Whether you are looking for a new printer or to replace an existing machine, the HP LaserJet 4250n printer is a good example of many printers used for mid-sized business. The printer is designed for those who do not need paper sizes that are more than the common legal-size of 8 x 14 inches. It is an ideal printer for printing on basic paper sizes, with the 4250n cartridge ensuring each page is crisp and clear.

This is the kind of printer that sits high up on flat surfaces, something traditional department printers that sit on the floor in many businesses don't do. Only 14.8 x 16.5 x 17.8 inches in height, width, and depth, it can be a space saver rather than a floor printer. Although, weighing 45 pounds, it might be difficult to carry around while moving for cleaning or setting up.

As the name implies, it is indeed a laser printer. It features a monochrome laser for printing documents, whether urgent or only on certain occasions, in a dash. It will not just save time, but money as well, as it uses only one HP LaserJet toner cartridge. While InkJet printers are common for single or household use, they can use at least two cartridges, which can be expensive depending on the amount of usage put into a printer.

Many laser printers produce 45 pages-per-minute. The speed is perfect for small offices with a 45 ppm engine as the usual print load produces around 60 pages per minute. Although, it is not intended for heavy departmental printing as it prints 600 sheets at a time, with a duty cycle in the few hundred thousands a month.

Laser printers are usually expensive. When it comes to groups or business, investment costs are not always a big concern. Add to that the fact that it's a medium sized printer that will meet the needs of most offices.

Like in many new printers, the LaserJet has a Network Setup Wizard, which is a bonus. Using the wizard, the printer is setup on a Local Area Network, eliminating the need of installing it on multiple computers. Other features such as a configurable loading tray make printing an easier task. A 500-sheet storage tray that includes an extra 100 sheet tray for other uses, options for stacking or stapling paper, and a capacity for up to 3,100 sheets of paper.

On the whole this is a perfect printer for small to medium groups and businesses. While the overall print quality is said to be not on par with other laser printers, it has high marks on text quality. It can be simple to set up for anyone, even when setting up more than computer on a local network.

It is an inexpensive printer for making copies using standard legal-size paper. Unlike heavy duty printers, it does not use tabloid paper, which is a little bigger than legal paper. Over InkJets, the HP LaserJet 4250n printer keeps the stress off of the hassle of maintaining a printer, money and time wise. Using just one toner cartridge at fast speeds, it may also avoid workplace accidents with traditional department printers.