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HP J6450 Printer Review

The HP OfficeJet J6450 is a well-received multifunction device that can print, scan, copy and fax documents for a low price tag. Small offices will benefit from its satisfactory maximum print speeds of 31 pages per minute for monochrome documents and 25 pages per minute for color projects. Although it doesn't offer the best design in its class of inkjet printers, this device's cost-efficient price and OfficeJet J6450 printer ink make it one of the least expensive.

Despite its affordability, the J6450 has an intuitive and intelligently laid-out front panel, which includes an LCD that can be navigated with the two-way pad below it and buttons dedicated to printing and scanning jobs. The adjacent number pad enables users to store up to 100 speed dials, while card slots below support direct photo printing from flash memory like SD cards and CompactFlash. The unit's versatile connectivity will also allow users to share documents over a network through its ethernet port, and wireless networking support is included as well.

For unattended scanning and faxing, the machine comes with a 35-sheet automatic document feeder, in addition to the flatbed scanner. The unit also provides automatic double-sided printing to conserve paper. While a maximum input capacity of 250 pages isn't the largest compared to other similar models, it should be sufficient for low volumes.

According to reviews, the J6450 performed well on output tests, printing projects such as school papers with sharp dense characters and a resolution of 4800x1200 dpi using HP J6450 ink. Graphics and images printed with similar precise quality for projects like graphical charts and family photos.

Provided with the printer are starter HP J6450 ink cartridges that can yield up to 200 pages for the black supply and 170 for the color printer ink. Users also have the option to add a 130-sheet photo color OfficeJet J6450 ink supply and an 80-sheet capacity photo gray supply. To increase productivity, users can choose to purchase high-capacity black and tricolor HP J6450 ink cartridges that can yield up to 750 pages and 520 pages, respectively.

There are a number of features that make the J6450 a good solution for small offices, from its easy-to-use control panel and versatile connectivity to its professional-quality print output. While the device could have used a larger media handling capacity and longer-lasting supplies, it's a solid option compared to pricier multifunction inkjet printers.