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BenQ HT2550 4K UHD Home Theater Projector

Lamp-based 4K UHD output with 2200 ANSI lumens

BenQ specifies 4K UHD 3840 × 2160 output through its XPR-based DLP system, 2200 ANSI lumens, HDR, 3D, and a conventional 1.47–1.76:1 throw with 1.2× zoom. The 240 W lamp and two HDMI inputs suit a fixed wired theater; streaming apps and optical lens shift are not established.

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AIPTEK PocketCinema V10 Plus Pocket Projector

Battery pocket projector with local playback and AV recording

AIPTEK documents a 640 × 480 LCoS image, white LED source, 10 lumens, and a built-in lithium-ion battery. The unusually useful features are local media playback and AV-in recording, but the low output and VGA format point to very small images in a dark room. The listed lumen figure is not identified as ANSI.

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ARTSEA YG210 Portable LED Projector

720p native portable projector with battery and 50 ANSI lumens

A specialist projector record maps ARTSEA YG210 to a 1280 × 720 native LCD image, 50 ANSI lumens, 1.5:1 throw, and a 1300 mAh battery. It accepts up to 1080p input, which is not native 1080p. Use its modest rated output for a small dark-room image and confirm battery runtime, which is not documented.

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Miroir MP35 Pocket Projector

Discontinued WVGA DLP pocket projector with a two-hour battery rating

ProjectorCentral lists the MP35 at native 854 × 480, 50 ANSI lumens, a 1.50:1 throw, and a stated two-hour battery life. Its HDMI and dual USB ports pair with a small 18–64-inch image range. This discontinued model is best considered for a dark room and a short portable session; it has no digital keystone.

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LG PW1000 LED Portable Projector

WXGA LED projector with Bluetooth audio and screen sharing

LG documents WXGA 1280 × 800, RGB LED illumination, and a 1000-lumen figure that is not identified as ANSI. Its fixed zoom lens has a 1.4:1 throw and a 25–100-inch image range. Bluetooth audio out, Screen Share, 3D, USB media, and HDMI/MHL are listed; streaming apps and battery operation are not established.

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Dell M109s Pocket LED Projector

0.80-pound pocket presenter with native SVGA and 50 ANSI lumens

Dell lists the M109s at 0.80 lb, native SVGA 858 × 600, and up to 50 ANSI lumens, with an LED module rated up to 10,000 hours. VGA and composite inputs suit legacy sources. The low output favors a small dark-room image, and Dell says the unit is not designed for ceiling mounting.

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Mitsubishi HC6800 Full HD Home Theater Projector

1080p three-panel LCD theater model with lens shift

Mitsubishi documents native 1920 × 1080 three-panel LCD imaging, a 170 W lamp, lens shift, and a broad wired input panel. The conventional lens supports a 50–300-inch image at roughly 1.5–9.5 m. No ANSI-lumen value is established, so brightness remains unknown. The discontinued 7.5 kg chassis calls for fixed-room placement and lamp-condition checks.

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Epson Home Cinema 5025UB 1080p 3D Projector

1080p 3LCD theater projector with extensive lens shift

Epson documents native 1920 × 1080, a 1.34–2.87:1 zoom lens, and generous vertical/horizontal lens shift. Its white and color ratings are 2200 lumens using Epson's stated measurement standards, not ANSI. A 230 W lamp and discontinued status make lamp history and exact-unit condition part of the decision.

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ViewSonic PRO8600 XGA Presentation Projector

6000 ANSI-lumen XGA presentation projector with dual 10 W speakers

ViewSonic lists native XGA 1024 × 768 and 6000 ANSI lumens for the PRO8600. Its 1.45–2.18:1 lens with 1.5× optical zoom, 30–300-inch image range, two 10 W speakers, microphone input, network port, and USB reader fit presentation rooms. The high-output conventional projector is not a home-theater or battery model.

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MaxAngel M-508A LCD LED Home Projector

Mains-powered LCD projector with manual controls and multiple HDMI inputs

The exact M-508A manual lists LCD imaging, LED illumination, manual focus and keystone, three HDMI and two USB inputs, Bluetooth audio, and 100–240 V AC power. It prints 1920 × 1080 resolution without clarifying native panel versus supported input, and its ANSI claim is unsubstantiated. The manual routes Netflix through an external stick rather than documenting integrated apps.

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BenQ X3000i 4K UHD 4LED Gaming Projector

3000 ANSI-lumen 4LED gaming projector with included Android TV source

BenQ lists 3000 ANSI lumens, 4K UHD output, 1.15–1.50:1 throw, and 1.3× zoom for the X3000i. Gaming modes include 4.2 ms at 1080p/240 Hz and 16.7 ms at 4K/60 Hz. The included QS01 Android TV device supplies a smart-source path, while the physical native imager pixel grid is not established.

