Types of HP Printers & Cost
HP makes a variety of printers for home and professional use, ranging in price from about $40 to $5,000. To choose the right type of printer for your needs and budget, you should consider the amount of printing you do and the features you need, as well as the cost of keeping the printer running.
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Types
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HP offers both laser and ink-jet printers, as well as printers that are part of an all-in-one or multifunction device. Most HP ink-jet printers range in price from about $40 to $1,000, depending on their functions and features. HP laser printers cost between $130 and $4,200. All-in-ones, which may scan, copy and fax as well as print, cost about $80 to $500 for ink-jet models, and about $350 to $3,000 for laser models.
Function
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HP printers come in six different brands, according to their type of use. HP Deskjet printers are popular for home or student use and range in price from about $40 to $100. HP Photosmart printers are designed for printing photos and color documents for home or light office use, and they cost about $100 to $700. HP Officejet printers for home businesses or small offices cost about $100 to $400, while the HP Business Inkjets run from about $500 to $1,000. The HP Laserjet line, priced from $130 and $4,200, includes all laser printers and all-in-ones. The HP Designjet series, designed for graphic artists, ranges in price from about $800 to $5,000.
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Features
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The cost of HP printers mainly depends on the features they have, such as resolution, print speed, paper capacity, double-sided printing capabilities, network options and monthly duty cycle. For example, the HP Deskjet D2530 Printer, which costs about $40, prints up to 600 dpi, up to 16 pages per minute, handles up to 1,000 pages per month, and does not have automatic double-sided printing or network capabilities. In contrast, the HP Business Inkjet 2800 Printer, which costs about $500, offers resolution up to 4,800 by 1,200 on premium photo paper, can print up to 24 pages per minute in black in white or 21 in color and handles up to 12,000 pages per month. The 2800dtn model costs about $1,000 and includes the same features, plus standard automatic double-sided printing and network or wireless printing.
Considerations
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In addition to the cost of the printer, customers should also consider the cost of supplies--such as paper, ink or toner and replacement parts--when choosing a type of HP printer. For example, the cost of ink cartridges for the HP Deskjet D2530 Printer is about 8 cents per page for black and 12 cents per page for color. Ink cartridges for the HP Business Inkjet 2800 Printer cost about 2 cents per page for black and 6 cents per page for color.
Expert Insight
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The HP website, linked below, allows potential customers to select and compare various types of printers, their features and their costs in an easy-to-read chart. It also offers customers a way to browse lists of printers by brand or by home or office use and sort the lists of printers by price. For those who need help in narrowing down the types of HP printers available, the "Help Me Choose" feature lets customers select printer models based on the types of features they want, such as color printing, scanning capabilities and Windows or Macintosh compatibility. The HP website also allows customers to order printers directly from the company and see rebates or special deals offered on each printer.
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