Product Description

OfficeJet 5510 Color All-In-One Printer, Print/Copy/Scan/Fax ... Read more

Features

• Up to 600 x 2,400 dpi optical scan resolution, 36 bit color depth
• USB interface, PC and Mac compatible
• Color printing, copying, scanning, and faxing
• Up to 17 ppm print speed, up to 17 copies per minute
• 4,800 x 1,200 maximum optimized print resolution

Reviews (82)

[HP OfficeJet 5510 All-in-One]
When it works it is a good machine, but....

I had mine for 4 days before it broke.I sent 2 faxes and printed 2 pages and then it went into this permanent paperjam - there was nothing stuck in the machine.I worked with tech support, reset the machine and was promptly told it had to be replaced.Fine then send me a new machine - but nooooo, i buy a new machine which immediately breaks and all they will send is refurbished because that is policy.

Nice

buy new machine which instantly breaks and get used replacement from the manufacturer - next time I buy a lexmark

It's Not a Piece of Junk, but returns are common
The 1st 5510 I received wouldn't scan properly - so I had the unit replaced.The new one does ALMOST exactly what I wanted from it.I can now scan, fax, copy, email, & print multiple pages thanks to the document feeder.May be a bit slow, but if I wanted laser speed then I would've bought a laser mfc.Configuring the software for use with this printer was not rocket science, but it does require you to follow the installation instructions.Also, not all config options are available via software - for more involved tweaking you'll have to use the printer's panel.

I was particularly pleased with the photo quality of the print.I printed out a couple of photos using quality photo paper in both my Epson Photo printer and the 5510.I didn't expect much from the 5510, and was very surprised to see that it blew away the same prints from the Epson.

The only real complaint that I have about this device is that the fax machine is an either/all proposition.If you share a phone line with this device, the fax machine will usually try to intercept your call.I haven't found anything in the config to allow me to set the number of rings - just "on" or "off."

Piece of junk.Stay away!
Don't even consider purchasing this printer.The software is the worst I've encountered in the last 5+ years. Total junk.I have considerable computer expertise and couldn't get this machine to operate fully under either Windows 98SE, ME or 2000.The printer might work, but not the scanner.The thing might scan, but not print.The OCR never worked on the rare occasion the scanner did. More often than not the software would cause errors during boot-up.I had to repreatedly restore from an older registry to get the machine back up and running.Maybe you'll get lucky if you are running XP, but I wouldn't count on it. Installation errors galore...missing files...incoherent and often outright incorrect instructions given by HP on-line help. And the software takes up close to 1 Gigabyte! The software for the Brother MFC-210C I replaced the HP with takes up less than 10 Megs!It has all the functionality of the HP...and it works!!!!And watch out if you have to uninstall the HP software...that function doesn't work either.Even if you download the special uninstall program from HP's web site.You're left with HP stuff scattered all over your system.Stay away!You've been warned!!!The Internet is filled with horror stories.

Great Multifunction Printer
This printer is excellent.When I bought it I was hoping and praying that I would like it and not have any problems with it.Sure enough, this printer turned out to be a great investment for us.I have no problems with it and it has been a year since I bought it.Alll four functions (copier, printer, fax and scanner)work well and the color is clean and crisp.Personally, this multifunction printer is great for me and my family.I love it!

Printer seems oky doky
Ok I got mine and installed on a fresh computer, with new WinXP Home Service pack 2. (All updates from Microsoft were added before printer install.) I also build computers.
Followed directions about NOT plugging in printer until software is set. (I get the feeling that some people did not do this.)
The printer works VERY well. All-in-ones used to do everything poorly. (Bad print quality, low res scans, blotchy faxes...etc) This all-in-one seems to do it all very well. (I agree with everything said in the main review on this printer.)
Still agree with some people that the software could be better. I don't like to have extra icons on my startup, eating up resources, when I could just run the software when I need it. I like to have that option.
Also the only other big gripe I have is when I use Quicken to write checks. The paper is loaded face DOWN. So when I go to print checks, I have to get ONLY the number of checks that I have to print and put them face down on the feeder. BUT if I have only one check left on the 'last' sheet I have to make sure it gets pushed up to the paper feeder, while its on the 'bottom' of the pile. The printer will then print the last check first, on up to the single 'first check'.
BUMMER
The Epson I used before I just grabbed a slug of checks and put them in the feeder and it would just spit them out...in ORDER!



For the people that had trouble, send that printer back and get a new one. (A few just sounded like they were bad.)
But before you try installing again, scan your computer with an UPDATED virus scanner.
Next get into IE and go to tools and click on Windows update, make sure ALL the Win stuff is up to date. (You should be doing this once in a while anyway.)
A new install would be the best thing, but people tend to not want to wipe out their drives once a year.
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Product Description

All in One Solution that Will Suit Most Medium to Large Office Needs The Brother MFC-840D multi function laser printer will suit most medium to large office needs. With the ability to print, copy, scan, an fax this unit is your all in one solution. The high resolution if this unit insures crisp clear prints every time. ... Read more

Features

• Parallel and USB interfaces, PC and Mac compatible
• Printer, copier, scanner, fax, and PC fax
• Up to 21 ppm print and copy speed; up to 2,400 x 600 print resolution
• Automatic duplexing; reduce/enlarge 25% to 400%
• Fax forward/paging, 40 one-touch memory locations

Reviews (5)

Well Worth The Money
I purchased the MFC-8840D because my job requires me to print forms for customers then scan them back into the computer as PDF files for electronic submission.I also do a small amount of copying.The MFC-8840D seemed like a good solution.I've had good luck with Brother products in the past and their software has always been reliable and kept up to date.I saw a similar model from Brother at a local office and was very impressed.

I had no trouble getting the unit up and running under Windows XP using the supplied setup instructions.I also had no problem getting printing and scanning running on Linux (Fedora Core 2) using the instructions from http://solutions.brother.com

This unit is very easy to use.The front panel controls as well as the software are very straight forward.

I was also able to share the printer portion of the MFC over my network without any problems.The N model or optional network adapter is not required for this.

The bottom line, good quality, extremely easy to use and setup, works great, good software, Windows & Linux support.

Does What it Promises...and Very Well...recommended
This the third Brother laser printer I've purchased in the past seven years. This machine was a logical first choice based on my good experience with this brand. I've had this one for about four months and have put it to heavy use. Simply put, this machine does exactly what it promises and without any glitch. I used it with both my Mac and Windows XP PC at home; the software integrates well. Four other positives are worth mentioning: (1) the toner refills are inexpensive ($60 for the 7,000 page version), (2) they can be reliably refilled once each with the toner refill kits off of ebay ($12-16 each; not a messy process), (3) mine's not as loud as another reviewer's unit seemed to be (or maybe I'm used to the level of noise from Brother printers;), (4) The duplexing works very reliably (not a single jam since I bought this unit). Highly recommended.

Good, but some small issues
Pros:For $450, getting a fax + copier + scanner + duplex laser printer is a pretty good deal. I considered buying higher quality printer, scanner and fax-modem components separately and then using my computer to integrate them, but there is something to be said for "press-a-button" copying and faxing that just works. I've found a lot of unexpected uses for the copy machine - no longer need to tote the whole textbook; just copy the chapter I plan to read, etc.The N-in-1 feature is useful - you can fit many textbook pages onto a single sheet.The printer is completely quiet when idle, though it takes a few minutes to fan down after printing something.

Cons:My biggest requirement in a printer was built-in duplex (double-sided printing). I couldn't find another laser duplex multifunction device for under $1000. (For those deciding, if black & white text print quality matters to you, do NOT buy an ink jet - or at least do a careful side-by-side print comparison. Laser is much better.) Anyway, I was pretty mad to find out that this printer only supports printing at 600 DPI duplex. There was absolutely no mention of this in the specs. There is a noticeable quality difference between 600 and the HQ1200 mode. Lots of jaggies in 600 dpi - almost looks like my old deskjet, though slightly better. It's still suitable for documents you'll just read over once. The other con is that this printer is darned ugly. When photocopying a textbook it is almost impossible not to accidentally press at least 10 of the over 50 buttons littering the front panel.It would have been nice if the cover was removable - I have had trouble scanning some textbooks that really aren't that large.My experience with Brother customer service was pretty bad - I had to literally wait 45 minutes on hold to speak to someone about the duplex issue.

