200 laser printer is networkable with the optional print server but high speed USB comes as the standard interface. A common complaint about the LaserShot LBP5200 model is its poor paper tray mechanism, which has to be constantly left open and high noise level when operating.
Design
The Canon LaserShot LBP-5200 printer is petite and compact, making it a great choice for those who are looking for a space-saving unit. It has a pretty basic design and uses 4 separate toner cartridges for black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. It features a 125-sheet multipurpose tray and an optional paper cassette which can be fitted under the unit. On top of the Canon LBP5200 is a blue LED which lights up when the printer is powered on. Three red LEDs are used to indicate different error messages.
Advantages
More than its space-saving design, the Canon LaserShot LBP 5200 colour printer is preferred by many because of its high print quality, which can be set up to 9600x600 dpi. The LBP-5200 laser printer requires no warm up time, although it prints slower than most other dedicated laser printers. Networking comes as an option, and cost of ownership can be kept low, especially with fewer consumables to maintain.
Disadvantages
Slow print speeds may pull productivity down, as the Canon LaserShot LBP-5200 printer can only function at a rate of 19 ppm in black and white and 4 ppm in colour. Noisy operation is also a common complaint, along with low paper capacity.
