IBM® Infoprint 1552 Printer Review

IBM Infoprint 1552 is a monochrome workgroup laser printer ideal for small, medium, and even large workgroups. It offers fast print speeds, flexible connectivity, and wide-ranging input and output options to empower a scalable solution. This printer provides a resolution of 1200 x 1200 dots-per-inch (dpi) to deliver crisp text and high-quality graphics. The dimension of this printer is 17.2in x 20.6in x 16in (WDH) and it weighs only 50.9 lbs.

IBM Infoprint 1552 printer is designed to juggle multiple print jobs. This monochrome laser printer provides work group features, such as network printing, high-capacity toner cartridges and larger paper input and output trays.This printer offers a monthly duty cycle of 225,000 pages. It is supported with operating systems of Microsoft Windows.

IBM Infoprint 1552 comes in two models; base and network model. It possesses a 457 MHz speed processor. The base model has memory of 64 MB and a parallel and USB standard port while the network model comes with a memory of 128 MB and the interfaces provided are standard parallel, USB and Ethernet ports. This printer is provided with a standard input capacity of 600 sheets and standard output capacity is 500 sheets. With the use of additional trays the input capacity of the printer could be upgraded up to 4,100 sheets and output capacity to 3,000 sheets. The image enhancement technology supported in IBM Infoprint 1552 is 2400 IQ. An additional slot is provided for memory up gradation.

• FIVE – Media Options

  IBM Infoprint 1552 is provided with numerous media options that could be installed to offer additional sources of input. It combines 250 sheet drawer, the 500 sheet drawer, the 2000 sheet drawer and it simultaneously supports multiple optional drawers. IBM Infoprint 1552 is provided with a 500 sheet duplex unit that delivers two sided printing. It offers some options such as an output expander, high-capacity output stacker, and Staple Smart Finisher that ensures flexibility and scalable solutions in the future.

• FOUR – Operator Panel

  IBM Infoprint 1552 printer is provided with an operating panel which is a four line 160 x 64 mm APA (all points addressable) back lit gray scale display that supports 20 characters per line. This feature of the printer offers an easy navigation and usability with the help of simple to use, large and bold icons on the provided buttons. Steadfastness and serviceability are enriched with the "show me" screens and "tell me more" screens.

• THREE – Media Handling Features

  The media types supported in IBM Infoprint 1552 are cards, labels, envelopes, plain paper and transparencies. The media sizes supported in IBM Infoprint 1552 are A4, A5, Folio, Legal, JIS B5, Statement, Executive and Letter A Size. PCL 6, PDF 1.5, IBM PPDS and Post Script 3 language simulations are supported. The included fonts in this printer are 91 x PCL 6, 158 x Post Script 3 and 44 x PPDS.

• TWO – MarkVision Professional

  MarkVision Professional is cross-platform print management solution software from Lexmark that enables IT administrators to proactively oversee and manage network strategies in an inventiveness environment through a Web browser. It provides real-time notification of the status of printer conditions. It also facilitates computerized retorts to these conditions before they become dangerous and troublesome to your productivity.

• ONE –  Security Features

  Quite a lot of standard and elective features are offered that enhances the security of IBM Infoprint 1552. The MarkVision Professional enables you to configure and be able to manage devices by using genuine and encrypted network communications. And with Confidential Print, you might assign a PIN to a print job, and have the printer hold that work until your wish. This printer supports "printing lockout" feature which is especially useful in enterprises for preventing printing jobs after working hours.

IBM Infoprint 1552 is an affordable printer that offers good quantity and good quality printing that possess integrated technology and security services.