There is no Two Three There is not two without three essentially summarizes my decision to buy, for the third time precisely, a multifunction HP at low cost. After the fact my previous negative experience with HP F380, told in my previous opinion and apparently single and alone, since this model talks about it all well here on Hello, I am convinced not to take more products low cost, precisely to avoid repeating the odyssey lived with the F380, and focus only on products that guarantee a minimum quality spending obviously something more, at the bottom of my HP C3170, taken last year, I gave any problem so far. Instead a beautiful day of March, a friend of mine, which was to buy a webcam, convinced me to do a tour with him at the mall. So I decided to accompany him even though I had not buy anything. At the mall, my friend immediately began searching for the camera to buy, while I began to wander to the point of sale until, at some point, I found in the same department where in January saw the F380 and this time, between the various printers and multifunction on display, I was attracted by the promotion on a new multifunction HP's bid at a price even more beneficial than paid for the F380.
Presentation and Price
The multifunction in question was precisely the HP deskjet F2180 and the price offered was very attractive and competitive, think list prezzata was 69.9 and was offered for promotion only 39.90 ! An All in One therefore (ie printer, scanner and photocopier together), from which I was expecting some amazing things, the rest was clearly stated that the F2180 was part of that category of products specifically designed for home users who require only the basic functions Therefore easy to use and at the same time particularly convenient, so the only thing I expected was that worked well. So for the use which would have made my sister, given that I was buying for her, was the 'ideal. However, while much had been impressed by the very invogliante initially because of 'negative experience with the F380, the idea to take into account the purchase I hardly touched the mind. But the thing lasted just because soon, driven also by my friend who in the meantime I had reached and that like me had remained unbelieving before this offer himself having bought time ago, one of these multifunction HP pagandola But on 90 , I decided to run the "risk" and buy. Basically, if this time I had gone wrong, I could have in any case return facendomi issue a voucher of equal value, so in the end, the only real risk that the course would have been to vincolarmi at that shop, so precludendomi the possibility of exploiting any other attractive offers promoted in other outlets, besides the fact that surely would have taken into serious consideration the fact that bless me by my pastor! That's me here, then, to explain my impression on this multifunction after used for a few weeks waiting to deliver it to my sister.
The Pack and His Content
The package, which comes with a new graphics and new colors (orange hours stands out compared to the previous green pack), is cumbersome and not very easy to carry even for the excessive weight that is not just over 5.5 kg, includes the F2180 course, a cartridge inkjet HP 21 black unfortunately only 5ml, a cartridge inkjet in tricromia Hp 22 this from 5ml, software HP Photosmart Essential, the guide, a guide multilingual Property, 'power supply (as external) and the power cord. As someone has said is not present, and add unfortunately, the "expensive" usb cable connection for which I had to apply for funding to 24 months Seriously, what to say about this choice of manufacturer (and not only of HP!) Not to provide it in the package because it considered optional, it could open a debate, but let's leave, perhaps refer to another opinion! At this moment I am reminded of a recent spot of a chain of electronics which is a man who comes home all happy for the new printer just purchased but when you notice after prepared, not to be able to use it in the package missing precisely the usb cable, it should be on speed and break everything! How many of us were reviewed in this scene? One spot, therefore, not far from reality for those who are not aware of the fact that the cable connection should be purchased separately, as well as the cartridge inkjet photo Hp 58, since even this comes supplied .
Appearance and Physical Characteristics
Aesthetically the multifunction F2180 is very pleasing even though the bottom is not very different from the F380 (which among other things, I saw no longer be in production!), But I can safely claim that the form is identical, this is a very compact form , And handy little cumbersome, its size in fact are really contained, largely little more than 42cm, about 26 cm deep with the tray for paper raised (just over 35 cm to tray full) and only 17cm high, with these measures, believe me, is not difficult to find a place in any place you want sistemarla. Of other hand, I noticed the color, a beautiful black with a grey edging at the top that gives it an aggressive appearance and slender, and plastics that are not shiny as they were instead those of F380, but slightly rough (so scratches are less obvious), but this is only my impression, more resistant.
