In the interest of helping your business to remain as competitive as possible, we present a printer comparison. The Xerox Phaser 4510dt printer will be compared against the HP LaserJet P4015dn. Both machines serve as centralized printers to meet the needs of small to mid-sized businesses. They comparisons will be based on the specifications listed by each manufacturer, as well as actual performance observed by our team.
Cost: The nod here goes to the LaserJet which will cost your business $1479, while this model of the Xerox rings in at $1599 based on the MSRP. However, the 4510 has four available models which range from $899 – $2299.
Standard Warranty: The clear winner in this category is the Phaser 4510 which comes with a one year on-site repair warranty. HP’s warranty, on the other hand, requires the printer to be returned to an authorized service centre.
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.
Printing Speeds: However, as the machines warmed up the results reversed in favour of the LaserJet. The LaserJet averaged 47 pages per minute, which beat the Phaser by 2. This was much closer than the listed maximums posted on the respective manufacturer’s website (LaserJet 52 ppm and Phaser 48 ppm).
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″.
Connectivity: Too close to call. The LaserJet comes with an additional 3 USB over the Phaser, but in a practical sense this really does not add any functionality to the machine.
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 Toner Cartridges 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 Phaser 4510 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.