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Vivitek D910HD Full HD DLP Projector

Full HD for a fixed room with mixed inputs

A 1080p DLP projector with a manufacturer-rated 3000 ANSI lumens, conventional zoom placement, and a broad set of newer and legacy connections. Its fixed-room presentation and home use differs from battery-powered portable models.

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JOMEE Y6 Smart Mini Projector

Compact projector with manual focus and wireless links

The Y6 guide lists a 1920 × 1080 image specification, 300 ANSI lumens, manual focus, a 1.35:1 throw ratio, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI, and two USB ports. The source does not prove built-in streaming apps or battery operation.

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Epson PowerLite Home 10+

Legacy 480p home cinema with analog inputs

This older Epson home projector uses an 854 × 480 native 16:9 LCD image and manual optical zoom and focus. Its listed component, composite, S-Video, VGA, and RS-232 connections do not include HDMI.

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ClokoWe 2022-BBQ8 DVD Projector

Integrated DVD playback for a simple movie setup

The checked product record identifies the 2022-BBQ8 as a projector with a built-in DVD player and HDMI, USB, audio, and AV connections. It claims 1080p support but does not establish native resolution, comparable brightness, or placement geometry.

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Sanyo PLV-Z5 720p Home Cinema Projector

720p home cinema with two HDMI inputs

The PLV-Z5 is a three-panel LCD home-cinema projector with native 1280 × 720 resolution, a manual-rated 1100 ANSI lumens, and two HDMI inputs. Contrast figures are omitted because the available documents conflict.

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Optoma W335 WXGA Presentation Projector

16:10 WXGA for a conventional presentation room

The W335 combines native 1280 × 800 WXGA in a 16:10 format with a stated 3800-lumen output, conventional throw, vertical keystone correction, HDMI, VGA, USB power, and a 10-watt speaker. The datasheet does not label its lumen method ANSI.

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WOWOTO A8 Pro Battery DLP Projector

Battery-powered WVGA projector for small setups

The A8 Pro is a 400 g DLP projector with native 854 × 480 pixels, a stated 200 ANSI lumens, battery runtime up to two hours, and HDMI, USB, and microSD connections. It accepts a 4K signal, but the native image is not 4K.

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Optoma Pico PK102 Pocket Projector

Pocket projector with rechargeable power and internal media

Optoma documents 4 GB internal memory, a built-in media player, a rechargeable battery rated for up to 1.5 hours, and a maximum stated 60-inch diagonal image. It uses VGA through an adapter and has a small 0.5-watt speaker.

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Bonsaii PJ8005 Movie Projector

Manual setup with HDMI and local-media inputs

The PJ8005 manual record documents manual focus, optical vertical keystone, and PC/VGA, AV, HDMI, SD, and USB input selection. Its imported technical block is inconsistent, so native pixels, brightness, and throw remain unknown.

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Miroir M190 Mini Pro Projector

Battery portability with HDMI and USB-C video

Miroir's M190 combines a native 854 × 480 DLP image, a built-in battery rated up to two hours, a 1.20:1 throw ratio, HDMI and USB-C video inputs, and an integrated kickstand. Its stated 200 lumens are not labeled ANSI.

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Dell 1250c Color Laser-Class Printer

Occasional color from a direct USB connection

The 1250c is a compact, single-function color laser-class printer for a lightly used desk. Its 150-sheet tray, manual duplex and USB-only connection define the routine as much as the color output does.

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Lexmark MC2535adwe Color Laser Multifunction Printer

Color office work with duplex scanning and fax

The MC2535adwe combines color printing, copying, scanning, fax, automatic print duplex, wireless and Ethernet in a substantial office MFP. Lexmark marks it discontinued, so exact unit condition and supply support deserve careful checking.

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Xerox C230 Color Laser Printer

Networked color printing with automatic duplex

The C230/DNI is a color print-only model with automatic duplex and built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Its 251-sheet input and 24 ppm ceiling suit a small shared queue, but it does not replace a copier or scanner.

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HP LaserJet P3005d Printer

Legacy monochrome output with automatic duplex

The P3005d is an older monochrome print-only model with automatic duplex and a 1,500–5,000 page recommended monthly range. A used unit's condition and connection configuration require individual seller verification.

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HP LaserJet Pro 400 Printer

Monochrome office printing without built-in Wi-Fi

The M401n is a mono print-only HP model with up to 35 ppm and a 750–3,000 page recommended monthly range. HP confirms no wireless capability; duplex and precise port details remain unconfirmed here.