A Slick Machine....
After much research and some looking and testing, decided to go for this Brother machine based on reviews and my other good experiences with Brother equipment.Bought this at Costco for somewhere around $375.Set up was a breeze -- less than 30 minutes, and no problems with XP Pro.Networked it to my colleagues without problems.Works like a champ.Faxing is a breeze and sheet feeder is fast and well-designed.Copying is also slick.Printing has been fast with sharp text.Have not needed to scan anything yet.Toner save is a real plus for us b/c of the volume of faxes, copies, etc. that come through every day.Making command changes is a snap and pretty much intuitive.I thought the manual was very clearly written, and it's easy to find command changes you want.The size of the thing is a little intimidating -- I think it frightened away our other little inkjet, but I'm perfectly happy with it -- in fact, I think we got a steal on this thing.If you're looking for a sturdy, reliable, quick, 4-in-1 laser, take a look at this one.I think Brother has pretty much won me over -- I still have HP's, Epsons, and Canon printers around, but Brother is making some darn good quality stuff these days.I know there are a ton of 4-in-1 machines out there and prices are dropping quickly, but give this one a shot as you're looking around.I'm sure glad I got me a Brother.

Worthy of serious consideration!!
65% of its use is as a copier, 20% as a printer and 15% as a fax machine. So far, it has perfomed as I expected. We have 3 Brother laserprinters in the office.Brother has always proven to be an excellent workhorse and this is no exception.Also, Brother provides great tech support for both Windows and Mac systems.I have no loyalty to Brother.But as long as their products have proven themselves, they stay near the top of my list.

Software installed without any problems on both Windows XP Pro and OS X.Haven't used the scanning abilities and I doubt we will (so I can't comment on its capabilities).But as a copier, fax and printer, it has worked great. The ADF is a pleasure (no jams after 3,000+ copies) and the copier itself is fast. This copier DOES have a page counter, but it can't be reset.So if you have an unknown amount of papers to put in the ADF and need 20 sets, you can determine the amount of copies made.

Toner life is an expected 6,700 pages and I suspect we'll get close to 6,300 before needing replacement (always seem to get 5% less then the expectd yield on text imaging). The unit did come with a smaller yielding toner cartridge (3,500 impressions), but we had the higher yielding in the office and used that first.

If there is one thing I wasn't expecting is the noise it makes.Not that it is any louder then the Canon 780 in our other office. Having various Brother printers throughout the office, this unit is a bit louder then I expected.Also, it is built well, but not as solid as the Canon 780.But comparing the two is like comparing a Buick to a Cadillac.Both good and reliable cars, just one make is slightly better constructed then the other. All in all, this is a great unit and worthy of serious consideration. ... Read more

Product Description

The MFC-8440 is a 5-in-1 flatbed laser multi-function center combining performance, connectivity, and reliability. The MFC-8440 is a full-feature fax, and an up to 21ppm, laser printer, which prints at up to 2400 x 600 dpi (HQ1200). An up to 21cpm, legal-size digital copier and a 9600x9600 dpi (interpolated) resolution color flatbed scanner. You can copy objects such as books and magazines, or make reduction and enlargement from 25-400%.

Also included is PC Fax capability, allowing you to send and receive faxes directly from your PC. An optional second paper tray and optional network capability makes this an optimum solution for your business. Both USB and parallel ports are standard, so the MFC-8440 can work with Windows® and Mac® applications effortlessly.

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Features

• Parallel and USB interfaces; PC and Mac compatible
• Prints, copies, scans, and faxes
• Up to 21 ppm print speed; up to 2,400 x 600 dpi print resolution
• Up to 21 cpm copy speed; reduce/enlarge 25% to 400%
• Fax forward/paging, up to 390 broadcast locations

Reviews (11)

High quality and stellar performance.
First, let me say, this machine is more than I needed. I do mostly copy work but it's difficult to find a plain old copier anymore. The 8440 makes beautiful copies, although not in color, but I knew that when I bought it. Although I don't use it, the FAX function on this machine appears to be very comprehensive and can do just about anything when it comes to sending and receiving faxes. After installing the machine and its software, AOL changed my dial-up connection from my computer modem to the 8440 FAX machine. But I changed it back and have had no more problems. There has been some question about its scanning quality, so I scanned a couple documents and they would certainly have met my needs, but I didn't scan any photos. As a laser printer, its text and graphics output are excellent.

It has a 50 sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) which can be used for faxes or document copying. The scanning glass can also be used for document copying. It has a 250 sheet paper feeder and a single sheet paper feeder. Both can handle all sizes of paper and envelopes. A second 250 sheet paper feeder is available as an option.

There are an endless number of menus that can be programmed, so you will need to spend some time with the owner's manual which is very thorough and easy to follow.

If you don't need color printing, color copying or duplex printing this is a great machine. I would highly recommend it.

Best Machine for a Mac Home Office
This is a fast, high quality, printer, scanner, fax, copier.This machine supports my Mac well, handles heavy workloads, plays well with various software, etc.I added a second paper tray ($200) so that I could print on copy paper or bond without messing with the trays, maxed out the RAM ($40) to speed things up and improve the multiple copies function of the copier, and selected "Print as Image" in the advanced printing options, which finesses Acrobat issues.This is the peripheral for you (although you'll still want an inkjet printer to print photos).The printer seems slightly slower in Word than the HL-1470M printer it replaced, which is pretty fast.It prints Acrobat documents very fast with the added RAM.The manual printer feeder handles envelopes, thick paper, whatever.The copier is very fast and tends to correct exposure problems on its own.The scanner is very fast.The fax machine works very well.The feeder for the copier, scanner and fax works well.At a street price of less than $400, this is an outstanding value!

Good one!
I bought the printer from Amazon. So far, so good! Had some problem printing PDF's. The print out was smudged. Setting the option "Print as image" to true(in advanced options) solved the problem.

Print outs even with Toner Save mode ON are great. Scanning documents using Document feeder is very convinient and easy.

Regarding intial toner life.
1. Phenomenal value for the money. Bought mine for $375 at efax.com. However, Costco is currently selling for $359 with an Instant $20 rebate and $40 Brother Mail In rebate.

2. I called Brother... apparently "shipped" or out-of-the-box toner is a "sample" catridge. Good for 20% of full-toner catridge, which equals ~20%.

Buena maquina con algunos problemas
Nosotros estabamos buscando una máquina multifuncional para atender aproximadamente 8 usuarios, y esta unidad nos pareció aceptable. Una vez la tuvimos con nosotros encontramos que:
1.- Es sumamente compleja de instalar en redes donde el sistema operativo no es uno solo. Es decir en nuestra pequeña empresa tenemos win Xp y win 98. Fue muy trabajoso el lograr ponerla en punto. Ademas las instrucciones y soporte escrito o en CD son muy pobres.
2.- Tiene un problema serio de JAM PAPER, al punto que hemos tenido que habilitar la salida directa trasera para evitar problemas constantemente.
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Product Description

The EPSON Stylus CX6600 is the ideal home or office All-in-One solution. It combines high speed printing, scanning and photocopying with the flexibility of a memory card reader, the quality of EPSON DURABrite inks and the cost-efficiency of separate ink cartridges.

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Features

• USB 2.0 interface, PC and Mac compatible
• Maximum 5,760 x 1,440 optimized dpi print resolution
• Up to 22 ppm black text, 11 ppm color speed; copies up to 16 cpm black
• Up to 1,200 x 2,400 dpi hardware scan resolution, 48-bit color
• Borderless printing; digital camera memory-card slots

Reviews (20)

Excellent product but installation may make you annoyed
I'm an extremely experienced computer user and I had issues with installation, even by following the instructions. Eventually, I ended up resolving my own problems after about five hours of time. Specifically: The "step by step" instructions were fine, until the next step "click next" didn't apply anymore. The installer was freezing, and if I allowed Blue Screens, was clearly crashing. I have a number of USB devices and spent hours trying different configurations, none of which helped. I downloaded the updates online and installed those, which continued to be problematic with not much offered in support in help, documentation, or by phone (banker hours, long distance support) and I dreaded trying to get this done by e-mail. Through sheer persistence I resolved whatever my conflict was, which was clearly as USB conflict, but the consumer should expect the same. It's no joy of life to debug this, I'd dread what your Aunt Lila would go through trying to sort this if she received this as a birthday gift.

