Is your office or small business looking for a new printer powerful enough to handle a large workload without breaking the bank? If the answer is yes, then you might want to start your search off with the HP LaserJet P4014 printer series. These HP P4014 printers (which include the HP P4014n and HP p4014dn) have a starting price of under $900. The only functional difference between the P4014n and the P4014dn is that the P4014dn includes a duplexer standard (for automatic double-sided printing), while this is an optional feature for the P4014n).  So let’s find out what your $900 will get you.&nbs
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HP P4014 Printer – The Work Horse

If your office requires a high volume of printing, then look no further. With print speeds up to 45 pages per minute and a 540 MHz processor, efficiency will always be a priority.  Now let’s examine a situation and see if it has this ever happened to you. You are running a little late to work (stuck in traffic of course) and you need to print off your report when you get into the office for the big early morning meeting. After being stopped by a few co-workers you finally make it to the computer and send your documents to the printer. When you arrive at the printer to pick up your report, you realize it is still in sleep mode – and warming up! A couple of precious minutes fly by and the printer is finally ready and begins to process your documents. This is an annoying and as this scenario showed very troublesome problem that can be avoided with the proper printer.

Enter HP, who listened to their customers and solved this issue with their Instant-on technology. HP uses advanced fuser technology to process workloads faster when awakening from power save mode thus drastically reducing the total time of a print job (Total Time to Completion) and the HP P4014 series has it. Can you imagine having your first page print in as little as 8.5 seconds?  If you are in need of high print resolution capabilities then the P4014 series printers also have you covered as they print up to 1200 x 1200 dpi. One other benefit is that while your HP P4014 printer is in power save mode, it will be ready to print due to the Instant-on technology, which helps out the electric bill!

Now in order to keep your HP P4014 printer operating as a work horse year after year, it is crucial to keep it maintained and fresh. Toner required for the HP P4014 is the HP 62A series, also known as HP CC364A which has a page yield of 10,000 sheets. Periodically you will need to purchase a maintenance kit in order to maintain high print quality and reduce paper jams. You can use two forms of HP P4014 maintenance kits; the 110v HP CB388A and the 220v HP CB389A. Each maintenance kit has a page yield of 220,000 just make sure your power chord and maintenance kit align!

HP P4014 Printer – The Customizable

So now you know that your $900 will buy you a powerful, energy efficient printer for your workplace – but now you are ready to upgrade, the question is can you? The short answer is yes, as much as your heart (or budget) desires. If you are tired of constantly replacing the paper in the paper trays then consider buying additional paper trays for your HP P4014. In fact when it is all said and done you can extend your printer’s capacity by 2,500 sheets by purchasing up to 3 additional paper trays.  Other paper handling upgrades include adding a 75-sheet envelope feeder, 5-bin mailbox or 500-sheet stapler / stacker.  Instead of using more paper, why not use less by upgrading your printer from an HP P4014n to the HP P4014dn. Essentially you upgrade your printer by purchasing the auto-duplexer thus allowing you to automatically print in two-sided mode, saving your company money and helping the environment! Now if you are interested in improving performance then consider expanding the P4014′s memory in increments to 256 MB, 512 MB, maxing out at 640 MB.  Lastly you can attach your HP P4014 printer directly to your Local Area Network (LAN) by adding one of the numerous options (headlined by Ethernet and Wireless) of JetDirect technology to the printer’s EIO drive.

HP P4014 Printer – Quick Facts

Print Speed – 45 ppm
Document Delivery Speed -8.5 seconds from Ready Mode.
Print Resolution – Up to 1,200 by 1,200 dpi
Processor – 540 MHz
Memory – 128 MB standard, upgradable to 640 MB
Recommended Printing Volume (per month) – 3,000 to 12,000 pages.
Automatic Two Sided Printing? – Optional for P4014n / Standard for P4014dn
Paper Capacity – 100-sheet multipurpose tray & 500-sheet input try comes standard. Upgrades allow 3 additional trays up to 2,500-sheet additional capacity.
Dimensions – 16.5 by 17.7 (21.2 for P4014dn) by 15.5 in.
Physical Weight – 56.93 LB / 62.3 LB (P4014dn)
Warranty – One year limited warranty
Power Consumption – Active: 800 watts, Ready: 17 watts, Sleep: 12 watts
Energy Star Qualified – HP P4014dn Only
Toner Cartridge - HP CC364A / HP 62A (10,000 page yield)
Maintenance Kit – CB388A (110v) / CB389A (220v)

Last Thursday, we sent out an email explaining new regulations that The Supplies Guys had found in the economic stimulus plan. In the email, we explained to all of our customers that the government was giving free ink and toner supplies to small businesses. The email read as follows:

Dear John Doe-

If you are a small business you should know of a provision in the latest government jobs bill, that as part of this new economic stimulus package, the United States Government is giving small businesses free printer supplies through 2011.

Bill S.3103 was introduced in the Senate this month with the title “Small Business Job Creation Act of 2010″ with the stated intent “to help small businesses create new jobs and drive our nation’s economic recovery.”

To be eligible for this provision, you must employ less than one person and have yearly revenues of one billion or more. Read the full details here.

