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HP 8600 Printer Review

The HP OfficeJet Pro 8000 is a solid, basic inkjet printer built to handle the monochrome and color printing needs of a small office. With a maximum output rate of about 35 pages per minute, this unit can certainly keep up with the pace of a work environment and the quality created by the HP 8000 ink will meet and exceed the professional standard.

The list of features of the HP OfficeJet Pro 8000 is long and seemingly impressive. A duplex unit is built in and networking is possible through the ethernet port, and a USB port can provide a direct connection for individuals. Wireless support is available as an optional upgrade. The paper tray can hold up to 250 sheets, but an optional tray can be added to increase the capacity to 500 sheets. Various media types are supported and borderless printing is possible at sizes up to 8.5x11 inches. The memory is 32 MB and the processor is 384 MHz, which allows for fast performance.

This machine is inexpensive and sometimes even given for free with the purchase of certain computers. However, many reviews say the 8000 has a few problems. Complaints about the print head durability, alignment issues, and paper feed malfunctions can be found frequently. Some users have been satisfied with the 8000, especially considering the upfront cost, but complaints about reliability are common.

One undeniable feature that sets this unit apart from most other inkjet printers is the high yield of the HP 8000 ink cartridges. There are high-capacity printer ink replacements available, each color yielding over 1,000 pages, equating to a very low cost per page. Additionally, third party manufacturers offer compatible OfficeJet Pro 8000 ink cartridges which cost considerably less than the name brand versions.

High yields are not the only thing that HP 8000 printer ink can offer, as it renders a monochrome resolution of 1200x1200 dpi and a color resolution of 4800x1200 dpi. The quality is measured by dots per inch (dpi), which is determined by the nozzles on the print heads. Those nozzles eject tiny dots of OfficeJet Pro 8000 ink in layers to form crisp text and vivid colors.

With a low cost per page due to the high yield of the HP 8000 ink and an impressive catalogue of features, this color inkjet printer seems ideal for a small office. Even though many of the reviews are not kind, the 8000 is so affordable that it might be worth taking the chance.