Multifunction printers call the tune
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Page 1:Introduction
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Page 2:The Test Procedure
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Page 3:Quality Tests
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Page 4:Canon Pixma MP500
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Page 5:Print Quality
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Page 6:Dell AIO 944 Photo
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Page 7:Print Quality
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Page 8:Epson Stylus Photo RX700
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Page 9:Print Quality
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Page 10:HP Photosmart 3210
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Page 11:Print Performance
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Page 12:Lexmark P6350
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Page 13:Print Quality
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Page 14:Tests Of Photo Quality
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Page 15:Black And White Photos
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Page 16:Landscape Photos
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Page 17:Performance Tests
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Page 18:Cost Per Page
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Page 19:Conclusion
Print Performance
In text mode, print speed is as usual for HP: very impressive. In draft mode, we achieved 12.5 ppm, and remember that HP draft mode offers a quality almost equal to the normal mode results of the competition.
Progress has been equally remarkable in photo mode. The speeds vary a little depending on the type of paper-the Photosmart 3210 is compatible with micro porous and absorbent paper; the former prolongs the lifetime of the prints and the second increases print speed. If you need speed then you can produce an A4 photo in 90 seconds, a time that you can multiply by three for absorbent paper. A special sensor detects the type of paper by reading the bar codes printed on the reverse of HP's photo stock. With paper from another label that lacks the bar code, print throughput will be slower.
Cost Per Page
The use of separate cartridges enables the Photosmart 3210 to provide an excellent cost per page, which helps offset the slightly higher initial purchase price. The black cartridge is of notably large capacity, and a page of text will cost no more than 1 cent to print. A 4x6" photo will cost 30 cents, which puts the Photosmart 3210 at the same level as the best 4x6" models.
Scanning And Copying
The digitizing component of this unit hasn't been overlooked either. The integrated scanner has a resolution of 4,800 dpi, which makes it one of the most precise on the market. In terms of speed, it is capable of scanning a preview in 8 seconds and a digitization at 300 dpi in 17 seconds. We're still not at the level of Epson's multifunction printers here, but that's still excellent.
- Introduction
- The Test Procedure
- Quality Tests
- Canon Pixma MP500
- Print Quality
- Dell AIO 944 Photo
- Print Quality
- Epson Stylus Photo RX700
- Print Quality
- HP Photosmart 3210
- Print Performance
- Lexmark P6350
- Print Quality
- Tests Of Photo Quality
- Black And White Photos
- Landscape Photos
- Performance Tests
- Cost Per Page
- Conclusion