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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M283fdw

UGX2,275,000

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Description

The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M283fdw is a premium, high-performance multifunction printer (MFP) designed for small to medium-sized businesses and demanding home offices in Kenya. This machine provides four core functions (Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax) and utilizes color laser technology, which is essential for businesses that require high-speed, professional-quality color documents, graphics, and marketing materials. Its comprehensive feature set, including wireless, network connectivity, and automatic duplex (two-sided) printing, justifies its significantly higher price point and positions it as an all-in-one office hub.

Estimated Price Range (New Unit)

Given its professional features, high duty cycle, and the inclusion of four color toner cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow), this printer falls into the premium office equipment category. Based on current market prices from authorized IT suppliers in Kampala, the estimated price is:

  • Estimated Printer Price: UGX 2,250,000 – UGX 2,600,000

This price typically includes the machine, a set of starter toner cartridges, and a one-year manufacturer’s warranty, representing a substantial capital investment for an office.

Key Features and Professional Value

The high cost is directly related to the advanced feature set required for a busy office environment:

  • Multifunctionality (4-in-1): It serves as a color printer, copier, flatbed/ADF scanner, and fax machine, efficiently consolidating multiple devices into one office hub.
  • Automatic Duplex Printing: It automatically prints on both sides of the page, saving time, reducing paper consumption, and lowering the environmental impact of large print jobs—a crucial feature for office efficiency.
  • 50-Sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): Allows for the rapid, unattended scanning, copying, or faxing of large multi-page documents, significantly boosting productivity for administrative tasks.
  • Speed and Quality: Offers fast print speeds (up to 22 pages per minute in both black and color) with sharp $600 times 600 text{ dpi}$ resolution, ensuring professional-grade output for critical documents and presentations.
  • Connectivity: Features robust dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz), wired Ethernet (Gigabit LAN), and USB, allowing for flexible networking, shared use, and mobile printing via apps like HP Smart and Apple AirPrint.
  • Color Touchscreen: A $2.7 text{-inch}$ color graphic touchscreen provides an intuitive, user-friendly interface for managing print, copy, and scan tasks directly on the device.

Running Cost and Toner

This printer uses four separate HP 207A/X toner cartridges. While the initial printer cost is high, the cost-per-page for a color laser is significantly lower than for most color inkjet systems, especially at high volumes, making it economical in the long run:

  • Standard Toner Yield (207A): Black ($sim 1,350 text{ pages}$), Colors ($sim 1,250 text{ pages}$ each).
  • High Yield Toner (207X): Available for even lower long-term running costs, offering a much higher yield.

The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M283fdw, at UGX 2,250,000 – UGX 2,600,000, is a major capital investment designed for professional environments where high volume, speed, quality color output, and network features are paramount.

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