The weight, however, without the packaging, is just over 4 kg, then that too much content enough to allow, considering the small size, transfers or various movements without difficulty, according to their needs.
Once the eye immediately jumps disimballata robustness of F2180, which appears to be in a sober and strong. Frontalmente is housed the tray extendable for paper, plastic transparent impressed with the middle initials HP. The tray is the standard, typical of multifunction HP, which serves as both tray of food, in this case is designed to accommodate a maximum of 100 sheets inputs, both from tray collection sheets outgoing for a total of 50 sheets Paper "normal" A4. In addition to the classic format of A4 and A5, are also supported other formats such as less usual C6, DL and A6. However there is also an opportunity to define its own custom size within these limits: 77 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm. At this point we must however point out that the F2180 is also prepared for printing on other media, in addition to the card (common and photographs), such as envelopes, labels, tickets and cards, transparencies and photos and depending on the media also vary the ability to input and output. So in feeding the maximum capacity is up to 10 envelopes, up to 20 tickets or cards, up to 20 transparencies to projections and up to 15 photos 10x15, while outgoing instead the standard capacity is 10 tickets, 10 envelopes and 15 transparencies. Although it is possible, however, print on different media, please note that the F2180 does not have the sensor for the automatic detection of the type of paper! The "weight", or consistency, the weight of the various media, measured in grams per square meter, must be between 70 and 90 grams for A4, A5 and envelopes, but must not exceed 200 gr for tickets and 280 grams for photographs.
A tray lowered can be noted primarily within the leadership of width to be adjusted depending on the type of medium on which you print making scroll to touch the edge of the medium itself and a further door, namely the door access the print cartridge from lower to turn when it comes to precisely mount the cartridges. As regards the flat top is pretty simple and straightforward, in perfect harmony with the rest. Here is primarily the cover, this black with the company at the heart symbol HP and incavatura a slight slip in the front. That cover, however, does not cover the entire surface of multifunction as is "clipped" on the left side so as to leave room to the control panel and then to commands. Below the lid is instead a white plastic surface, the so-called "film cover" which, as for most multifunction HP at least this range, is rigid.
Giving rise to the lid, then find the surface scan which is glass and not overly broad, but is easy to use and adequate for household use. These two shares of multifunction namely, the rear lid and the glass surface scanning, require a 'thorough cleaning because, is dirt that can accumulate on the white surface below the lid, is the presence of dirt on the surface crawl due to fingerprints, stains, lints, dust or more, may be causes of slow performance F2180 and lack of detail on some functions, such as "fit to page" and "copy", therefore, ensure the highest quality copies and scans, it is cleaned regularly. In this regard, I remember (to future possible buyers!) To carry out cleaning of these parties only after turning off the F2180 and disconnected its power cord, taking care to use a soft cloth or a sponge slightly dampened with a detergent abrasive (abrasives, acetone, benzene or products of alcohol could damage, in particular, the surface scanning). Other care to be used during the cleaning is to avoid paying spuzzare or liquids directly on the glass surface scanning as they could easily penetrate inside the machine danneggiandola. Once finished cleaning remember then dry parts with a dry cloth and soft (I personally use a damp skin of deer).
To the left of the area crawling then, as I mentioned before, is placed the control panel through which you can make copies of documents or photographs even though the F2180 is not connected to a computer. This panel is very simple to use, on it are in fact a series of buttons (8 total) needed to access the main functions, which are all located on the fringes along the edge gray with which to contrast their black, and are also well spaced between them, making them easier to use. On this panel are also several spies who inform on the state of F2180, but there is no LCD display.
Buttons Starting from above, therefore, is primarily motivated On the button that turns on or off the machine. In this regard has to bear in mind that, to disable completely supply to the F2180, not just press this button because the power supply to be provided in small quantities, so to turn it off completely, it is advisable to disconnect the power cord. Just below is the Cancel button that allows you to interrupt a print, copy or scan. Even more under there is a button for return, precisely, a print job or copy after a paper jam or any other error and two buttons that change the type of paper, respectively, in plain paper ( which is the default for the F2180!) or photographic paper. Then down again find the Start button copy Nero that makes it possible to attain a copy in black and white and color copy Start button that allows you to get just one copy in color and, finally, the Scan button that starts the scanning of 'original place on the surface scanning (such key works only on a computer!)
