Easy Setup Made for the Office
Although not quite plug and play – setting this up is fairly simple. Plug it in to your local network, follow the steps on the printer and your device, and you’re ready to go. The command panel’s UI is simple and straightforward, with no fancy buttons. The scans pick up very clear details, although if your paper is a bit thin, contents from the back page will bleed through in the scan. Photocopying is very clear as well – the resolution is very high, especially for documents and words. THe original and copies are nearly indistinguishable. Overall for general office usage it serve the purpose very well. The back panel can be opened up to unclog papers that are jammed.
Made for the Mobile Worker
One of the features I really enjoy is printing from my phone. The printer has a dedicated email – just send an email with the attachment you want to print and voila! out comes the report in hard copy without you even touching the PC. You can even send it remotely and print it only when you enter the code when you’re nearby. The printer also allows you to scan pages to email. There’s not additional setup needed – just use your email account! Although for those who wants more convenience and functionality, HP has an app called HP Smart (Print Remote) that makes it even easier to print, scan and configure the printer settings.
Not Made for Pictures
This printer allows you to print up to A3, with pretty fast and smooth print speeds. In terms of printing documents, the resolution is very high. Although something to note – printing documents from the phone could sometimes lead to low resolution printing, if the file didn’t download properly on the phone. Photos and pictures on the other hand, isn’t this printer’s strong suit. Not sure if it’s an issue with the unit we were given or if this is prevalent issue for this model, the colours are a tad bit yellower than the original image. The resolution is pretty high, though; details printed are sharp. Besides that, colour banding seems to be an issue for pictures as well, with magenta or yellow bands appearing on pictures printed.
Verdict
A convenient machine made for busy workers with reports to print but also places to be. Maybe not great for the family photo album though.
