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Ease of Use (7.00)
The HP Laser 3600n is an easy unit to work with, both in terms of software interface and physical manipulation. Changing paper and toner are easy tasks. The extensive on-unit menu is helpful, and the controls are simple and easy to use, but the two-line display is restrictive. Being able to see more than one or two menu options at a time is important, especially when first acquainting oneself with a printer. The unit responds well to sudden changes, such as print job canceling.
Value (5.00)
As far as value goes, the 3600n seems a little pricey for what it has to offer. It has slower print speeds, less standard memory (only 64 MB), and lower resolutions (600x600 dpi for both black-and-white and color) than some of its competitors (see below).
Comparisons
Other color laser printers, such as the Lexmark C534dn, boast twice the standard memory and resolution, and a comparable processor for $50 less. The Brother HL-2700CN also retails for $499 and has the same memory as the 3600n, but it also has a higher resolution and only slightly slower processor speeds. A comparably priced unit to the 3600n, the Lexmark C534n prints at higher resolutions (1200 x 1200 dpi), has a faster processor (500 MHz), and twice the estimated duty cycle (100,000) of the HP 3600n.
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