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Kyocera ECOSYS M6530cdn Color Multifunction Printer

Expandable paper capacity for color office documents

The M6530cdn combines color print, copy, scan, and fax with duplex printing, a reversing 75-sheet ADF, and 350-sheet standard input expandable to 1,850. Its recommended monthly volume and current supply status remain unknown.

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Lexmark MS810de Monochrome Laser Printer

High-volume monochrome workgroup printing

The MS810de is a fast monochrome printer with automatic duplex, a 650-sheet standard input, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3,000–50,000 page recommended monthly range. Lexmark lists the model as discontinued.

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Pantum M6602NW Monochrome Multifunction Printer

Wireless monochrome all-in-one with manual duplex

The M6602NW combines print, copy, scan and fax with a 35-sheet ADF, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB. It supports manual rather than automatic print duplex and is rated around a 2,000-page monthly recommendation.

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Brother HL-L2395DW Wireless Monochrome Laser All-in-One

Monochrome copy and scan with automatic duplex

The HL-L2395DW adds flatbed copying and scanning to monochrome printing, with automatic duplex, a 250-sheet tray, Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Brother lists it as discontinued; fax and automatic document feeding are not established by the reviewed feature set.

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Canon imageCLASS MF4890dw Wireless Monochrome Laser All-in-One

Monochrome fax MFP with duplex printing and scanning

Canon documents print, copy, scan and fax, with automatic duplex printing, a duplex 50-sheet ADF, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB. Its 250-sheet cassette and retired status make the exact unit and supply path part of the decision.

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Brother HL-L8260CDW Color Laser Printer

Networked color printing with automatic duplex

Brother rates this print-only color laser model at up to 33 ppm in black and color and lists automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and USB. Its 250-sheet tray and 50-sheet multipurpose feed can be expanded with optional trays.

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HP LaserJet M3035xs Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Legacy mono MFP with a feeder and automatic duplex

HP documents print, copy, scan and network send functions, a 50-sheet ADF, automatic duplex, Ethernet and a 2,000–6,000 page recommended monthly range. Fax and Wi-Fi are not assigned to this exact configuration.

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Brother HL-5370DWT Monochrome Laser Printer

Duplex monochrome printing with wired and wireless interfaces

Brother lists up to 32 ppm Letter, automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, 10/100 Ethernet, USB and parallel for the 5370DWT family. The additional tray bundle configuration and current unit condition are not confirmed.

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Ricoh Aficio SP 5200DN Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast monochrome network printing with duplex

Ricoh documents up to 47 ppm Letter output, Ethernet, USB and duplex printing for Type 1 SP 5200DN. The exact unit's paper configuration, current support and supplies are not established.

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Samsung ML-3312ND Monochrome Laser Printer

Wired mono printing with automatic duplex

Samsung's table lists 24 ppm, automatic duplex, USB, Ethernet, a 250-sheet main tray and a 50-sheet multipurpose feed. No recommended monthly range or current support status is assigned.

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HP LaserJet 4100n Monochrome Network Printer

Legacy network printer with large standard input

HP documents up to 25 ppm Letter, built-in 10/100 Ethernet and 600-sheet standard capacity. Duplex printing requires an optional accessory rather than being standard on the 4100n.

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Canon imageCLASS D320 Monochrome Laser Copier and Printer

Legacy USB monochrome copier and printer

Canon documents monochrome printing and copying at up to 15 pages or copies per minute, with a 250-sheet cassette, 10-sheet bypass and USB connection. Scanning, fax, network and duplex features are not assigned to the D320.

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Brother HL-5440D Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast duplex mono output with local USB and parallel

Brother rates this print-only model at up to 40 ppm and lists automatic duplex, USB 2.0, parallel, a 250-sheet tray and 50-sheet multipurpose feed. Ethernet and wireless are not in the reviewed interface list.

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HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577f

Enterprise color MFP with duplex document handling

HP lists print, copy, scan and fax, 40 ppm Letter black and color, automatic duplex, a 100-sheet single-pass duplex ADF, Ethernet, USB and a 2,000–7,500 page monthly recommendation. HP marks it discontinued.

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HP Color LaserJet CM6040f Multifunction Printer

Large office color MFP with duplex scan handling

HP documents color print and copy, network or e-mail scanning, up to 40 ppm, automatic print duplex, a 50-sheet duplex ADF, Ethernet and USB. Fax configuration and wireless hardware remain unconfirmed for an exact unit.

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HP Color LaserJet 3500n Network Printer

Legacy wired color printing at a modest rated speed

HP lists up to 12 ppm in black and color, a 250-sheet tray, 100-sheet multipurpose feed, USB and an external Jetdirect en3700 10/100 network connection. Automatic duplex is not established for the 3500n.

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HP LaserJet 3200se All-in-One

Legacy monochrome all-in-one with fax

The 3200se combines monochrome printing with copy, scan and fax. HP documents USB or parallel connections and optional JetDirect print-server networking, so any network path depends on separate hardware and the exact unit.

