Inkjet MFPs create the brightest and most beautiful prints, regardless of whether you make scanned copies or print personal photos. Laser more "sharpened" under the work with the documentation. HP decided to reduce the gap between the two technologies. And if you want to get maximum functions, colors and truly high-quality printing in one device, look for a suitable model in this review.
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HP inkjet mfp
DesignJet T830 24 ″ Multifunction - the best widescreen MFP
The device in a shockproof case clearly hints that it can be used not only in office conditions, but also on construction sites.
He works with paper of any format - up to A0, while he himself takes up little space due to his small depth. The main advantage of this MFP is the printing speed: it takes 26 seconds to go to the A1 page.
Pros:
- Worthy print resolution of 2400x1200 dpi.
- Ability to work with various types of paper, photographic cards, film (including self-adhesive) and media in rolls.
- A good stock of RAM (1 GB), which for inkjet printers is a kind of record.
- Nimble work contact scanner - on a standard A4 sheet takes from 2.5 to 8 seconds, depending on color.
- Scaling of copies in the range of 50-400%.
- Supports Wi-Fi connectivity and compatibility with iOS and Android devices.
- The ability to print from a USB flash drive.
- Folding receiving tray and automatic device for cutting rolls.
- Convenient control via touch screen.
- Very low power consumption - only 35 W in the operating mode and 3.5 in the "sleep".
- Connection to networks from 100 to 240 V.
- The possibility of transportation - the device is located on a high base with wheels.
- The cost of about 160 thousand rubles is small for a wide-format multifunction device.
Minuses:
- Refilling cartridges is so complicated that it requires the involvement of specialists.
- Only original ink cartridges can be used for replacement.
OfficeJet Pro 7730 - A3 format for small offices
In addition to standard functions, this MFP already has a built-in facsimile module that can memorize up to 100 pages.
The device works with a variety of media, the size of which does not exceed the format A3 (cards, film, envelopes, labels, photographic paper, etc.). At the same time, the model is relatively compact and weighs only 18.5 kg, so that it can be safely placed on the desktop or a separate cabinet.
Pros:
- Good performance - 30 thousand pages per month (recommended load 1.5 thousand).
- High quality color printing due to the improved resolution of the program at 4800x1200 dpi. Black and white is also not lagging behind - it has 1200x1200 pixels per inch.
- There is a Wi-Fi Direct module for working "without a computer" - through cloud services and mobile applications from Apple or Android.
- The function of sending scanned materials by e-mail.
- 512 MB of RAM.
- Low power consumption, both during operation and in standby mode (29 and 6 W, respectively).
- The ability to install a CISS, which will be useful, since the life of standard cartridges is only 700-1000 pages.
- Unusually high resolution scanner 1200h1200 dpi.
- Available cost in the range of 12-14 thousand rubles.
Minuses:
- The average print speed is from 18 to 22 ppm, which is considered a weak indicator for office equipment.
- Slow scanner in a minute manages to capture only 8 images.
- Serious restrictions on paper density - not higher than 105 g / m2.
HP Laser MFP
Color LaserJet Pro MFP M180n - the best model for home
A nice desktop device makes scans from color documents best, supporting 1200x1200 dpi resolution. Not bad, he succeeds and prints, differing incredibly deep and rich color by 24 bits.
The MFP also has a memory capacity (256 MB) and a capacity of up to 30,000 pages / month, so it can also be considered as an inexpensive option for a small office.
Pros:
- Compact dimensions 42x30x44 cm.
- The presence of additional "fast" memory of 128 MB.
- Work with wireless printing technologies (only Apple devices are supported).
- Enough for a home processor MFP processor with a frequency of 800 MHz.
- Cost-effective power consumption in sleep mode - only 8 watts. Unfortunately, the device “takes its toll” while operating, spending already 340 W.
- Extremely simple control.
- Low price - from 15 to 17 thousand rubles.
Minuses:
- Printer resolution only 600x600 dpi.
- Low print speed - 14 ppm.
- White body quickly gets dirty.
Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw - Office Edition
The older model from the same series and with almost the same dimensions is already suitable for more serious work with a load of up to 40 thousand pages / month.
Other characteristics of the device have also improved markedly: support for “third-party” WIA drivers has appeared, and the speed of printing and scanning has grown to 21 and 26 ppm, respectively.
Pros:
- 24-bit color depth with perfect transfer of real colors from the source.
- There is an automatic document feeder for scanning.
- A complete set of basic interfaces for wired and wireless printing - Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, support for communication with Apple gadgets.
- High resolution scanner 1200x1200 dpi and sending finished copies by e-mail.
- 256 MB of internal memory.
- Extensive photocopy scaling from 1/4 to x4 with fine step calibration.
- A good resource for starting cartridges is 1300 pages on color and 1400 on black.
- The cost of 20-22 thousand rubles.
Minuses:
- The device is noisy for a small office (50 dB).
- Electricity consumption could be lower - the device requires 342 watts for operation.
Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M681z - laser MFP for a large company
Productive and at the same time relatively economical MFP developers have supplied their latest technology JetIntelligence. It is based on the use of perfectly round toner particles that do not crush and do not spoil the print.
In addition, for their melting you need much less heat, and hence less energy. Of course, we had to revise the design of the cartridges themselves, but this helped increase their reliability and service life.
Pros:
- The model combines 4 functions at once: printer, scanner, fax and copier.
- High performance - up to 100 thousand pages per month.
- Excellent print and copy speed - 47 ppm. The scanner works even faster, taking 69 color and 111 black and white images per minute.
- Automatic two-sided document feeder designed for loading 150 sheets, which significantly speeds up the work with documents.
- A large resource cartridges - color enough for 10,000 pages, and black for 12,500.
- Sufficient RAM capacity (2 GB) and productive processor at 1.2 GHz.
- Convenient control through 8-inch touchscreen display.
- The device supports the work with web interfaces and AirPrint - printing from Apple devices.
- The ability to connect the MFP to a single network of printers managed centrally.
Minuses:
- High cost - up to 245 thousand rubles.
- Unsuccessful design: not only is the body snow-white, it also stands on a broad base with wheels, about which the staff will knock down the legs.
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