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Summary: Affirdable HP Print quality & Dependability
Review: I purchased my HP LaserJet 1200 printer because I was frustrated with the Epson 870 InkJet printer that I also own (the Epson is nothing short of a *RIPOFF*). My HP 1200 is working it's way through it's third ream of paper since I purchased it. It is still using the original cartridge the printer came with. *Print Quality Has Been Flawless*...even the ones I print in Econo Mode! First print out in 10 seconds is *Great* and there have been No Paper Jams! The only reason I didn't give this printer 5 stars is because it was slow printing big documents or complex graphics BUT that was easily fixed...$$$!!! bought me 32 megs of additional RAM. Now my printer shoots out my documents.
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Summary: Speed, quality at a low price
Review: I purchased my printer two months ago and I have been very impressed. Installation of the software on my PC with Windows ME was easy and error free. The speed is fantastic. Very little warm-up time. So far I've had only one paper jam that was very easy to fix. The quality of the print is excellent. The paper tray allows sheets to go in straight and the manual feed dependable too. If the price wasn't reason enough to buy this printer, I read in my latest issue of Consumer Reports that this their top-rated laser printer! Thus far, I've had no need to call tech-support. I'm more than satisfied with this printer.
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Summary: Mac users will be pleased
Review: I was worried that this printer wouldn't work too well with my Macs. I had read some stuff on the web for getting around things if it didn't install correctly. The price and the quality seemed worth some messing around with. I am happy to say that HP has fixed their software bugs for this printer. The driver it comes with now works great. Setup takes minutes, the only trick is you have to have your printer attached to your computer before selecting it in your utility. I installed this printer on both of my Macs and am very happy so far.
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Summary: Mac users will be pleased
Review: I was worried that this printer wouldn't work too well with my Macs. I had read some stuff on the web for getting around things if it didn't install correctly. The price and the quality seemed worth some messing around with. I am happy to say that HP has fixed their software bugs for this printer. The driver it comes with now works great. Setup takes minutes, the only trick is you have to have your printer attached to your computer before selecting it in your utility. I installed this printer on both of my Macs and am very happy so far.
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Summary: Brand, Output, Cost, Comparisons
Review: If you need a high-quality, low-cost laser printer then go with HP. The only exception is if they are between releases and the new one isn't out yet; then the HP models are sometimes not as competitive. That was the case somewhat until the 1200 came out. I consider Lexmark as a relative equal. Other brands are one or two notches lower. That's my bias. I bought the 1200 a few weeks ago. Output is great, setup was easy, and speed is incredible. 5 stars so far. Do your homework, but right now there's no recent complete mainstream comparison source that I could find with the 1200. The ZDNet gang haven't done a full roundup in 2 years! PC World has recently, rating the 1200 about sixth, but best on speed (by far), text quality, and photo quality with good media options. They slam the documentation, flimsy tray cover, and cost per page. If you discount those factors, then the 1200 is really the best. Older reviews look at the 1100 models, and the 1200 is far better for the same price. HP made minor improvements all over and upped the memory to an awesome 8 MB memory. Skip the optional scan/copy for $100 more (or $150 if you decide later). It only does sheet-fed paper. If you want scan/copy, spend $200-$250 on a flatbed model and be able to do non-sheet tasks and do them better. I chose between the 1200 and Lexmark Optra E312/E312L. Neither includes a cable. Both have latest PCL/PS and software goodies. The E312L may seem like a bargain, but it is not! It comes with a only a 1500-page starter toner cartridge and only 2 MB of memory. The E312 has 4 MB and a 6000-page cartridge. That's a $40 and $90 difference that completely wipes out the savings and you get less functionality. Final notes... If you have a few more bucks, consider the HP 3200se multifunction. Again, I'm not a fan of this type of scan/copy functionality. The only reasons I would spend more on a personal or home office laser printer is for dual paper trays and duplex printing. Also, I would never use an inkjet for documents over a few pages or printing text pages in bulk or often. Add a $200-$350 inkjet for that with photo options based on your needs. Lastly, if you are willing to hunt locally or online, you can get refurbished HPs (III-VI, even 1100s) for a few hundred less.
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Summary: 1 Day old, but very impressed thus far
Review: Just picked it up and everything seems great. Tested various output and it's both crisp and speedy. Strongly recommended.
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Summary: Incredible personal laser printer!!!
Review: Some of my job duties here at work are to help distribute the best performance systems as well as any other computer peripherals such as printers to the users. In this case I needed to get an additional printer. I decided to go with the HP 1200, why? well look at the features, 15 PPM, 1200 dpi. This printer is replacing the HP 1100, which does it's job @ 8 PPM. They go for the same price! You can upgrade the memory to 64MB. That is more than what you need for a home or personal office printer. This is not a printer for a big network, but you can certainly use it for a personal network. I work in the Informational Technology department, I deal with computers EVERY day of my life. This printer was bought by me, installed by me, and tested by me. Set up is so easy! all you do is run the CD that came with it, that is all. It also allows you to use a Parallel Port cable or a USB cable (printer cable is sold separate). As a tip, if you have a USB computer (usually systems that came with Windows 98 or higher) use it, it transfers information from your PC to the printer much faster... I hope this info helps you!
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Summary: DO NOT BUY IT if you use USB
Review: The driver can be installed if connect through usb. (window 2000) I called HP customer services and they walk through the set up with me for 4 hurs-- still a failure. Plus, the customer telephone number is not toll free. THEY ADMITED THIS PRINTER DOES NOT REALLY WORK FOR USB COMPUTERS. I do not know why do they still mark this product as usb compatable. I am really frustrated!! Do not buy it. I do not want anyone go through the same thing as I do.
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Summary: HP duffs it again!
Review: This is the third and last of the HP printers I've bought. I will never go back. Get a Samsung 1210 for half the price and better printing quality, improved outer shell design, etc. Once you go Samsung, you'll never go back to the poor quality of HP. Shame on you, HP!
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Summary: Chintzy plastic
Review: This printer does a disservice to the rest of the HP line. The feed trays are flimsy to the point of being annoying. Manual feed of paper requires jiggling the top cover of the paper tray into a hidden slot above. Worst of all, the print quality is questionable. Vertical lines show a distinct edginess that is not found even on less expensive lasers from other manufacturers. Take a look at the brother HP-1250. 12ppm, better feed, better quality print, longer toner life, and the RAM is exapandable with standard, cheap 72-pin simms.
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