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HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Wired mono printing with automatic duplex

HP lists up to 26 ppm Letter, automatic duplex, a 250-sheet tray plus a 10-sheet priority feed, USB and built-in 10/100 Ethernet. Its recommended volume is 250–2,000 pages monthly, and HP marks the model discontinued.

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HP LaserJet 2300 Monochrome Laser Printer

Legacy mono printing with variant-specific features left open

HP maps product Q2472A#ABA to the base LaserJet 2300. The 2300d, 2300n, 2300dn and 2300dtn are separate models, so their duplex, networking and paper-handling features are not assigned to this entry.

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Kyocera ECOSYS P2135d Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast mono duplex printing with USB as standard

Kyocera lists 35 ppm A4, automatic duplex, a 250-sheet cassette and 50-sheet multipurpose tray. USB is standard, Ethernet is optional, and the stated average monthly volume is up to 2,000 pages.

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Samsung ML-1665 Monochrome Laser Printer

Compact USB mono printing with manual duplex

The ML-1665 guide lists up to 17 ppm Letter, a 150-sheet tray and USB 2.0. Two-sided printing is manual, so pages must be handled between sides; wireless and Ethernet are not listed for this configuration.

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HP LaserJet 5M Printer

Legacy HP printer with configuration details left open

HP maps LaserJet 5M to product C3917A and distinguishes it from LaserJet 5 and 5N. The saved exact-model source set does not support speed, paper handling, duplex or interface specifications for this entry.

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Konica Minolta magicolor 4750EN Color Laser Printer

Fast legacy color printing without the DN duplexer

The brochure rates the 4750EN up to 31 ppm in black and color and lists a 12.9-second first page. Automatic duplex is listed for the separate 4750DN, not the 4750EN; recommended monthly volume is unknown.

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HP LaserJet Pro M15w Compact Monochrome Printer

Compact Wi-Fi mono printing for a small personal queue

HP lists up to 19 ppm Letter, 150-sheet input, built-in Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, AirPrint and USB 2.0. HP marks the M15w discontinued; automatic duplex and Ethernet are not assigned from the saved sources.

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HP LaserJet Pro M118dw Monochrome Laser Printer

Networked mono printing with automatic duplex

HP documents up to 30 ppm Letter, automatic duplex, 250-sheet main tray plus a 10-sheet priority feed, Ethernet, USB and Wi-Fi Direct. Amazon's exact product page identifies the 4PA39A#BGJ variant and ASIN B07HB6NPP4.

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Samsung ML-1210 Monochrome Laser Printer

Basic legacy mono output with USB and parallel ports

Samsung's service manual lists 12 ppm, 600 × 600 dpi, USB and IEEE 1284 parallel interfaces, and 150-sheet input with 100-sheet output. Duplex support is not assigned from the saved sources.

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HP LaserJet 4300dtn Printer

Fast wired mono output with automatic duplex

The 4300dtn pairs a 43 ppm A4 rating, standard automatic duplex and 1,100 sheets of standard input. It is a legacy workgroup printer, so a high maximum duty cycle should not replace checks on maintenance, condition and current compatibility.

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Brother HL-L6200DW Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast mono printing with wired and wireless sharing

The HL-L6200DW combines automatic duplex, built-in Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet with a 520-sheet main tray and 50-sheet multipurpose tray. Brother's saved product page and older brochure differ on rated speed, so compare it as a high-speed model rather than relying on one exact ppm threshold.

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HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dw Printer

Compact color printing with automatic duplex

The M255dw is a print-only color model with automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and a 250-sheet input. HP lists a 150–2,500 page recommended monthly range and marks the model discontinued, so supply and support checks matter for a used purchase.

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Lexmark MC3326adwe Color Laser Multifunction Printer

Color MFP with fax, duplex printing and Wi-Fi

The MC3326adwe combines color print, copy, scan and fax with automatic print duplex, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and a 50-sheet simplex ADF. Lexmark marks it discontinued; the feeder scans one side at a time, and present supply support is not established by the saved sources.

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HP LaserJet 1200 Printer

Legacy monochrome printing with USB and parallel

The LaserJet 1200 is a print-only mono model with manual duplex, USB and parallel ports, a 250-sheet main tray and a 15 ppm Letter rating. HP marks it discontinued; the saved sources do not establish current driver or supply support.

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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdw

Fast mono MFP with duplex document handling

The M426fdw combines monochrome print, copy, scan and fax with automatic print duplex, duplex ADF scanning, Wi-Fi and Ethernet. HP's 750–4,000 page recommended monthly range suits a small office, while its discontinued status calls for supply and condition checks.

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