The Brother HL-5150D printer is a robust but small sized printer, designed for the average home user and small offices; it is light and compact and can print easily loads of work quite fast and efficiently. It is a monochrome desktop laser graphics printer, suitable for those who want a reliable workhorse at their place.
The HL 5150 is a desktop graphics printer, featuring quite fast speeds for its category. It can print 21 pages per minute - of text - and ten pages per minutes of graphics. It features 16 MB of standard memory, which can be expanded up to 144 MB, using the external memory slot. It also features a PCL6 and BR script emulation, which can prove very helpful in the case of loads of work.
The Brother HL 5150D Printer Toner Cartridge is capable of handling loads of work, which are delivered fast due to the well appointed 133 MHz processor. The printer comes originally with 16 MB of internal memory, which can be upgraded up to 144 MB, using the memory slot onboard. The additional memory is necessary to those who want to complete large graphic jobs and intensive prints effectively and efficiently.
The printer is compatible with both Mac and PCs, in all operating platforms and systems. It can be connected to the computer using the typical parallel cable or the USB v2.0 cable which comes with the purchase. The printer is a very cost effective solution as well, as it is estimated that the average cost of a page is 3.5 cents, while the toner cartridges cost almost 50$ each.
There is an automatic interface, which allows users to switch between the two options and print from either, without the hassle of changing cables all the time. In the case a user wants to upgrade, the printer comes with an optional - and additional - network capability; this enables user to print from all computers or connected devices within the network.
The installation is quite easy as well; whether you are using the USB or Ethernet cable, the setup is automated and lasts just a couple of minutes. The printer is accompanied by a CD rom that contains all necessary drivers, and a well appointed troubleshoot guide in the case of problem.
The control panel is comprehensive and rather easy to use; it has a very convenient cancel button, twelve bitmap and 11 bar codes; it also features sixty six scalable fonts and watermark print fonts ability. Among its other features are the Energy star compliant consumables, the Brother HL 5150D Cartridge Solution Center access - via internet - and the Power Save mode flash based system.
The HL 5150 laser printer is a very dependable and reliable solution for those who want to have a small but functional printer at home. The box comes with the printer, the proper paper tray, the Brother HL 5150D printer toner and cartridges and the drum unit. There is also the CD rom with the manual and installation drivers - which also features the Quick setup guide.