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2/12/2012

HP Color LaserJet 4550 Printer Review

HP Color LaserJet 4550 Printer
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I printed a lot of photos with my old 895cse printer, and they looked great, but the ink could smear and it took forever. I recently bought this printer, and it is fantastic, clean and crisp prints... and full color in the same time it takes to print a text page, about 20 seconds. And you don't have to replace the cartridge every other week, so far it's been 3 months and I haven't changed the toner yet. I say if you can afford this now, it will pay off in the long run.

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The Hewlett-Packard 4550 LaserJet printer is ideal for a small work group or office looking for a color printer. This printer makes color laser printing simple and fast, producing 4 ppm in color and 16 ppm in black. This is true even when printing complex color print jobs.
The 4550 has automatic color calibration, which offers surprising color print quality for the life of the printer. With Hewlett-Packard's Image Resolution Enhancement technology, a 600 dpi engine puts out 2,400 dpi color-laser print-quality images.
The 4550 has two trays that provide a paper capacity of 400 sheets. Duty cycle is 35,000 pages per month. This printer also has a 233 MHz processor and up to 192 MB memory. Color prints up to 8.5 by 14 inches on both sides are available with an optional automatic duplex unit.
The 4550 comes with an expanded control panel to better help with potential problems and to recommend solutions. It is compatible with both IBM and Macintosh operating systems, and it is network capable and Internet enabled. The 4550 measures 20 x 22 x 16 inches and comes with a one-year limited warranty. This product also meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

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2/10/2012

Seiko Smart Label Printer 450 - Label printer - direct thermal - 300 dpi x 300 dpi - Serial, USB Review

Seiko Smart Label Printer 450 - Label printer - direct thermal - 300 dpi x 300 dpi - Serial, USB
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My workplace uses Seiko 420 and 450 label printers to print address labels and Code 39 barcodes. As with other reviewers, we have found that these printers have difficulty keeping output alignment straight when using labels less than the maximum height supported by the printer (i.e., the 1.13 x 3.5 inch small address labels), even when the label guides are fitted to the label roll. When the printer is upright, output tends to either slant towards one side of the label and can print outside the physical margins of the label. Our solution to this problem is to turn the printer on its side. This usually helps to keep output alignment straight. The SLP 450 seems to keep a tighter grip on the labels than the 420; so the 450 is a little tougher to fix when labels mis-feed.
We've had no problems using the bundled SmartLabel software for printing single labels, though we typically use Microsoft Word or Excel to print multiple labels at a time. I've noticed that our printer technicians sometimes have difficulty setting up the label printers, but the trick is to ensure that paper size, margins, orientation (portrait versus landscape) are set properly.
Overall, the SLP 420 and 450 printers are decent products, though maybe a bit tricky for mainstream users to set up or troubleshoot. The SLP 420 is slow when printing in Fine mode (203 dpi), so choose an SLP 450 over the SLP 420 if you intend to print many labels daily, because the SLP 450 is much faster. Perhaps Seiko could move the label guides closer to the traction feed in a future product revision to help keep output consistently straight. Seiko's newest label printers are a good fit if your shop already uses Seiko or compatible label printers. Their ownership costs become competitive with Brother label printers when the Seiko printers are paired with high-capacity rolls (some of which require an external label tray).

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General InformationManufacturer: Seiko Instruments USA, IncManufacturer Part Number: SLP450Product Line: Smart LabelProduct Model: SLP 450Product Name: SLP 450 Thermal Label PrinterMarketing Information:
Our fastest printer to date printing labels as fast as one second. With 300 dpi resolution, print sharp text, detailed graphics and accurate barcodes on labels up to 2 1/8 inch wide. This top of the line model is easy to use and install and prints labels in a variety of sizes, materials and colors for only pennies per label.
Product Type: Label PrinterTechnical InformationPrint Color: MonochromePrint Technology: Direct ThermalPrint Speed: 1 Second MonochromeMaximum Mono Print Speed: 1 Second(s)Print Resolution: 300 dpi MonochromeMaximum Print Resolution: 300 dpiBarcode Symbology Support: Maxi CodeBarcode Symbology Support: Code 39Barcode Symbology Support: CodabarBarcode Symbology Support: UPC-EBarcode Symbology Support: PDF-417Barcode Symbology Support: UPC-ABarcode Symbology Support: Data MatrixBarcode Symbology Support: EAN 13Barcode Symbology Support: Code 128Barcode Symbology Support: I-2 of 5Platform Support: MacPlatform Support: PCInterfaces/PortsInterfaces/Ports: 1 x SerialInterfaces/Ports: 1 x USBMedia Types & HandlingMedia Type: LabelPhysical CharacteristicsDimensions: 6.22" Height x 4.61" Width x 6.34" DepthMiscellaneousPackage Contents:
SLP 450 Thermal Label Printer
USB Cable
Serial Cable
Power Supply
Starter roll of labels
Quick Start card
CD-ROM which includes:
Smart Label Software
User's Guide
Additional Information:
Import: CSV and TXT
Text Capture:
SmartCopy any selected text or SmartCapture addresses from:
Act!
Goldmine
Palm Desktop
Outlook
Word

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23 Ppm Mono Laser Printer Review

23 Ppm Mono Laser Printer
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Installation was over before I realized it had started. This is a gem. Can not go wrong for the price.

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Samsung ML-2240Monochrome Laser Printer. Print speed: 23ppm black.Resolution 1200x600 dpi.Memory 8MB.Paper capacity 150 sheets.Toner yield 1500 pages.

