HP Photosmart C5180 All-in-One

I love this printer it helpd me through uni like a dream. The print quality is incredible from printed words to A4 photos. The scanner/photocopy facility is high quality and the extra options on the photo menu are great. It takes all memory cards and can even be used in a network of computers so you only need 1 printer for the lot and don't have to move cables around. And the individual ink cartridges keep the cost down because you only have to buy what you really need.

Advantages: Cheap, Pre made patterns, Card reader, Easy to change the ink, Great LCD screen.
Disadvantages: None really.

I personally think that HP makes the worst computers but the best printers, the hp Photosmart C5180 All-In-One is no exception. This printer is packed with awesome features. The package includes the following: A manual, interface on different languages, Drivers for mac,xp and vista, a pair of photopappers. On the right side there is 4 card readers, this makes it possible to plug your memory card direct into the printer! On top is the "hatch" to the ...
...lift up the whole chassi and then it is a simple push-to-release mechanism. To fill it with more paper just pull out the bracket on the very bottom, you also fill it with photo papers there. The first time you startup the printer it will "Calibrate" itself, this means that it will make everything synced for best quality on the pictures. On the top left corner it is a Lcd screen wich you can change many options, you print out a all ready made pattern, ... Read review

Advantages Printer, Fax, Scanner, Copy, Card Reader, ADF, Print Quality, Multiple cartridges, Wireless
Disadvantages Price, bit slow and noisy

...I chose the HP Photosmart C6180 All-In-One because I had the C5180 before but I wanted one with an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), which the 5180 lacks, so this is more of an upgrade for me. That aside, I prefer multifunctional printers because I do not have room for a both a printer and a scanner on my desk. I specifically wanted an HP because I like how the paper tray is on the front rather than on top at the back. This became important to me since I owned an Epson CX6400 multifunctional printer, which irritated me when it kept spitting out the paper I wanted it to print on because the paper wasn't loaded properly or it wasn't in the tray before I started printing. Also, it was inconvenient to load paper when I kept it under my desk, which isn't an issue any more, as it's on the desk now but I do find the vertical paper trays... Read review