HP Deskjet 3070a Ink Cartridges

HP 3070a Printer Review

The HP Deskjet 3070a, which is also referred to as the 3070a e-All-in-One due to its multifunction design, has the ability to print and copy color or monochrome documents, as well as scan projects. This inexpensive inkjet device is targeted toward home office use, with maximum print speeds of 23 pages per minute for monochrome and color jobs, which are slightly slower than average for small office units. This doesn't mean that the 3070 has an overly simple design, as it provides a range of useful features such as flexible connectivity, cost-efficient Deskjet 3070a printer ink and the ability to print both text documents and photos with professional quality.

While the device can handle an assortment of different media types like glossy photo paper, labels and iron-on transfers, its total paper capacity of only 80 pages is small compared to similar models and will only support light-duty use. The 3070a also suffers from its exclusion of an automatic document feeder, which is typically provided in many multifunction devices to scan larger jobs continuously.

What helps make this device more appealing is its size of only 17x12x5 inches and light weight of 11 pounds, which make it one of the most compact all-in-one units available and will allow it to easily fit on the same desktop as a user's computer. This gives users the advantage of connecting the 3070a directly to their PC via the rear USB port to manage and print jobs. Optional Wi-Fi connectivity also gives users the option to print without a wired connection to their computer. Control panel features like an LCD and an assortment of buttons will enable users to stay updated on a job's progress, as well as automatically cancel a job and select between monochrome and color copying.

Projects such as graphics and photos print with sharp detail and a good maximum resolution of 4800x1200 dpi using color HP 3070a printer ink. Monochrome text projects also tested to print a crisp output with readable characters and resolution of 1200x600 dpi black Deskjet 3070a ink.

Each of its standard cyan, magenta, yellow and black HP 3070a ink cartridges can print a maximum yield of approximately 300 pages. Those looking to increase their daily printing without having to overspend should consider the option of high-capacity remanufactured HP 3070a ink cartridges, which can yield up to 750 pages for each color supply and 550 pages for the black supply.

The 3070a isn't an overly complicated machine when it comes to multifunction printing, offering users a basic design with a small media capacity and user-friendly control panel features. The fact that it can print with solid output and connect wirelessly is impressive considering its low asking price, but users that want more versatility will need to check out some of the higher-end models in its class of home office inkjet printers.