Xerox Phaser 4510: A Step Above The Competition

Xerox Phaser 4510: A Step Above The Competition

This article will help you to decide between the Xerox Phaser 4510DT and the HP LaserJet P4015dn printers for your office. Comparisons will be based on manufacturers listed specifications as well as tests conducted by our review team. Both are work-horse category black and white laser printers that are designed to service the needs of small to medium sized businesses.

Price: The initial investment required to get the reviewed model of the LaserJet ($1479) will set your company back $120 less than the Phaser (1599).

Service: Both printers come with a one year service warranty standard. The Xerox compatible toner (http://www.qtoner.us/Xerox.ink) wins this category easily because unlike HP which requires you to ship your printer to a service depot for repairs, Xerox provides free on-site maintenance service at no fee. If shipping your printer is not an option, the cost of on-site care from HP can quickly eclipse the initial savings at purchase.

First Page Printing: This round of competition was close, but the nod goes to the Phaser for producing the first page in 10 seconds on average, compared to the LaserJet's 11 seconds. These speeds are slower than the manufacturers' literature; however results were in line with the maximum speeds offered. The Xerox site claims a FPO rate of 8 seconds and the HP specs list the speed at 8.5 seconds.

Speed: Once the machines have warmed up the results reverse. Although on paper the LaserJet should trump the Phaser 4510 Printer Toner Cartridge (http://www.qtoner.us/Xerox-4510-Toner-Cartridge) (52 ppm vs. 48) the test conducted by our team showed a much narrower gap. In our lab the LaserJet was able to print at a 47 ppm rate of speed compared to the Phaser's 45.

Paper Capacity: This is another win for the HP. The LaserJet has a smaller standard load (600 pages) but the maximum capacity of 3600 is nearly triple of the Phaser.

Output Sizes: Tie. Both printers feature the same range of sizes: 3" x 5" to 8.5" x 14".

Connectivity: Too close to call. The LaserJet comes with an additional 3 USB over the Phaser, but in a practical sense this really does not add any functionality to the machine.

Findings: These two printers are very closely matched, although there is a slight performance advantage in the LaserJet. Both machines have very user-friendly interfaces and your employees will quickly learn to navigate the controls of whichever you choose to purchase. As the boss, your role is to prioritize our findings. Does the price difference influence you, or are you more concerned about the terms of the service warranty? These would be the two areas that our team suggest prospective buyers look into. In addition, consider the cost of Phaser 4510 Printer Cartridge (http://www.qtoner.us/Xerox-4510-Toner-Cartridge) versus the cost of Xerox Phaser Toner Cartridges (http://www.qtoner.us/Xerox.ink) for the HP 4510. Regardless of the printer you choose you should be able to perform the functions necessary for your small to mid-sized business. For more information, please visit http://www.qtoner.us (http://www.qtoner.us).