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Samsung ML-1210 Laser Printer Review

Samsung ML-1210 Laser Printer
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I bought my 1210 around New Year's, 2002, and its quality and value have impressed me from the get-go. My observations:
The pros
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* It's quiet. I can talk on the phone while it's printing, and it doesn't interfere.
* It's compact. With a footprint of roughly a foot by a foot, and vertical loading and unloading, you can wedge this thing into some fairly tight spaces. (It has a front output switch, but I never use it -- it seems like it's for making one of those old-school Printshop banners.)
* Mine came with a free toner. I'm sure there are different deals all the time depending on the retailer; at the time of this writing, Amazon's price is very competitive. It also has a toner save function that, if the hype is to be believed, saves you some significant amount of toner. Whatever the case, I don't expect to buy toner any time soon.
* It's compatible with USB and standard parallel. I have both, but I have a zip drive in my LPT. I have not had any problems with USB that I can recall.
* I don't know anything about ppm, but if 12 ppm is what the 1210 does, that's plenty fast. I'm a law student, and it is more than adequate for the ample printing I do. You could probably use this printer in a small office.
* The drop-in loading makes it really easy to recycle paper, and it keeps the printer from monopolizing half of your desk (i.e., you don't have to clear a path for a tray). In my opinion, the benefits of this feed method outweigh any accompanying drawbacks (see below), especially if space is scarce.
The cons
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There aren't many, and the following are of the "twist my arm" variety:
* Graphics don't come out all that well. (Fortunately, I don't care much about printing pictures.) Like I said: black prints clearly; cross your fingers for grayscale. I got sick of hyperlinks disappering on web printouts; luckily you can set it to darken all text, which solves that problem. I have no idea how or to what extent the toner save function affects graphics; if graphics are important to you, I suggest you play around on a demo model.
* The feeding method (drop in from the top) has two drawbacks, as I see it. First, it requires a little more confidence than would shoving in a tray of paper and forgetting about it. I find it helpful periodically to pull out the "on deck" paper an inch or two and drop it back in. This gets all of it even, and it also makes the printer warm up, so it's ready to print when you are. Regardless, even if it looks like four sheets have dropped into the grabber and look set to jam it up, the thing still works properly.
The second issue with top-loading is that if you need to reinsert a page (e.g., manual duplex, recycling, etc.), try not to be drunk or, in figuring out which way to insert the paper, you will get angry and break something. Moreover, if you're doing something that involves a lot of this reinsertion -- a manual duplex job, for instance -- test out a few pages before doing a 50-page job. If you're printing something other than portrait/letter, it's a whole new level of fun.
* Somewhat related to this is the envelope feed. Forget trying to match up the picture on the printer with the one in Word. If Word starts printing envelopes all screwy, switch the feed style, hit OK, then switch it back to the default, and you should be good to go.
This is a perfect printer for a student: unless you do a lot of color printing for some reason, get this printer if it's in your budget. As a student you mainly want text to look good without having to use a computer lab all the time. That is this thing's raison d'etre. It is an obedient and reliable electronic servant that does your bidding and never quits, complains, or causes problems.

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Offering the consistent quality of 600-by-600-dpi resolution, the Samsung ML-1210 laser printer is an excellent choice for either home or small office, and it's value-priced to boot. With a top print speed of 12 pages per minute, it can easily keep up with typical demand, while offering economical choices like N-up printing and a Toner Save button that reduces toner consumption by 40 percent.
The ML-1210 comes with a 150-sheet tray for standard paper, and a single-sheet document feeder for letterhead and other media types, such as envelopes, labels, or transparencies. Supported sizes include A4, letter, legal, executive, B5 A5, and Folio and #10, DL, C5, and C6 envelopes.
The overall size of the ML-1210 is a compact 13 by 13.9 by 9 inches--one of the smallest footprints in this class of printers. It is compatible with Windows, Macintosh 8.0 OS, and Linux, and it includes both USB and parallel ports. Samsung provides a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

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2/09/2012

Seiko 2IN USB/Ser Smart Label Printer 200 for Windows Review

Seiko 2IN USB/Ser Smart Label Printer 200 for Windows
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This nifty little printer is an amazing timesaver and a really useful tool. I'm constantly setting up files for my office or making mailing labels, etc. I used to use the Avery page sized labels, but would end up wasting so many because I only needed one or a few labels. This machine will print the labels as you need them! No more piling up lists of labels and saving them up until you have enough. No more using up a whole sheet of labels for just one label. This machine is extremely easy to use. It has many different fonts to choose from. It will automatically shrink the font size to fit the label if you have lengthy text. You can add graphics, frames, etc. Its software saves the labels, so that you can just click and print on often used labels. One piece of advice -- I would definitely purchase at least the SLP200 (I think there might be an even newer one out there...) I've had both the 100 and the 200. The 200 prints quicker and cleaner and has more options. It also will print both the 1 and 2 inch labels. The difference between the two models is huge and well worth the money. Happy printing!

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The Seiko Smart 200 label printer is a quick and easy solution for tasks ranging from mass mailings to a single tag. Just set it on your desktop, connect it to your computer, and follow a few easy steps to print as many labels as you need at only eight seconds apiece.
Because the 200 employs direct thermal printing technology, you won't need any ink cartridges, ribbon, or toner. It accepts labels up to 2.125 inches. Capture addresses from Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other compatible applications and send them directly to the printer. It supports wraparound text, shrink-to-fit formatting, and address recognition and parsing. With 203 dpi resolution, your logos or other graphics will look great, too.
The 200 supports a postal bar-code option for the U.S., UK, and the Netherlands. In addition to English, it recognizes French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch. The Smart Label 200 weighs only 1.14 pounds. To operate the printer, you need a PC running Windows 95 or higher, and if you want to use the USB cable, you need Windows 98 or 2000 (a serial port cable is also included).