The spies status
However, as regards the spies have been in total and 5, always taking from above, are: the spy Accesa that if illuminated, it indicates that the F2180 is on, precisely, so the two spies verification, the first check the paper and if turned indicates the need to load paper or vice versa to remove it because of a jam or may indicate that the paper size setting does not correspond to the present in the tray of food, while the second checks the cartridges press and if turned indicates the need to reinstate or replace the cartridge or close the door. The last two spies finally are those related to the type of paper (the paper first, paper second photo). To conclude with a description remains the back of the F2180 where, in addition to the rear covering the rollers and is easily sganciabile pressing the tab on the left side, are placed at the bottom right, Usb port for connection to PC and Power connection.
Preparation and Installation Software
To prepare the F2180 is necessary to lower the paper tray and the lid of cartridges in order to remove the packaging material contained within. Then, when you plug the adapter and power cord, turn it should be pressing the button Hon. At this point you switch to mounting cartridges which, I repeat, must be turned on a machine as it is necessary that the cart on which positions will be mounted at the center, which is the case after having lowered its door for access. After that the transaction will be pretty easy, you must detach the fact protective adhesive placed on heads of individual cartridges, doing well careful not to get their hands on contacts copper and nozzles of 'ink placed under the tape as this could create problems in electrical wiring or problems with the ink or obstructions, and spingerle until they snap into place in one of three slots specifically designed for each type of ink (black pigmented right; color tricromia cyan, magenta and yellow left, or what specifically for photographic prints, even this right). Done inserting cartridges and closed the door on access, multifunction open automatically printing the page alignment of cartridges, having obviously proceeded to load into the tray some sheet of white paper. This operation is taking place in a few minutes, but we need to get quality prints. Once printed this page, the procedure is complete alignment and the F2180 is ready to be used, but not for all functions. To access because of the numerous functions not available in the control panel will need to connect to the PC el 'installation of the software HP Photosmart Essential. In this regard, once inserted the CD in the PC, installing part automatically and requires a little 'time. During installation at some point opens a window with the request that connect the cable usb port which, as I said earlier, lies at the back of the F2180 and then a USB port of any computer. Done recognition of multifunction and finished installing the software F2180 can be used in all its functionality.
The Features At this point, if you have not already bored, I believe the time has come to speak to the functionality of this simple but prestante multifunction, which in its versatility allows you to perform with great ease operations printing, copying and scanning.
Function Press Therefore start from the press whose technology is that traditional namely, thermal ink jet, while the speed depends on several factors and therefore varies depending on system configuration, the document type and quality set. More exactly ranging from max 17 pages per minute for a text in black and white in A4 format and quality paper, max 7 pages per minute for a text always in black and white in A4 format, but as normal. The timing is a little lower 'for color prints, in this case it goes from 11 pages per minute for a colour text A4 and draft quality, almost 3 pages per minute setting the normal quality. For printing colour photograph 10 x 15 on photographic paper times are 50 seconds in draft quality, 94 seconds as normal and, unlike the previous prints b / w and color photo printing also provides better quality for which would require about 125 seconds!
For print quality, however, considering printing from computers, up to 1200 dpi for the b / ne up to 4800x1200 dpi and 1,200 optimized dpi input for the color. E 'finally allowed the press without borders, but only up to 10 x 15 cm.
Function Scan The scan (for the few who still do not know, I am reminded my aunt recently to grips with computers, printers, etc. Internet for business!) Is that 'operation through which you can convert a text , A document or 'image from paper to a format suitable for the computer. And 'possible, therefore, crawl practically everything (photographs, documents various texts, newspaper articles, etc. .). After the conversion, as the text or image will be scanned into electronic format, you can import them into a text or graphics and change them based on our needs. It is understandable therefore easily the usefulness of this feature! Well, the F2180, in its simplicity, offers us this useful feature. The type of scanning which has the F2180 is a flat surface with scanning technology CSI, 48-bit color and 256 levels of gray. Certainly not expect who knows what resolution, but for domestic use they wish to address the F2180, it should be more than good.
