The HP LaserJet 4050 Printer is a black and white laser printer from HP that is designed to provide only the best print quality for its value. Many business owners would benefit from having this device, especially if they print a large number of black and white documents such as brochures, flyers, pamphlets, and other advertising documents, as well as shipping labels, business profiles, and the like. This is an in depth review of this model.

Design

This is a dedicated monochrome laser printer and can only produce black and white prints. It’s not very big, it’s simple and it’s not very difficult to use. It has a completely white appearance and also looks quite similar to a washing machine, but it’s not as bulky as that. It has the dimensions of 13.3” x 15.4” x 24.27” and a weight of 39.27 pounds. It is easy to place on any table, desk or shelf. You’re also limited to the length of the cable you use for network connectivity, so make sure the location where you set it up is optimal.

It has a simple LCD screen and a few buttons that are used for easier and faster operation and navigation of the device. Because it is wired network capable, you can share the device with multiple other computers within the same network. This eliminates the need for many printers, thus eliminating the cost of purchasing them.

Printing and other functions

This HP black and white laser printer is excellent when it comes to serving its purpose. You can print up to 17 pages per minute, or approximately 3.5 seconds per page. It also has a very good 1200 dpi resolution for all your printing, both text and graphics. The printer features 220 levels of gray to fully detail the tone and intensity of images. These specifications ensure the best output quality for your prints.

The device has a paper tray that can handle up to 100 sheets of paper, another paper tray that can handle up to 500 sheets, and an optional universal tray that can handle up to 500 sheets. Although it does not have an automatic duplex function, it does have manual support so you can install it when you really need it.

The duty cycle of this device can reach up to 65,000 pages, so you can print up to an average of 2,096 pages each day and you won’t have a problem with it. It also has an internal memory of 8 MB that allows you to print several documents in a single environment or a very long and complex document with additional images, tables, graphs and all kinds of illustrations.

Other features

The device has an optional memory upgrade of up to 192 MB. Although it is not an Energy Star qualified device, it still has a power saving feature that automatically kicks in after 30 minutes of standby and the maximum power consumption of the device in that condition.

Conclusion

The HP LaserJet 4050 printer is a great device that can definitely tackle all your monochrome laser printing needs, and it is also very durable and can last for many years if taken care of. This black and white laser printer from HP is one that I highly recommend for its great quality and reasonable price.