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2/06/2012

HP LaserJet 3390 All-in-One Printer/Copier/Scanner/Fax (Q6500A#ABA) Review

HP LaserJet 3390 All-in-One Printer/Copier/Scanner/Fax (Q6500A#ABA)
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Having owned an HP 3330 multifunction (from 2002) I thought this new 2006 model can only be better. Well, it is in some ways....I guess.
The 3390 adds duplex printing and has a built-in JetDirect for network based printing and sharing, but other than that it doesn't seem to be any different than the recently discontinued 3380. And for that matter its not a whole lot different than the 4 year old 3330. Fairly sad product innovation on HP's part considering that the competition is offering some credible new features in this class of product.
Comparing the new Brother 8860DN and the HP 3390 side by side proves the Brother is superior in most things. Since this is an HP 3390 review, I'll refer you to my Brother 8860 review for more details.
Its not all doom and gloom with the 3390, I just feel for the $700 price they are asking, HP could have added a bit more innovation.
Things missing from the HP that I wish were included:
1) duplex scanning from document feeder
2) faster scanning (its S-L-O-W)
3) a legal size scan glass (realtors still use legal paper)
4) fax forward to email
Other annoyances:
The 3390 has only been out for a few weeks, however they've already revisioned the software from V1.0 to V1.1 and now V2.0. HP has also released two firmware updates in that tims as well. Sounds good, assuming all problems are resolved, however they are not! In the couple days I used this printer, I found the following issues:
1) the TWAIN interface for the scanner will often give warning messages about the document feeder and these warnings don't make sense. Bypassing them resolves the problem. Plus the TWAIN interface counts the pages backwards (ex: 6 of 2 instead of 2 of 6).
2) I have experienced issues where printing a document from Word will cause all text to be truncated on the paper.
3) TWAIN interface will not work with the Windows XP built-in fax program.
4) If you turn off your 3390 the HP toolbox program will sometimes hang.
So, all in all its a decent machine. For anyone looking for a no nonsense multifunction this will do the job. For $200 less you can also get the Brother 8860 that will do everything the same plus more.

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The HP LaserJet 3390 All-in-One Printer/Copy/Scanner is a revolutionary office machine that prints, copies, faxes, and scans. Its versatility, productivity, fast performance, and legendary HP reliability make it a must for every business. The LaserJet 3390 offers high-quality black-and-white printing, black-and-white copying, black-and-white faxing, and black-and-white and color scanning. Supremely efficient and incredibly convenient, this all-in-one unit will help increase office productivity. The Performance You Need The LaserJet 3390 is designed to let you accomplish more work in less time. This system makes high-quality copies and prints at speeds of up to 22 pages per minute (ppm), so it won't hold you up or slow down your busy workday. In fact, the LaserJet 3390 delivers fast first-page out speeds of less than 11 seconds when copying, and less than 8.5 seconds when printing so you won't waste valuable time waiting for output. In other words, with the LaserJet 3390 you can pick up your completed job before most other devices have even begun to warm up! You'll also enjoy superior quality with genuine HP cartridges. With HP Smart printing technology, the HP print cartridge and the device work together to achieve consistent, outstanding print quality, enhanced reliability, and a system that is easy to use, manage, and maintain. Automatic alerts let you know when the cartridge is low or out, and you can depend on convenient online ordering with HP SureSupply. The enhanced finishing features also allow for greater flexibility while standard automatic two-sided printing helps you conserve paper. Plus, this compact desktop product multi-tasks; if someone is printing or copying, you can still receive that important fax you've been waiting for. The Productivity You Deserve The LaserJet 3390 lets you maintain your momentum with an optional 250-sheet input tray that offers a total input capacity of up to 500 sheets. This high capacity means you can print more pages with less intervention and depend on the product to be ready when you need it. The LaserJet 3390 also effortlessly handles your volume demands with a 64 MB memory (expandable to 192 MB), 4 MB FAX memory, and a fast, reliable engine. This machine can truly take on even your biggest, most complex jobs. Plus, for optimum convenience and to save you time, the HP ToolboxFX lets you interact with the LaserJet 3390 from the comfort of your own desk, with configuration, status, and support for every feature. The LaserJet 3390 prints complex documents with built-in support for HP PCL5e, HP PCL6, and HP postscript level 3 emulation. You can also easily and reliably connect multiple users with standard 10/100Base-T Ethernet networking or take advantage of easy direct connections with the hi-speed USB 2.0 port. Speed, Connectivity, and Included Software The LaserJet 3390 gives you many time and money saving options, while delivering optimum productivity. The fast print speed of up to 22 ppm, as well as the monthly volume of up to 10,000 pages, ensures that you won't waste time either waiting for jobs or continually replacing paper. The print quality is up to 1200 x 1200 dpi so you can count on the sharpness of your documents. Fast and reliable, the fax machine speed dials up to 120 numbers and 119 group dials and has a resolution up to 300 x 300 dpi. To help ensure that all your copies are clear and readable, the copier can be adjusted to reduce/enlarge each document from 25 to 400 percent while the scanner offers a hardware resolution of up to 19200 dpi. The LaserJet 3390 comes with a variety of software to keep your system running smoothly. The software package includes: HP ToolboxFX, HP LaserJet Scan, TWAIN 1.9 or WIA scanner drivers, HP LaserJet Fax, HP Fax Setup Wizard, Readiris PRO text recognition software (not installed with other software, separate installation required), printer drivers (HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6, HP PostScript Level 3 emulation), installer/uninstaller, and for Macintosh users, HP Director. The LaserJet 3390 comes with a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box HP LaserJet 3390 printer/copy/scanner, power cord, HP LaserJet Q5949A black print cartridge, getting started guide, support flyer, CD-ROMs (software and documentation), control panel faceplate, ADF input support, and phone cord.

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2/05/2012

Dell 2335dn Multifunction Monochrome Laser Printer Copier Scanner Fax Max Resolution up to 4800x4800 - Max Printing Speed 35 PPM - Duty Cycle 35000 PPM - Max Sheet Size Legal - Ethernet, USB - 128MB RAM - Postscript, PCL Review

