HP Photosmart 2710 All-in-One Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)I was leery of buying HP because in the past they just haven't seemed to have it together as much as Canon and others. But, I was so impressed by the features of this HP 2710, and I couldn't find anything just like it by Canon, so I bought this. The good news is, the hardware part of this works like a dream and is very impressive. The bad news is, the software package that goes with this is a mess and IS bloated. I have WIN ME, and what a disaster...the HP software installation blew up the first time I tried to install it and gave me registry errors. I have installed and uninstalled the software probably 15 times. About half the time you try to install, it blows up without totally installing. Leaving you to once again uninstall and install. And the fix to everything according to HP is to uninstall and install again, which takes about an hour round trip. I never did get the software to totally work with an ethernet (no scanning or file transfer capability), so I ditched that and did USB. After several uninstalls and installs again (which finally corrupted explorer.exe and I had to reload WIN ME), I still cannot scan and HP DIRECTOR is giving me script errors (and no - not any script errors listed on HP support - and I already did what they said to do to fix script errors). DIRECTOR runs the whole show and without it I am without useful ways to use and change parameters on my printer. I'll give really, really high marks to HP support, they were easy to get ahold of and they will sit on the phone for hours with you trying to fix things, but it doesn't do much good, because they cannot fix these problems at this time. I would think long and hard before buying until they update the software, unless you want to spend HOURS working on it and be left with a partially working application. Especially around Christmas...
12/06/04 - I want to add that I did a lot of research on this software installation problem, and at this time it boils down to this: It will either install with very few hitches and run flawlessly, or you will have several problems with installation and be left with an AIO system that doesn't totally work. For example, I cannot scan or change any of my scan resolution settings (or use anything with HP DIRECTOR - not because all the icons are missing - but because of script errors), or use the one button scan or file transfer features of the hardware because it doesn't recognize my computer. And mind you, this is with an installation that at the end said it installed successfully (it went through fax set-up, registration, and everything). I have seen posts of problems very similiar to mine in Windows XP (even SP2 - one guy had one computer it would work on, and one it would not) so it doesn't appear to matter if you have ME or XP. And nobody, including TECH support, seems to have a reason for the problems or a fix for this at this time. The software version I have is 4.2.0 (Photosmart 2600/2700 series) for WIN 98, ME, 2000, and XP. Again, if you want everything to work correctly, I would check the HP web site and make sure they upgraded this software or they have a fix for the problems I described (which they do not at this time) before buying, otherwise from my experience and research, you are playing Russian Roulette as to whether the software installs correctly on your system.
12/07/04 - AND...one more follow up and then I'm done...do yourself a favor and read ALL the reviews for the HP 7410 (which should be using the same software), or the HP PSC 2410, which is a forerunner to the 2710...you'll find plenty of references to the "bloated software" and installation problems. In fact the more I read reviews about all-in-ones in general, the more I read about problems and the "bloated" HP software. My favorite line was "it infects your registry like cancer". Boy, that is the truth, you can see that when installing. I swear it makes 300-400 registry entries. The software is way too complicated and puts junk everywhere in your system. That's why it gets into trouble. I have changed my chipset driver, downloaded VBSCRIPT 5.6 (even though I think I had it already), downloaded WIN Installer 2.0 and MDACS 2.8 (even though both I think come on the software disk), done this and that, and I am completely convinced I am never going to get the software to run right unless by great fortune they update the software and do it right. I've spent a whole weekend and several nights on this, and it's crazy, just to install a printer. And I'm not an idiot, I'm in IT. If you don't need fax, and can hook up USB, I'd look at the EPSON RX600. From reviews their software is simple and excellent. I know this HP 2710 has on paper a lot of cool features, but the other guys will match those soon. HP has proven both to me and via reviews on forerunner products that they write really terrible software. If you buy, I hope you're one of the lucky ones it works for, but if not, don't say you weren't warned...

