The Key Features of a HP CP3525 Printer

The Hewlett Packard CP3525 is an incredibly advanced series of Laser Jet printers. They provide fantastic quality prints in double quick time; the compact size of the CP3525 lends it for use in the home and small offices.

Including three individual models - HP CP3525n, 3525dn and 3525x - there is plenty of variation across the range, although each one still holds the same fundamental properties that have helped to make each one such a success.

So what lies beneath the surface of this modern laser printer? Well below I've listed a few of the key features and how they will help benefit users:

Speed

One of the major advantages of the HP CP3525 is found in its speed. Whether printing in colour or black and white, you can expect it to output 30 prints per minute. So if you're on a deadline and need to get a document completed in double quick time, this laser jet certainly shouldn't let you down.

Of course it should be noted that some pages will take longer than others and so will slow down the system somewhat; however, even first pages in full colour should take no longer than 11 seconds, which is pretty impressive.

Quality

Laser jets are of course renowned for their image quality, and needless to say, the Hewlett Packard CP3525 doesn't let the side down. With a dpi of 1200 x 600 you should be able to print images and documents without compromising on quality. The speed with which they are produced certainly doesn't hinder the printing standard.

It is further enhanced by the inclusion of HP's unique ImageREt 3600 dpi imaging technology, which offers improved definition and greater colour matching.

Paper

As an A4 laser printer, you can only print with paper up to and including A4. It comes with a 250 multipurpose input tray, which should be sufficient enough to ensure that you don't continuously have to load new paper. The larger HP CP3525x is the only one to feature an alternative 500 sheet tray, as well as sharing the distinction, with the CP3525dn, of being a duplex printer - allowing the printing of both sides of a piece of paper.

All models also feature a 100 page multipurpose tray, giving further flexibility and usability to the HP 3525 range.

Memory

When you're printing a lot of jobs at once, which is particularly true in office environments, you want to be able to make sure that your printer is able to efficiently queue the work. With memory availability ranging from 256MB for the 3525n through to 512MB for the larger 3525x, you should have no problems ensuring that everything works like clockwork.

Costs & Conclusion

The Hewlett Packard CP3525 is a highly advanced modern laser jet printer. Providing immaculate prints in no time at all it would perfectly compliment any home or small to medium sized office. It does have limitations, which is why larger businesses may choose a larger multifunction offering, however they are few and far between.

The most basic model, the CP3525n, is the most compact and is also the cheapest although don't expect too much change from £550. It has all the high end features as standard, however it doesn't have the same duplex and print tray size as its larger counterparts, making it far better suited for a desktop laser printer option.

The HP CP3525dn sits right in the middle. Again it has all of the fundamental functions of the other two, just with a little more memory than the CP3525n and the aforementioned memory (384MB), but doesn't have the 500 sheet input of the x - it has just 250. This is a little short of £700 to buy, which is a reflection of just how much technology has been packed into this impressive bundle.

Of course, at the very top of the heap you'll find the CP3525x. It is the most optimised model in the rage and is capable of producing exquisite prints quickly and efficiently. At £800+ this is a serious piece of equipment for those who are serious about printing. It's larger size and improved printing features (including the 512MB memory) make it far more compatible with offices; despite its comparatively hefty appearance, it is still incredibly compact and won't end up dominating your workspace.

If the outright cost is prohibitive, don't forget about potential long-term gains. The cost per copy is exactly the same across the range, offering great value at just 2.41 pence (at 5%) or 9.16 (at 20% coverage). But as you can see , there are certainly plenty of features that make the HP CP3525 series stand out from the crowd.