Dell 2335dn Multifunction Monochrome Laser Printer Copier Scanner Fax Max Resolution up to 4800x4800 - Max Printing Speed 35 PPM - Duty Cycle 35000 PPM - Max Sheet Size Legal - Ethernet, USB - 128MB RAM - Postscript, PCL
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DO NOT BUY A PRINTER FROM DELL! We originally purchased a Dell 1815 MFP from Dell. This machine was the biggest P.O.S. I've ever worked with. It was constantly disconnecting randomly from the server, making the scan function completely useless for us. (Unless we wanted to scan to a computer and then move everything over to the server.) There were also problems with the 1815's envelope grabber- it always jammed. Our IT guy called Dell numerous times for the same problems, and each time they just sent us a new machine. When that new machine came, we'd end up swapping one problem for a new one. After several of these calls, Dell decides they're going to send a Dell 2335dn MFP. They claimed this one was newer, had more bells and whistles, and didn't have the problems that the 1815 had. Boy were they wrong!
We are on our 3rd Dell 2335dn. It is constantly just freezing up and the screen says "Initializing" like it does when you start up, but during this time you can't print, scan, or accept faxes and it won't snap out on its own. You have to turn it on, wait a bit and then turn it back on. Each time I called Dell Tech Support, I was on the phone 30-60 minutes and had to deal with outsourced folk in India who didn't know anything about the way the machine even works and were never able to tell me if this is a common problem with these machines.
At first, I opted to have a Dell tech come to work on the machine. Why pay our IT guy to come fix it if it was still under warranty, right? Wrong! Twice, they sent someone out, that person replaced some parts, and twice the printer still froze up! Finally, I gave in and just asked them to send a replacement. Our warranty is almost up, so I wanted to take advantage of it while we could. But, alas, even with a brand new machine, it still continues to freeze up. I will never purchase a Dell printer again, either for business or personal use.

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Enjoy printing, scanning, copying and standalone faxing with the Dell 2335dn Multifunction Laser Printer. It gives you vivid and crisp prints at up to 35 ppm for LTR paper formats (actual print speeds will vary with use). The impressive 24 -bit full color scanner and 50-sheet Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) work together to scan media at up to 600x1200 optical dpi, with the ability to scan directly into e-mails or other applications. Additionally, it copies media at a speed of up to 35 cpm in Single Document to Multiple Copies (SDMP) and 21 cpm in Multiple Document to Multiple Copies (MDSP) at 600x600 dpi optical resolution. The integrated facsimile is compatible with ITU-T Group 3 and is applicable to Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or behind Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX). The facsimile offers a transmission speed of up to 3 seconds/page (Transmission time applies to memory transmission of text data scanned in Standard resolution with ECM using only ITU-T No.1 Chart). This printer includes the Dell Toner Management System - an intelligent software program that monitors your toner level and notifies you when your ink levels are low.

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2/03/2012

HP LaserJet 3055 All-in-One Printer/Copier/Scanner/Fax (White) Review

HP LaserJet 3055 All-in-One Printer/Copier/Scanner/Fax (White)
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Note added October 15, 2008: Amazon still won't let me change my rating, which now would be 1 star (the lowest) based on horrendous quality control. I bought two of these and both had hardware failures within a year or two, of course outside of warranty. The one I bought for my daughter had its network card fail. She can still use it via USB, but not over the network. The one I bought for myself recently failed to scan, fax or copy when using the document feeder, which uses a separate sensing window from flatbed copying and scanning. As a flatbed copier or scanner, it still works. But when using the document feeder, the copies or scans come out blank. And, yes, I've put the paper in the right side up. I suspect that there's a separate sensor or light for that window and it's broken. On top of the horrible QC this seems to imply, my email to HP took them eight days to answer and then all they said was "this case is a hardware issue so our recommendation for you is to call 800-HP-INVENT (800-474-6836) so you can talk with a Hardware technical agent that can guide you through some trouble shooting steps to determine the cause of this problem and also give you the best solution." OK, I call and after over a significant wait time, I learn that they can help trouble shoot by phone for a fee, offer me a trade-in on a new model, or repair this one. No way am I going to waste more money on this disaster. While maybe I've just had a bad run of luck, this does not appear to be the HP I used to know, where quality was top notch.
Note added March 19 2007: Amazon won't let me change my rating from 4 to 3 stars, but I would do so if I could due to networking problems that resurfaced. I suspect that this is an issue with networked printers in general, not HP, but the time it took to solve the problem makes me wonder whether I would have bought this printer if I knew then what I know now. When the network access works, it's great, but if your network undergoes a change (I had to replace a Linksys router that went bad), be prepared to do some work. It took me several hours to get things working again. Before I had this problem, I bought one of these as a gift for my adult daughter, living in another state. She had to get the "geek squad" in to solve her similar problems, at a cost of roughly $200. The problem seems to be changes in the IP addresses in the network, and the manual didn't make it easy to figure out how to even find out the IP address that the printer currently is using. (Hint: Print a Configuration Report from the printer's front panel, using the menu. The manual does tell you how to do that, and the IP address is part of that report.) Once you have the IP address, I think getting the printer back up would be a lot easier -- but I'm not about to bring it down and find out! Hoping this helps.
I have several Macs and one Windows machine and had been using two separate printers for the two "tribes." I also had a fax machine, an old flat bed scanner, and a copier -- all taking lots of real estate. When the Samsung ML1430 that I was using on an Airport Extreme USB printer sharing system broke after three years, I decided to go with a networked printer that could be shared between the Macs and the PC. I wanted a major printer brand, and HP was at the top of that list. Why? Because Samsung had stopped supporting the Mac and, as I upgraded my OS, I had had difficulties keeping the printer working. The old driver didn't work with some OS upgrades. I hoped that a networked printer would make sharing among the Macs and the PC easy -- and to a large extent it has.
I did have minor problems getting the printer to work with the PC since I had to turn off all firewalls during the installation and Dell had two. After about an hour of on-line research and fiddling, I got it to work. Getting the Macs to recognize the printer was a snap -- sorry Redmond, Apple's ads seem on target here, though part of the problem may have been with Dell putting two firewalls on the PC.
After the initial hassle with the PC, which has nothing to do with the 3055 per se, I am very happy with all functions -- with one minor caveat below. As a printer or copier, it's fast (almost 20 pages a minute and less than 10 seconds to first page). The automatic document feeder has worked flawlessly so far -- often the Achilles heel in my experience. Some other reviews (elsewhere, not here at Amazon) noted that half-tone copies weren't the greatest and I'd agree. The pictures come out a bit dark.Some of those reviews noted that changing the default setting from text to picture (or whatever HP calls it) helps, but I haven't tried that yet which is a sign that it's not a huge problem.
I haven't used the scanner much yet, but did a few test scans which looked good. On color photos, the 300 dpi scan was poor, but setting it to 600 dpi did a nice job. The level of JPEG encoding changed from 300 to 600 dpi, with the 600 dpi scan being a much larger file, so it's not clear how much of the poor quality at 300 was due to the scanner and how much to the JPEG encoding. I also have a Fujitsu ScanSnap and will keep it since it is much faster than the HP -- but it cost as much as the HP and just does scanning, so that's not an indictment of the HP. The ScanSnap is intended only for sheet scans, not books or other flatbed material, but is excellent at what it does.
The fax features work well too, and I got rid of my fax machine, freeing up space. I haven't yet gotten rid of the copier, but might. The 3055 will enlarge and reduce by up to a factor of four -- a nice feature. Having only one toner cartridge to keep track of, instead of the three I had before (printer, copier and fax), would be nice. HP toner is about 3 cents per page, a bit more than some laser printers, but much less than ink jets and OK in my book.
The 3055 is also good on energy usage. I hooked up a power and energy meter and, after about 180 continuous hours of light use (only two of use it and we're not heavy printers), it averaged only 8 watts. When the laser engine is working, of course the power peaks up to about 500 watts, but HP has been good about making sure it doesn't use too much power when idle, while still allowing it to start up fairly quickly. I've seen the idle power drop down as low as 6 watts at times.
I'm not sure if I should have given four or five stars to this unit, with the one star loss being mostly due to my networking problems mentioned above. As I said, that's not an HP problem. So if you're looking for a networked all-in-one, consider this five stars within that category.
Note added February 22, 2008: My network did come down again, and this time I set up a static IP address for the machine. With what I'd learned in the interim, it wasn't such a big deal to do and has been working well for months. Now, I'm not worried about the network coming down and causing major problems. But you need to learn what static IP addresses work with your router (it varies!), how to set it (from the Menu on the console on the HP 3055 and choose Network Configuration, TCP/IP, Manual), and then how to tell your computer to find the device (hint: Intel Macs need the newer HP Setup Assistant and will not work with the one I had; accessible from HP's support site). On the negative side, the one I bought for my daughter seems to have a bad network card now. That cost her another $200 geek squad visit to figure out, plus now we have to figure out if it's worth fixing. My rating would now be 3-4 stars (depending if her bad card is unusual or not) if you understand networking really well or can rope a friend with that knowledge into helping you, but no stars otherwise.

