Create your own professional-quality color documents on a compact, easy-to-use printer with wireless and Ethernet connectivity.5 Print from anywhere with HP ePrint.1 Save on energy and print black documents affordably. Print Speed: Up to 12 ppm black and up to 8 ppm color Print Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi Print Technology Resolution: HP ImageREt 3600 Standard Connectivity: 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0, 1 built-in 10/100 Ethernet, 1 Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Display: 1.85" LCD, 2-line, 16-character display Monthly Volume (Duty Cycle): Up to 30,000 pages Duplex Print Options: Manual (driver support provided)
Get professional color documents—wirelessly • Print from anywhere in the office with wireless.5 Share printing resources using built-in Ethernet. • Ensure bold text and smooth color with HP ImageREt 3600 and Original HP cartridges with ColorSphere toner. • Get excellent print quality automatically on text, images and graphics with HP EasyColor. • Print documents affordably. Get the same black cost per page as a black-and-white HP LaserJet printer. Set up quickly, and print from anywhere1 • Print from anywhere, anytime, with HP ePrint1. • Install and start printing quickly and easily. • Simplify supplies maintenance—order cartridges with HP SureSupply2 and install them easily. • Easily operate and maintain the printer with the in-device help menu. Create and print your own marketing materials • Estimate print costs with included software, and get project ideas, tools and templates from HP. • Print on a wide range of paper sizes—from 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 inches. • Achieve great results—pre-configured shortcuts optimize output quality based on the media selected. • Easily adjust spot colors and apply them throughout a document with basic color-match settings.
Speed specifications have been updated to reflect current industry testing methods.
First page out black (A4, ready)
As fast as 19 sec
First page out color (A4, ready)
As fast as 26 sec
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)
Up to 1000 pages
Duty cycle note
Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.
Mac OS X v 10.5 or v 10.6: PowerPC G4, G5 or Intel Core processor; 256 MB RAM; 300 MB available hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection; USB port
Minimum system requirements
Microsoft® Windows® 7: 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) RAM, 600 MB hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer; Windows Vista®: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 512 MB RAM, 700 MB hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer; Windows® XP (SP2)* or higher (32-bit only): any Intel Pentium II, Celeron or compatible processor, 233 MHz or higher, 128 MB RAM, 250 MB hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 6 or higher. *Supports 32-bit only.
Compatible operating systems
Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP (SP2)* or higher (32-bit only); Mac OS X v 10.5 or v 10.6
Dimensions and Weight
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)
427 x 406 x 249 mm (trays open)
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)
427 x 470 x 249 mm (trays open and extended)
Weight
3.6 kg
Package weight
5.22 kg
Power and operating requirements
Power
Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the product warranty.
Affordable, wireless HP LaserJet printing from virtually anywhere in the home or office with several users.[1][2] Print at up to 19 ppm letter/18 ppm A4 with no need for extra wires. Built-in energy-saving features help save money and resources.
Ideal for business users with home or small offices who want an affordable HP LaserJet printer.
Features
Print wirelessly in your home or office.[1][2]
Network the printer without extra cables, using 802.11 b/g wireless networking.[1][2]
Print up to 19 ppm letter/18 ppm A4.
Start and finish printing sooner with Instant-on Technology.
Print on a wide variety of media, using the 150-sheet paper tray and 10-sheet priority input slot.[3]
Experience easy, reliable HP LaserJet printing.
Install in a flash—no CD required—using HP Smart Install.[4]
Set up and start printing right away with an easy-to-use, intuitive control panel.
Receive consistent results with Original HP cartridges and easily reorder with HP SureSupply.[5]
Get the services, solutions, software and support of HP Total Care.
Reduce your impact and protect your bottom line.
Conserve energy with Instant-on Technology and save even more with HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology.[6]
Reduce wasted paper by printing only the content you want, using HP Smart Web Printing.[7]
Save space with an ultra-compact printer with a sleek, industrial design.
