HP Color LaserJet 2820 All-in-One Printer, Copier, Scanner (Q3948A#ABA) Review

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Installation:(Easy) The first thing you should do is insert the installation CD.It will provide very good (explicit) installation instructions. Use the active guide.You can slide the bar back and forth to help you follow the instructions.What I did was to follow the active instruction to the end then I wouldslide the bar where I felt I needed more precise help. This system works very well because unless you move forward arrow, you control what you need to review.

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Print Quality:Excellent!

Scanning:You can tell the difference between the original and the copy. I would guess that there is about a 10 percent (or less) loss in clarity. My other HP scanner/ printershave been very close to original quality. That may not be important to you.

Possible Problem:This machine is a well constructed, professional quality machine.It is bulky and heavy for the average person. Unless you are physically active,more than six feet tall with longarms, don't try to handle this 60 plus pound item by your self. Get a friend to help.Put the printer on a very stabile table (preferably a heavy duty printer stand). A card table is not strong enough.

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Possible Installation Problem:When installing the Imaging Drum, be careful that you line the drum up with the slots provided in the machine. The drum will slide down the slots easily to the bottom. Once at the bottom, press firmly down. It will click once it is in place. The instructions will not tell you to do this. Try to bring down the front cover.If the front cover will not come down and fit flush with the printer body, you have not seated the Imagine Drum correctly.

Paper Placement:The CD describes the HP 2840 which has two paper supply areas.Not even the written instructions tell you about the main tray.It is not a tray at all.On the face of the printer below the "HP" logo, is a finger slot, pull outward.That is your paper tray.At the front edge, pull out the tray extension.Then there is another extension by rotating a panel on top of the tray outward to provide full length paper support.In fact, the support extends about 3/4" beyond the paper.

Would I purchase this machine?I'm pleased with the machine.It is a typical HP quality machine.I haven't tried it's other features.For my purposes, it is fine.I don't see any need for the HP2840.If you are working with two different qualities of paper, then perhaps the HP2840 is the machine you need.

PROBLEM:

Don't look for a manual.HP hasincluded the manual in it's program, according to them.Ask Tech support to direct you to the manual.I haven't found it yet. If they have taken the trouble to provide it on a CD, the could have printed it.This is one area which makes me unhappy.

This is an outstanding color printer.I have used it for more than six months.I'm very happy with it. 3-18-07 PC

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Product Description:

Marketing Information:
Experience the ultimate HP Color LaserJet solution with network printing and scanning, plus walk up copying and direct digital photo printing in one space-saving design, you"ll save time, space, and money and enjoy the simplicity and reliability you expect from HP LaserJet printers.Product Name: LaserJet 2820 Color Multifunction Printer
Product Type: Multifunction Network Printer
Technical Information

Multifunction Devices: Printer
Multifunction Devices: Scanner
Multifunction Devices: Copier
Print Color: Color
Print Technology: Laser
Print Speed: 4 ppm Maximum Color Draft Quality
Print Speed: 20 ppm Maximum Monochrome Draft Quality Letter
Print Speed: 4 ppm Maximum Color Normal Quality
Print Speed: 20 ppm Maximum Monochrome Normal Quality Letter
Print Speed: 4 ppm Maximum Color Best Quality
Print Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi Color
Print Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi Monochrome
Memory

Standard Memory: 96 MB
Network & Communication

Network Connectivity: HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet Embedded Print Server RJ-45 Standard
Scanner

Scanner Type: Flatbed Color
Copier

Copier Type: Flatbed Color
Fax

Fax Type: Not Applicable
Media Types & Handling

Media Type: Plain Paper
Media Type: Letterhead
Media Type: Prepunched Paper
Media Type: Bond Paper
Media Type: Color Paper
Media Type: Rough Paper
Media Type: Preprinted Paper
Media Type: Recycled Paper
Media Type: Label
Media Type: Envelope
Media Type: Card Stock
Media Type: HP Color Laser Glossy Photo Paper
Media Type: HP Color Laser Glossy Brochure Paper
Media Type: HP Color Laser Matte Photo Paper
Media Type: HP Color Laser Soft Glo

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