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HP LaserJet 3000 3055 Laser Multifunction Printer - Monochrome - Plain Paper Print - Desktop Q6503A#ABA 74

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Phaser 3300MFP/X Clr Mono P/c/f /s 30PPM Adf 96MB Duplex USB/enet Review

Phaser 3300MFP/X Clr Mono P/c/f /s 30PPM Adf 96MB Duplex USB/enet
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The Xerox Phaser 3300MFP has delivered more than I expected at a very reasonable cost given the system's capabilities.
1) Physical installation is a snap-- just remove it from the carton, plug cables into the only places they fit, remove the tape that holds doors closed, insert the toner cartridge, unlock the scanner mechanism and it's done. In our case we also added the second 250 sheet paper tray which equally simple.
2) Software installation on a Windows-7 Professional platform was limited to inserting the CD-ROM, telling it to use a network connected printer, and picking the printer from a displayed list.
3) Setting up the printers firmware uses the web interface which worked exactly as expected and offered no problems that an occational quick look into the on-line manual failed to cure.
4) EVERY feature worked as documented, including scan to Email, scan to Network, and FAX forward to Email.
The web interface can be a bit difficult for people with little or no ability to actually read and follow instructions. But if you open the manual in one browser window and the machine's web interface in another and then accept that Xerox knows more about their machine than you do... it all works fine.
Some features are especially nice. One very useful one is that it you can put a stack of pages in the feeder and then scan them directly to a folder on your computer in one of several formats. Another useful feature, especially for small business types, is that incoming faxes can be set to automatically forward to your email as a PDF file. This is great because if an order or contract is sent by fax you can get it on your Blackberry or iPhone when away from the office.
The only "fault" I have with it is the machine's control panel. It uses a telephone keypad for all data input which makes things like entering Email addresses and mixed-case passwords sluggish. Perhaps Xerox will put a better human interface on the next generation.
Otherwise... a very good product that demonstrates good value.


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2/02/2012

HP Toner Refill 12A 1018 1020 1022 3015 3050 3052 3055 for laserjet cartridge Review

HP Toner Refill 12A 1018 1020 1022 3015 3050 3052 3055 for laserjet cartridge
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Much to my surprise, the refill process was very easy, worked well and I am printing fine. That's more than I can say for other ink refills i've tried! I'd definitely buy again and recommend to friends!

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You can save a lot of money in just minutes by refilling your toner cartridge instead of buying a new one. TonerRX offers outstanding quality toner powder for an amazing price. This toner is specially formulated for your printer, so you know you are getting the best. Each bottle of toner is good for one refill, so buy as many as you need. Please note that refilling this cartridge requires you to make a hole or two in the cartridge. After you've done this the first time, subsequent refills are even easier! This is specially formulated for the:HP 12A (Q2612A) cartridgeHP LaserJet 1010, 1012, 1015, 1018, 1020, 1022, 1022nHP LaserJet 3015, 3020, 3030, 3050, 3052, 3055Each purchase includes:1 bottle of high yield toner powder (oz)1 screw on pouring spoutCrystal clear illustrated instructions Bonus: Free rubber glove with every order!

