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HP LaserJet 1100A se Printer Review
Expert review of the HP LaserJet 1100A se printer
Our Verdict:
Home users who need a professional quality and fairly speedy multifunction device will be impressed by the performance of the HP LaserJet 1100A SE laser printer. It offers one-touch copying and a sheetfed scanner. The compact and sturdy build doesn't demand a lot of space in a typical desktop. However, creative users might be disappointed in the lack of colour, while workgroups might not appreciate the absence of networking options on the LaserJet 1100A SE printer model.
Design
Built with a desktop form factor and a compact but understated frame, the HP LaserJet 1100A SE printer / copier / scanner is an 8.7Kg device that measures 14.5 inches wide, 14.9 inches tall, and 15.8 inches deep. The HP 1100A SE laser printer is designed with wired connectivity that relies on a parallel interface and running on 2MB of RAM, which users can upgrade to 18MB. The LaserJet 1100A SE printer uses a straight media path, which makes it less prone to paper jam.
Advantages
The HP Laserjet 1100A SE all-in-one is compact and comes with a scanner and digital copier for more convenience to the home office. The print speeds are acceptable for its size (up to 8ppm). The HP LaserJet 1100A SE multifunction printer easily copies documents at a touch of a button. Text documents look sharp and crisp in 600x600dpi when printed using the HP LaserJet 1100A SE printer. The black HP LaserJet 1100A SE toner is cost-effective with a yield of 2,500 pages
Disadvantages
This printer can only print in monochrome. Colour graphics are printed in greyscale, but quality is decreased, with more vibrant images appearing washed-out. The sheetfed scanner of the HP LaserJet 1100A SE mono laser printer cannot accommodate thicker objects such as books and magazines. The LaserJet 1100A SE emits noise at up to 55dBA, which is quite loud for a laser printer. There are no networking options.