Brother HL5150D : Good workhorse (Brother HL 5150D)

Member Name: tor0908

Product:	Brother HL 5150D
Date:	10/06/09 (12 review reads)
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Advantages: Automatic duplexing, fast printing

Disadvantages: Cost of second tray

I have this model printer installed at work, and as a general all round printer it is very good.

It has automatic duplex as standard which is helpful as I am useless with the manual duplexing, I can never get my head round which way the sheet of paper has to be put in to print correctly. I have to print out a lot of reports that eventually just get stored and duplexing them cuts down on the paper that is used, which in turn cuts costs.

A second tray is available to purchase although at around £100 it is quite expensive. We print a lot using letterhead and need a second tray for the carbon sheet as well as the aforementioned reports.

On average I'd say the toner and drums last about six months although I wouldn't say my printer has really heavy use, probably more like moderate. The toner is expensive (what toner isn't?) but I now use the compatible brands to cut costs, if you search around the internet you can get some good deals.

Summary: Works well in a small office environment

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