Built for small to medium office environments, the HP Colour LaserJet 5500dn offers reliable print speeds and high per-month capacity, allowing users to maximise its utility. It offers auto duplexing and built-in networking, which brings it 2 steps ahead of the base model. The machine, however, is quite bulky and print quality is not as consistent as other models. With the HP Colour LaserJet 5500dn's speed and high duty capacity, though, it is an excellent alternative to higher end laser printers, especially when used in a small office setting.
Design
The HP Colour LaserJet 5500dn is a little on the bulky side, mainly because it utilises large cartridges. The Colour LaserJet 5500dn has a built-in auto duplexer and Ethernet port for networking, which allows the printer to be shared across a PC network without requiring a host computer as the unit itself serves as a print server. The auto duplexer also allows users to print double-sided booklets and pamphlets.
Advantages
In addition to its networking and duplexing capabilities, the HP Colour LaserJet 5500dn also scores for its high-capacity cartridges, which makes the HP 5500dn suitable for high-volume printing environments. An average cartridge yields up to 12,000 pages in colour, while the black cartridge yields up to 13,000 pages. Users can also expect good print speeds, which clocks in at about 21 pages per minute.
Disadvantages
Consistency in print quality is where the HP Colour LaserJet 5500dn fails, as banding can be observed when printing texts and graphics. The HP Colour LaserJet 5500dn also has a bulky design and a high upfront price, making it more suitable for office settings. This printer stands in middle ground, which is why those looking for a personal printer or something more powerful will do better with some other model.
