Expert Verdict
HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN printer carries a fairly concise and user-friendly design, which is one of the advantages offered by HP. The printer weighs approximately 9.1 kg. This printer itself offers laser technology in it, that too with a fairly affordable price tag. Apart from being a medium for printing jobs, users can also use this device for scanning and faxing. Having the facility to perform multiple functions in a single device is what captivates the hearts of potential consumers. With these multifunctional benefits, it will certainly be easy for business owners to increase the productivity of daily office work. Thanks to the mobile printing feature which provides its own convenience for easy printing activities.
On the front of the HP Laserjet Pro M127fn printer, there are several important buttons such as the power to the LCD screen and an LED indicator that works as a reminder of the status of this printer. Its connectivity includes Ethernet so users can easily connect it to a nearby computer network. Though the basic connectivity support such as a USB port has also been embedded in it, making it easier for users to print documents via a computer system. Along with the laser technology in it, the quality of the printouts can be said to be quite good with HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN Toner Cartridges and efficient in terms of the time it takes to come out. However, the scanning can be done via the flatbed or ADF with a maximum resolution of upto 1200 x 1200 dpi and a maximum scan size of 8.5 x 14". It can scan at up to 7 pages per minute and produces copies at a rate of approx 21 copies per minute. Even the faxing is also quick with a speed of 3 seconds per page with a 33.6 kbps modem.
The HP Pro M127fn printer is capable of printing documents with media up to A4 with a maximum native print resolution of 600 x 600 dpi with HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN Toner Cartridges. While the print speed itself is claimed to reach a good range, with the effective usage it could be extended up to 8,000 pages per month. So you won't be wasting your valuable time on its maintenance, except for replacing HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN Toner Cartridges, as and when required. The printer gets the first sheet ready in just 9.5 seconds. This device has also been crammed with a memory of 128 MB. In order to effectively execute its duties, this printer requires 480 watts of power in the active state of printing, 186 watts for copying, and 4.5 watts of power in the standby state.
It has a 2 line LCD for displaying text; this is further accompanied by a dual-digit numeric LED display with 26 buttons and 3 LED indicator lights for simple yet intuitive control. Its 600 MHz processor and 128 MB internal memory result in a powerful performance. The input tray of the HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN printer contains 150 sheets and the output bin handles up to 100 sheets. The HP ePrint also supports Apple AirPrint for iOS devices. Because of its Energy Star rating, users can stay both eco-friendly and productive at the same time. Even the HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN toner cartridges could be used without any worry.
The bottom line is that the HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN printer is perfect for businesses that deal with all the important functions, such as printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. Not to avoid, the printer can only accept black HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN toner cartridges and not any other color. The bottom line is that the HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN printer is perfect for businesses that deal with all the important functions, such as printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. Not to avoid, the printer can only accept black HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN toner cartridges and not any other color.
Review
Another laser multi-function device and a budget option for the small office, HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN offers crisp printouts. The printer costs less, but with the sturdy build quality, it does not look built to a cost. With a good and compact build HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN is good for all those small offices, homes and students.
The printer comes with a print speed of 20 ppm and the first copy print takes about 15 seconds, which is a bit long by the normal standards. The maximum print resolution is 600x600 dpi while the maximum scanning / optical resolution is 1200x1200 dpi. The image prints can be a bit slow and also eat up into the small HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN Toner Cartridges that comes with the printer, and gives 750 prints. Subsequent replacements give up to 1500 pages per toner, but the per print costs are still on the higher side, a problem easily rectifiable by the plethora of compatible HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN toner cartridges available.
The printer works on both ethernet and USB making it suitable for small to mid-size offices.
Advantages:- Nice web based interface for using the device
- Good built and compact dimensions
- Fax with maximum mono page memory for 500 pages
- 35-sheet ADF
- Works on both ethernet and USB
- Large control panel that can be tilted and adjusted to the eye level
- Slow first page printouts
- Small toner which comes with the printer
- Custom scanning not possible, only presets available
- Difficult interface and non-intuitive buttons
HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN is a good printer for the cost it comes at. It is good if you intend to print few copies per week. The printer offers advanced features like fax, ethernet connectivity, and an ADF that small office users would surely admire.
While the running costs are high, it is nothing that a compatible HP Laserjet Pro toner cartridges cannot resolve.
Cartridge requirements:The compatible HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN toner cartridge is:
- HP CF283A toner cartridge
When a message of low or very low HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN toner cartridge is displayed on the printer control panel and the printer suddenly stops printing, this means that the cartridges are empty and need to be replaced immediately.
NOTE: Toner level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purpose only. When an indicator shows low-toner levels, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays.
You do not need to replace the cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. Once an HP toner cartridge has reached “very low” state. You can probably change the cartridges. You do not have to re-establish these settings when you install a new HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN toner cartridges.
Enable or disable the low settings
You can enable or disable the default settings at any time, and you do not have to re-enable them when you install new cartridges.
- From the home screen on the product control panel, press the Setup button
- Open the following menus:
- System Setup
- Supply Settings
- Black Cartridge
- Very Low Setting
- Select one of the following options, and then press the OK button:
- Select the stop option to set the product to stop printing until you replace the toner cartridges.
- Select prompt to set the product to stop printing and prompt you to replace the toner cartridge. You can acknowledge the prompt and continue with your printing.
- Select the continue option to set the product to alert you that the toner cartridge is very low, but to continue with printing.
For models with fax, when the product is set to the Stop / Prompt option there is some risk that faxes will not print after the HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FN toner cartridge is installed if your product has received more faxes than the memory can either hold while stopped or the product is waiting for the prompt to be acknowledged.
Once the cartridges has reached very low and HP’s premium protection warranty on that toner cartridge has ended. The print defects or cartridge failures incurred when an HP toner cartridge is used in continue at very low mode.