That said, the product is fantastic once it gets going. I am more than pleased with the copying ability, and for my purposes the photo quality is more than acceptable.

Users which claim Epson printers have a low life expectancy are correct, but I usually plan on replacing them every two years anyway. It's par for the course. At the market price for this all in one, if you get a year out of it you've done well. Make sure you use it atleast once a week to keep the jet tubes cleared and you'll be better off.

A great overall value
I purchased this printer to replace an HP Laserjet Multifunction unit.Overall I am very satisfied with this model.I was initially looking for a simply a new inkjet printer, but purchased this due to the low cost.Consider this model when comparison shopping.

PROS:
- Fast print speeds, excellent print and scan quality
- Flatbed scanning and copying; scanner cover can be removed to accommodate a book or larger item to scan or copy
- Photo-quality borderless prints - looks like a postcard
- Unlike HP, Epson has separate ink tanks for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black, so only replace when needed
- Card reader allows printing from card, AND can transfer images to your computer using USB 2.0 (elimilates need to waste camera battery)
- Can copy or print from memory card without a PC
- 150 sheet input tray

CONS:
- A bit noisy when feeding in paper, but this is typical of any inkjet
- When one cartridge is out of ink, you cannot print without replacing it

Clogged printer heads can't be cleaned, Dont purchase
Loved my Epson All-In-One printer until it just went over its year waranty.Then the printer would not print even though the ink cartridges were 70% full of ink. The Epson troubleshooting guide said to replace cartridge with new ones when cleaning the printer heads mutiple times didn't work. I wasted money buying 4 Epson replacement cartridges and still not getting the printer to print.Gave 2 ** since the scanner still works.Fortunately I have a backup HP printer.

Great All in One Device
Great Speed, quality color and b/w prints at low cartridge cost. You can print, copy and csan documents/pictures, and even Fax with any software fax utility like MS Word Fax.

Stay away from Epson, especially the CX line!
About a year and a half ago I purchased my CX5200 to replace a nine year old Epson Stylus printer. I don't print that often and was getting down to the end of my second set of replacement cartridges when the ink on the paper started to smear. I tried a few head cleanings, but the problem persisted. Next I replaced the black cartridge and, SURPRISE, no more black. I then replaced magenta...no more magenta. I did some research and found that all the Epson printers get clogged jets after a period of time. I bought the Epson cleaning solution and tried that. Now pretty much nothing works. I can't wait for all these five star reviewers to come back in a year. I will never buy another Epson printer again since this problem seems to be huge with their printers.

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Amazon.com Product Description

The newest addition to Canon's PC900 series of personal copiers, the PC940 is markedly compact and offers all the features you'd expect from a much larger (and more expensive) machine. Operating at a speedy 13 copies per minute (11 per minute if you're using legal-size paper), the PC940 boasts Canon's Single Cartridge System, which combines toner, development unit, and drum into one easily replaceable module that yields 4,000 copies.

Canon's RAPID fusing system means that the PC940 warms up almost instantly, so there's no waiting for the first copy. Automatic and manual exposure controls help you get your prints just right, and you can also enlarge or reduce your prints anywhere from 71 percent to 141 percent of original size.

The PC940 copies single sheets, books, or any 3-D object up to 4.4 lbs, and can handle sizes up to 8.5 by 14 inches. It comes with a 250-sheet paper cassette and can make 100 copies at a time. The PC940 is backed by a three-year limited warranty with onsite service the first year. ... Read more

Features

• Copying solution for home or small business
• Up to 13 copies per minute
• 250-sheet paper cassette
• No warm-up time, fast, high-quality copies
• Yields approximately 4,000 copies per cartridge

Reviews (7)

goes through toner like there's no tomorrow
we use this copier in a dental office 3 days a week and with normal usage it goes through $132 cartridges of toner in about 45 days-even when it is on it's "toner saver" setting. that's a lot of toner and money.spend a little more on your copier, because what little you save at first, you end up spending over and over and over again every 45 days.

Wonderful piece of equipment!
I teach English in a small school and was often frustrated by turn-around time to get copies.Often a class would need clarification, which could be easily obtained by throwing an overhead up on the screen or discussing some extra review sheets.I am able to run overhead sheets easily through this copier, make a fast copy of a note home to a parent, or use it for a variety of jobs.Yes, the cost came out of my pocket, and yes, it is worth every penny. My copier is one year old, and I am purchasing my third toner cartridge.

Solid Performance
I've had this copier for nine months now (a previous Canon copier had given us ten years of good service) and am thoroughly pleased with it. It has no warm-up time at all, the paper tray is ample and you can use a side slot to get a quick copy on a different coloror type of paper if you want. It's quick, makes multiple copies, you can increase/decrease the image size, and it has very intuitive controls. Fairly quiet and fast as well. Quite a good buy, really.

A good little copier
We use this in a fairly busy one physician doctors office and we have found it to be dependable. It's fairly quiet, and gives us good quality copies.
What more can you ask. Another good thing about this one is, there a good quality generic toner cartridges available on the web. That really is a plus when your doing a lot of copies per month, like we are.

I would buy something else
My office recently purchased this copy machine.After 2 months of use the paper started to jam every other copy.When I called for service I got a HUGE run around and finally took it back to the store where it was purchased.They helped me figure out the problem and showed me how to "fix" it.It is a very temporary solution and I have to "fix" it every 3rd time I use the copier.For the money I spent, I would buy something else! ... Read more

Product Description

Never again print a fax accidentally on glossy paper. The MFC-5840cn includes dual paper trays - one for specialty inkjet paper, the other for plain paper. The MFC-5840cn is designed to give the small office or home office user flexibility. It includes a USB interface to directly connect to your computer and an Ethernet interface to connect to your network router to share printing, scanning, sending faxes as well as access to the PhotoCapture Center feature.

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Features

• USB 2.0 and Ethernet interfaces; PC and Mac compatible
• Prints, copies, scans, and faxes; PhotoCapture center for digital media
• Up to 20 ppm print speed, up to 6,000 by 1,200 dpi resolution
• Up to 17 cpm copy speed; dual paper trays
• 1,200 by 2,400 dpi scan resolution, 48-bit color; 3 seconds per page faxing

Reviews (10)

Works great until XP SP2 walks into the room
My home office is a mixture of Mac, Windows, and wireless network environment. The installation went well on both the Mac (OS X 10.2) and one PC (XP SP1), and I have assigned a fixed IP address to it althoug dynamic IP address works well, too.

Immediately ran into trouble of using its scanning function after I've installed the driver and MFC Pro Suite onto my 2nd PC (XP SP2). The solution center on the Brother website does not offer too much help, neither they have respond to my email. And seems like there is no certified drivers available for SP2 from Brother for the moment. So now the only way to work around it is to scan the document by using the 1st PC then transfer it to the second PC which I am using most of time.

Besides this hassle, I think this machine is the best one in the market for its price and functionalities, and I will highly appreciate if someone here can share the solution of dealing the scanning trouble with XP SP2.

Great Machine!
After trying three different Multifunction machines, (2 HP's and 1 Epson) and returning them, I've finally found one that does what it is supposed to do.I currently have a Compaq laptop and Powerbook G4.This printer was a breeze to set up on both.The scanning feature is wonderful.All of my scans have come out true to the original.The fax works great, never had any trouble sending or receiving.The only problem I can come up with is that when you are printing color documents, they can be pretty slow.Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase.