HP helps reduce your impact—less packaging, plus free cartridge recycling with HP Planet Partners.[8]
Create professional, cost-effective prints.
Produce professional-quality business prints with bold, crisp text and sharp images.
Receive improved print quality with HP FastRes 1200.[9]
[1] Wireless printing is only available on the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w Printer.
[2] Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from access point.
[3] 10-sheet priority input slot is only available on the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w Printer.
[4] HP Smart Install works with Windows only.
[5] Program features and availability may vary by country. For more information, visit www.hp.com/learn/suresupply.
[6] HP Auto-On and Auto-Off capabilities subject to printer and settings.
[7] To use this feature, you need Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0–8.0.
[8] HP print cartridge return and recycling is available in 49 countries and territories around the world, covering 88% of the addressable market; see www.hp.com/recycle for details.
[9] HP FastRes 1200 provides the best print quality setting for this device. Choose HP FastRes 600 for fast printing.
Specifications
Print speed black:
Normal:Up to 18 ppm
(Measured using ISO/IEC 24734, excludes first set of test documents. For more information see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity. )
First page out (ready)
Black:As fast as 8.5 sec
Print quality black (best)
Up to 600 x 600 x 2 dpi (1200 dpi effective output)
Duty cycle (monthly, letter)
Up to 5000 pages; (Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. )
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)
Up to 5000 pages (Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. )
Recommended monthly page volume
250 to 1500
Recommended monthly page volume note
HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period.
Optional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory
Connectivity, standard
1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Connectivity, optional
Compatible HP Jetdirect print servers: HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11b/g Wireless Print Server J8021A
Network ready
Optional
Minimum system requirements
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit): 1 GB RAM; Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® XP, Windows® Server 2008 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® Server 2003: 512 MB RAM; all systems: 350 MB free hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, USB port; Mac OS X v 10.4, 10.5, 10.6; 256 MB RAM; 150 MB available hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; USB port
Compatible operating systems
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® XP (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® Server 2008 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® Server 2003 (32-bit/64-bit), Mac OS X v 10.4, v 10.5, v 10.6, Linux (see http://www.hplip.net for current)
Input voltage 115 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 12 amp; 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 6.0 amp
Power consumption
360 watts (printing), 1.4 watts (ready), 0.9 watts (auto-off), 0.6 watts (manual-off) (Values subject to change. See http://www.hp.com/go/ljp1100_regulatory for current information. Power numbers are the highest values measured using all standard voltages.)
We help you choose the best printer to buy, both inkjet and laserWhat's the best printer to buy? All-purpose printers are a booming market, and you're spoilt for choice, so here's our pick of the best printers on the market right now. In choosing the best printer your first decision is whether to go for a standard printer, or a multi-function device which includes a scanner and which can also work as a standalone copier. These aren't much larger than regular printers, but they're a whole lot more versatile, especially when you need to keep a copy of a letter, a bill or any other important document, so our first list includes the best inkjet printers and best multi-function devices. You should also think carefully about whether to invest in an inkjet or a laser. Lasers are usually associated with office environments, where they produce sharp, smudge-free printouts quickly, quietly and economically, but this can be just as useful at home or in a home office. And don't imagine that mono laser printers are the only option - colour laser printers are now very affordable, and you can even get get multi-function laser printers, too. So we've also come up with a list of the best laser printers, and not just for office users with budgets to burn, but home users looking for value, quality, compactness and ease of use.
So let's firstly look at the best inkjet printers around - hit the second page for the best laser printers. Please remember that the prices shown here are for guidance only.
