Posted by Kris Hasenfratz on 10/10/05 5:23pm
Msg #69772

Does anybody have recommendation for a dual tray printer

That doesn't cost a fortune? One that is reasonable on toner too.

I need to get a dual tray printer, I even wouldn't mind one that does color but everything I have seen so far is very expensive.

Thanks,

Reply by Giselle_CA on 10/10/05 5:42pm
Msg #69776

The B HL-5140 works for me in productivity and affordability.

For review:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1652173,00.asp

Price at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001JXAG6/dealtime-ce-feed-20/ref%3Dnosim/103-0112734-1388646

Sorry for the long link.

Reply by LisaWI on 10/10/05 5:51pm
Msg #69781

Hi Kris,
I got my HP from cheaphpprinters.com. It is a refurbished 2200. For the second tray, I got that off of Ebay. Cheap HP Printers might have what your looking for. They also have the cartridges I need for it at half the price of Staples. I think the favorite new HP printer on this forum is the 1320tn. Just make sure when you're looking for a printer and it isnt already a dual tray, that a tray can be added on. Some printers you can't.

Reply by Danny_FL on 10/10/05 6:02pm
Msg #69782

I just got the HP 1320, new in box, via ebay last week. I have then ordered part number: Q5931A (250-sheet paper tray) for about $151 with shipping.

Printer will come with the 49A toner cartridge which is good for about 3 refills at 2500 prints or so. If you can swing it, get the 49X toner catridge, its rated at around 6000 prints.

Danny

Reply by Carol_in_MI on 10/10/05 11:32pm
Msg #69819

Not sure about this recommendation

Danny, has your second tray arrived and have you gotten it to work? From what others in the past have said, I thought you could not add a second tray to the HP1320. I purchased a HP1320tn which already has the second tray. Works great and I love it.

Reply by B__CA on 10/10/05 6:03pm
Msg #69783

If you don't have a laser fax, I'd recommend that you get a 4 in one, I have a brother 8440, bought the 2nd tray, works great. I also have a hp220dt, I prefer the brother.

Reply by Bonnie_CO on 10/10/05 8:30pm
Msg #69805

I LOVE my Brother HL 5170 DN, it cost 249.00, the toner is relatively inexpensive, it's reliable, dual tray auto duplex, PCL 6 compliant, and fast! JMO

Reply by DC_FL on 10/11/05 2:24pm
Msg #69902


Hi Bonnie,

How can you tell when a printer is PCL 6 compliant and what exactly does that mean?

Thanks

Reply by NY_TaxLady on 10/10/05 10:35pm
Msg #69812

HP 4000 series. I have the 4050 I love it.

Reply by MsRobbo on 10/11/05 8:04am
Msg #69841

Last month I purchased a Brother HL 5140 with the second tray from newegg.com. It works great and the cost was under $250.

Reply by Kris Hasenfratz on 10/12/05 4:13pm
Msg #70080

Thanks everyone for all your great suggestions N/m

Reply by taxpro on 10/11/05 3:03pm
Msg #69906

I also have the HP 4050 tn laser printer, and it's great. But I've had it several years and I don't know if this model can still be purchased new. Back then it retailed at about $1600 new. I bet it would be about one-fourth that price now.