I'm in love
My desk at home was getting a bit crowded (a fax machine here, printer there, scanner, etc.) so I decided to do a bit of shopping around for a multi-function printer.I practically spent the whole day viewing the various printers Amazon has to offer and at the same time, reading the comments associated with these printers.I then came across this Multi-function unit that absolutely caught my eyes. I instantly loved the look of it and when I read the reviews, I was sure this is what I wanted.Am I glad I bought it on March 17, 2005.It stands so attractively on my desk waiting for me and set up is a breeze, not to mention meeting all my expectations with not even a gliche.I love it!!!

Carol,Kingston Jamaica

Geek Review
PRO:
* Cheap
* StandAlone Print/Scan/Fax/Copy
* Can Print/Scan/Fax/Copy over a network
* Has multimedia card reader
CON:
* Install failed to work. So I had setup everything manual.
Might need a geek to help you set this application up. One big problem I had with it is that if you are using DHCP to assign IP addresses to machines on your network. When your printer get another IP address you wont be able to print.So you have to assign it a IP address.
* Printing not that fast. Print quality is average.
* To access multimedia card you have to use FTP to connect to it.
* Photo printing on it is mediocore.

Conclusion:If you dont want spend a lot of money on multifunction printer than this is the right one for ya.

A great multifunction
There are many color print/copy/scan/fax machines out there, but surprisingly few that are easily networkable. This one is. It's easy to set up the PC software on networked machines, easy to get the Brother working the network, and even easy to scan to networked computers. Easy easy easy. I was going to get an HP 7410, but CNET user reviews of the software scared me away from it. I'm happy I went with the Brother. I just wish it didn't look so much like a collection of leftover parts from Beige Plastics, Inc. ... Read more

Product Description

Built for business, the imageCLASS D880 is a powerful device designed to produce high quality laser output for busy small offices.Equipped with Canon's Single Cartridge System, the unit is virtually maintenance-free. Just put in the cartridge, make the proper connections, and you are ready to copy, print and receive faxes.For copying, use the platen glass for single page originals or the 30-sheet Automatic Document Feeder for multi-page originals. Program the quantity needed and you're done. Multi-page documents will be collated in the output tray. You will have a large supply of paper using the 500-sheet paper cassette and the 100-sheet multipurpose tray to draw from. The multipurpose tray can accommodate a variety of sizes and types of paper stock. The imageCLASS D880 copies at 18 copies-per-minute (cpm) for letter-size documents. Using Canon's Advanced Printing Technology (CAPT), the imageCLASS D880 also prints with high-quality laser resolution of 2400 x 600 dpi at up to 16 pages-per-minute (ppm) for letter-size prints.Fax and receive documents with ease. Documents will transmit with Super G3 (33.6 Kbps) modem speed, which keeps phone line costs down. With a host of convenient features like 12 Speed Dials, 100 Coded Dials, 255-page memory backup and print in order, faxing will be simple and effortless. ... Read more

Features

• USB and parallel interfaces; PC compatible; 3-year warranty
• Copies, prints, and faxes with laser-sharp quality
• Up to 16 ppm print speed; up to 2,400 dpi resolution
• Copies up to 18 cpm; platen glass for copying convenience
• Fax up to 33.6 Kbps with Super G3 speed

Amazon.com Product Description

Equally at home in Windows and Mac operating environments, the HP LaserJet 3020 All-in-One offers a sophisticated yet hassle-free solution for black-and-white printing and copying and color scanning. Featuring a well-thought-out compact design, the unit offers versatile media handling, single-cartridge operation, and power saving modes for low operating costs, plus a generous 7,000-page monthly duty rating for busy offices.

Print features include first page out in just 10 seconds and up to 15 ppm printing at 1,200 dpi effective resolution. Copies are achieved at the same speed and resolution as printing, with only a 12-second wait for first page out. Copy features include adjustable contrast, options for reduction and enlargement (from 25 to 400%), and the ability to produce up to 99 copies at one time. Color scanning resolution ranges up to 9,600 dpi enhanced (600 dpi optical) in full 24-bit color. A legal-sized glass surface permits easy flatbed scanning and copying, and also allows for sheet-fed scanning and copying using the built-in ADF. The ADF can hold up to 50-sheets, perfect for multi-page documents.

The HP 3020 offers a simple and intuitive user interface with an alphanumeric keypad, plus controls for copy, scan, menu, and job cancel. It has both USB 2.0 and parallel connectivity, features a powerful 240 MHz processor, and comes with 32 MB RAM. It's Energy Star certified and requires only a single easy-to-replace print cartridge that yields an estimated 2,000 pages. The unit is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
HP LaserJet 3020 All-in-One, print/toner cartridge, power cord, Getting Started Guide, support flyer, device software and electronic User's Guide on CD-ROM, 150-sheet media input tray, automatic document feeder (ADF), output bin support, device control panel cover; printer cable not included ... Read more

Features

• USB and parallel interfaces; PC and Mac compatible
• Laser printing, flatbed copying, and color scanning
• 50-sheet ADF for multi-page copying and scanning
• 32 MB RAM; powerful 240 MHz processor
• Versatile paper handling; 7,000-page monthly duty cycle

Reviews (1)

This is not an ALL IN ONE
I actually sent the machine back and am glad I did.Check out the Xerox DocuMate 250 which I bought instead.This machine may be wonderful, but you have to read before you buy.I skimmed over the tech data and got confused.The 3020 is NOT all in one.It is two of the three.The 3030 has the fax capabilities.The 3020 has only the printer and scanner.I pass this on, so you won't have to go through the inconvenience of returning it, because you can't carry this machine back to Office Depot.They won't accept it.Tech Depot is a separate company, though both of the same parent. ... Read more

Product Description

Print, scan and copy. If that's what you need to do on a daily or weekly basis, this multifunction printer can make it happen. Whether you want color or black and white, borders or no borders, four-ink or six-ink color, the PSC 2355 is ready.

Features:

• Get laser-quality black text and rich color photos with the up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi and four-ink or six-ink color (sold separately) for enhanced tone and detail
• Enhance and organize photos with the included HP Image Zone software
• Remove red eye and crop photos on the 1.8" color image display and editing buttons
• Preview, select and print photos directly from a memory card using the handy proof sheet and compatible HP PictBridge-enabled camera
• Print and copy snapshots with or without borders on standard-size (up to 8.5 x 11") and panorama paper
• Automatically detect the paper type, then select the optimal print and copy settings for it
• Print from video clips: select a nine-photo sequence or use HP Image Zone to print a single frame
• Print and copy fastat up to 23 pages per minute black, up to 18 color
• Get outstanding scans with the 1200 x 4800 dpi optical resolution, up to 19200 dpi enhanced, and 48-bit color (depending on computer memory, disk space, other factors)
• Share your favorite images with your family and friends using HP Instant Share™
• Resist photo fading for longer than traditionally processed photos last

Features

• Slots for digital-camera memory cards, USB 2.0, PC/Mac
• Print and copy with resolutions up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi
• Print and copy up to 18 ppm color, 23 ppm black
• Scan images and documents with up to 48-bit color and 1,200 dpi
• Scan directly from PictBridge compatible devices

Reviews (19)

I disagree with the Negative Reviews
Hi,
I have to disagree with the negative reviews. I have read all of them and it seems that, aside from two that had Software issues, or maybe a bad machine, the other negative reviews were from people that had special needs, or were using this for not what it was designed.
I needed a scanner so I bought a printer.As a rule, I don't like to buy the multifunction machines, not for any specific reason. But I reviewed and searched and I found this printer. Again I was skeptical as it was a multifunction machine.
I had no problem with the instalation and the software was not a problem for me. I use a home made PC AMD 2400, and I am using XP Pro. I have not had a problem and it has been flawless.
I like all of the features it has to offer. The Scanner, and the Card reader is especially nice I was surprised as to how well that works. That was a plus, I thought it would work but not spectacularly, I was surprised, it works great.
To go back to the scanner it is great it will make excellent copies with a single push of a button. You can make copies with out the computer being on. It is a simple push of a button and a copy is made. Very nice.
Printing photos is easy also, and again a PC is not really needed. The printer scans from a Media Card (it will read like all of them). You see the photo in the window, and select and print.
The only problems I have found. The black ink cart is too small. The paper 'catching part' of it is lacking. I wish they could have redesigned that part. But it is not a big problem as I would not down grade it for that.
The absolute biggest drawback is the paper feed is too small, I am always having to add more paper. It seems like the feed tray is too small. Again I am happy with it so much I can live with that as well.
It is a very nice size, and price. All of the parts of it work so well. It is a printer I will use for a very long time.

