As monochrome laser printers go, the 1,200dpi Xerox Phaser 4400 is a heavy-duty, networkable printing machine. It churns out professional-quality text and graphics at lightning speeds, and it requires little or no knowledge to use; its high-capacity toner cartridge is particularly easy to replace. Also, ample drivers and clear documentation let companies, with or without IT support, set up and operate this printer across a multitude of PC and network platforms. This printer can handle large, busy corporate environments, yet it doesn't take a network administrator to master its simple menu-driven user controls. This simplicity makes it ideal for small, networked businesses, as long as they can swing the expense. Behind the Xerox Phaser 4400's light-beige case and gentle lines hides a serious business printer. This heavyweight can support a duty cycle of up to 150,000 pages per month, but its uncomplicated setup means no network administrator is required. To install the printer, just pop in the print cartridge, load the paper tray, attach any optional devices, connect the cables, then install the drivers and the application software for your operating system. The 4400N/DT/DX models provide a parallel port and a USB 2.0 port for local connections, as well as an Ethernet port for network operation (the 4400B model offers everything but the Ethernet port). An installation poster walks you through the general setup, and a 37-page setup and quick-reference guide delves into more detail, although you may not need it.