The values for a resolution of the scanner up to 1200 dpi for that perspective, up to 1200x2400 dpi for the hardware and up to 19,200 dpi enhanced through the software. Please note, however, that values much higher scanning resolution, requiring a greater amount of available disk space as well as longer to run, so my advice is to set such limits only in cases of genuine need.
The scanning speed instead varies depending on document complexity, in particular is less than 48 seconds for photos in colour 10 x 15 cm in Microsoft Word, optical character recognition of a page of text in Microsoft Word requires less than 24 seconds, while it takes less than 14 seconds for 'preview. To use the function of scanning the PC and the F2180 must be switched on and connected, the original should be placed on the surface scanning with the side to crawl down in the front left of the area itself and the start scanning can be made directly from multifunction or by computer via the software supplied HP Photosmart Essential. Function Copy
The third and final feature of the F2180 is the copy feature that allows you to get copies in color or b / w, making copies of photos using photographic paper, and finally reduce or enlarge the size of an original to fit the format paper that interests us, with rates varying from 50 to 400%. E 'can achieve copies using the control panel of F2180 (in this case there is no need to connect to the PC!) Or by using the software mentioned several times HP Photosmart Essential, through the PC. The copy feature is the only fact to be available by both methods, but only through the software you can use all options to copy, which are not available from the control panel. To obtain a copy by using the control panel is sufficient load paper in the tray (of course!), Place the original copy from the side facing down and match the angle of the surface left front crawl, then press the button start copy black for a copy b / no start color copy if we need a copy in color. Extremely simple, no? Also for the copy feature the speed varies depending on the complexity of the document to be copied, in particular the F2180 can get to produce up to 17 copies per minute for a text in black and white A4 as low and up to almost 4 copies as normal, while for a text color always A4 speed drops still managing to sfornare up to 11 copies per minute in low quality, and just a little over 2 copies per minute as standard. There is the option multiple copies so we can achieve a copy at a time, while the resolution of the copy b / n can get up to 600 x 600 dpi and up to 1200 x 1200 dpi for color copying.
Other Technical Details The F2180 has an internal memory of 32 MB, energy consumption has averaged 20 watts being printed and 4 watts in sleep mode, but does not have the Energy Star certification and that is the label that identifies equipment more efficient in terms of energy savings. Capable of withstanding a monthly workload of up to 500 pages per month, certainly is not a high value, but for a domestic believe that it can still go well (my sister I do not even arrive at 200) and is compatible with operating systems Windows 2000 (SP3), Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista Ready, Mac OS X v10.3.9, Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
And the Software HP Photosmart?
As I have already written, only the copy feature allows you to use the F2180 without the aid of computers, therefore we understand the importance of HP Photosmart software, which is required to access and then coordinate all functions of the F2180 is not available from panel control, but not alone! In fact, if you have also to other imaging products HP, for example. Hp a camera, a scanner HP, another multifunction printer or a simple HP, is possible through this software to manage all the devices installed and their functionality, then print, organize, edit and share digital pictures and videos so quite simple . After finishing the installation of software icon appears Monitor HP digital imaging system in the bar windows and clicking on it opens the Centre Solutions HP, which is the central point of access, allowing access to many functions F2180 (in my case, but I remember that could be any device Hp) and HP software. From Centre solutions HP is also possible to verify the status and settings for F2180 (or, I repeat, any other device installed in HP PC!), Access the guide and troubleshooting if necessary, find links to other software applications Hp eg. HP Photosmart Essential, open the page where you can purchase online material consumption and other HP products, or even order prints of your photos and photo gifts, and review the status of cartridges. However, the options available in the Centre Solutions Hp depend on the specific functions of its HP. In the case of the F2180 offers are three options: Scan photos, document scanning and run copies. The scanning software enables HP to scan a photo, a drawing or a document by saving them in the program chosen (for the F2180, however, remember that the start of scanning can be given directly by dedicated button on the control panel). Through this software is possible, as well as configure the scanning options, view the image preview before the final scan in order to perform the adjustments necessary to achieve the desired result. Regarding the third option "run copies" through this button accesses the dialog "copy" from which you can print a copy of an image or document adjusting print quality, color and size. As regards HP Photosmart Essential, is a software that offers many functions that allow you to view, organize, edit and print photos. These can be organized by date, tag or folder, while through the easy retouching tools you can remove the red eye, rotate or crop your photos, add filters and much more!