This is great printer but underrated -- please read!
This has been a great all in one printer producing quality documents with clear, clean text and graphics on many types of papers.It prints excellent copies, makes beautiful greeting cards, envelopes, photo's of all sizes - borderless and not, and makes nice scans.

I chose this model PSC2355 because I did not need a fax but wanted the LCD screen to be able to use this printer with or without my PC as my camera is older, without PictBridge and I liked having these options.You can get this model HP printer without the LCD and you get have this model with the LCD and with a fax!

Installation went well and was quite fast.Seemed like less than 15 minutes total.I use Windows XP with cable.To use my scanner after installation, I clicked on start in my taskbar.From there, I clicked on scanners and cameras which brought up the HP scanner icon with model number.Double click on the icon and it opens the welcome box to the scanner and camera wizard. Click next to continue and when that opens, choose your picture type (I like "custom" for the scan quality) and then click "preview".This way you can use the sizer so not to scan all the white of the lid surrounding your scanned piece (for example: a 4x6 picture).Warning: 2400 does take considerable time!On the next option it asks you what you want to do so choose your 1 of3 options and click next.Then you can view your scan from that menu or click finish and open the file later but clicking finish opens the folder automatically for me.I didn't find installation hard or buggy - not at all.It had to be intuitive because I am an old woman and not that computer smart but I had no problem understanding this installation.No buggy software for me.I did not get a bunch of unwanted software installation but I did load the CD for HP image zone and find that I like it for a quick enhancement and printing option.

I find that I MUST use the PHOTO cartridge when printing photos!!You CAN use ONLY the tri-color and black cartridge that come with the printer and you will still get nice pictures but if you are the least bit finicky - as I am, you WILL WANT TO USE THE PHOTO CARTRIDGE!It will make the world of difference in your print quality!Also, and especially if you do not use any photo imaging software, you just might want to dabble with your printer options because on those "special" pictures, you REALLY WILL see a quality difference when you learn how to tweak with these options.Wow, I have produced stunning photographs utilizing many different features.Please note:this printer uses only the newer Vivera inks. Number 95 or 97 tri-color, 94 black and 99 photo.

I am very happy with this printer.I don't know what this nonsense is when people say it won't print in color or it prints lines.Something is wrong but it may not be the printer...

During the past 8 years, I have owned a Canon, an Epson and HP and have been pleased with all three.I prefer HP because I like a new printhead each time I change a cartridge.

No matter what I did, all my printers used gobs of ink and cost an arm and a leg.I had various problems with all of them yet they were all nice printers.However, I do like this model all in one because it does a bit of everything.If you are buying this just for the scanner for old family pictures and film, then this is not the scanner for you.It gets the job done and can even make great scans, providing your original is good quality but it is not a dedicated scanner for photography professionals and enthusiasts.This all in one is a great printer but is simply providing you with more just to give a little home office for a lesser price.My opinion is to go for a dedicated film and photo repair scanner if you expect to fix old film and photos.

Good Printer, Bad Software
HP hardware is generally good stuff- lasts a long time, does a excellent job, and looks nice. The HP PSC 2355 is no exception. The quality of the printing is top notch, it is very intuitive to use, and image slots as well as screen are useful features. I especially like the fact that the print-head is built into the ink cartridge. This brings up the cost a little, but well worth it, because you are getting a brand new print-head every few months (this was a big problem with my old Epson).

For an all purpose printer, I am very pleased. It prints quietly, and quickly. I was looking for a printer that does decent scans, copies, printing and pictures at a reasonable price. This does all of that wonderfully, and the small size is very convenient too.

Of course, there is one big problem, and that is the HP software. Setting up this software is absolutely HORRIBLE. It is amazing how incompatible the HP printer drivers are with the HP digital camera drivers. I spent hours and hours trying to solve problems with HP technical support; they are absolutely useless. First, pictures wouldn't download properly, then the computer and printer wold not communicate correctly- the list goes on and on. HP Tech support failed to solve any of my problems. I had to do it all on my own.

In summary, the printer itself is great, once you've got it up and running. But to get to that point, namely installing the software, is a feat in itself. Buying this may not be the best idea for those who don't find computers intuitive.

Important to note: This does NOT come with a USB cable to connect to a computer! I luckily had one from my old printer, so it wasn't a problem for me.

You might want to consider the HP 1610
After studying very carefully, including specs, reviews, and even manuals, I bought the HP PSC 1610. It's quite a bit less expensive. The only difference I could find is that you can't see the photo from your camera on the 1610 screen (you just see printing). But, if you're doing most of the photo editing on your computer, I can't see any reason to spend the extra money for the 2355. BTW, I just printed a 4 x 6 photo on the 1610, and it was excellent.

Perfect Solution for Home or Office
After researching printers for the past month, I finally decided on the HP PSC 2355v. I am a photography minor and wanted a printer/scanner that would be as good as the digital darkroom here on campus. This scanner actually scans at a higher rate (5 times higher) than the $900 (3 years old) scanner in the darkroom. The printer (with the additional color cartridge) actually prints my photos much, much better than the VERY expensive printers in the darkroom.

This printer's dpi is as high as any all-in-one printer under $600. I bought mine at Wal-Mart (of all places) for $178.88. I know that if I have any problems then walmart will take it back...something to consider.

Overall, I am very, very satisfied with this purchase. I highly recommend this machine. ... Read more

Product Description

INTELLIFAX 2820 PLAIN PAP LASER FAX PHONE COPIER ... Read more

Features

• Monochrome laser fax with 14.4 Kbps modem
• 20-page auto document feeder, 250-sheet input capacity
• 8 MB memory stores up to 500 pages
• 220-station auto dialing memory, broadcast up to 270 locations
• USB 2.0 interface for future printing, supports optional drivers

Product Description

This item is brand new and comes complete with all manufacturer supplied accessories.
It also comes with a USA warranty.

Nice electronics is your source for everyday low prices on theSharp AL1631 - AL1631 DIG LASER COPIER 30PG ADF 16CPM FB LGL 250SHT TRAY/50SHT and all other Sharp Multi-Function Printers

Features

• Digital automatic, manual, and photo exposure modes
• Up to 16 copies per minute
• Convenient scan-once print-many operation
• 30-sheet document feeder
• 250-sheet paper capacity

Reviews (2)

Problematic
My office has been using this photocopier for about a year now. It's in a 24/7 pharmacy so it's being used constantly. I give it the two stars for being able to keep up with our demands, the speed is acceptable.

During the past year it's developed numerous problems. The machine has displayed system error messages on about 3 occasions and I had to call Sharp support and type in their secret button combinations to get it fixed. Sharp witholds troubleshooting information from their customers in order to benefit and secure their tech support department.

Sharp gave us a refurbished replacement unit and it eventually started having the same problems. Now the machine makes a loud humming noise after every copy, though I suppose you can get used to the noise after a few months.

The toner cartridge has also leaked inside the machine a few times, causing a big mess we had to vacuum up.

It's come time to replace this guy. I'll be trying a different manufacturer, perhaps Brother or Canon.

Sharp AL-1631 Digital Laser Copier
I use this copier everyday in my classroom. I love it! Great investment. ... Read more

Product Description

The MFC-8220 is a 5-in-1 Laser Multi-Function Center® machine that truly outperforms any other laser sheetfed all-in-one product in its class! The MFC-8220 is not only a laser printer and a feature-rich standalone fax, but also a full function copier and B/W scanner. Also included is PC Fax capability, allowing you to send and receive faxes1 via your desktop PC.

