Hewlett Packard’s LaserJet 3030 All-in-One laser printer is a wonderful choice for small businesses. If printing isn’t enough for you, the HP 3030 also offers quality scanning, faxing and photocopying. The model is one of HP’s smallest full-featured models, offering great functionality for smaller companies.
First Impressions: For what it offers, the HP 3030 is deceptively small. Although the flatbed scanner and copier means a larger footprint than comparable single-function printers, remember this device will also replace your fax machine and a small photocopier – and the diminutive 15-inch height means it will sit unobtrusively in any small office.
Aside from the size, the design is standard HP – two-tone business grey, with a softened box shape. A control panel runs along the front of the scanner/copy bed, allowing access to various functions, even without a computer. Out of the box, setup only takes a few minutes, although it’s worth spending a few extra minutes to download the newest drivers from HP’s website. As usual you will need a USB or parallel port cable to connect it to your computer.
Features: Typical of HP’s entry level printers, the LaserJet 3030 offers exceptional functionality. For printing, the HP 3030 is comparable to other entry-level lasers, with crisp text and reasonable quality graphical prints. Of course, printing is only monochrome, but this means you won’t have to replace expensive colour cartridges.
Printing speed ranges from 10-15ppm depending on the task, which is fully adequate for small office use. Scanning is simple and easy from either the LCD display or your computer. A multifunction device is a small sacrifice in quality, but it’s much cheaper than a dedicated scanner. However, in spite of monochrome printing, the 3030 offers colour scanning, producing good quality images. Unfortunately, the scanner lid does not lift off, meaning books and bulky documents may be a problem, but otherwise it handles photos and text with ease.
The photocopy function is accessible through the control panel, with a variety of options, and the fax function includes an onboard phonebook. Network capability is optional, with the choices of Ethernet, wireless, or Bluetooth. Although this machine won’t handle heavy print loads, the feed tray has a 150-page limit that should be sufficient for most small offices.
Final Assessment: Overall, the HP 3030 is a great multi-function printer for offices and business that require an alternative solution to the otherwise costly single-service machines. This all-in-one offers an easy and economical solution, allowing maximum versatility for a reasonable cost. Of course, it comes with HP’s standard 1-year warranty as well as extension plans for businesses. Whether you’re starting up a home or small business, or streamlining a cluttered office, the HP 3030 is a great choice.
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