The compact multifunctional device with excellent technical characteristics for the entry-level device and high speed is the HP Laserjet PRO M125R. It is precisely the capabilities of this universal solution from the eminent manufacturer that will be further detailed and considered in detail.
Niche MFP
The small recommended monthly print volume, combined with a fairly modest price, indicate that this device is even an entry-level product even by the manufacturing company itself. Such an MFP fits perfectly into any home environment due to its rather miniature size and allows its owner to fully and completely cover the monthly print and copy volume without any problems. It is also quite successful to apply the considered MFP in a small office with 5-9 workstations from a PC. Well, for something more, the technical resources of the product in question are certainly not enough.
Contents of delivery
A typical and fairly standard delivery list on the HP Laserjet PRO M125R . The manufacturer included the following in it:
MFP with a full range of all the necessary covers and trays.
Starting cartridge with 70% toner supply.
Documentation, which consists of a user manual and a warranty card. There are also leaflets for other HP printing and copying solutions.
Interface cord with which you can connect this MFP to a computer.
Power cord for powering the universal device in question.
Paper: specifications
The maximum paper size for most budget MFPs is A4. The solution in question is not remarkable in this case for sure, and the largest format in which it is possible to print is all the same A4. The list of supported formats in this case is supplemented by A5 and B5. It also has a letter. Another important feature of this solution is that it can print on sheets of paper of any size smaller than A4. The minimum density of paper sheets for this MFP is 60 g / m 2 , and the largest is 163 g / m 2 . The latter value allows the hero of this review to print on sufficiently thick glossy or matte paper. Also provided in this case is the ability to print labels or cards.
Speed features
For a universal budget-grade solution, the HP Laserjet PRO M125R boasts quite good performance . In printer or multiplier mode, it only takes 9.5 seconds. The maximum number of pages that can be obtained on it is 20. This value is primarily true for printer mode. Theoretically, it can also be obtained by switching to copier mode. But in this case, the performance will already depend more on the MFP operator. In the case of scanning on this multifunctional device, you can get 7.5 monochrome copies per minute and 5.5 color copies.
Resolution Specifications
Of course, the presence of laser printing technology does not allow the owners of this MFP to count on the fact that the HP Laserjet PRO M125R printer will print in high resolution, which is characteristic of inkjet technology for printing prints. The maximum possible resolution in this case is 600X600. Moreover, this value applies to both the copy machine and the printer. In scanner mode, the universal solution under consideration is capable of delivering pictures with 24-bit color and a resolution of already 1200X1200.
Connectivity options
The communication set of the solution in question turned out to be very modest. He has only one wired USB port for exchanging information with a PC and sending him digital copies. On the other hand, these are budget-level MFPs, and there is no need to count on anything more in this case. Installing one additional port or transmitter will significantly increase the cost of the multifunction device. And for the budget level, this is certainly unacceptable.
Cartridge
HP83A - this is the cartridge model used in the HP Laserjet PRO M125R MFP. Reviews indicate that one of his refueling is enough on average to get 1000 monochrome copies. Given that this is a budget class, one certainly cannot expect anything more from it. It should also be noted that the cartridge can output documents and pictures only in monochrome mode, and it is refilled only with black toner.
Drivers
The HP Laserjet PRO M125R MFP boasts an excellent set of drivers. This software-level solution is supported by both Windows, MacOS, and even Linux. As a result, from the position of the software platform when using such an MFP, there are no significant restrictions.
Cost of multifunction device
At 12,000 rubles priced MFP laser HP Laserjet PRO M125R. Given the capabilities and technical specifications, this price at first glance seems slightly overpriced. But if you take into account the monthly print volume, the availability of branded solutions by a renowned manufacturer and the low cost of consumables, it becomes obvious that such a price is quite justified and has a place to be.
Reviews
Nevertheless, specialists and owners of the HP Laserjet PRO M125R focus on certain shortcomings. Reviews are still worth considering from the point of view that this is an entry-level solution. Accordingly, it is not necessary to expect, for example, an impressive list of supported interfaces in this case. As well as phenomenal performance by default can not be. For the rest, it is typical to introduce an entry-level MFP from a renowned manufacturer with increased reliability and acceptable quality of printed products.
Summary
A great solution for small offices and home applications is the HP Laserjet PRO M125R. He without any problems will cover the needs for printing and document management in this case. Also, its important advantage is the rather low cost of both the device itself and its consumables. Another important plus is support for almost all software platforms that currently exist.