In addition to producing sharp, laser print quality of up to 2400 x 600 dpi (HQ1200), the MFC-8220 prints and copies at an impressive speed of up to 21 ppm/cpm. The MFC-8220 comes equipped with a 250-sheet adjustable paper tray for letter or legal size paper and an optional second 250-sheet paper tray is also available2. Both USB and parallel ports are standard3 and the MFC-8220 is compatible with Windows®, Mac® and DOS® Operating Systems.

• Fastup to 21 ppm
• Up to 2400 x 600 dpi (HQ1200) printing
• 3-color LCD display for easy operation
• 33.6K bps Fax Modem
• 32MB memory
• Windows® and Mac® compatible

Features

• Parallel and USB interfaces, optional networking; PC and Mac
• Prints, scans, copies, standalone and PC faxes
• Up to 2,400 x 600 dpi print resolution
• Up to 21 pages per minute printing and copying
• 300 x 600 dpi monochrome scan resolution, 9,600 dpi enhanced

Reviews (1)

Nice machine
I just bought the mfc8220 after almost seven years with an older brother mfc 4350. It was still going strong, but the drum needed to be replaced, and prices have dropped so much it made sense to upgrade.

The printer is wicked fast. The industrial design is top notch. Print quality is good. Paper handling is good. It integrates with my favorite scanned doc management applciation, paperport.

If you want a laser, instead of inkjets that are slower and cost much more to run over time, and you don't need an integrated flatbed scanner, this is the one to get.

Brad ... Read more

Product Description

Brother International (DCP7020) MFC 3-IN-1 COPIER/PRT./SCAN ... Read more

Features

• USB 2.0 and Ethernet interfaces; PC and Mac compatible
• Prints, copies, and scans; auto document feeder
• Up to 20 ppm print speed; up to 6,000 by 1,200 dpi resolution
• Up to 17 cpm copy speed; reduces and enlarges 25 to 400%
• 600 x 2,400 dpi scan resolution, 36-bit color; up to 6 seconds per page faxing

Reviews (2)

Agreed - awesome!
I almost never write a review, but the forest of multi-functions is so thick and I am so impressed by my Brother DCP-7020 that I figure I ought to share my personal view of this tremendous small office/home-office machine.

I spent weeks researching and testing multi-functions, going back and forth among Brother, HP, Sharp, Xerox, Canon, and others. What a nightmare, sorting out and comparing all the rival features!

My own needs were straight-forward: truly excellent, professional-looking B&W laser printing and copying capability; reliable paper-path routing with few or no jams; able to handle periodic high volume and otherwise steady daily use; large paper tray capacity; reliable Auto Document Feeder; handy and roomy output tray; acceptable color as well as B&W scanning; and reasonably priced laser supplies that have a reasonably high volume capacity.

While I had no need for fax or networking, I might have taken either or both if the quality of the more important features I sought warranted the extra price. I also was hoping for a stand-alone copying capability, just to give me more flexibility in office machinery since I also have a Brother HL-5150DLT (which is a tremendous stand-alone printer, by the way!)

Several times I almost decided on the Sharp AL-1641CS or its equivalent at Canon and Xerox. My initial misgivings about the latest Brother multifunction machines came down to three things: I was concerned about a few reports of modest paper curling; I was nervous about the paper output slot which seemed at first glance kind of puny and inconveniently located at the inside front, rather than outside to the side, of the machine; and the Brother multi-function machines somehow didn't look to me quite as robust or strong as some of their competitors, at least as they sat on the store shelf.

Repeated testing in multiple stores convinced me that the Brother DCP-7020 was the most likely to meet my needs at an initial price (and also a lower laser cartridge supplies price) so substantially less than the Sharp or equivalents that I decided to 'chance' it, as I thought. It turned out far, far better than I had hoped.

This is a GREAT workhorse machine that takes up substantially less work space and yet turns out excellent laser printing and/or copying with sharp, professional-looking text. Reliable, smooth paper handling with no paper jams to speak of (other than one deliberately caused for testing, which was very easily cleared). Superior copying capability (stand-alone or attached to a computer.) And, though not my top priority, very good scanning as well, supported by excellent, intuitive software.

The earlier review and product descriptions you can read at Amazon.com are accurate. This machine is awesome; the best buy for the money you will find, unless you need faxing capability or color printing in your multi-function. As for my original misgivings, here's my experience:

(1) Paper curling. Not a problem! The paper curling reports are true but greatly exaggerated. Very, very minor curling occurs (probably due to the extreme heat needed for any laser printing), but the paper flattens quickly as it cools and in a minute or so you won't even know it had a slight curl as it emerged from the machine.

(2) Output tray. Not a problem! True, the output slot at the front of the machine looks a little inconvenient or insubstantial, but that turns out to be a mirage, probably because we are so accustomed to expecting to see a bulky exterior separate output tray. The Brother DCP-7020 output tray actually is an innovation. It works perfectly and can hold up to 100 pages, no problem. Lift the lid below the copier and you will see you have access to the entire output tray in all its glory.

(3) The wrong-est I was in my initial misgivings was in thinking that visually the Brother DCP-7020 looked somehow more fragile, or less robust, than the Sharp or similar competitors. It may look that way, but in reality it is every bit as much a workhorse machine as its equivalent competitors. The DCP-7020 is a strong, muscular, and reliable machine. Just a much smaller footprint and at half the price.

Although not my own top priority, I've also been very pleasantly surprised at how good the scanning function is. A couple of reviewers here and there on the web grumble about this, but I found the Brother DCP-7020 scanning function and quality does at least well with color photos as any other $200-$400 scanner I've used, and far better than most of them. The text recognition software is far superior to what most well known competing brands use. And the scanner control panel is very intuitive with good defaults and ample opportunity to easily customize. I've wound up putting my 1 year old $400 HP scanner in the attic.)

I unhesitatingly recommend the Brother DCP-7020. It is everything I wanted in a B&W laser printer/copier/scanner -- and more! -- at half the price of the competition.

Afterword about Brother support: For those concerned about tech support, there is good, and bad, and more good news --but REALLY good news if you pay attention to what I have to say here.

1.Good news: Brother's toll-free number you can call in an emergency usually leads you to a live English-speaking person who isn't in India or Sri-Lanka or some other Exploited-Labor-of-the-Month hell hole.

2. Bad news: Like the infamous Indian "tech support" people we all know and loath, you probably will get an American who is mostly clueless other than they've been trained to read the manuals. If you haven't read the manual yourself, they can be a kind of "aural" manual and walk you through a few quick fixes. If you know the manual and those fixes haven't worked, go to the next point below.

3.More good news: If you have time to e-mail or call Brother support and ask specifically for a truly knowledgeable tech person to contact you, in a day or at most two you will wind up being called by a REAL expert who will take the time to answer all of your questions patiently and in depth. These people know what they're doing. They're honest and knowledgeable. They are the way tech support used to be, once upon a time.

Very good !!!
Here is my review for the sister model of DCP7020 (7820N), the only difference between this and 7820N is this does not have fax & the rest is the same, so my review should apply to MFC 7420 as well (EXCEPT FAX DOESN"T APPLY TO DCP 7020)

WoW ! This must be the best MFC out there. I have owned several canon, hp, lexmark MFC, photo printers, fax machines etc. This machine is it. All you need is this MFC & a separate photo printer. you are all set.

