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HP Officejet L7780 Multi-Function Printer

Aug 28, 2007 Printers

HP Officejet L7780 is the latest all-in-one inkjet printer from HP in the market. As the name suggests, it is designed for office use and can print, scan, copy and fax. It is basically a laser printer replacement as the prints are cheaper and faster. It’s based on the thermal inkjet technology which has been a HP standard for some time now.

Print speeds are moderate with 16ppm for black and 15ppm for colour. It carries four individual cartridges which is a cost saver. It features a 50 page automatic page feeder and the simplicity of working with the printer is not complex. It gets connected to the network through Ethernet. It also features an optional Bluetooth connectivity as well. An in-built media card reader enables the L7780 to print directly from storage devices sans PC.

Business Week has reviewed this printer and the conclusion is as follows:

The Good: Solid print, fax, and scan performance; built-in memory, duplex features, and media card slots

The Bad: Confusing photo printing; long setup process

The Bottom Line: Good, less-expensive alternative to a laser printer for small offices with moderate printing needs

The L7780 is on the non-cheaper side of the market for printers. Well, for offices it may not be too expensive though. It carries a price tag of £225 and individual cartridges cost around £18.