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Q: Our office is looking for a printer that can handle printing lots of the heavy weight printer. It would not be used for normal paper at all. It would a designated printer. It only needs to print black and white, but needs to stand up to the test of time, and volume. Is there such a printer that can handle this job?

A: Try the HP LaserJet P2015 Printer. The following are its specs.

• Boost team productivity with print speeds of up to 27 pages per minute
• Get the first page immediately— in less than 8.5 seconds from Sleep mode—with HP’s instantly on technology
• Quickly process text, images, and graphics with the 400MHz processor and 32MB memory (expandable to 288MB)
• Exceptional quality
• Make a great impression printing high-visibility reports with complex charts and graphics; the true 1200 dpi output ensures excellent quality
• Automatically adjust for the best quality with HP’s Smart printing technology
• Enjoy easy print connectivity via Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• Convenient features
• Save space: this compact, sleek printer is designed for minimal tray protrusion and fits easily in work areas
• Spend less time reloading: along with a 250-sheet input tray, you get a 50-sheet multipurpose tray that accepts a broad spectrum of special papers
• Stay on top of toner replacement with HP SureSupply1: receive alerts when a cartridge is low, monitor its remaining life, and order online or check stock and prices at stores

The ink cartridge has a 3,000 page capacity. The printer is currently $289.99 at Amazon.com.

The 3000 page cartridge runs $80.99 while the 7,000 page cartage runs $147.99

Marc