1. This is a laser MFC - scan(color), copy, fax, print
2. very fast for home/small office use
3. very compact - very space saving
4. Network ready - other computers on network can use all functions of this.
5. unlimited tech support. not just 1-year like HP/canon.
6. Machine feels sold & feels it will last long
7. All fax,copy, scan can be operated either from machine buttons or pc software interface.
8. installation was breeze
9. software is top notch. very intuitive
10. tested print, copy, scan & fax - AWESOME AWESOME.
11. they don't outsource cust support to india
12. only regrets: no duplex, no separate output tray, but from a compact machine like this, you can't expect output tray.
13. This MFC is clearly the winner. nothing else.
14. $50 cartride takes you upto 2,500 pages. not bad
15. Auto feeder works flawlessly
16. buy from local office depot store when they give $40 gift card with it.
17. you can connect any answering machine, so all you need is one line for phone callss & fax. this machine shows whether it is a phone call or fax. can use distinctive ring too.
18. backlit LCD menu
19. if you network with this printer, you don't need to buy USB cable
20. 32mb memory for printing, huge memory for fax.
21. super fast fax speed
22. Excellent looks.
23. DEDICATED MAC SUPPORT, although i only used it for Windows.

why didn't i know about Brother earlier ?
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Product Description

Photo-quality with up to 4800-optimized dpi (on HP premium photo papers and 1200 x 1200-input dpi) or optional six-ink color printing (available with separate purchase of photo cartridge, not included). Fine detailed scanning with up to 1200 x 2400-dpi optical resolution (up to 19,200-dpi enhanced), 48-bit color (48-bit color Windows only). Features HP's exclusive photoret color layering technology for brilliant photo-quality results. Prints up to 19ppm in black and 15ppm in color. Copies up to 19cpm in black and 14cpm in color. Print 4" x 6" borderless photos on HP premium plus photo paper. Unattended multi-page faxing, scanning and copying using a 35-page automatic document feeder. Reduce and enlarge originals from 25% - 200% HEWOJ6110 HEW-OJ6110 808736330831 0873633083 ... Read more

Features

• Printing, scanning, faxing and copying
• 1,200 x 1,200 dpi print and copy resolution
• 2,400 x 1,200 dpi scan resolution
• 19 pages per minute copy speed
• USB interface; 1-year product warranty

Reviews (91)

Very buggy
something is always freezing, not working, or conflicting.also, a slow machine.go for something newer.

Trash
This machine is a constant frustration.Out of the box, the software is buggy and has never worked right.Tech support is poor, and they are able to do little more than parrot the instructions that come with the machine.Constantly jams when sending faxes, freezes up when sending large faxes, and has never successfully scanned an item.I operate a small business and thought this machine would cover several bases at once, but have been constantly disappointed.HP should be ashamed for putting this garbage on the market.

Buggy Software
So mom needed help scanning and e-mailing some documents. No problem. Hit the "scan" button on the OfficeJet, and go, right? Wrong. Hitting the button would bring up an HP splash screen on the computer, but it froze there. Lesson learned: the "scan" button on the machine is useless.

Then we went into the "HP Photo # Imaging Gallery" software. It worked for 3 scans, but on the 4th one, it appeared to scan fine, but the document file never showed up in the gallery window.

We tried it with another scanning application, and again it appeared to scan fine, but the software never received the data. No error, nothing.

I tried downloading a "critical update" for the HP software, and it arrived as an executable WinZip file. Unfortunately, it tried to unpack to a directory on C: but the computer in question doesn't have a C: drive, so the WinZip self-extractor said "Drive c is not a valid drive, unzip operation canceled" and exited.

Anyway, I then noticed the link that lets HP analyze your system for needed upgrades, but it found that the driver for the OfficeJet was up-to-date.

My HP Scanjet also 3300C has funny drivers. They don't like it when I disconnect power to the scanner before "disconnecting" the scanner in Windows. I think it used to crash Windows, before I upgraded the drivers. Now it merely complains. But it shouldn't complain at all!

Also, my uncle tried getting the fax part to work, but he hit an unresolvable problem (I don't remember what it was).

At work, we also use a different model of OfficeJet for faxing. That has problems feeding paper, and it just doesn't work as well as the Brother machine that sits beside it.

From now on, I can't recommend any HP device with a scanner, due to the poor quality of the drivers. But to be honest to myself and HP, I still like my Deskjet 970CSE. And the OfficeJet 6110 prints fine, which is why I give this 2 stars instead of 1.

Wonderful Multifunction Printer
I pruchased this unit so I could make copies for Sunday School and do light faxing and scanning.I have to use the unit increasingly for scanning documents into my computer.

So far, I have had no problems to report on this unit.

Took It Back For A Refund Just In Time
I bought this one because I wanted the flat glass for the copy function. However, it wasn't worth it. This printer tries to do too much, is cheaply made, and has a user-unfriendly menu. The software is full of bugs. You will be spending many hours trying to figure things out and calling India where customer service seems to be located. I was very lucky to get it back to the store within ten days for a full refund. And as you might figure, the store was a pain in the neck and said that they couldn't believe that I was having trouble with this model. Duh! ... Read more

Product Description

The ideal addition to any home or office, the Epson Stylus CX5400 all-in-one delivers long-lasting Photo Quality printing; one touch, standalone color copying; plus powerful, full featured scanning.This versatile unit provides a fast, simple way to restore faded photos to their original brilliance with exclusive Epson Easy Photo Fix technology.The Epson Stylus CX5400 can quickly turn these color-restored images into bright, vivid reprints made to last. Epson DURABrite inks ensure each photo has vibrant color that can be enjoyed for years to come. 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi provides remarkable image quality, while BorderFree printing and copying offers popular photo sizes to frame or place in albums. The Epson Stylus CX5400 also produces amazing results when printing everyday text and documents.This innovative all-in-one even offers convenient full-color copying, without using a computer. Whether it delivers enlargements or multiple copies on a page, the Epson Stylus CX5400 ensures each copy is as sharp as the original. Fully automatic scanning makes it easier than ever, while two advanced scanning modes offer greater flexibility and control. ... Read more

Features

• 1,200 x 2,400 dpi maximum optical scan resolution, 48-bit color
• USB interface; PC and Mac compatible
• Color printing, copying, and scanning
• Up to 22 ppm print speed, up to 16 copies per minute
• 5,760 x 1,440 optimized dpi maximum print resolution

Reviews (106)

Not built to last longer than warrenty
I have owned this print/scanner/copier for 13 months now and for 11 months it was in perfect order.The 12th month I started to have problems but didn't think it was a big deal NOW I can't get it to print correctly.Nozzle cleaning, alignments, ect.... I cant get it to print anything without it turning out pink.BUT it isn't covered by warrenty any longer.I even use the Epson overpriced ink and it hasn't not made a difference!

Weigh reviews from long time users very heavily!!!
Positive reviews by recent purchasers must be taken with caution. Only time will tell the true value of an item!

I bought this in February 2004 for $133.I used it very lightly, a few copies and printed pages a month, and it printed fine with no trouble.Then about two months ago the ink got low, as ink will do. I bought the genuine epson ink and put them in just as directed.And what do i get?Blank page after blank page.I cleaned heads, checked nozzles, aligned heads (or tried, since the pages were just blank) and it never printed another thing.All this right after the stinking warranty went. The part that really makes me angry is that i have no use for these brand new, overpriced thinly sliced cartridges of ink!!Where can I get justice?

DIES immediately after warranty!
I thought this was the answer!On sale with a rebate!WOW!I gave up a bulky HP Laser for this all in one machine.My printing needs are pretty light.It was nice to copy, scan and print from one machine.Print quality was good for my needs ... one month after the warranty the print started to fail - both B&W and color.It's in the shop now and they are most likely not going to be able to repair it for less than the cost of a new machine.Going back to HP!

My favorite printer yet!!
Everything "A PC Hardware Fan" says is true. I especially like the "price performance". I had been using a lot of HP models, but Epson's paper feeder is so much more straightforward. The ink is bright and looks incredible on "bright white" paper. I also print on sticker stock which is nice because the ink dries so quickly you can put them on the packages right away.

The scanner works great also and is very easy to use. The copier features are perfect for my small consulting office - I don't do many "volume copy runs". Changing ink cartridges is a snap and I've never had any jam issues. This unit is just about as big as you want a printer but will fit nicely on your desk with room to spare. Get them while you can - I paid around $100 for my first from CompUSA and then picked a lightly used one up from ebay for around $100.

One thing I'll add: I haven't used this printer to print lots of pictures or photos. My guess is that the people with lots of clog problems must be doing something like that, which in my opinion is not a good use for a multi-function unit like this. I'm using the CX5400 to print high quality letters and business documents on good paper. I have a Canon that I use exclusively for digital photos.

