HP LaserJet 4050N

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the reliability and paper handling. The build quality and usability are also mentioned favorably, but many are negative about the size and value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Printers the HP LaserJet 4050N is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 71/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the HP LaserJet 4050N

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of the HP LaserJet 4050N from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

paper handling, value for money, usability, performance, reliability

83% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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The HP 4050 is better than the newer units

 

The HP 4050 is better than the newer units

The HP 4050 is better than the newer (made in China) units. It goes, and goes, and goes.

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HP LaserJet 4050N Network Printer

 

HP LaserJet 4050N Network Printer

This HP Laserjet 4050N is the best printer on the market for the price. The reasons I purchase this printer is because we had such great luck at work with HP 4050N. It is a old rebuilt printer but it works better than new one and will last longer (in...

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HP laserjet 4050

 

The HP (hewlett packard) LASER JET 4050is a excellent printer for DTP and office use , this printer best in all fronts , performance is brilliant .. i am damn sure you will like the printer .. as i am using it from last 13 months without any kind of...

faster , smoother , quality work .

NOT MUCH

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An Extremely Reliable Network Printer

 

The HP LaserJet 4050N is of the 4050 series which has been discontinued by HP and replaced by the 4250 series (this particular model has been superseded by the C4253A). We use the 4050N as a network printer at our office and it serves 20 people well on...

A very reliable workgroup printer

This model has been superceded

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Good general performance, but lots of "paper jams"

 

Good general performance, but lots of "paper jams"

We have about 6 LaserJet 4050 printers and we are generally happy with them; however, there is a serious problem with the print feed rollers on these machines. We find that users complain of paper jams after a few thousand prints. It is always the...

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Best printer I've ever owned, Commercial Quality!!!!!!

 

Best printer I've ever owned, Commercial Quality!!!!!!

I got so tired of putting expensive color cartridges in my color printer which became worthless (the cartridges) in a month. I decided to get a black and white laserjet. We have one of these where I work and it has been on constantly for over 4 years...

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Fantastic Printer!

 

Fantastic Printer!

This printer delivers exceptional quality and performance, it's fast, and it's tremendously reliable. It is a true workhorse, and that is priceless. I have printed an average of 100-200 pages per day, every day, for the last 4+ years, and have never...

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Fantastic Printer!

 

Fantastic Printer!

This printer delivers exceptional quality and performance, it's fast, and it's tremendously reliable. It is a true workhorse, and that is priceless. I have printed an average of 100-200 pages per day, every day, for the last 4+ years, and have never...

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great printer, rare jams, reliable, wise investment.

 

great printer, rare jams, reliable, wise investment.

I have at least one to two of this model printer in the offices I work at because they are so reliable, and need minimal maintenence. All of mine are in health care settings, where records are key. The toner last for many sheets of printing (never...

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Product Specifications

Hewlett-Packard's LaserJet 4050N network laser printer is built to meet present and future general office and advanced business printing needs. The LaserJet 4050N monochrome printer serves mid-sized workgroups well with its 17 ppm speed. Its 65,000 page duty cycle and 600-page input capacity make it a hard-working addition to any busy office. And the expanded Control Panel Help feature allows users to troubleshoot print interrupts right at the printer. The LaserJet 4050N uses Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) and an UltraPrecise toner cartridge for sharp monochrome prints suitable for corporate presentations. The HP FastRes technology yields 1200 dpi prints at engine speed, powered by a NEC

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:19.4in/24.3in
Height:13.5in
Weight:37.5lbs/39.2lbs/39.5lbs
Width:15.4in

Header

Compatibility:PC
Country Kits:Europe/France/N/a/United Kingdom/United States
Localization:English/French/N/a
Manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard
Model:4050n
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:HP LaserJet

Miscellaneous

Color:White

Modem

Type: None

Networking

Type:Print server

Printer

Connectivity Technology:Wired / Wireless
Form Factor:Stationary
Interface:Ethernet 10/100Base-TX
Language Simulation:PCL 5 / PCL 6 / PostScript 2/PCL 5E / PCL 6 / PostScript 2
Max H-Resolution B/W:1200dpi/600dpi
Max Media Size (Standard):A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) / Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) / Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)/Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Max Printing Speed (ppm):17ppm
Max V-Resolution B/W:1200dpi/600dpi
Media Path Type:Curved / Straight
Media Type:Business cards / Coated paper / Envelopes / Labels / Plain paper / Transparencies/Business cards / Envelopes / Labels / Plain paper / Transparencies/Envelopes / Labels / Plain paper / Transparencies
Monthly Duty Cycle Range (Printer Class):50,000 - 99,999 pages
Output Type:Monochrome
PostScript Support:Included/Standard
Technology:Laser
Total Media Capacity:600sheets
Type:Workgroup printer

RAM

Installed Size:16MB
Max Supported Size:200MB

Scanner

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Microsoft Windows 2000 / Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later / Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/Microsoft Windows 2000 / Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
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