1. HP DeskJet 1000 – £30
How do they do it for the money? It's not just that this printer is cheap, because with most budget printers you get stung later on with high-priced consumables, but the black and tri-colour ink cartridges for the DeskJet 1000 are pretty reasonably priced, and you can get XL high-capacity versions too. And for a budget printer, it's pretty fast, with a quoted maximum of 16ppm mono, 12ppm colour. There are no fancy extras - you even have to supply your own USB cable - but it does exactly what it says on the box, providing low-cost, fuss-free printing for as little money as possible. Buy from Amazon
2. Epson Stylus SX425W - £60
The SX425W gives you a a lot for your money, with built-in memory card slots, wi-fi printing and multi-function scanning and copying. It uses Epson's DURABrite inks, which means that the paper is dry as soon as it emerges from the printer, and you get exceptionally clean, bright and smudge-proof output on plain paper. Photo output is slightly dull by comparison, though, and like a lot of low-cost printers, the SX425W does cost quite a bit to run. It's perfect though, if you want a versatile yet inexpensive document printer for light or occasional use. Read our Epson Stylus SX425W review
3. HP Photosmart 7510 - £120
With print quality very high and prices ultra-low, what can multifunction printer manufacturers do to improve on previous models? This new HP Photosmart 7510 sets itself apart by offering a huge range of features, but it also leaves a few behind. The HP Photosmart 7510 uses five ink tanks: CMYK, plus a pigmented black for clear, waterproof text. It connects to your Mac through USB or to your home network using Wi-Fi b/g/n, and has AirPrint for printing from iOS devices. Read our HP Photosmart 7510 review
4. Lexmark Genesis S815 - £120
Lexmark's Genesis S815 is full of fresh ideas. Instead of a standard flatbed scanner, this multifunction device uses an image capture system based on a digital camera. It can capture an entire page in three seconds. It boasts a range of integrated mini-applications too. Downloadable apps include a calculator, clock, Facebook and Twitter integration, graph or music paper printing and there's even an app to display news and sports feeds from Apple, ESPN and the BBC. Overall print quality is good, too.Read our Lexmark Genesis S815 review
5. Canon Pixma MX870 - £150
If you're looking for a stunning printer for your small office or home office, the Canon PIXMA MX870 is for you. Like most recent Canons, it uses a five-tank system with pigmented black for crystal-clear and waterproof text printing. It can't print directly onto optical discs, but its fax facilities and 35-sheet document feeder are probably more use for a small-office machine.Connectivity is through USB, Ethernet and WiFi. It took almost five minutes to print our 20-page text document, which is a little slow for an office printer, but its print quality is fantastic. Read our Canon PIXMA MX870 review
6. Kodak ESP 9250 - £160
Kodak's top multi-function printer has a much stronger business slant than its cheaper consumer models. Kodak's drive to reduce running costs means both documents and photos could cost you less in the long run, even though the 9250's initial asking price is quite high. And because it uses just two separate ink cartridges, it's simple to maintain. Photo output is, actually, a tad disappointing, but if the built-in fax machine, 30-sheet automatic document feeder, wi-fi and Ethernet connectivity make up for that. Read our Canon Kodak ESP 9250 review
7. Canon Pixma MG8150 - £193
You can sum up this amazing Canon printer in two words; 'no compromises'. It doesn't compromise on print quality. In fact, it has arguably the best print engine of any multiformat inkjet, with stellar photo printing and crystal-clear text. It makes no compromises on speed either. Our 20-page text document printed in just over four minutes, which is entirely acceptable for a home printer. And nor is its feature set compromised. It can do disc onbody printing, automatic Duplex and more. It's an excellent all-round printer.Buy from Amazon
8. Canon Pixma iP100 - £200
It's fine using a laptop when visit friends, customers or colleagues, but that's a fat lot of good when your printer's back at the office. The portable Pixma iP100 is the answer, printing anything from photos and business cards to regular A4 documents, and at a decent speed, too. The rechargeable battery's good for up to 300 prints, which is remarkable in itself, and the quality is fine, both for photos and regular documents, so you could even use it as your everyday desktop printer too. Read our Canon Pixma iP100 review
9. HP Envy 110 All-in-One - £220
This is the ideal printer for those who like a little style with their technology. It's also great for printing from mobile devices. It's AirPrint-compatible, so you can print directly from an iOS device such as an iPhone or iPad that's connected to the same wireless network, and HP's useful new ePrint feature means you can print out documents and images from any device that can send an email simply by emailing it to the printer's unique address.Buy from Amazon
10. Brother MFC-J6910DW - £284
If you need to print in A3, this Brother printer can be bought for under £400. It's as compact as it's possible to be for an A3 multifunction device, sturdily built and has two paper trays so you can load A3 and A4 paper simultaneously, and a rear sheet feeder for the occasional photo paper print or letterhead. Connectivity is through USB, Ethernet or WiFi, and it features an 8.3cm touchscreen.Like many Brother printers, the MFC-J6910DW's print quality is merely workmanlike. Text is a little grey, and photos are a little over-red. But it's fine for day to day use.
