Thursday, April 30, 2009

HP LaserJet 3390 All-in-One Printer/Copier/Scanner/Fax


HP LaserJet 3390 All-in-One Printer/Copier/Scanner/Fax (Q6500A#ABA)
The HP LaserJet 3390 All-in-One Printer/Copy/Scanner is a revolutionary office machine that prints, copies, faxes, and scans. Its versatility, productivity, fast performance, and legendary HP reliability make it a must for every business. The LaserJet 3390 offers high-quality black-and-white printing, black-and-white copying, black-and-white faxing, and black-and-white and color scanning. Supremely efficient and incredibly convenient, this all-in-one unit will help increase office productivity.



The HP LaserJet 3390 is a revolutionary office machine that prints, copies, faxes, and scans. View larger.


This system makes high-quality copies and prints at speeds of up to 22 PPM. View larger.


HP Smart printing technology makes the LaserJet 3390 easy to use. View larger.


The ports, connectors, memory storage, and switches are located on the rear of the scanner. View larger.
The Performance You Need
The LaserJet 3390 is designed to let you accomplish more work in less time. This system makes high-quality copies and prints at speeds of up to 22 pages per minute (ppm), so it won't hold you up or slow down your busy workday. In fact, the LaserJet 3390 delivers fast first-page out speeds of less than 11 seconds when copying, and less than 8.5 seconds when printing so you won't waste valuable time waiting for output. In other words, with the LaserJet 3390 you can pick up your completed job before most other devices have even begun to warm up! You'll also enjoy superior quality with genuine HP cartridges. With HP Smart printing technology, the HP print cartridge and the device work together to achieve consistent, outstanding print quality, enhanced reliability, and a system that is easy to use, manage, and maintain. Automatic alerts let you know when the cartridge is low or out, and you can depend on convenient online ordering with HP SureSupply.

The enhanced finishing features also allow for greater flexibility while standard automatic two-sided printing helps you conserve paper. Plus, this compact desktop product multi-tasks; if someone is printing or copying, you can still receive that important fax you've been waiting for.

The Productivity You Deserve
The LaserJet 3390 lets you maintain your momentum with an optional 250-sheet input tray that offers a total input capacity of up to 500 sheets. This high capacity means you can print more pages with less intervention and depend on the product to be ready when you need it. The LaserJet 3390 also effortlessly handles your volume demands with a 64 MB memory (expandable to 192 MB), 4 MB FAX memory, and a fast, reliable engine. This machine can truly take on even your biggest, most complex jobs. Plus, for optimum convenience and to save you time, the HP ToolboxFX lets you interact with the LaserJet 3390 from the comfort of your own desk, with configuration, status, and support for every feature.

The LaserJet 3390 prints complex documents with built-in support for HP PCL5e, HP PCL6, and HP postscript level 3 emulation. You can also easily and reliably connect multiple users with standard 10/100Base-T Ethernet networking or take advantage of easy direct connections with the hi-speed USB 2.0 port.

Speed, Connectivity, and Included Software
The LaserJet 3390 gives you many time and money saving options, while delivering optimum productivity. The fast print speed of up to 22 ppm, as well as the monthly volume of up to 10,000 pages, ensures that you won't waste time either waiting for jobs or continually replacing paper. The print quality is up to 1200 x 1200 dpi so you can count on the sharpness of your documents. Fast and reliable, the fax machine speed dials up to 120 numbers and 119 group dials and has a resolution up to 300 x 300 dpi. To help ensure that all your copies are clear and readable, the copier can be adjusted to reduce/enlarge each document from 25 to 400 percent while the scanner offers a hardware resolution of up to 19200 dpi.

The LaserJet 3390 comes with a variety of software to keep your system running smoothly. The software package includes: HP ToolboxFX, HP LaserJet Scan, TWAIN 1.9 or WIA scanner drivers, HP LaserJet Fax, HP Fax Setup Wizard, Readiris PRO text recognition software (not installed with other software, separate installation required), printer drivers (HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6, HP PostScript Level 3 emulation), installer/uninstaller, and for Macintosh users, HP Director.

