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Spending a few minutes with the HP LaserJet 5n printer using 5n toner cartridges is more than enough time to illustrate the performance aspects of this versatile machine. In truth, it seems specially-purposed for use in small businesses or among larger workgroups within a large business and is able to multitask easily enough. Additionally, its cost is relatively extremely reasonable, which is a welcome fact these days.

Print speed for the 5n is more than adequate at around 12 or so pages per minute in black and white. For media sizes of up to legal-sized paper it can go a bit faster, turning out copy at nearly 14 pages per minute. These are more than adequate standards for the kind of work that this particular printer will be expected to accomplish.

The Hewlett-Packard 5n also can be connected to the workgroup or network relatively easily through standard wired technology. This includes USB, parallel and even Ethernet ports. For the small businessman looking to get this printer up and running quickly, having a number of different ways to hook it to a computer or to routers and servers for a workgroup can be of great benefit.

Print resolution is adequate, and the 600 dpi product output quality will present few issues. Jobs emerge looking clean and clear and there's no evidence of smudging or blurriness to most any print job. If burry, a change in HP bulk toner might be needed. Many other printers in the particular market segment can't boast of the same ability, as a matter of fact. And with 45 different available fonts, there's more than enough for most any type of presentation.

This machine is able to keep up with most any small business need, being as it comes with a basic 33 MHz microprocessor. It should be stated that this HP product is most likely best suited for use as in a standard configuration or basic workgroups where the machine's output abilities will definitely get the job finished on time.

The memory installed when it comes to the 5n is basic, and comes in at 2 MB. This can be increased all the way up to 66 MB, which should serve almost any workgroup or business well enough, though a very large number of simultaneous taskings may give a second's pause. It's probably a good idea to look at increasing the printer's memory up to that 66 MB when possible.

The printer can handle your taskings on whatever print media is required for the job at hand. This includes printing on envelopes, labels, and regular paper. When it comes to internal paper storage, the 5n is nicely equipped, holding up to 350 sheets of paper in its included paper trays. One can expect to print about 35,000 pages per month before it would need standard maintenance.

The HP LaserJet 5n printer works well with many different Windows-based operating systems and has a transport protocol called "Apple Talk" that enables it to communicate with Mac machines. Currently, prices for this very versatile and reliable printer are as low as $150, although other retail outlets are listing it for around $400, so keep that in mind when shopping for it.