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Photosmart Network-Ready 2710 Color InkJet All-in-One Printer, Copier, Scanner, FaxHigh quality printing and high speed wireless networking for home and business. View, print and edit photos without a PC. Front panel editing buttons: rotate, crop, zoom and remove red eye before printing. Scan, fax and print simultaneously. Speed:30 ppm black and 20ppm color. Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi.Scanner: 2400 x 4800 dpi optical resolution. Bit Depth:48-bit. Copier Speed: 30 cpm black and 20 cpm color. Reduce/Enlarge:25% to 400%. Fax: 33.6 Kbps. Page Memory:Up to 60 pages.

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HP Officejet Pro L7580 Color All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier (C8187A#ABA) Review

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(More customer reviews)Recently upgraded to MS Vista and almost at the same time, ran out of ink on my two HP printers, one for pictures and an older All in One. The L7580 had just been released and I was particularly interested in its ability to print using less ink at a resultant cost savings over my two existing printers. When I got it and printed out the test page, I jumped because of the speed at which the page kicked out. I had to use this with a temporary HP print driver on my Vista machine, but the full Vista driver is now available. Installed the new driver (all 360 Mbytes) without any problems. I am happy with all its features. Have not had any problems with this since I took it out of the package. The front display shows the status of your ink cartridges which is helpful. Also, the ink cartridges now all use the same number on the package so you can easily find replacement cartridges without having to remember multiple numbers. Picture and scanner quality is excellent for my standards and needs. It comes with a slot to insert memory cards, but since I use Photoshop to prepare my pictures, I have never used this feature on this system. If this is important, then the larger display of the next model up would be desirable. Four stars means I am very happy with this printer. I would consider five stars if I was more of an aficianado of the various printers out there and could speak more knowledgeably about other models.

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HP OFFICEJET PRO L7580 Color All In One Printer/ Fax/ Scanner/ Copier. It is the worlds fastest desktop AiO for business color with up to 25 percent lower cost per page. It produces laser quality prints faster than most color laser all in ones up to 12 ppm black/10 ppm color. It contains a breakthrough inkjet draft mode with speeds up to 35 ppm black and up to 34 ppm color. The built in wired networking allows user to share powerful all in one capabilities. Features outstanding scanning with up to 2400 dpi CCD optical scanning for documents, photos, projects and more. Scan and store documents and photos directly to memory cards or USB storage devices. Quickly and conveniently copy, scan, and fax multiple page documents using 50 sheet auto document feeder. Never miss a fax even without power, faxes store in memory when device is on or off. Enjoy efficient high volume printing with optional 350 sheet paper tray for a total of 600 sheets. Archived documents retain laser quality black text and lab quality photos for decades without fading. Easily preview, select and print photos from memory cards using HP Photo Proof Sheet. Print borderless documents and photos up to 8.5 x 24 inch panorama size. You can also print directly from devices using memory cards, PictBridge, hi speed USB and Bluetooth.

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HP Deskjet 460c Mobile Printer (C8150A#A2L) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this printer at the bequest of a customer for his home office install. It works great and the Bluetooth option is worth getting! Basically the only difference between the 460C, 460WF and 460WBT is the type of card includes for the Compact Flash slot. WF has a Wireless CF card, and the WBT has a Bluetooth CF Card. If your laptop is bluetooth capable and WBT option is great - no wires and setup literally takes 5 mins. The printer turns on quickly (the self test is only a few seconds) and printing is very fast for an inkjet. Quality is par with other inkjets (not laser quality but very close). I highly recommend this printer for travellers or people who need something with small footprint for small spaces or those who want something light/sleep looking. HP came up with a winner with the 460c.

