123 HP DESKJET Printer:

123 HP DESKJET 3630 REVIEWS

In many ways, HP’s new DeskJet 3630 is an absolute bargain. This compact multi-function device offers a printer, scanner and copier, complete with Wi-Fi connectivity and even support for Apple’s Air Print for iOS devices.

123 HP DESKJET 3630 cost REVIEWS:

One of the cheapest all-in-one printers we have seen and suggest you to buy is the 3630 from HP. That low cost will certainly appeal to home users on a budget but, inevitably, HP has had to make a few compromises to shave the price down so low.

123 HP DESKJET 3630 FEATURES AND DESIGN:

The Printer Assistant also helps to make up for the tiny LCD display, which is just one inch wide and does little more than display the number of pages that have been printed. Fortunately, the Printer Assistant provides a straightforward graphical interface that provides easy access to diagnostic features, Wi-Fi set up, and the scanner controls.

123 HP DESKJET 3630 PERFORMANCE:

Fortunately, color printing is a more attractive option all round. The DeskJet’s color graphics work well for graphs and charts for school reports and presentations, although they do slow the printer down to around 4ppm. Our postcard photo prints turned out to be a pleasant surprise, too. The contrast on our glossy postcard test prints could, perhaps, have been a little crisper, but that’s nit picking at this price and the DeskJet 3630 can certainly handle the occasional selfie print for your friends.

Text quality is reasonable for such an inexpensive printer, but does leave room for improvement. The speed of 8.5 pages per minute is perfectly respectable, although text output is a little heavy. It will be fine for printing routine letters or an essay for the kids’ homework, but it lacks the smooth text outlines that you can get from some of the best inkjet printers. If you work from home then you might prefer a more expensive printer for your business documents and letters.

Text printing is expensive too. The standard size black ink cartridge lasts for a mere 190 pages. The XL cartridge is only slightly better, bringing the price down to 4.5p per page, which is still well above average for an inkjet printer.