Best printer: best laser printers
Buying Guide The best inkjet printers and best laser printers around
Laser printers have a lot going for them. They're cheaper to run than inkjets, they produce sharp, dry, smudge-free printouts, they're civilized and they're quiet. They've also got a reputation for being too expensive for anything but office use, but the the ML-1665 changes all that. You might expect a cheap laser to be crude and slow, but the Samsung is neither. It also has a really smart 'screen print' button that outputs whatever's on your computer screen at the time - perfect for grabbing a quick hard copy without all the fuss of print dialogs and page setup. Buy from Amazon
2. Brother DCP7030 - £115
With the Brother CCP7030 you get the advantages of a laser printer combined with the flexibility of a multifunction device. The printer might be mono, but the scanner is full-colour, which means mono prints and copies but colour scans. You get good-quality 600dpi output and the running costs are about average for a mono laser, so the low purchase price doesn't doesn't mean more expensive consumables. It won't be as quick as a more expensive office laser, but given the price, the print quality and the multi-function capability, it's a great buy. Buy from Amazon
3. Xerox Phaser 6125 - £133
How much? For a colour laser? The Phaser 6125's low purchase price is by far its strongest selling point, though, and while the print quality and print speeds are acceptable for light and undemanding home/SOHO use, it could soon prove out of its depth in a busier environment. And as with many other cheap printers, you face higher running costs, thanks to the cost of replacement cartridges. But if both your printing needs and your budget are modest, the Phaser 6125 is a steal.
4. HP LaserJet P2055d - £157
If you want colour printouts, networking and built-in scanning and copying, you're going to have to look elsewhere, because the HP P2055d is an old-school mono laser built solely for quality, speed and efficiency. It can churn out pages at up to 33ppm, it has an 'instant on' feature which means you don't have to wait for it to warm up, and it offers automatic duplex printing too. The 1200dpi resolution generates super-sharp text, and the 250-sheet feeder means you're not constantly having to shovel in more paper. Buy from Amazon
5. Samsung CLX-3185FW - £290
The CLX-3185W is a multi-function printer that combines a colour laser, scanning and copying and faxing, and includes networking capability via Ethernet or wireless network - it even comes with a 15-sheet document feeder. For a machine which does so much, it's surprisingly compact. If it has a flaw, it's the single-drum design, which means that colour documents have to go through in four passes, and this has an impact on the colour print speeds, but you have to set this against the Samsung's features and sheer value for money. Buy from Amazon
6. Brother HL-4150CDN - £380
Colour lasers were once very expensive, but the HL-4150CDN shows just how far prices have fallen, even for well-specced business models. You get a lot for your money, here, including very good print quality (though photos aren't quite so good), decent print speeds, duplex printing and Ethernet connectivity. This is ideal for small offices or workgroups, and the Brother also has a neat PIN protection scheme that means sensitive documents won't be printed until you go over and enter a PIN on the printer itself. Read our Brother HL-4150CDN review