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Experience true mobility with HP's Deskjet 460c, a full-featured mobile printer that delivers optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity and high-quality printing for documents and photos (WiFi and Bluetooth cards must be purchased separately). Extremely portable and light, the Deskjet 460c will deliver professional-quality reports, brochures, and photos in 4-x-6-inch to 8-x-11-inch formats. It works seamlessly with both Windows and Mac operating systems, and can print lengthy documents and multiple copies without reloading the paper with its convenient fold-up 50-sheet feeder and fold-out output door. Optimize your mobile productivity with versatile accessories--including a car/airplane adapter, AC power adapter, travel holder for ink cartridges, and a carrying case (all sold separately). Print in vibrant color at up to 4,800 optimized dpi color (using HP Premium photo paper with 1200 x 1200 dpi input) and get crisp, laser-quality black text. Create beautiful 4-x-6-inch borderless 1-inch snapshots and photos with white borders in sizes up to 8.5 x 11 inches. Resist photo fading for generations when you use HP's Vivera Inks and Premium Plus photo papers. Print fast, at up to 17 pages per minute in black and 16 in color, and get borderless 4-x-6-inch photos in as little time as 45 seconds. This printer is compatible with Windows 98 and later (including Vista) and Mac OS X operating systems. Measuring 13.4 x 6.45 x 3.25 inches and weighing only 4.5 pounds, this printer is backed by a 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty.
What's in the Box 460c mobile printer, HP 94 black print cartridge, HP 95 tri-color print cartridge, starter CD with printer drivers, user documentation, and compact power adapter.

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HP 6988 Deskjet Printer (CB055A#B1H) Review

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(More customer reviews)I waited a long time for a wireless printer, and the HP 6988 does not disappoint.
I followed the setup instructions without difficulty, and had the printer running in less than 10 minutes. Installation on my wife's laptop was even faster.
Printing is fast, and the quality of text is good enough for routine document printing. Color printing is also good, though not stunning.
As you can see from the video, print time is within seconds, and on my network, indistinguishable from a wired connection. There's little printer "rocking", and the 6988 is quiet.
As for HP's bundled software, I haven't had any issues with it, as I simply hit the "print" button and the printer works.
Once you have a wireless printer, you'll never go back to a wired connection. Everyone in range of the printer can print a document. The printer can be placed anywhere within the house, with the only cord being the power supply.
Wireless printing has been "in the offing" for a long time, and the 6988 finally makes it practical, affordable, and easy.

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HP 6988 Deskjet Printer. Connect multiple desktops and notebooks throughout your home or office with the freedom, convenience, and ease of built in Wi Fi 802.11g/b. And with SecureEasySetup, you can connect to a wireless network in as little as tenminutes. Built in wired Ethernet networking makes sharing your printer quick and easy, with no additional networking hardware to purchase or software to install. Easily print from your wireless enabled camera phone or PDA, with an optional Bluetooth wireless print adapter. Print black text and color documents at breakthrough speeds of up to 36 ppm black and white and up to 27 ppm color. Quick speeds and flexible paper handling make this printer ideal for fast, high volume printing of a variety of projects and photos. Get impressive results on any type of paper with HPs built in media sensing. Look your best with laser quality black text for your documents, reports, and letters. Print professional quality photos up to 4800 optimized dpi color with HP Vivera inks. Create artistic and vintage style photos in black and white with the optional HP 100 Gray Photo Inkjet Cartridge. When using HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and HP Vivera inks, you can produce photos that resist fading for years and print laser quality text documents on plain paper that retain clarity for decades. Get water and smudge resistant images and documents, with HP Vivera inks and HP Advanced Paper.

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HP H470b Officejet Mobile Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)This sturdy, little HP printer seems to be a work horse. It is perfect for printing ready-to-sign documents when with a client in the field. As near as I can sense, it has all the qualities of a larger model, but is small and light enough to carry with my laptop together in one case. I've had no problems at all and would recommend it without reservation.

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HP H470b Office Jet Mobile Printer. Get the best solution for printing on the go. The HP Officejet H470b Mobile Printer series with optional wireless capability provides a complete mobile printing system. Get more done with the worlds fastest mobile printer. With print speeds up to 22 pages per minute /ppm/ black and white and up to 18 ppm color, this printer is way ahead of the competition. Save ink and money our specially formulated inks are designed for efficiency. Plus, this printers HP Vivera Ink cartridge prints more pages than the ink cartridges that support competing mobile printers. Easily print in cars, clients offices, or even airports, with optional Bluetooth and WiFi adapters. Print from a variety of mobile devices including your notebook PC, PDA, digital camera, phone, or memory card using the printers USB port. Count on this rugged, durable printer to perform consistently day in and day out. We drop tested the printer to ensure it can handle the rigors of daily travel and we are confident that you will experience equally impressive results. Experience hassle free printing. Print large jobs easily with the fold up 50 sheet paper feeder. Receive convenient low ink alerts and shop for supplies using HP SureSupply. Improve efficiency and flexibility. The printer works with multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Palm OS, and more. Plus, with a duty cycle of up to 500 pages a month, it is perfectly calibrated to meet the needs of even the busiest mobile professional.

