![]() ![]() It also clearly outclassed an entry-level, two-tank MFP, the HP Deskjet 3050, which shows the performance you gain as you scale up HP Photosmart line. ![]() Those speeds trailed the performance of the Epson Stylus NX430, a top performer in this category, but outpaced similarly priced MFPs like the Canon Pixma MX410. It churned out just over five pages of monochrome text, two pages of color graphics, and about two and a half PowerPoint slides per minute. In lab testing, the HP Photosmart 5510 printer registered scores slightly faster than the average for multifunction devices at the $100 price point. Regardless, its 2,400-dpi resolution scanned and copied documents that looked crisp and sharp, and this model can also send scans directly to a PC or a memory card. The standard flatbed scanner/copier measures 8.5 inches by 11.7 inches, but I was disappointed to find that the hardware omits a hinge that some may find necessary to scan thicker media such as books and multipage documents. Units higher up in the Photosmart and Officejet line include the ability to download a suite of apps designed to increase workflow and offer bite-size entertainment for easy printing directly through the display, but the use of such apps would require more screen real estate that would bump up the price well over the $100 mark. Since this is a $99 model, HP omits the ability to register the printer with the company's ePrintCenter app store online. 4. For another, it can't print Web pages, although you can simply copy and paste the text into a document as a workaround. For one, the printer must be on and also connected to your network. You can even navigate through the settings and change the e-mail address to an easier designation to give out to friends and family that you deem responsible enough to take control of your printer - you can take ownership of that in the control panel (Wireless > Web Services > Display Email) and it's supereasy to set up, but it comes with a few restrictions. In addition to Apple AirPrint, the 5510 also features HP's ePrint technology that lets you send jobs from any connected device to the printer using the uniquely assigned e-mail address. Macs and PCs alike on CNET's lab network were able to see the printer without the need to install any additional software. All it takes is a quick input of your network username and password details on the virtual QWERTY keyboard and the printer should immediately connect. I tested the Wi-Fi connection process and found it simple to navigate through the initial setup screens with help from the instructions on the driver disc. Using AirPrint, you can print out a photo from your iPhoto library by simply choosing the connected printer and hitting Print. In addition to a direct USB connection (like most vendors, HP does not include a USB cable with the printer), you can set up the Photosmart 5510 on your network via Wi-Fi, which also lets Apple users make an easy connection through AirPrint on a compatible iOS device. What is the difference between HP Photosmart 5510 and HP Deskjet 3520 Find out which is better and their overall performance in the all-in-one printer ranking. Anyone not relegated to printing the occasional e-mail or plane ticket will likely prefer the extra 20 sheets you can fit in the Epson Stylus NX430. The paper input and output trays both sit on the bottom of the device, though the minimal 80-sheet paper capacity may frustrate you if you're a high-frequency printer. In fact, the driver included on the installation disc doesn't even include an option for manual double-sided printing - a must-have for anyone interested in saving money on consumables or environmental conservation. ![]() I saw the HP 5510 at Sam’s Club for under $60, but it’s also available for a little more at and office supply stores.It's no surprise that this $100 device doesn't include the extra flair of its pricier linemates, so you won't see features like an auto-document feeder or a duplexer on the back for double-sided printing. Great gift for: Teens, College kids, home offices, those who live on their laptops, and just about anyone who uses a printer. ![]() Plus the HP 5510 is under $70 at, making it inexpensive (and leaving me plenty of savings for those new heels I’ve been coveting). I can even take a photo of those long legged birds (who are always traveling in pairs) and get a beautiful high quality photograph to frame…just what the mansion needs! Now I can sip a pinot grigio while watching the sand hill cranes walk across the yard and print up the lyrics to Rich Girl all at the same time. Recycle cartridges free through HP Planet PartnersĬhampagne Living Says: How did I ever live without this printer? I was in the dark ages, running from sitting leisurely on the lanai with my laptop, having to run back to the office to PLUG IN to print.Conserve paper by printing double-sided pages.Save energy with this ENERGY STAR ® qualified model use less than 1-watt of energy in Off mode. ![]()
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