Guarantee
The guarantee on the F2180 is 1 year, 1 years also for accessories, 90 days for software, while the cartridges can be guaranteed until consulted or when you reach the date of expiry of the guarantee stated on the same cartridge depending on whichever occurs first. Recalling the experience some years ago by a friend of mine with the assistance HP, I can say that the quality level is more than good, although obviously I hope I did not test it in person! However, with regard to the experience of my friend, I remember that, not having been able to resolve the problem through the help of technical assistance telephone HP, he was asked to send the multifunction HP (this was a model are no longer marketing of the series 1100). To send he was asked to remove the print cartridges, which were not shipped together with multifunction, and use the original packaging for packaging which had to affix the label of restitution. In the box instead, in addition to unity and its accessories, it was necessary to include a brief description of symptoms, a copy of the sales tax as a proof of the period of warranty coverage and finally name, address and phone number to be contacted. The multifunction was withdrawn directly to his house by the carrier and after a few days my friend was contacted by a separate HP, which announced that in the short would have received a new multifunction, which occurred regularly.
Impressions and Personal Experience The F2180 is, as said at the outset, the multifunction that I chose for my sister, but after having taken, I wanted to immediately put in operation, driven by curiosity to know if I had taken another fregatura instead satisfaction is been great, not least due to the low price paid and a quality level exceeding my expectations.
With regard to the early I appreciated the special characteristics of this multifunction which are light weight, strength and compactness, this' last exalted by the concentration of power trays and collecting paper in a solo, one front and moreover to death. In this way, the F2180 has nothing behind, and this makes it very cumbersome and little collocabile at any angle! I found very simple control panel with buttons convenient and easily accessible, only sins the absence of a display! Putting instead under the magnifying glass individual features, do a good vote in the print function. In the weeks after the purchase I was able to make different prints and in all the F2180 has behaved very well both in speed, both in quality. Also add an acceptable level of noise in the media anyway printers that I have had occasion to use.
Equally positive is my judgement on the copy feature, not only for the quality of copies, but also for the fact that this function is accessible regardless of the PC, which must not be neglected if I think about all the times that I happen to have to do a photocopy on the fly! I must however express some reservations on the scanning function, both in relation to noise (I can not say that the silence is his strong point!) And about the quality of scans. I did indeed scans of some photos with both HP F2180, with my HP C3170 in order to compare them and I must say that the difference is there, certainly is not excessive, but there is. The comparison I noticed that the photos scanned with the F2180 lose a little 'both in color and sharpness that also show slight white veins which are visible only in parts darker image. In scan documents b / noa colors instead I did not, however, found the same problem!
Another sore point, the cost of HP cartridges, but this is something known since those cartridges also incorporate the head. The cost of cartridges ranges from 12/13 for black (cartridge hp21), to 14/15 for the cartridge in tricromia (cartridge hp22). I can not tell you instead the price of photo cartridge (cartridge Hp58 by 17ml) since I have not yet purchased. Among the serious deficiencies finally I want to remind the usb cable connection, given that the F2180 is able to operate without pc only for copies, while other functions require a connection to PC.
Conclusions My conclusions can only be positive, so I think I telling you not to make mistakes to take it into consideration if you are looking for a multifunction simple but versatile, lightweight but sturdy and especially the price really cheap!
I hope to have been useful to those who are considering buying!
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