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2/01/2012

HP LaserJet 1320n Monochrome Network Printer Review

HP LaserJet 1320n Monochrome Network Printer
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As always, here's my honest review with some background.
I've been looking for a good laser printer that I could have on my network for a while now. I have a small office and am an aspiring teacher (currently student teaching). When I can't get to the copy machine at school, I wanted something I could use to do some "mass printouts" for my students. I had an old NEC Superscript, but it frequently paused between pages for a breather and was generally slow.
If you don't need the network card (print server) built into this printer, then the 1320 (not 1320n) would be an amazing value! For me, I wanted the networking, so I was willing to spend the extra money. Setup was relatively simple, changing the IP address was easy, and I was up and running, printing from my Windows XP machines AND my MacOS X (10.3.7) machines.
Now for the printer itself. I'm very impressed with the build quality. Printers have been turning into plastic junk lately, but this one still has metal guts, metal supports holding the paper in the bottom tray, etc. Certain parts seem like generic plastic, but overall it has a nice fit and finish.
Print speeds are amazingly swift! The first thing I put this little print-monster through was a 70-copy worksheet for my students. It took sheet after sheet without a pause! It might grab paper just when the previous sheet is half way through because they seem to keep flying out! Duplex printing was a bonus with this unit - handy in a pinch, but it slows the print speed by about 2-3 times - because it pulls the paper back inside and reprints on the other side... Either way, I dare you to find a quality printer like this, with a duplexer for this price!
Instant on fuser sends paper printing within 8 seconds. Overall, I'm very pleased! I was tempted to get the next model up (2420) but the price difference with no standard duplexer killed that deal.
Wish list? An tiny LCD display telling me whats going on would be nice - but it has lights which do the job just fine. Also - and I'm just dreaming here, it would be nice to see an option for this printer to staple printouts...I know, I've been around pricey copy machines too much!
So, pick yourself up this printer! You won't be sorry. The print quality is very crisp - your well-known HP laser quality, and even graphics are suitable! Its B&W (no color printing), but the money saved on just one toner from time to time as apposed to inkjet cartridges every other month is mind boggling! ...and how often do you need color printing? Some may, but for the bulk of what I print, B&W is fine.
High recommended! ...feel free to contact me if you have any questions that I might be able to help you with.

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1/30/2012

Samsung ML-2510 Monochrome Compact Personal Laser Printer Review

Samsung ML-2510 Monochrome Compact Personal Laser Printer
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I am having the same paper feed issues as some of the other reviewers and it has been only a year (I print very occasionally). It worked great at first and I was really pleased it printed amazingly fast and I thought it was perfect for my needs. But now it is impossible to use, extremely unreliable, I never know when it will work or not. Paper feed stopped working and it does not matter what I do I can't get it working again.

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The Samsung ML-2510 monochrome compact personal laser printer is an ideal choice for small offices or home offices with little extra space. The printer is so small it can easily perch beside your filing cabinet or right on top of your desk. The trim proportions of the ML-2510 ensure that it works in every place, every situation. Speed is another impressive aspect of the ML-2510. Clocking in at up to 25 pages per minute, its printing rate compares favorably even next to professional-grade printers.
With a resolution of 1200 by 600 dpi, prints come out clear and crisp. Bothersome paper jams that stall print jobs and make copying tasks a headache are now eliminated with the built-in jam-free roller system. The printer works with Windows XP, Macintosh OS X, and Linux operating systems. It has 8 MB memory and can be placed in an Ethernet network environment with an optional networking accessory. Measuring just 13.9 by 11.7 by 9.7 inches, the printer features a handy USB 2.0 connection.

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1/28/2012

Dymo LabelWriter 400 Label Printer (69100) Review

Dymo LabelWriter 400 Label Printer (69100)
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Works great. I never used the included software though. I got sick of waiting in line at the post office so I bought this to print out postage. I use a software from my postage provider and can print out postage for any type of package. I just wish that Dymo offered a label for printing just the postage and not the postage with an address. I've figured that each postage and address label costs me 10 cents total (for both). Not bad really.
Another great thing about this is that it doesn't require ribbons or ink! It's not super fast at printing, but printing out a dozen labels doesn't take much time at all. Not fast, but certainly not slow.

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The Dymo 69100 LabelWriter 400 is the perfect companion for any professional who prints labels frequently. It is ideal for creating labels for envelopes, packages, files, barcodes, and more, including postage stamps. It has a sleek, compact design (measuring just 5 inches by 7 inches) and is easy to fit on a desk. Connecting to your computer via USB, the LabelWriter prints directly from most office-oriented programs, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, WordPerfect, ACT! and more. It is incredibly fast, as well, able to print up to 40 labels at 300 dpi per minute. It also uses no ink or toner, making it a low-maintenance solution for all your label-printing needs.What's in the Box LabelWriter 400 printer, power supply, USB cable, Windows and Macintosh software and user's guide on CD-ROM, quick start guide, and one roll of address labels.

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1/27/2012

Zebra LP 2844 - Label printer - B/W - direct thermal - Roll (4.25 in) - 203 dpi x 203 dpi - up to 240.9 inch/min - capacity: 1 rolls - Parallel, Serial, USB Review

Zebra LP 2844 - Label printer - B/W - direct thermal - Roll (4.25 in) - 203 dpi x 203 dpi - up to 240.9 inch/min - capacity: 1 rolls - Parallel, Serial, USB
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For those who regularly ship through the USPS or even UPS, this little machine will save you time and money. It holds large rolls of labels and requires NO ink. There are no ink refill costs. With very few moving parts, there are less opportunities for malfunction or breakage. Used and refurbished units are generally a safe buy. I've been using a refurbished machine for 2 years and have printed thousands and thousands of labels with NO issues. I would suggest that one conduct thorough research as prices for these machines can vary greatly - especially for not-new machines. I would also suggest that users consider investing in better quality labels for shipping use. Cheaper labels seem to print less darkly than those that are higher quality. Lastly, extended exposure to intense sunlight or heat and the gum of most tape will darken thermal labels. To keep from losing your printed information (and addresses) refrain from taping over the labels and avoid extended exposure to intense sunlight and heat.
As far as specifics go, I use the Zebra LP 2844 thermal printer with a desktop PC and Endicia postage software.

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Closeout deal on Zebra LP 2844s. The Zebra LP2844 is the ideal label printer for shipping labels.Since thermal printers "burn" images no more money spent on ink cartridges. The LP2844 prints 4 inches per second, USB, parallel or serial port.These overstock Zebra 2844 printers all come from a cancelled contract and have minimal use. They needed to closeout these thermal printers so we are offering them at clearance savings. Great deal if you don't mind very minor scuffs, these are all repackaged and fully tested functioning as new. The kit picture above is expandable and is representative of what you'll receive.Everything is included to get you started right away including a roll of 4X6 direct thermals, USB and parallel printer cable, power, and a start up cd with resources for saving money on shipping, soft copy of the manual as well as the drivers for all windows OS back to WIN95. UPS and other shippers will provide free labels for this printer. If you ship via UPS, FedEx or USPS this is a great investment.Regular retail price is $575. We figure we save about $400 in shipping costs every month by using a thermal printer, free labels and a USPS affiliate program.If you ship via USPS we will provide you with the necessary information to get you started printing "stealth postage". Allows you to print your postage without printing the cost of the stamp. Keeps you from having to explain handling fees to each customer, keeps a log of your shipments and provides free delivery confirmation on packages processed online... and we'll include information on how to insure USPS shipments without breaking the bank! We'll provide a link with a 30-day free trial (does not include the stealth) for this great service so you can see how well it works. This service is the key part of our postal shipping strategy that saves us around $300 a month on our Postal Shipments in time, postage fees and materials.

