HP 4520 Ink
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HP 4520 Printer Review

The HP DesignJet 4520 operates with thermal inkjet print technology and other features that allow it to produce professional-quality results, such as color layering technology. Using HP 4520 ink, this technology helps to produce accurate and crisp documents. The maximum resolution is 2400x1200 dpi using DesignJet 4520 ink. Due to a large size of around 76x31x53 inches, the 4520 is designed to work best in an office environment.

The 4520 is able to support a paper roll with a maximum length of up to 575 feet. It also has a number of special features like automatic paper roll switching and an automatic cutter. Other accepted media types include photographic, semi-gloss, matte, coated banner and self-adhesive paper. Color and black-and-white pages can print at a rate of up to 25 seconds per.

There is a cyan, yellow, magenta and black HP 4520 ink cartridge, so users can easily replace printer ink separately as each color expires. The unit operates with dye-based color DesignJet 4520 ink cartridges and a pigment-based black HP 4520 ink. Printer ink is applied in droplet sizes as little as 5 picoliters, creating precise and vivid results. For replacement consumables, users can purchase compatible brands from third party vendor sites that are more affordable than genuine brands.

The 4520 comes with up to 608 MB of built-in memory. Connective options include an ethernet base for networking, two FireWire ports and an EIO Jetdirect accessory slot. Optional connections include a high-speed USB card and Jetdirect print server. The manufacturer provides supplies like a 42-inch printer stand, user maintenance kit, quick reference guide, starter inks and a setup poster. The HP DesignJet 4520 is a large inkjet printer that has networking capabilities and the ability to support a number of different specialty media, making it ideal for an office environment.