HP LaserJet Pro M125r MFP: description, features and reviews

As practice shows, the domestic buyer took almost a decade to understand that laser office equipment is not a luxury, but an excellent tool for performing tasks of any complexity in the home and working conditions. However, before potential buyers there was a next problem: how correctly to choose the printing device, after all in the market there is a huge assortment of technics which has differences not only in functionality, but also in the price.

The focus of this article is the HP LaserJet Pro M125r MFP. This multifunctional device is positioned in the world market as an inexpensive assistant for home and small business. The product is located in the budget price segment and focuses primarily on demanding customers who appreciate the convenience and versatility of office equipment.

Serious brand

HP products are not needed in the presentation. Seeing the technique of this American representative before you, the user can a priori count on the high quality of the HP LaserJet Pro M125r MFP.

The description of any device always begins with packaging. Here, a well-known world manufacturer has tried to do everything possible to be sure to please the user - a colorful box, excellent protection from the impacts and falls of the equipment itself and a rich bundle.

Special attention of users deserves protection of moving components of the printer. Trying not to allow damage to the MFP during transportation, the company's technologists literally clapped the whole printer with adhesive tape. Yes, at the first acquaintance with the technology, judging by the feedback of users, even if there is a negative about this, however, it is this solution that guarantees the printing equipment against shocks during transportation.

Beauty saves the world

Most buyers are not interested in the external beauty of printing equipment, but in ease of use and functionality. Therefore, it's not surprising that when you get acquainted with the HP LaserJet Pro M125ra MFP, many users note that the manufacturer has exceeded all expectations. Start better with the layout - the multifunctional device has really compact dimensions. In fact, the printer can be installed anywhere, and it definitely will not interfere with anyone.

As for the build quality, then here all users expect a pleasant surprise. Suppose that the MFP is not protected from impact, but its body is still strong enough. During operation, it is not possible to break internal components by incorrect actions (cartridge installation, paper tray operation, scanner cover, control panel buttons).

Basic indicator

Uniquely, the HP LaserJet Pro M125rnw is purchased by all users for basic tasks. It is about the printing properties of the device. Naturally, the majority of potential buyers who have seen this product for themselves at home and small businesses are interested in monthly printer load. Here, and surprises begin for the users.

An inexpensive device (an estimated price of ten thousand rubles) is capable of printing about 8-10 thousand pages per month. And this indicator is officially declared by the manufacturer. Typical at first glance, the MFP prints at a speed of 20 pages per minute at a maximum resolution of 600 x 600 dots per inch. Such indicators are inherent in more expensive equipment.

The only drawback, which draws the attention of almost all the owners of the device - the lack of built-in duplex. The reader will agree that printing from both sides is always in demand not only in business, but also at home.

The omnivorous scanner

Multifunctionality device provides a flatbed scanner, which has a standard A4 format and is equipped with a CIS-sensor. As practice shows, such devices are most in demand in the market of office equipment, because along with low cost they are able to demonstrate excellent results in work.

First, we are talking about the resolution of the image when scanning. It is 1200 x 1200 dots per inch. This figure is more than enough to work not only with the text, but also with the photo in color. The HP LaserJet Pro M125r cz177a supports WIA and TWAIN standards, and accordingly can work without its own driver, giving control to specialized software. Hence the full compatibility of the printing device with any operating system.

Additional Functionality

A laser printer with a built-in scanner is a full-service copier. To be more precise, the copier, because in fact, "Xerox" - the same brand as HP. The declared characteristics of the printer and the scanner will unequivocally lead the user to the idea that the copier can satisfy all its needs. However, here the reader will have to grieve.

The manufacturer, trying to reach the maximum speed in copying the documentation, significantly reduced the resolution when scanning the document. As a result, instead of the expected 1200 x 1200 dots per inch, the user gets only 400 x 600 dpi. With these settings, the HP LaserJet Pro M125r is capable of making copies at a rate of twenty pages per minute, but some users have complaints about the quality of printing when using scaling. It is not clear to the owners of the device and the restriction of printing when copying documents - the device in one pass is able to issue only ninety-nine blueprints.

Performance

Many users have already noticed that the time has passed when the speed of printing was significantly influenced by the performance of a personal computer. The situation has changed radically - now fast processing and printing are possible only if there are appropriate components in the office equipment itself. It's about a powerful processor and the amount of RAM. The HP LaserJet Pro M125ra MFP is equipped with a crystal running at 600 MHz and DDR memory of 128 MB. As practice shows, such a volume is enough not only for printing large files with graphic elements, but also for processing any print queue.

One could mention the possibility of fast processing of fonts during printing, but PostScript printer is not supported on the hardware level. This is rather strange, because the multifunction device is positioned as a product for small businesses.

Ergonomics and Dependence on Resources

But the HP LaserJet Pro M125r consumes electric power as a real representative of the office. For a full printing required 465 watts - this is a very large figure, even for a laser printer. Do not like the owners and consumption in standby mode - 2.2 watts. On the other hand, when setting a print job, the all-in-one starts to work without hesitation.

As for the amenities of use, the manufacturer decided to help the owner cope with the MFP using the control panel and LCD display. In addition to basic functions, the printer screen can report errors and display prompts. On the ergonomics of the printer in the owners' responses there is not a single negative opinion, and it really pleases.

Cunning manufacturer

Speaking of feedback, that is, negative about the HP LaserJet Pro M125r MFP reviews. The cartridge supplied with the device is equipped with a proprietary chip that monitors the toner consumption and knows how to block the printer. One hundred per cent of users do not like such interference from the manufacturer, hence the negative. Solve the problem in several ways - buy a new cartridge, install the "right" chip or reset the lock on the printer in hardware.

The option to unblock the chip is the most optimal, because it eliminates the problem once and for all. In addition, the chip is supported by any cartridge that is compatible with this device.

Oddities in the work of IFIs

As practice shows, there are several more problems in the operation of the HP LaserJet Pro M125r MFP. The cartridge with the installed chip can be unlocked, but the built-in network adapter, which works incorrectly, can not be repaired by its own efforts. In this case we are talking about the Wi-Fi module. It is clear that the manufacturer tried to make the use of the printer convenient, but the wireless module only harmed the well-known brand.

At the first startup the printer is perfectly located by any device, communicates without problems and even prints a test page. But it's only necessary to get out of the reach of Wi-Fi, and the partnership of devices is being destroyed. The problem affects only mobile devices with the operating system Android or iOS. Owners of a PC with Windows installed should not worry.

Finally

Such multifunctional devices as HP LaserJet Pro M125r MFPs are not just called "workhorses". The fact is that an inexpensive product is able to cope with any given task (printing, scanning, copying), and more owners of such devices do not need anything. You can, of course, find fault with the work capacity of Wi-Fi or start a discussion about the problems with the chip on the cartridge, but these are problems of the second plan, which are not accepted in the budget class even to pay attention. And if we talk about more serious shortcomings, it's better to mention the topic of double-sided printing at the hardware level, because this functional is the most in demand on the domestic market.