The printer supports IPP, but we couldn't get it working with Windows 2000's IPP port and had to download an HP IPP port. For network administration, HP provides its highly praised tool JetAdmin and the newer Web JetAdmin, which is accessible via a browser. In addition, the printer has a built-in Web page. These tools provide a full range of remote printer controls, alerts, and monitoring features. The 4050 TN's default setting of 600 dpi with resolution enhancement prints high-quality text, graphics, and photos.
Graphics are essentially free of dithering patterns.
And the 4050 TN demonstrated its strong negative line and dot quality, as it printed thin white lines on a black background. Even better, it offers this high quality output while printing faster than some 21-ppm printers. The base memory is sufficient to handle the printer's highest resolution of 1,200 dpi. The price as tested includes a network card and Fast IR port for wireless printing from a notebook or other device. All told, the combination of performance, network features, output quality, and price makes the HP LaserJet 4050 TN a strong contender, even compared with 21-ppm printers.