The HP LaserJet M1132 MFP Printer is a prime example of a reliable, high-quality and at the same time sufficient simple MFP (multifunction device) for home or office use. The developers said a pretty impressive maximum load for this printer - about 8000 pages per month.
The average efficiency guaranteed by the manufacturer for this device is about 2000 sheets, and this is in contrast to inkjet counterparts, which can be mastered no more than one and a half thousand pages per month with the connection of additional CISS and other equipment.
Positioning
The HP LaserJet M1132 MFP MFP should be positioned as an office equipment as recommended by the manufacturer, but the printer is actually more suitable for home use than for a work routine. The practicality of the device in an office setting is questioned due to the lack of some useful modules and functionality necessary for entourage a secretary or bookkeeping: duplex, fax, multi-page feeder, communication interfaces and a capacious tray.
In defense of the printer as an “office worker”, it can be said that it compensates for its shortcomings with a high printing speed and a quite reasonable price in the region of 6,000 rubles. But if you need a serious "hard worker" with support for the above functionality, then you should pay attention to a more productive model from a series like M1212NF with the corresponding price (8000-10,000 rubles).
Quality control
The device is approved by all kinds of proprietary technologies that confirm the reliability of the LaserJet M1132 MFP. The manual is full of laboratory notes about the availability of new technologies, among which are useful things such as HP Auto-Off and Auto-On that allow you to automatically turn off the printer when it’s idle and intuitively turn it on when you receive a new task. This feature allows you to significantly save on the power consumption of the device. This includes the Energy Star and Instant-on Copy standards that reduce power consumption during copying and standby.
Numerous reviews about the model of both "home" and office users allow us to say with confidence that the manufacturer did not deceive its customers in terms of energy saving and the introduction of new and convenient technologies that can greatly simplify the handling of the device.
In addition, the HP LaserJet M1132 MFP printer boasts full compatibility with all popular operating systems: Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. The firmware of the device is assembled in such a way that the user does not need to insert a disk to install drivers and applications - the printer will automatically perform its “binding” to the workstation at the time of connection.
Design
The design of the LaserJet M1132 MFP cannot be called catchy or stylish; it is rather moderately original and, like all Hulet Packart products, is easily recognizable. Designers did not begin to equip the model in modern trends such as oval corners or a glossy surface, so in its appearance it looks like an office device and a home printer.
The LaserJet M1132 MFP printer is made in a flat version and is not much different from the box in which it is supplied. The device comes in one dark matte range, which is quite practical - the plastic will not collect dust, and fingerprints on it will be barely noticeable.
If we talk about sizes, the model is not as massive as the older brothers, especially considering that we are talking about a laser device. The width of the printer does not exceed 42 centimeters, and the depth and height - 26 cm.
Assembly
The build quality of the LaserJet M1132 MFP is up to the mark and does not cause any complaints. The model can accommodate up to 100 sheets of plain offset paper in the receiver , and about 200 units in the feed tray. The estimated density of the carrier, according to the manufacturer's instructions, ranges from 60-163 g / m 2 . The cartridge for the LaserJet M1132 MFP printer is conveniently located under the receiving tray; it is always available and easily replaceable.
Many users in their reviews even complain about the clumsy and angular design of the model, but unanimously put five points for the build quality and "stuffing".
The device is equipped with a fully understandable control panel with a variable angle. There is a digital LCD display, several buttons and LED indicators. When working with the MFP, you can always see its current state and go to the contrast or zoom settings.
The printer has only one interface for connecting to a computer - USB, although there are options for self-completion / connection of an additional network unit for the LaserJet M1132 MFP (the instruction only involves service intervention at branded service points).
Technical capabilities
According to the characteristics set by the manufacturer, the M1132 model is designed for a maximum print resolution of 600x600 dpi. But the brand is already introducing special support for its devices, allowing to expand the device’s ability while printing, reaching a maximum resolution of 1200x1200 dpi. This technology is implemented through HP FastRes 1200 software and can be installed in any service center.