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HP LaserJet 1020 Printer (Q5911A#ABA) Review

HP LaserJet 1020 Printer (Q5911A#ABA)
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I purchased my HP 1020 laser printer at Office Depot for $129.99. This was a good bargain even compared to online shopping prices. I know that if you are patient, and you perform a bit of due diligence, you can get this printer "new, never opened, and unrefurbished" on eBay for around $100-120 (I know this because I bought a secnod one as a Christmas present for $105 on eBay). Note however, it does not come with a 2.0 cable - so you will have to buy one to connect it to your computer ($25 in the retail stores and $5-7 on eBay). I am one of those shoppers that "does his homework" before making purchases. I was buying this to replace my miserable Brother HL-1440. I say miserable despite its generally good ratings because the poor LONG-TERM value of this printer clearly outweighed the initial features. What I mean by this is that the Brother requires not only the replacement of a toner cartridge at, what $60 per shot? But also, an EXPENSIVE DRUM every 4-5 toner cartridges. The drum alone cost about $130!! You might as well buy a new laser printer - which I DID. Printer manufactureres are like drug dealers in a way- they sell the printer itself for cheap to lure you in...the hit you hard when it comes to the cartridges (and/or drum).
The beauty of the HP-1020 is that it is very inexpensive, efficient, blazing fast (as advertised - 353% faster) from the time you click "print" to when the printer actually spits our your document (about 4-5 seconds) even when the printer is not "warm." Also, THIS PRINTER DOES NOT REQUIRE A DRUM REPLACEMENT. The cartridges cost $70 if you pay full price, but I found new, original HP nonrefurbished cartridges for $55 (including the shipping cost) - never buy them in a store, always buy online from a reputable retailer like "New Egg".
Anyway, this prints very clean documents, and set-up could not be easier, even for a non-techie. I actually set this printer up on my home network so my wife could print from her (wireless internet connection) laptop, directly to the HP-1020 which I connected to my desktop computer. It is pretty cool.
FREE ADVICE: Don't listen to the untrained computer store high schoolers help who tell you (or me) that you need a network enabled printer to set up a network printer whereby you can share the printer with other computers or laptops on your network - you DON'T. Just search online for directions on how to set it up (and make sure your firewalls are DISABLED on all computers to add the new printer - you will know what I'm talking about once you try to set it up).
As for the specs of the HP-1020, don't let the 600x600 dpi mislead you. It prints equally as well if not better than as those "1200 x 1200" dpi printers - you will NOT be able to see a difference. If you can think you can, set up an appoinment with your optomotrist. In other words, why waste away your hard-earned $$$, which can be as much as an extra $50-100, just for useless specs that do not represent the true and actual print quality of documents you will receive? Put that $$$ towards a back-up toner cartridge. Besides, Hewlett-Packard utilizes some sort of "dpi enhancement" on the HL-1020 to maximize its 600x600 dpi to give you a 1200x1200 type print quality.
There was a newer model, i.e., HP-1022 with "better" dpi specs and more memory (8mb versus 2mb on the HP-1020). Again, don't let this mislead you into paying more than you have to. The memory supplied in the HP-1020 is PLENTY. Trust me, I am one of those guys that always wants the "best AND MOST features" on electronics - so if I thought it was necessary, I would have purchased the HP-1022.
The funny thing is, every time I would print on my old Brother HL-1440, my computer would ALWAYS give me an irritiating "not enough memory"-type pop-up everytime I printed, despite the fact I had over 24 MB of memory in the printer itself! NOT ANYMORE! This HL-1020 printer works flawlessly with 2 mb of memory. Also, if you are thinking about buying the HP-1022, the ratings I've seen online as not nearly as good as the HP-1020. In fact, the HP-1020 has received nearly perfect 5-star ratings from about 12-15 reviewers I've seen on the internet from different review websites. Plus, the HL-1022 costs about $70 more! For what?
In sum, I would HIGHLY recommend the HL-1020 printer for home or even small business use. It's truly a value, and you will not go broke once you get through the first toner cartridge. Thus, TWO thumbs up and FIVE stars. Oh by the way, I did look at other brands, HP seemed to be favored over others in reliability, quality, etc.
I hope this helps your shopping decision.


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The HP 1020 LaserJet smoothly process documents containing text, images, and graphics with its speedy 234MHz processor and ample 2 MB of memory. Jobs will print out at a quick 15 pages per minute, and thanks to HP's Instant-on technology, the first page emerges in less than 10 seconds from a cold start. The included FastRes 1,200 dpi effective print quality and HP's Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) ensures professional looking print jobs every time.
Ideal for home use or at an office where space is of concern, the printer's compact design conserves desk space and can even be stored on a shelf if needed. The printer features a 150-sheet input tray, a single-sheet tray, a priority input slot for specialty paper, and a 125-sheet output bin (all of which hold medias measuring up to 9 x 11 inches). Connecting the printer to a PC is a cinch. Initial set up is fast and easy with the printer's high-speed USB 2.0 connection. The printer is backed by a 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty and is compatible with Windows 98SE operating systems and later. Measuring 4.6 x 9.5 x 8.2 inches, the printer weighs only 11 pounds.
What's in the Box 1020 printer, HP LaserJet Q2612A black print cartridge, getting started guide, CD (includes software and user's guide), and power cord.