Thank you,
The Supplies Guys

As you can see, the end of the email states the eligibility for this program – “employ less than one person and have yearly revenues of one billion or more.” As both are nearly impossible, we used that tagline to set up for the joke. From there, we used “Read the full details” as a link to the customer’s personal website that waited to surprise the customer with the following banner:

At The Supplies Guys, we had a good time executing this friendly April Fools joke, and hope that you all enjoyed receiving it!

Lexmark Prestige Pro805 Business Class Wireless All-In-One Printer

Printing, scanning, and copying has never been easier… Or Cheaper! The new Lexmark Prestige Pro805 Business Class Wireless All-In-One Print / Copy / Scan Color Printer blows away other printers in the home / small office  inkjet class. At a LIMITED TIME price of $199 for the printer and Lexmark Prestige Pro805 ink cartridges starting at $4.85, you simply can’t go wrong.

Here is a high level view of what the Lexmark Prestige Pro805 offers:

- Multifunction (All In One) Capabilities – Print / Copy / Scan

- Print Black at 1 cent per page!

- Accepts “XL” ink cartridges which produce 3X the prints

- Uses Vizix print technology which provides sharp text and vibrant images

- Wireless connection or Ethernet Connection

- 2 sided printing (duplexing)

- 5 year warranty and LIFETIME Phone Support!!

The Lexmark Prestige Pro805 can also act as a business card scanner. Their advanced technology allows you to easily scan and save information from business cards – you can scan up to 8 cards at a time and sync it with your address book software.

Additionally, the Lexmark Prestige Pro805 has a 4.3″ LCD touchscreen that is web-enabled… This means can view and print web content or create 1-touch apps to simplify routine tasks, such as scan to email. Also, get the news, view your favorite photo sharing sites, and discover the weather – directly from your printer.

Printer Details:

Don’t miss this opportunity to get an option rich, high end Lexmark color printer for only $199. This is a LIMITED TIME offer and will not last! CLICK HERE for more info or call one of our printer specialists toll free at 1.888.722.0390.

There are several aspects to consider when purchasing a printer for home use. On top of considering what bells and whistles you need or want with a home printer, you may also want to take into consideration the following: available budget, primary printer use, frequency of printer use, access or connectivity, printer size or design and printer compatibility. We find it best to assess your printer needs by answering the following ten simple questions:

1. Primarily, what will you be printing from home?
2. What is your budget?
3. How often will you be using your home printer?
4. How will your computer connect to the printer?
5. Where will the printer be located and or stored?
6. What types of computers will be using the printer?
7. How much are you willing to spend on printer supplies and maintenance?
8. Will you be printing in black & white, or will you need to print in color as well?
9. Do you need other functionality such as the ability to copy, scan and fax?
10. Are you making a long term investment or do you just need a printer for occasional use?

Types of Printers for Home Use

Inkjet Printer

Inkjet printers are the most commonly found printers for home use.  They are typically inexpensive to purchase (although high-end inkjet printers are available) and can print nearly anything you desire in b&w or full color.  Inkjet printers have the flexibility of being used on higher volume or on a need basis depending on the model purchased. Ink cartridge replacements per purchase are lower than other printer types however the cartridges can get expensive for someone who uses their inkjet printer more frequently. It is important to read a host of inkjet printer reviews prior to purchasing any inkjet  printer for home use.

Laser Printer

If you are looking for a high quality printer then laser printers are the best bet. They tend to be higher priced, and maintenance can be expensive but their quality and speed cannot be matched by comparable inkjet printers.  There are typically two types of laser printers; monochrome laser printers and color laser printers. Color laser printers would be better suited to use as a home printer than a monochrome laser printer due to the color laser printers wider spectrum of functionality and affordability.

Multi-Function Printer

If you run a small business out of your home office, or if you are a college student then a multi-function printer is probably the best choice for you. Multi-function printers vary, however they typically are able to print in b&w, color, scan, copy and send / receive faxes. Multi-function printers can use laser or inkjet cartridges, so it is important to assess how much you would be willing to spend on printer supplies and maintenance costs. A high quality multi-function printer will be pricey, however if you are looking for a long-term investment then this could be a solid path. Budget multi-function printers are available but again we recommend you do your research either by shopping online or talking to someone at your local computer or electronics store.

Photo Printer

If you are a digital photography junkie then you should have certainly purchased a photo printer. However photo printers are not just for the professionals or photographers. Today with the advancements in technology – anybody can use a photo printer. Simply plug the photo printer into your computer or digital cable via a USB cord and you will be ready to print your favorite pictures. We recommend that you check out a few photo printer reviews prior to purchasing a photo printer for home use as there are several different options to fit your needs.

Specialty Printer

There are also printers available to cover a wider variety of specialty jobs. You can purchase a label printer for mailing and organizational solutions; wireless (WiFi) printers are becoming a standard on many of the printers mentioned above, portable printers are now becoming popular, dot matrix printers (typically lower printing costs & high durability), and DVD/ CD image painters (print images onto a DVD or CD) are just a few of the non-traditional available printers for home use.