HP Photosmart 2710

alaTest has collected and analyzed 161 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the build quality and connectivity. The design and print quality also get good comments. Comments are divided on the paper handling. Many are less positive about the noise and value for money.

multifunction, print quality, design, connectivity, build quality

value for money, noise

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Printers the HP Photosmart 2710 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Hewlett-Packard HP Photosmart 2710

 

Wired and wireless networking built in ; High optical scanning resolution ; Rendezvous capable

24-bit color scans are oversharpened ; Expensive

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HP Photosmart 2710 Multi-function Printer – Review

 

I've been a big fan of multi-function (printer-scanner-copier-fax) units for quite a while. The Weeks division of MyMac.com labs has been using HP's Photosmart 2710 for several weeks, and is quite impressed with it.

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HP Photosmart 2710

 

Although you could buy a better printer and scanner as separate components, HP's Photosmart 2710 is a good bet for anyone who wants a quality print from a well-integrated, all-in-one device.

Wired and wireless networking built in ; Rendezvous capable ; high optical scanning resolution

Expensive ; 24-bit color scans are oversharpened

The Photosmart 2710, which is at the top of HP's Photosmart line, also includes a big, 3.5-inch color LCD to make it easy to print sans computer. The 2710 unit we tested can make copies, fax documents and-by using the camera media slots or direct print...

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All in one

Another piece of crap from HP

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Amazon review summary for the HP Photosmart 2710

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 user reviews of the HP Photosmart 2710 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

performance, usability, multifunction, print quality, paper handling

value for money

40% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Very good door stopper - never again

 

Very good door stopper - never again

I bought this in 2004, and it was sitting in its original box for a long time, until about 9 months ago. The installation was a breeze. Well, not quite. The Wireless vs Wired networking choice is a bit confusing. You can't easily toggle between two;...

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worked great on old computer

 

worked great on old computer

This printer worked great on my old computer with XP windows, was easy to install. However with my new HP computer with windows 7 it will not install. I got it to print but I can't install the software that comes with it. I wonder if it's the windows 7...

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Don't try this with a Mac

 

Don't try this with a Mac

It is my conclusion that this printer will not work with a Mac over a wireless network.

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Power issues.

 

Power issues.

I am on my second one, not sure what happens, but I have tested the power coming thru the cord and all is well to the unit. After about six months on both units the display went out and nothing seems to have power anymore. I called HP on the first...

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Great hardware, TERRIBLE software

 

Great hardware, TERRIBLE software

I can't improve on the poster below who said "It infects your registry like a cancer." The software package on this is incredibly intrusive, massive, and buggy, at least when trying to work on Windows XP Home and Windows Vista 64 bit (I have two...

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Product Specifications

Share your all-in-one with multiple home PCs using built-in wired and wireless networking. Enjoy on-the-go wireless printing freedom from a notebook or camera phone. Advanced photo features let you view, print and edit photos without a PC using memory card and large 3.5-inch image display or HP Photo Proof Sheet. Easy front panel editing - rotate, crop, zoom and remove red-eye from photos before you print. Prints and copies in true-to-life photo quality - up to 4800-optimized dpi or optional 6-ink color. Share photos without a PC using image display and HP Instant Share. Experience breakthrough performance up to 30 ppm black, up to 20 ppm color. Send and receive black and color faxes, plus get outstanding color scanning of photos, text and 3-D objects at 2400x4800-dpi optical resolution and 48-bit color. And with one-touch copier buttons, make photo reprints and creative projects. Use included HP Image Zone software to print frame-by-frame digital camera video clips.

Copying

Automatic Duplexing:Optional
Max Copying Resolution B/W:4800 x 1200 dpi
Max Copying Resolution Color:4800 x 1200 dpi
Max Copying Speed B/W:30ppm
Max Copying Speed Color:20ppm

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:14.6in
Height:8.3in
Weight:18.7lbs
Width:18.3in

Document & Media Handling

Max Copy Size:8.5 in x 24 in
Standard Media Capacity:150sheets

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

Fax Machine

Max Transmission Speed:33.6Kbps
PC Faxing:Yes (send only)/Yes / Yes (send only)

Header

Country Kits:Canada/Canada / United States/United States / Canada
Localization:English
Manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard
Model:2710 All-in-One
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:HP Photosmart

Memory

Max Supported Memory:64MB
Standard Memory:64MB

Miscellaneous

Microsoft Certification:Certified for Windows Vista
Vista Certification:Certified for Windows Vista

Office Machine

Copier Type:Digital
Fax Type:Plain paper
Functions:Copier / Fax / Printer / Scanner/Scanner / Printer / Fax / Copier
Monthly Duty Cycle (max):5000impressions
Photo Multifunction:Photo printer
Printing Output Type:Color
Printing Technology:Ink-jet
Type:Fax / copier / printer / scanner

PC Connectivity

PC Connection:Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX / Hi-Speed USB / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g/Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / USB/IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b / Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX / USB / Hi-Speed USB
PC Connection Availability: Yes

Printing

Max Printing Speed B/W:30ppm
Max Printing Speed B/W (ppm):30ppm
Max Printing Speed Color:20ppm
Max Printing Speed Color (ppm):20ppm
Max Resolution B/W:1200 x 1200 dpi
Max Resolution Color:4800 x 1200 dpi
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