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1/26/2012

16 Oz. (500 ml) Premium Black Ink Refill Kit for Lexmark/dell Printers Review

16 Oz. (500 ml) Premium Black Ink Refill Kit for Lexmark/dell Printers
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It works GREAT!! Why we didn't do it sooner instead of paying about $22 for a black on every 3 weeks. One thing - if you do this cover your table and wear rubber gloves.

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Features: ** 5 bottles of Black ink - for a total of 16 oz / 500 ml * Accessory package includes - * Complete easy to follow Instruction Manual, Injector, Needle, Burette, Driller, Pressure-izer, Steel hook, Steel beads, Small sticker, Bigger sticker

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HP CM1312NFI Color LaserJet Printer Review

HP CM1312NFI Color LaserJet Printer
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This is NOT in the same class as the much more expensive 3500 series color MFPs, and it is not supposed to be. At a cost of 1/5th the bigger printers, you need to lower your expectations, but you still get a lot of printer for the money. I've had many inkjet printers and installed many color and BW laser printers. The first laser printer I used was an Apple LaserWriter in about 1987, so my experience with these devices is quite extensive. I have this installed in a home office networked via a simple wireless router and print/scan with XP, Vista, and Win7-64.
Positives:
+ Much faster and sharper printing than even high-quality inkjets when printing typical office documents
+ Prints evenly and consistently even large areas of highly saturated color on plain paper, unlike the banded printing from inkjets on plain paper
+ Easy to install on XP, Vista, and Win7 64 as both a USB and network printer
+ Quiet
+ Sheetfeeder is convenient and reliable
+ Prints at the same speed and quality regardless of how long it sits idle or off, unlike an inkjet printer that often needs cartridges replaced or cleaned after sitting idle for a couple of weeks.
+ Doesn't spew gobs of ink on paper at random intervals, which many inkjets do, especially after they've been sitting idle for some time
+ EXCELLENT print output - very sharp even at small print sizes and fine lines
Negatives:
- I have the same problems as others when scanning using the sheetfeeder: Scans always come out as 8.5 x 14.
- Low paper capacity. Why doesn't EVERY printer come with a 500 sheet bin? Do manufacturers really save any money by making the smaller bin?
- Manual feed is not easy to use. Basically, you need to pull out the drawer and put what you want printed in the regular drawer.
- Scanning from front panel isn't working for me, which should be easy to do. Perhaps this is the problem others indicate when they say it is hard to set up. Scanning is fine when you start it from the computer.
- Won't email without talking to a computer. I really like that feature in the more expensive models, and it shouldn't be that difficult to implement.
- Wont' print truly photo-quality as well as a photo inkjet, but the prints on photo paper are still VERY good.
- Do I REALLY need a THREE HUNDRED megabyte package of drivers and software just to print? How about a light-weight software option HP? Better yet, how about building the drivers into the printer's built-in web server so that I don't have to get those monster packages from the Internet? Why can't I manage ALL settings from the built-in web pages?
-+ I wasn't satisfied with the default scan settings, but after tweaking to boost the image quality, I am happy with the scan quality and speed.
Regarding the price of prints: Although a set of cartridges sets you back about 260 bucks, that will not get you anywhere near the $1.00+ price per page others talk about. My conservative estimate at cost is about $0.15/page in color including paper, less in B/W. If you force B/W printing for most output, you will be closer to $0.04/page. Having spent a ton of money on ink cartridges for inkjets, only to waste much of the ink on cleaning and reprints when gobs of ink land on my output, I think the overall cost of ownership will be close to even or better when compared to a typical inkjet. Counting the cost of time and frustration in the cost of using an inkjet will further weigh the cost per print in favor of the CM1312nfi.
Some other "negative" points are speed, lack of duplex scanning/printing, and some other bells and whistles mentioned in other reviews. I don't count these negative points against this printer since these are features that you really can't expect in this price class. I looked long and hard at the HP CM2320, but the much higher cost of entry didn't seem to pay off for me. Including a set of cartridges, the 1312 costs 30-50% less than the 2320.
I compared this printer to Brother and Samsung MFPs at a local office supply store. The output quality, speed, and overall build quality are significantly higher than similarly priced competitors. The output quality of a color brochure copied on each of the brands is what sold me on the HP - the CM1312 output is MUCH better than the other brands. I also expect to be able to service and purchase supplies for an HP long after Samsung and Brother are forgotten about.
I'd give this printer a solid 4 stars if I could get the scanning from the front panel and the auto page size recognition to work. I won't count things against this printer that it really isn't designed to handle, like true photo quality and high speed. Anticipating being able to work out the bugs with scanning and page size, I'll give this a 3.5 and round up to 4 stars.

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HP CM1312NFI Color LaserJet Printer. Get print, copy, fax, and high quality scan capabilities in a single easy to use device, eliminating the expense and space of multiple single function devices. The MFP¿s built in photo card slots make it simple to create impressive marketing materials with high quality photo accents. Insert a photo memory card, browse it from your computer, and select the images you want to use. See your output quickly with print speeds of up to 12 pages per minute ppm, black and white 8 ppm, color. Start fast and finish sooner typical office print job Time To Completion can be more than two times faster with the MFP¿s Instant on Technology. Instant on Copy with LED based technology delivers your first copy in seconds. Not only does this HP Color LaserJet MFP have a great purchase price, but you can print black pages for the same price as printing black pages on a black and white HP laser device. And you can still print in color The installer and fax set up wizard help you set up, install, and configure the MFP in just a few clicks. Original HP cartridges are preinstalled and a handy front access panel makes replacement effortless. The print cartridge is designed for simplicity, incorporating the toner and imaging drum in one supply. The MFP¿s intuitive control panel helps you navigate device functions with fax, copy, and scan keys. The 2.4 inch color graphical display provides clear device and supplies status. Use the Help button to access easy to follow instruction. Ideal for small workgroups, the MFP offers good networking performance and essential security features. Manage your MFP with HP Easy Printer Care Software, a simple tool to deploy, monitor, and maintain about 15 HP printing devices. The MFP is supported by the HP Universal Print Driver for Windows, a single driver that gives you instant access to HP printing devices. Keep color printing and copying expenses under control with color copy lockout and photo lockout.

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