The LaserJet 3390 comes with a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
HP LaserJet 3390 printer/copy/scanner, power cord, HP LaserJet Q5949A black print cartridge, getting started guide, support flyer, CD-ROMs (software and documentation), control panel faceplate, ADF input support, and phone cord.

Customer Review: Terrible product - avoid at all costs

This is a terrible product that you should avoid like the plague. After 20+ hours on the phone with tech support we had them send out a replacement, which has exactly the same problems, and I think the problem is their terrible software. Its software locks up the host machine at 100% processor use, the scanning is very poor quality when it works, which is seldom, and the printing locks up with random "49 error". It does send and receive faxes ok. I have an office full of HP equipment, and we had ok results with the earlier LJ3330 and LJ3380 models, but this is trash.

Customer Review: I wish I could give zero stars

It is now August of 2008 and I still can't scan with this device which is not compatible with Windows Vista and there is no evidence that it will ever work. So it's a great printer but if you really wanted what you paid for (a printer, fax and scanner) and if you have Windows Vista, save your money.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

HP ScanJet 8250 Document Scanner


HP ScanJet 8250 Document Scanner
HP's ScanJet 8250 flatbed scanner was designed with the serious user in mind. With the ability to scan items up to 8.5 x 14 inches in size, multiple 35 mm negatives and slides using the built-in transparent materials adapter, or even up to 25 double-sided document pages unattended with the included document feeder, the ScanJet 8250 can handle virtually any task.

High 4,800 dpi optical resolution and 48-bit color combine together to deliver professional quality results every time. Plus, you can by-pass your computer keyboard and use the six one-touch buttons to copy, save, or e-mail your scanned images, and more.

PC and Mac compatible, the 8250 comes with everything you'll need to get set up, including a handy bundle of imaging tools and software. The ScanJet 8250 comes backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
HP ScanJet 8250, HP ScanJet automatic document feeder, transparent materials adapter, USB cable, external power adapter, user's manual, TWAIN driver, CD-ROMs with software for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh [HP Photo & Imaging software with Share-to-Web software and HP Memories Disc Creator, HP ScanJet copy utility, suite of electronic help tools (includes paper manual), NewSoft Presto! BizCard Reader, IRIS ReadIris Pro, Adobe PhotoShop Elements, Adobe Acrobat Reader (Windows only)]

Customer Review: Great price and product

The scanner I purchased was delivered on time and worked very well with little to no problems, I would definitely recommend this scanner and the company that I purchased it from.

Customer Review: HP Scanjet 8250

I purchased this scanner as used. Received it with no instructions or manual and have yet been able to use it as anticipated. It may be a good item but based on what I experienced I would not recomment it at all.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

HP Photosmart C3180 All-in-One Printer, Scanner, and Copier


HP Photosmart C3180 All-in-One Printer, Scanner, and Copier
Looking for that perfect machine that can meet all your photo printing needs, not to mention your document printing needs...and do a whole lot of other stuff, too? You can print photos right from your camera via memory card 1 (no need for a PC). Use the included HP Photosmart Express software to edit each shot and organize the whole lot. You can print, scan, and copy with ease, and you'll love the results you get from your Photosmart C3180 All-in-One.



HP's Vivera ink delivers a broad range of vivid, lifelike colors and crisp black text. View example.


Print straight from your camera or camera phone using a memory card. View larger.
Fast, convenient, reliable
The HP Photosmart C3180 All in One Printer, Scanner, and Copier features high-quality scans of photos & documents with 1200 x 2400 dpi optical resolution, 48-bit color depth. Automatically remove red eye, enhance detail in dark areas of photos, Photos resist fading for generations and laser-quality text documents retain clarity for decades, Memory card slots support Secure Digital/MultiMedia Card, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card using brochure and photo papers for borderless printing 36-ink 6-printing available with purchase of HP 99 photo inkjet cartridge; not included, Print borderless photos up to 8.5 x 24 panorama size with included HP Photosmart Essential Software. Use your all-in-one's scanner to repair older, damaged photos with HP Real Life technologies.

