Okidata B4550 Toner
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Okidata B4550 Printer Review

Printing its first page in as fast as 5 seconds, the Okidata B4550 starts up quickly and is ready to print in virtually no time. Its assortment of media handling options includes a 250-sheet input tray and an additional 750-sheet paper bin for increased flexibility. There is also convenient versatility for its printer toner system, which offers standard and optional high yielding Okidata B4550 toner cartridges. This option is one of many features that make it easy for the B4550 to expand the productivity of any small business.

Another expandable feature is the ability to upgrade its standard memory of 32 MB to a maximum memory of 256 MB. Its moderately quick printing rates will also keep up with the ever-evolving business environment. Using black and color Okidata B4550 toner, users can turn out speeds of up to 24 pages per minute. Each document prints with a laser quality resolution of 600x2400 dpi. Its accepted media sizes range from 3.5x5.8 inch paper to a maximum of 8.5x14 inches, giving users a number of different options when printing.

The box ships with a helpful user's guide, warranty information, drivers, utilities and a single black Okidata B4550 toner cartridge. It has additional supplies available including its high yielding, 7,000-page capacity toners and unique Okidata SynFlex waster resistant paper. The B4550 also has an optional two-piece black and white toner system that can last longer and decrease costs.

It offers both USB and parallel connective ports, and the machine is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems. Unfortunately, it does lack a few functions of other standard business units, like color laser printing capabilities. However its inexpensive retail price and cost-efficient features are targeted for lower-budget consumers with only simple printing needs. The B4550 may be without all-in-one features, but it's a reliable and compact machine with an impressive monthly duty cycle of 40,000 pages.