Deskjet Review

I have a new Compaq pc, that came with Vista Basic already installed, and an HP deskjet D1420 printer .

On my older Gateway pc a picture of the 2 cartridges would appear as the page was printing, letting me see how much ink was left in the color & black cartridges.

How can I get this picture of the cartridges to display on my new pc, so I can see the level of ink remaining?

You should be able to change your display options by doing the following:

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On the Windows taskbar, click Start .
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Click Programs or All Programs , click HP , and then click HP Solution Center .
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In HP Solution Center , click Settings , click Print Settings

What’s the difference between hp officejet, hp laserjet and hp deskjet??? Which one cost more and which one last longer (ink replacement)? Which one would you also recommend for school use? Please provide as much information as you can. thanks!

The laser jet is a laser print, uses toner not ink. Usually only black & white The other 2 are inkjet printers. Officejet is usually a multifuntion printer with a scanner & fax. Deskjet is just a printer.
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Lasers are most expensive but print faster and are more economical with supplies. Inkjets are usually color. School use would depend on need. I would probably suggest the officejet because it scans & prints. Look at different models for one with the features you want. Some have WiFi.

If you’re looking to purchase an inkjet or a laser printer, Dell might be one of the manufacturers on your short list option. Below you’ll find an overview of some of the pros and cons to choosing a Dell.

Pros of Buying a Dell Printer

There are a number of advantages to purchasing a Dell inkjet or laser printer.

• Price. Generally, Dell printers are among the most affordable on the market, especially if you purchase them as part of a bundle with your computer and other accessories.
• Variety. Dell printers come in a wide variety of models. There are inkjet models that are also available as all-in-one units if that is something you are interested in. The company also makes color and monochrome laser printers. The advantage here is that you have more options to choose from than you might with some manufacturers.

Cons of Buying a Dell Printer

Although there are some reasons to consider choosing a Dell, there are also reasons to search elsewhere for a quality printer. Here are some of those reasons.

Customer service complaints. In 2006, Dell’s customer service came under fire when it became clear that the number of complaints from customers had increased dramatically. Almost half of their calls required a call back that often never came.

Business practice complaints. In 2008, Dell was found guilty of misleading advertising and other problems related to their products. More than 1,000 Dell owners signed on as part of the case after having their own problems with the company, including warranty problems and other issues.

Higher price supplies. Dell printers are notorious for having smaller ink cartridges and toners than other models (except Lexmark, see below). That means you will end up spending more on ink in the long run, even though the cartridges themselves are fairly priced. Also, new Dell ink and toner can usually only be purchased directly from the company.

Not made by Dell. Dell printers are not made by Dell. Instead, the company uses Lexmark printers and sells them under the Dell brand. If you do not like Lexmark printers, which do tend to receive a fair share of complaints themselves, this could be an issue.

Getting a Dell?

Before you decide whether or not to purchase a Dell, you should continue reading reviews of the printers you are most interested in. Do some comparison shopping before choosing the right brand for your needs.

John C. Arkin
http://www.articlesbase.com/hardware-articles/pros-cons-of-buying-a-dell-inkjet-or-laser-printer-for-your-home-or-office-687408.html

I just bought a new HP printer (Deskjet Ink Advantage 2010 – K010a). My CD drive isn’t working, so I was thinking, is there a downloadable installer for my printer? Please provide specific details. Thanks!

P.S. My computer has Windows 7 Home Premium, 32-bit.

you can download the installer from the hp website, all you have to do is type it into google, although if you are not bothered by all the extra useless features that they throw into the program and all you want to do is print, then you should be able to just connect the printer to your computer and it will work. Windows has many printer drivers preinstalled.

Here is a link to the drivers and software to download. (If you want the software)

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=4157330&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=4157433&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=4062

Good Luck

Okay, right now i have a Deskjet2360 and it doesn’t come on the list when i tried to add my printer on to the computer so my printer could be reconzied. How do i add the Deskjet D2360 printer so it could be reconized on the computer? The printer Deskjet is NOT on the list to add the printer from the control panel. So, if anybody could answer this question, 30 POINTS!! PLZ HELP ME!! FULL ANSWERS!

If you are using Windows XP in your computer, follow this HP installation guide:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=1100995&docname=c01796496

WinXP does not have the model listed in its available drivers in its installer, so you either use the CD provided with the printer or download a driver from the HP website.

Brother may not be the biggest name in printers – they tend to be overshadowed by some of the other manufacturers – but they do tend to produce some well-known and popular units. The question is whether or not you should add one to your home or office. Here is a look at some advantages and disadvantages of this brand.

Pros of Buying a Brother Printer

There are a number of advantages to purchasing a Brother inkjet or laser printer.

• Price. In comparison to the other brands, Brother’s models are quite reasonable in terms of their price tag. For example, you can find a laser printer with wireless capabilities for just over $100. You can also find an all-in-one inkjet unit for around $80 which is very inexpensive.
• Reputation. Brother has been around for a long time. Older users may remember learning how to type on Brother typewriters or using Brother word processors before computers hit the market in a big way.
• Reasonable operating costs. Unlike some brands, Brother does not have a reputation for charging a fortune for Brother ink cartridges and toner. In fact, operating one of the units can be very affordable.

Cons of Buying a Brother Printer

Everything isn’t rosy with Brother printers, of course. There are some problems that consumers have noticed and that might cause you to rethink your desire to buy one of these printers.

Poor customer service. As with Dell, Brother has had some major customer service complaints in recent years and consumers have been very vocal about these troubles on the Internet.

Not equal in performance. Brother does offer a wide selection of printer options but they are not all created equal. Customers seem to prefer the quality of the laser printers to the all-in-one units which seem to have more than their fair share of problems.

Automatic head cleaning. To maintain high quality printing, the heads of your printer need to be cleaned periodically and this uses up some of the ink. With some Brother units, the head cleaning is automatic and can even occur in the middle of a print job (or fax job if you’re using a multifunction unit). Other units allow you to schedule these cleanings. However, if the cleaning is being done too frequently you may be wasting ink.

Using All of the Ink

One complaint a few consumers seem to have with some of the Brother units is that they stop working before the ink is completely empty. That means you’d end up paying for ink that ends up thrown away.

Getting a Brother?

While there are some plusses and minuses to Brother printers in general, you’ll want to investigate some individual models on your own before making a final decision and picking the right printer for your specific needs.

John C. Arkin
http://www.articlesbase.com/hardware-articles/pros-cons-of-buying-a-brother-inkjet-laser-or-multifunction-printer-for-your-home-or-office-687416.html

How do you install a hp deskjet F2100 printer without the disk? Thanks in advance.

2100 is a series, find the precise model in that series on the printer label and select it below. The driver will be there to download and install, free.

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductList.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=3177559&taskId=135

Hii,
I have a HP Deskjet F380 printer which supports scan,copy and print..I am planning to buy a Samsung Laser Printer in the coming days..
I was thinking is it possible to scan a document from my HP printer and print directly to Samsung Laser printer (in short, copying) without (first scanning,saving to computer and then printing).

My HP printer has only 1 USB port.

You can suggest any specific software or a trick to do this..
Thanks

I use Nuance’s PaperPort program to do that exact thing between a scanner & a printer.

My laptop’s operating system is Windows Vista. The HP Deskjet F380 printer I bought had an installer which did not support my operating system. Where can I download an installer which supports my OS?

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=2093&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=1128296&lang=en#

I don not have the software to download deskjet printer D1415, can i get the software online?

Yes. Go here:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?docname=c00866281&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN