The IBM Infoprint 1612 Printer and it’s IBM InfoPrint 1612 replacement toner is 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.
Infoprint 1612 from IBM is an express printer that can easily print documents using papers in letter size for up to 35 pages a minute. Documents using A4 would print 33 pages per minute for this laser printer. The duplex feature allows it to print on both sides in a single printing. A 250-sheet paper feeder holds the media securely. The single-sheet manual feeder can be utilized for transparencies, envelopes, labels, index cards 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.
This can be connected to a LAN, turning it into a printer server with its wireless to Ethernet feature. This feature allows the printer to link directly to a wireless LAN using an IEEE 802.11g standard with a speed of at most 54 megabits per second or Mbps. The wireless adapter works within the range of 20-50 meters if indoors and 100-200 meters if outdoors. The environment and the construction materials used in the edifice determine the reach. The wireless LAN feature of InfoPrint 1612 is compatible with all wifi equipment.
The printing output of Infoprint 1612 is influenced by various factors like the host interface, the system and application used, complexity of its content, different features of the printer, printer memory, printer resolution and size of document. The Infoprint 1612 USB cable works well with the different operating systems such as Windows 2000 or higher, Apple Macintosh with USB and OS 9 or higher, Max OS X 10.2 or higher, Red Hat Linux and SuSE Linux and other operating systems that can permit 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 do high volume printing at once. Its monthly duty cycle could reach 35,000 pages. It is not advisable though to use it at its maximum capacity month after month. This can cause strain to the IBM 1612 toner cartridge if done regularly. The Eco-mode feature of the printer enables it to lower power use at the same time reduce sound pollution and paper usage.
Make sure you keep IBM 1612 toner cartridge on hand so that you can replace the printer toners when it runs out. IBM toner is fairly easy to find online or in stores.