Integrated with a flatbed scanner, fax machine, and copier, the HP PSC 2410 promises to be an efficient all-in-one printer for the avid photographer working in a small or personal office. The laser-quality output impresses users, but drawbacks such as high costs of ink, high initial costs, and the relatively slow print speed prompt some users to look for speedier multifunction printers from other brands.
Design
The HP PSC 2410 has a busy control panel with a flip-top LCD screen for better viewing. The number of buttons and their functions may seem overwhelming for the first-time user. At 18.3 lbs, the HP PSC 2410 is one of the heaviest multifunction devices available, and it is slightly bulkier than its predecessors, being 15.4 inches in depth, 19 inches wide, and 10.5 inches tall. HP improved the standard memory, making it 32MB. The scanner's quality can be enhanced to 19200x19200 dpi for better quality output, while the fax machine is fast with its 33.6 Kbps transmission speed.
Advantages
This printer can already support additional Flash Memory with its built-in memory card slots, so you can directly print pictures and documents from an SD Memory Card, Memory Stick multimedia card, SmartMedia, memory stick, and xD-picture card. The maximum copy and print speeds are faster at 21 ppm in monochrome and 14 to 15 ppm in colour. The HP PSC 2410 can also be used as a standalone device, which means you can copy, send faxes, and scan without your PC.
Disadvantages
Speed is the major drawback of the HP PSC 2410; it is very sluggish when printing and scanning in 'normal' and 'best' mode. The HP PSC 2410 is quite pricey, too, and costs of ownership are high because of replacement inks are expensive.
