HP LaserJet 2100TN Printer

The HP LaserJet 2100TN printer is designed for people who demand uncompromising quality in everything they do and have a sharp eye for value. Most impressive is the true 1200 x 1200 dpi laser output, the highest in its class, which creates documents that demand attention with crisp, razor-sharp text and stunning graphics. There's also the HP UltraPrecise Toner Cartridge for sharper text and graphics plus exceptional grayscale for compelling graphic images. Each page you print will impress you and your audience!

The network-ready HP 2100TN prints up to 10 pages per minute and offers true 1,200 x 1,200 dpi, an IrDA port, and the exclusive HP UltraPrecise toner cartridge for sharp text and beautiful grayscales.

To set up the 2100TN, we removed the protective shipping tape and padding, unpacked and inserted the included toner cartridge, and connected the AC power. We inserted the CD-ROM and followed the HP setup program. Except for a hidden port covering the parallel connection, the process was straightforward and intuitive.

To test the 2100TN, we printed text in a variety of fonts and sizes. All our samples were as laser-perfect as we would expect in a 1,200-dpi printer. We also printed graphics and artwork. The printer's monochrome interpretation of the originals' color was warm and smooth with little evidence of dotted halftoning or pixelation.

The printer is rated at 10 pages per minute and, in our tests, it performed at just under nine pages per minute for both Best Quality and Fast Printing modes, indicating (as expected) that the paper path, not the print quality, limits the printer's maximum speed. However, the printer's built-in 66-MHz processor prevented processing delays and drains on our desktop PC's system resources.

An especially handy feature is the Cancel Job button, which allows you to cancel the current printing job without having to open the Print Manager on your PC. The printer has a fast 4 Mbps IrDA port, allowing you to print from your laptop, or even your Windows CE-based PDA, without a cable. (HP's Web site offers free software you can download to your PDA for this purpose.) The 2100TN is also preinstalled with network hardware--HP JetDirect 600N (EIO) Internal Print Server--that's easy to set up and maintain with HP JetAdmin software.

With its sturdy construction, straightforward setup, fast printing, networking abilities, and beautifully sharp output, the 2100xi impressed us as a fine laser printer.

Pros:

• Fast printing
• Sturdy construction
• IrDA port
• Cancel Job button

Cons:

• Printer cable not included

The HP LaserJet 2100 series printers are designed for people who demand uncompromising quality and have a sharp eye for value. Most impressive is the true 1,200 x 1,200 dpi laser output, the highest output for this class of printer. There's also the HP UltraPrecise toner cartridge for sharper text and graphics, plus exceptional grayscale for compelling graphic images.

Sharper, faster and more expandable, HP LaserJet 2100 series printers deliver 10 pages per minute with no compromise in quality. Three paper trays boost productivity. Ideal for individuals and small workgroups, the 2100TN packs all of these advanced features into a solution that is affordable and compact enough for virtually any working environment. The HP LaserJet 2100 is easily upgradable to all the features your growing business will need.

Plus, the HP LaserJet 2100TN is network-ready, right out of the box, with a preinstalled HP JetDirect 600N (EIO) Internal Print Server.