This article will help you to decide between the Xerox Phaser 4510DT and the HP LaserJet P4015dn printers for your office. Comparisons will be based on manufacturers listed specifications as well as tests conducted by our review team. Both are work-horse category black and white laser printers that are designed to service the needs of small to medium sized businesses.
Price: The initial investment required to get the reviewed model of the LaserJet ($1479) will set your company back $120 less than the Phaser (1599).
Service: Both printers come with a one year service warranty standard. The Phaser wins this category easily because unlike HP which requires you to ship your printer to a service depot for repairs, Xerox provides free on-site maintenance service at no fee. If shipping your printer is not an option, the cost of on-site care from HP can quickly eclipse the initial savings at purchase.
First Page Out: The Phaser ekes past the LaserJet with a speed of 8 seconds, half a second faster than the LaserJet’s time of 8.5 seconds. In our lab the Phaser was able to push the first page out in an average of 10 seconds, which was a full second faster than the HP.
Speed: Once the machines have warmed up the results reverse. Although on paper the LaserJet should trump the Phaser (52 ppm vs. 48) the test conducted by our team showed a much narrower gap. In our lab the LaserJet was able to print at a 47 ppm rate of speed compared to the Phaser’s 45.
Maximum Paper Input: The Xerox printer has a maximum paper capacity of 1800 sheets, with the standard recommendation being 1250. The HP has a standard capacity of 600 sheets, but leaps ahead of the Phaser with a maximum capacity of 3600.
Output Sizes: Tie. Both printers feature the same range of sizes: 3″ x 5″ to 8.5″ x 14″.
Network Connections: The LaserJet comes equipped with a standard Ethernet adaptor, 1 EIEO port and 1 Hi-Speed USB port plus 3 “USB-like” ports. The Phaser offers a similar configuration with 10/100 integrated Ethernet adaptor, IEEE1284 Serial and USB connections. Both printers have wireless connectivity as an available upgrade option. In network connections both printers are similarly configured, so this is considered a tie.
Summary: Both machines are easy to use with intuitive command console displays that will quickly be picked up by your employees. The results of the tests may lead you to believe that the Xerox Compatible Toner is a clear winner, but in truth these machines performed very comparably. The major points to consider are price and warranty. How much does the fact that you can have a technician come on-site sway you, versus having to ship the printer to a service centre and wait for it to return? Also you should consider the cost of toner for both the Xerox Toner Cartridge and the LaserJet P4015dn, as this will be a recurring cost for the life of the machine. Ultimately, both machines will serve the needs of most businesses, so you can buy either with confidence. For more information, please visit http://www.qtoner.us.
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