Printer Line Offers 'Net, Remote Management Functionality
HP's easy-to-use Color LaserJet 4550 printer line is empowered for use on networks and the Web.
Staff -- graphic arts online, 12/1/2000
Hewlett-Packard (HP) Company, Palo Alto, Calif., announced in mid-November the availability of its Color LaserJet 4550 printer family, featuring several Internet-enabled technologies and remote management tools.
Engineered improvements
Say company officials, improved ease of use and network manageability are two of the new features found in the printer line; a third feature is embedded Web server functionality that supports remote management from a standard Web browser.
Strong acceptance of these features is anticipated from workgroup environment network managers, claims HP, as the features will allow users to customize printer alerts as well as monitor and mange usage and consumables statistics.
Ready for e-services
Model 4550 has been designed to support future e-services solutions with an HP ChaiServer Embedded Virtual Machine (EVM). This open-architecture programming environment permits users to develop or employ future custom-built Java applications.
Performance within the 4550 printer family has been improved by way of a 233-MHz processor, the addition of 128 MB of RAM (upgradeable to 192 MB), and a five-GB hard disk. These additions allow the printer to output multiple original copies at engine speeds, while network bandwidth is improved using an HP JetDirect 610N network card. Engine speed is four ppm for color and 16 ppm for monochrome print jobs.
The base model 4550 printer, which has a list price of $2,569, features a 400-sheet input capacity, while the top-of-the-line 4550HDN, which lists for $5,499, features RIP-once technology and the ability to store jobs for demanding workgroups.
Two additional Color LaserJet models, 4550N and 4550DN, have list prices of $3,029 and $4,819, respectively. The 4550N provides the same features as the base model plus a 10/100TX card, while the 4550DN has a 500-sheet input design plus duplex capability.