When choosing a LaserJet M1132 MFP for office use, it is worth considering the technological features of the laser printer. All devices of this type begin to print only after a slight warm-up. Thanks to proprietary support for Auto-On and Auto-Off technologies, the time for preparatory warm-up was reduced to 8.5 seconds. The print speed, according to developers, is about 20 pages per minute, but it was not possible to print more than 17 sheets on the stands.
Filling
The device is equipped with a contact matrix, coupled with a proprietary flatbed scanner, where the maximum resolution for the integrated optics does not exceed 1200 dpi. Illumination of sheets is carried out by LEDs, which again allows you to save on energy consumption both in idle mode and in working condition.
The device is equipped with a standard processor for these models with a clock frequency of 400 MHz. Also available is a small amount of internal RAM size of 8 MB. Cartridges for the entire line are equipped with the same type - model CE285A with a resource of 1600 pages. Compared to inkjet counterparts, this is a very impressive figure, especially since the LaserJet M1132 MFP printer (instructions allow intervention) can be upgraded to more capacious printing.
In general, the printing system of the device can be called standard for a printer of this class. Significant advantages of the model are its low heating rate and high speed of copying with printing. But for the high speed, the well-known scourge of all laser devices follows - frequent cartridge replacement.
Testing
The LaserJet M1132 MFP is simultaneously equipped with both a scanner and a copier, although there is only access to the copier from the control panel. It copies the device rather quickly, and it took about 13 seconds of time for one copy.
Even though the scanner does not differ in high resolution, only 600x400 dpi (less than when printing), the copies obtained as a result of the copies turned out to be of quite acceptable quality. Although some letters and numbers "floated" along the contour, the text itself remained more or less contrasted without extraneous noise or other unpleasant artifacts.
Before printing, the device can be set to two quality modes - 600 and 1200 dpi. Despite the difference in dpi, you can even read the font of the first size with a resolution of 600 points. No wonder laser technology is called the kings of document printing. It’s impossible to distinguish between high resolution and lower resolution by eye, so for ordinary office work a size of 600 dpi is more than enough.
Print speed
In FastRes 600 mode, a A4 single-page document was printed for about three seconds, and with a higher resolution of 1200 pixels, a little longer - 4.5 seconds.
The device spent nine seconds warming up before printing , and together with the time it took 12 seconds to complete the page. With settings in 600 dots mode for printing 10 sheets, the printer spent exactly 40 seconds of time, that is, per minute, according to simple calculations, the device produces 15 copies of text.
If a preset with a resolution of 1200 dpi was used, then the number of copies was reduced by 5 copies. Well, since there is no visible or any significant difference between 600 and 1200 points, it makes sense to work only in a resolution of 600 dpi - the speed and economy of the cartridge.
In general, we can say that the M1132 model showed excellent results both in print speed and in document quality in general, leaving behind quite a few similar competitors.
Summarizing
Before installing the LaserJet M1132 MFP, be sure to read the instructions in order to avoid unnecessary problems and incomprehensible situations.
The above model is more than a successful acquisition from the category of monochrome multifunction devices. Having excellent print quality, coupled with a high speed of heating and printing, the device has compact (for a laser printer) dimensions and a memorable corporate design from Hewlett Packart.
M1132 is perfect for home use: copying, scanning and printing. But for office everyday life this model is of little use due to the lack of auto-feeding and two-sided sheet processing. If your secretariat or bookkeeping is not loaded with large volumes, then in order to save money, you can recommend this model, but in other cases it is better to pay attention to more productive and multi-functional devices of the HP line.
Advantages:
- fast heating and printing;
- high quality printing;
- excellent assembly from a famous brand;
- The design is non-marking and ergonomic.
Disadvantages:
- high price of original cartridges;
- there is no automatic feeder and duplex necessary for office needs;
- limited connection (only USB input).
Otherwise, the LaserJet M1132 MFP model will be an excellent assistant, justifying its choice both with an economical attitude to the owner’s finances and the quality of printing documents.