What a waste of effort - and ink!
I've now been the (un)happy owner of an Epson Stylus 5200/5400 for about a year. We don't print a lot, but when we do it's usually in batches - pictures in particular, or a copy of this and that. The combination printer was perfect for that - no computer needed to make a single copy!

After the install things work great - for a few months. Then it starts going down hill - and after 4-5 months it will no longer print anything on the paper. Yes, nossle cleaning, check etc. done a lot of times. When it first came to this point with the 5200 - support was contacted. They took me through cleaning like 10 times, no effect. Wanted me to try with new cartridges - which I had done, no luck (like most ink-jet printers today - the price of the printer is nothing compared to the price of ink - and with epson it refuses to print with even 10-15% left in the cartridges - of which you have 4!).

Ohh - Epson support let me know that if you keep the printer on for longer periods it drains the cartridges - it has to be turned off. So much for a shared network printer!

They sent me a replacement cx5400 - alas it had the same fault - a few things printed, but nothing much. Another replacemenent printer came, and this time it worked. This was 6-7 months ago. Now we come home from a vacation; it no longer prints - no vacation pictures on paper :(Replaced the cartriges again ($50 down the drain) - and it got even worse - paper is totally blank coming out.

I've given up - heard so many bad things about the cartridges from Epson that I'll find another manufactor for a combo scanner/printer/copier. Gone are the days where my epson matrix printers were reliable as could be. It's simply not worth getting a cheapo printer that breaks after less than 1 year. ... Read more

Product Description

Canon PC150 Personal Copier - Analog copier - Monochrome Copier - 4cpm - Laser - CopierThe PC150 copier, with its smart folding compact design, fits on a desktop and can be carried from your office to your meeting using the built-in pop-up handle.Requiring no warm-up time, the PC150 is ready to copy whenever you are. Use the 50-sheet stack paper tray for multiple copies up to 9 at a time or set the full-feed mode for up to 50 copies. The PC150 generates copies at 4 copies-per-minute from up to letter-size originals. The adjustable exposure slide gives you the freedom to control how light or dark the copies come out. With Canon's Single Cartridge System, you are assured of virtually maintenance-free performance at just pennies-per-copy. Nice electronics is your source for everyday low prices on theCanon 8461A042AA - PC150 PERSONAL COPIER 4CPM 50-SHEET PAPER TRAY and all other Canon Office Equipment ... Read more

Features

• Simple to operate and maintain; 1-year warranty
• Compact folding design with built-in carrying handle
• Single cartridge system offers four copies per minute
• Up to letter-size sheets, 50-sheet paper tray
• Instant warm-up, auto shut-off to save energy

Product Description

IMAGECLASS D860 LASERPR COPIER 16PPM USB PAR ... Read more

Features

• Windows compatible; 3-year limited warranty, 1-year onsite service
• Laser output at up to 2,400 x 600 dpi print quality
• Copy up to 18 cpm and print at 16 ppm (letter)
• 30-page automatic document feeder, 500-sheet cassette, 100-sheet multipurpose tray
• Legal-size platen glass for copying convenience

Amazon.com Product Description

The UXB20 from Sharp is an inkjet fax machine with some nice features and a low price tag. It has a 9,600 bps modem speed, which equates to about 15 seconds per page, and comes with a 448 KB memory, capable of holding up to 24 pages of incoming faxes if you run out of paper. The paper tray holds up to 100 pages, while a 10-page automatic document feeder makes sending multi-page faxes a snap.

The corded telephone that comes with the fax machine is ready for both caller ID and distinctive ring detection, and you can store up to 30 numbers in your speed dial directory to easily call or fax friends, family, or business associates. The UXB20 has a 392-lines/inch vertical maximum fax resolution (203 lines/inch horizontal) and is also capable of making 600 dpi copies. Documents up to 8.5 inches wide are accepted, while an EZ-NAV dial makes it easy to navigate the menu and adjust fax settings. Sharp provides a 90-day limited warranty on both parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Fax machine, paper tray, paper tray extension, ink cartridge, handset, short telephone cord, long telephone line cord, user's manual ... Read more

Features

• 30 speed dial presets; 90-day limited warranty
• 9,600 bps modem speed, 15-second transmission time
• 449 KB memory, 24-page out-of-paper memory capacity
• Copy function, multi-copy up to 99
• Corded handset; caller ID and distinctive ring detection ready

Reviews (2)

Nifty fax machine
The Sharp UX-B20 fax machine is easy to set up, does all that I want in a fax machine, prints on plain paper, and uses an ink jet cartridge rather than the hard-to-install roll of ink film. Also, the design of the machine is the "cleanest" and most compact I've seen. The ink cartridge is expensive, about twice as expensive as a roll of ink film. However, it will last about 500 sheets whereas a roll of ink film will only last about 250 sheets. So, the cost of the cartridge is very comparable. Rolls of film are usually about half the cost of the cartridge. Half the cost, but only half the number of sheets!! I like this machine!!

Not for the fax at heart
Good fax machine/copier. Ideal for the home environment of the occassional faxing in and out. The ink cartridge supplied is not a full size cartridge. For the price, they really should include a full size container. Or at least a coupon for your next purchase which could be soon if you receive alot of faxes.Encountered problem receiving a fewfaxes requiring multiple sendings from the other person. But overall, worth the price for the occassional faxer. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The KX-FP145 from Panasonic is a monochrome, slim-cabinet fax machine with a built-in corded phone, an all-digital answering machine, and caller ID/call waiting compatibility. With it's thin 7.5-inch height, this model makes an unassuming addition to your office. A 100-number phone directory helps you keep track of all your important numbers, while a built-in speakerphone allows you to communicate hands-free.

The KX-FP145 has a 9,600 kbps modem speed and takes an average of 15 seconds to transmit a page. You can make copies at speeds of 2 cpm, while a multi-copy function allows you to make up to 99 copies from a single original. The 10-page automatic document feeder provides an easy way to transmit multi-page faxes, and an out-of-paper reception of up to 24 pages helps ensure that you never miss an important fax. A broadcasting feature lets you send a fax to up to 20 separate locations, and a voice pager call setting alerts you to any new voicemail messages.

The answering machine stores a total of 18 minutes of messages, split between two mailboxes. A time/date stamp lets you know when each call was received. The LCD screen on the base helps you to navigate the machine's many features, while distinctive ring detection lets you assign various ringers to different phone directory entries, providing an auditory indication of the caller's identity. The KX-FP145 also comes backed by a six-month exchange warranty.

What's in the Box
Fax machine, starter kit, corded handset, coiled handset cord, phone line cord, paper tray, paper guide, user's manual ... Read more

Features

• 100-number phone directory; distinctive ring detection
• 15 seconds per page transmission time
• Corded handset, speakerphone; caller ID
• All-digital answering machine, 18 minutes recording time, 2 mailboxes
• 10-page automatic document feeder; 24-page out-of-paper reception

Reviews (1)

performance
I have had to use a number of more expensive fax machines at my former job. This outperforms even those that were hundreds of dollars more. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Copiers don't have to be big and expensive to make great copies. With Canon's PC430 personal copier, you can get clean and clear copies from a small, relatively inexpensive unit, in your own home or small office.

To set up the Canon PC430 photocopier, we opened the copier's cover, took out the toner cartridge, removed the protective sealing tape, reinserted the toner cartridge, closed the copier's cover, and plugged in the AC power cord. The copier was ready to make copies without needing even a short warm-up period.

In our test of the PC430, we copied a variety of documents, and, in most cases, the black-and-white copies were nearly indistinguishable from the black-and-white originals. There were no unexpected smudges or grains unless the originals contained colors or shades of gray. For detailed images and photographs, the automatic exposure system consistently made copies that were too dark; so we turned off the automatic system with the touch of a button, and adjusted the exposure by turning a dial--and saw dramatic improvement.

The copier is rated at four ppm, which is slow for an office copier but consistent with copiers in this price range.

Pros:

• Easy setup
• Intuitive controls
• Instant warm-up
• Toner cartridge included

Cons

• Slow copy rate

Features

• Single cartridge system
• 4 ppm
• 50-sheet paper tray
• Instant warm-up
• Automatic exposure