Network Printer Recommendations

All of these printers can be purchased from the online vendor SHI, which is accessible through SAP (BU Works).

Please visit our computer recommendations page for information on purchasing computers and software.

Black & White

p2055dn 

Workgroup/Lab:

HP LaserJet P2055dn

  • Fast printing: speeds of up to 35 pages/min
  • Automatic two-sided printing
  • 300-sheet input capacity
  • Embedded Gigabit networking
 p4015dn 

Departmental:

HP LaserJet P4015dn

  • Speeds of up to 52 pages per minute
  • Quick starts: first page out in as little time as 8.5 seconds
  • Network-ready
  • Automatic two-sided printing

Color

m451dn 

Workgroup/Lab:

HP Color LaserJet Pro 400 M451dn

  • Fast black and color printing at up to 21 pages/min
  • Easy sharing via built-in networking
  • Automatic two-sided printing
 m551dn 

Departmental:

HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 500 M551dn

  • Fast black and color: speeds of up to 33 pages/min
  • Easy sharing via built-in gigabit networking
  • Automatic two-sided printing

All-in-One (Color/Copy/Print/Scan/Fax)

Boston University has a contract with Ricoh and we recommend departments who are interested in a large all-in-one units to purchase or lease a Ricoh All-in-One unit. The Boston University Ricoh Copier Program delivers these benefits to the University: 

  • Latest technology in multi-functional printing devices
  • Ricoh 2550b CopierDefined installation processes
  • Coordination with BU internal desktop support
  • Data security
  • Sustainable environmental initiatives
  • Lower total cost

 

Complete information about ordering and leasing a copier through the BU Ricoh Copier Program can be found at http://www.bu.edu/sourcing/how2buy/copiers/.

Links

Toners and Ink Cartridges

Please note that the department is responsible for replenishing paper, toner and ink cartridges in their printers. Departments can purchase printer toners and ink from:

  • Canon and Ricoh Copiers – included in maintenance contract. Call phone number on the printer
  • Printer toners and ink: Office Depot | SHI | GovConnection