True-to-life photos and documents

  • Make pro-quality reprints in any size up to 8.5 x 11" with the touch of a button
  • Print borderless photos in sizes up to 8.5 x 24" panorama2 with the included HP Photosmart Essential software
  • Print and copy photos in beautiful six-ink color (optional) and laser-quality text with HP's Vivera inks3
  • Do high-quality scans of photos and documents with the 1200 x 2400 dpi optical resolution and 48-bit color depth
  • Help photos resist fading for generations4 and keep laser-quality documents clear for decades5
Five-star functionality
  • Optimize your print and copy quality for various kinds of paper with the automatic paper type sensor
  • Print straight from your camera or camera phone using a memory card
  • Repair older or damaged images by scanning and retouching using HP's Real Life technologies
  • Automatically remove red eye and enhance details in dark areas of your photos
Award-recognized support
  • Get peace of mind with the one-year limited warranty plus HP's renowned Total Care service and support, which J.D. Power and Associates has recognized as consistently providing "An Outstanding Customer Service Experience"
  • Rely on printing excellence: PC Magazine has designated HP as a "Reader's Choice" for 14 years in a row
  • Get answers to your product questions toll-free, 24 x 7, or via e-mail in as little time as an hour
1. Memory card slots support Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card.
2. Using brochure and photo papers for borderless printing.
3. Six-ink printing available with purchase of HP 99 photo inkjet cartridge; sold separately.
4. Based on Wilhelm-Research.com light-fade testing under glass (as of 01–05) using HP 93 Tri-color and optional HP 99 Photo Inkjet cartridges on HP Premium Plus photo papers.
5. Based on paper industry predictions for acid-free papers; colorant stability data at room temperature based on similar systems tested as per ISO 11798 and ISO 18909.

Customer Review: INK USAGE IS INSANE!

I've been using this printer for about 3 months and have gone through 3 ink cartridges. I don't print more than maybe 50-75 pages a month. At around $13 (at the cheapest) a cartridge this is insane. If I hadn't gotten the printer as a gift this would be a terrible investment. I could print for years (2500 pages) on a laser cartridge for $50. For the price, buy a laser printer and never look back! I'm warning you don't make the same mistake I did.

Customer Review: Great MFP with one major flaw

I've owned this printer for about a year and a half. It was a great performer for light to average home use but has one major flaw. The available ink cartridges only have 5ml of ink which barely last a month even with light use.

After going through my last two ink cartridges this fall, I decided it was a better investment to buy a new MFP. I paid $79 for a new Canon MP470 which included 16ml ink cartridges (and has high capacity cartridges available when it is time for a refill). It would have cost me almost $50 for two 5ml black and one 5ml color cartridge for the HP. For $30 more, I got the equivalent of 1 extra black cartridge, 2 extra color cartridges and a free printer to go with it.

I understand HPs motivation but 5ml cartridges is just an insult. If I was aware of this when I was buying the printer, I would not have done it. BEWARE!

Monday, April 6, 2009

HP ScanJet 7650 Flatbed Scanner with Auto Document Feeder


HP ScanJet 7650 Flatbed Scanner with Auto Document Feeder (L1940A#B1H)
Get fast, high-quality unattended scanning at up to 12 ppm with built-in 50-sheet, duplexing auto document feeder. See preview scans in about 6 seconds with fast warm-up. ISIS driver included for easy integration into document management solutions.

Customer Review: Decent Enough. . .

I've been using this device for about 12 months now and I'm happy enough with it. Perhaps in the future, I might try this product which seems to get stellar reviews:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000YA1XVG/ref=nosim/gizmodo-20

Yes, it does seem to jam a lot, and when it does, it does seem to be a pain to get it out, depending on where it is. But for the hundreds of documents I scan in, mainly office papers, it does the work well enough.
It creates searchable PDFs, and I simply scan in a document through the ADF, and it creates a file, subbed by the month, and I'm able to later search the documents by the month.
I also use the flat bed for documents that are strangely shaped, or look as though they won't fit the feeder, but those are rare for me.
Overall, I'm happy with it, but I do wish I got the item I linked to above instead, because I don't think I would've expected as much for only $260. For the price of about $460 that I paid for this. . . I think we all expected less hassle with jams. . .

Customer Review: Does not work on Vista!

If you are running vista, save your money! Do not buy this scanner!!! Tech support will get it to print to their crappy software, but your computer will not recognize the driver. You will not be able to use it with any purchased software.