Brother HL-5200 Toner Cartridges

Brother HL-5200 Printer Review

With all the hype surrounding the multi-function devices, standard laser printers seem to get left out of the conversation. However, there are so many consumers that are searching the market for a machine that can provide standard text documents without all the bells and whistles that come along with all-in-on units. The Brother HL-5200 is a basic printer that will provide professional-quality prints for a network of users.

The ethernet connection is what allows this machine to operate in a shared environment. For users that do not require networking, a parallel and USB port are also an option for single-PC connection. The HL-5200 is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems. There is a standard paper capacity of 300 pages, which consists of two input trays. One input tray can hold 250 sheets of standard paper and the other tray can hold 50 sheets of multimedia, such as envelopes, transparencies, labels and cards.

The Brother HL-5200 toner can produce resolutions up to 1200x1200 dpi. This kind of quality can provide clear and crisp prints that will be easy to read and long-lasting. Quality is important, of course, but so is efficiency. A machine that takes 5 minutes to print out one piece of paper is not going to be beneficial in the fast-paced business world. The HL-5200 has an average output rate of 30 prints per minute.

As this laser printer is a compact 15.5x15.1x10.2 inches, only one Brother HL-5200 toner cartridge will fit. The standard capacity black printer toner can last up to 3,500 prints. Replacement Brother HL-5200 toner cartridges can be purchased from the manufacturer directly or online from third party vendors. There are high-capacity toners available that can last up to 7,000 pages, making the cost per page even more affordable. Remanufactured Brother HL-5200 toner is also available for more economically minded consumers.