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(More customer reviews)I needed to replace a number of my single-use devices with AiO and unclutter my desk real estate. I decided on HP because a single quality of HP cartridges: the printer may be off line for quite long time, and when one needs it, just turn it on and voila. It prints without hesitation. My first color printer from Epson, every time upon turning on, used to start long process of heads cleaning, using up half of the cartridges capacity just for cleaning. Still quality of prints was far below expectation. HP cartridges are ready to print this very moment when you need them.
I run selection wizard at Staples site and it indicated to me that my choice shall be HP 6130, although, the 6130 cartridge capacity and yield was scary. Another option having better ink yield was $1000 9000-series machine, with over 50 lb weight. While 6130 would ruin my pocket with the cost of ink, the 9000-series one would definitely ruin my desk. I decided to call HP and review with a technician HP modern ink cartridges and their yield. It seemed that the 02 cartridge yield had an edge over other cartridges. While calculated cost of print on 6130 would be about c9 (ink only, based on yield), the 02 cartridge would produce a print at c3 to c4. The HP technician advised therefore 3130 machine and I went for it. Then in the store, next to 3130 I've seen a 6180 using same 02 cartridges and HAVING Automatic Document Feeder. That was the factor that pushed me into buying C6180.
Installation was a breeze. Everything worked as advertised. After two weeks with 6180 I still like it very much. Ethernet connection allows for all functions of the unit to be accessed from the computer. You can send a fax from the unit or from the computer, or you may mix in one fax input from a computer and from the unit. Very cleaver.
Also, I noticed that the plain paper color prints after printing are dry and the ink is distributed over the paper suface, while on older machines like my last one HP952c the ink penetrated paper through. Perhaps this will be a positive factor on the ink use.
Downside:
So far I found one: the included software bunch. Very slow and messy. Why do I need Photosmart Express, Photosmart Premier and Document viewer I have no idea, but these programs happen to be very ambitious. They produce about 25 different program modules requesting simultaneous access to the internet and server privileges. To my taste it's much too much. I'm affraid that HP invaded my computer and tries to pry the control over it out of my fingers.
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HP Photosmart C6180 All-in-One Printer, Fax, Scanner, and CopierThe HP Photosmart C6180 All-in-One Printer, Fax, Scanner, and Copier is a multi-function unit that can help increase the productivity of your business. Designed for high-volume home use, this system features leading printing innovations for versatility and productivity.Print and copy with ease thanks to built-in wireless networking, USB flash drive, and the HP Photosmart Express software. Convenient and flexible, the C6180 also provides multiple ways to print without a computer using memory cards, camera phones, or PictBridge enabled cameras. User-Friendly Operation and Professional Results Ideal for high-volume printing, the C6180 is loaded with features that deliver professional quality results in minutes. First, this system comes equipped with an efficiently designed six-ink color system with Vivera Inks that produces rich and fade-resistant photos while allowing you to replace only the ink colors used, so you'll never waste an ink cartridge again.
To help save you time, the HP Photosmart Express button makes completing your digital photography experience fast and easy-- view, print, share and save your photos and documents in seconds.At the same time, HP Photosmart Premier software allows you to edit, organize, print, share, archive and create digital photo projects so you can organize and maintain important images and data. To help troubleshoot and fix problems like red-eye, you can choose the option of editing photos directly on the machine. Or if you want to enhance the quality of your photos, experiment with adaptive lighting. You can do all this, plus make color and black and white copies, and photo reprints, without a computer!
Simply walk up and print or copy using the 2.4-inch QVGA color image display with control panel adjustments for optimal viewing from any angle. Finally, the C6180 also offers convenient memory card slots that are compatible with CompactFlash, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital, Media Stick, Memory Stick Duo and XD-Picture Cards. Intuitive Design For Easy Use The C6180 is not only chock full of special features and options, it helps save you time and money by working quickly to accommodate different jobs and paper types. First, the intuitive control panel and convenient one-touch buttons are easy to use, so you'll never struggle to program a job. And thanks to the automated 4 x 6-inch tray for dedicated photo printing, you can effortlessly print landscapes or other panoramic images with HP panorama photo printing in any size up to 8.5 x 24 inches, with or without borders. At the same time, you can make the most of your new prints by taking advantage of the HP Document Viewer to easily view, manage, and annotate photos and documents. When it comes to copying, the HP auto paper-type sensor optimizes print and copy quality by adjusting to various papers, which means you won't have to worry about wasted paper and poor-quality copies costing you money.
Fast, Reliable Printing, Coping, Faxing, and Scanning the C6180 also features a copy options button that allows you to reduce and enlarge, changing copy quality and size so your documents fit your exact needs. The C6180 also works fast, offering print speeds of up to 32 pages per minute (ppm) and up to 31 ppm in color; 4 x 6 inch photos as fast as 12 seconds; and up to 32 copies-per-minute (cpm) in black and up to 31 cpm in color. You can also trust that your documents will always be sharp and clear, thanks to high resolutions of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi black copying, 1200 dpi scanning, and up to 4800 optimized dpi color copying. The fax machine offers an automated, 50-page document feeder, so it efficiently handles even long faxes with speeds of up to seven ppm. It also gives you the option of faxing either with or without a PC. For added convenience, the junk fax barrier helps to eliminate future unwanted junk faxes.
What's in the box HP Photosmart C6180 Printer, HP 02 Black Ink Cartridge (16 ml), HP 02 Cyan Ink Cartridge (4.5 ml), HP 02 Magenta Ink Cartridge (4.5 ml), HP 02 Yellow Ink Cartridge (4.5 ml), HP 02 Light Cyan Ink Cartridge (4.5 ml), HP 02 Light Magenta Ink Cartridge (4.5 ml), HP Photosmart Premier software on CD-ROM, setup guide, basics guide, power supply, power cord
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