Print, Scan, Copy: All for a measly $299
Written: Nov 09 '00
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Pros: Multifunction, Easy to setup and use, takes up little space, good quality copies
Cons: No USB port, not really good for photo-like copies, strictly for home use
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| flashfriday's Full Review: Hewlett Packard PSC 500 All-In-One Printer |
When I bought this multifunction device at Amazon for $299, I was not expecting to receive a good quality device. I was convinced that it would be average at best. I could not have been more wrong.
Lots of features for a small price
What can you possibly expect for $299? That was exactly my question as I unwrapped and setup this the Hewlett-Packard PSC 500. Setup was a breeze and the software included was easy to install and configure. I was up and running in no time.
I tested out each feature just to see if the quality was any good. All of my documents had crisp text and the images looked great. Every picture I scanned look just as good as my friend's $200 scanner.
The copier quality is fairly good and serves its purpose well. I was happy with its decent quality.
It prints quietly and has only jammed on me a few times. I also love the fact that it doesn't take up all of my office space, yet it does everything I need to do. The price of print cartridges is reasonable at around $30 and they seem to last a long time.
My son now uses this printer for all of his school projects and homework. His teacher always compliments him on the professionalism of his work (okay, so I help a LITTLE bit).
So What Are The Drawbacks?
One drawback is that this is not a photo-quality printer like it claims to be. Your images will look good, but don't expect to put in photo paper and produce picture perfect photos. At only $300 what can you realistically expect. Also, there is no USB port which is really not a major problem. Finally, this printer is meant for home use and will probably not stand up to daily office use.
Bottom Line
This is a great multifunction device that will serve all of your families basic printing and scanning needs. It is great for families living on a tight budget.
Recommended:
Yes
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