The IBM Infoprint 1612 Printer and it’s IBM 1612 printer toner is a laser printer with duplex features priced lower than most laser printers. This printer is capable of handling the printing requirements of small businesses and workgroups adequately. Its initial page is done quickly in 6.5 seconds. However, the swiftness of printing could be affected by several factors like the intricacy of the document, the software application, the paper used, the environment and other factors. Its attractive price at $455 is definitely lesser compared to other printers with similar features.
IBM 1612 cartridge from IBM can quickly print out documents. Producing a maximum of 35 pages per minute (PPM), It can produce 33 page document in A4 paper every minute. The duplex or double side function enables it to print on both sides at the same time. The paper can be accommodated in a 250-piece paper tray. There is a single sheet manual tray that can be used in printing transparencies, labels, index cards, envelopes and special papers.
The 1612 printer makes use of 366-MHz processor for swift printing. The IBM InfoPrint 1612 printer is comparatively lower in price compared to printers with similar speed. The typical price for such printers is around $875. The 16 inches x14 inches x10 inches dimension of this printer takes up only a small part of an office allowing it to fit in easily at narrow spaces.
The printer plugs into a LAN, serving as a print server at the same. The wireless to ethernet feature makes it possible to connect straight instantly to LAN utilizing IEEE 802.11g standard. The speed could get to maximum 54 megabits per second or Mbps. The wireless adapter works within 20-50 meters for indoors and 100-200 meters in outdoors. The extent of its reach is dependent on the location of this printer and the construction materials used in the building. The InfoPrint 1612 wireless LAN goes well with all wifi device.
The printing results of IBM Infoprint 1612 Printer are based on several factors like the interface of the host, system used and its application, content, printer features, printer memory, printer resolution and document size. The Infoprint 1612 USB cable works well with various operating systems such as Windows 2000 or higher, Apple Macintosh with USB and OS 9 or higher, or Max OS X 10.2 or higher, Red Hat Linux and SuSE Linux, and all other operating systems that allow USB printing.
The document printed by an Infoprint 1612 printer contains a margin of at a minimum 4.0 mm (0.158 in.) on all sides of the paper. The IBM InfoPrint 1612 allows up to 250 pieces of media in one drawer. It makes use of 1200 dpi when printing. One can print in legal and A4 size papers conveniently.
It can accomplish high volume printing quickly. It can print up to 35,000 pages of paper monthly. However, it is not recommended that you utilize the printer to its fullest printing capacity every month. Frequent full capacity printing could strain the machine. It also has an Eco-mode attribute that allows it to minimize power usage, noise pollution and paper usage.
This IBM printer is engineered in adherence to IBM series of workgroup printer standards. IBM uses strict quality control procedures in its manufacturing. IBM Infoprint 1612 Printer is created to produce quality prints, promote user productivity and lesser maintenance. Occasionally you need to buy replacement toner. IBM toner is easy to find. Just go in a store or look online for InfoPrint 1612 ink and toner and you will find it.