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HP OfficeJet H470 Mobile Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very good portable printer and comes in three versions. The printer for all 3 versions is identical, but difference is in the rechargeable battery, the wifi wireless, and bluetooth communicator.
There are some negative reviews for this printer stating poor photo print quality or subpar text. But this is due to the user not reading the manual which clearly explains that the supplied cartridges are for general use. If you are going to print photos, then you need to purchase the photo cartridge for superb prints. If you want deep crisp text, then Cartridge #88 does the job. So the negative reviews are not fair to HP or the prospective buyer.
This is a great little printer which can go on the road by either powering it through the car adapter or rechargeable battery (not included with the basic model)
Also, this printer can print from cellphone pics, and other handheld devices such as PDA (via bluetooth technology). The photo's are clear, crisp sharp images
and the text prints are also good. Not a bad investment at all, just buy the proper cartridge for the job and you'll be a happy camper. Not a bad choice at all.

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HP H470 Office Jet Mobile Printer. Get the best solution for printing on the go. The HP Officejet H470 Mobile Printer series with optional wireless capability provides a complete mobile printing system. Get more done with the worlds fastest mobile printer. With print speeds up to 22 pages per minute /ppm/ black and white and up to 18 ppm color, this printer is way ahead of the competition. Save ink and money our specially formulated inks are designed for efficiency. Plus, this printers HP Vivera Ink cartridge prints more pages than the ink cartridges that support competing mobile printers. Easily print in cars, clients offices, or even airports, with optional Bluetooth and WiFi adapters. Print from a variety of mobile devices including your notebook PC, PDA, digital camera, phone, or memory card using the printers USB port. Count on this rugged, durable printer to perform consistently day in and day out. We drop tested the printer to ensure it can handle the rigors of daily travel and we are confident that you will experience equally impressive results. Experience hassle free printing. Print large jobs easily with the fold up 50 sheet paper feeder. Receive convenient low ink alerts and shop for supplies using HP SureSupply. Improve efficiency and flexibility. The printer works with multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Palm OS, and more. Plus, with a duty cycle of up to 500 pages a month, it is perfectly calibrated to meet the needs of even the busiest mobile professional.

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HP Photosmart C8180 All-in-One - Multifunction ( printer / copier / scanner ) - color - ink-jet - copying (up to): 34 ppm (mono) / 33 ppm (color) - printing (up to): 34 ppm (mono) / 33 ppm (color) - 100 sheets - Hi-Speed USB, 10 Base-T, 802.11b, 802.11g, Bluetooth Review

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(More customer reviews)I received a HP photosmart c8180 all-in-one printer as a Christmas present in December 2008. It will be the last HP product I, or any member of my family ever buy, and here is why.
Within three months of the end of it's warranty, it began behaving erratically and within a week, no longer would function. The HP on-line support center advised me as to how to reset it, but when that failed, their subsequent response was to offer me only a $50 rebate on a new printer.... HP offers no repair service. Trying to protect the ~$100 invested in spare ink cartridges and HP photopaper, I took it to Best Buy (where it had been purchased for ~$350) to seek diagnosis and repair. They informed me it was one of the few HP products their service center would not even accept to evaluate for repairs!! I then took it to a local independent computer repair business and paid them $30 to evaluate the problem. They found that the mother board had been damaged where the power adapter plugs directly into it, projecting out about an inch beyond the back of the unit. Such a vulnerable, obvious design/engineering flaw is inexcusable, not to mention the absence of meaningful product support. This experience destroyed my confidence in the quality of HP products. I replaced it with a Canon MP 990, receiving a $100 rebate.

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