HP's LaserJet Pro 4000 Series is 'one of the fastest laser printers' in its class with blistering 42ppm speeds — and it just got a major price cut
THE SO WHAT
High-volume, 42ppm mono lasers getting cheaper keeps paper in the loop for a lot of back-office workflows. If you’re pushing digital transformation, assume print-heavy teams will resist until you give them a clearly better alternative than a discounted workhorse like this.
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