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HP Deskjet 6940

HP Deskjet 6940
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alaScore 82

439 reviews

Feb, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 439 reviews of HP Deskjet 6940. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the print quality and noise. The usability and performance also get good opinions, but there are some mixed opinions about the size and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP Deskjet 6940 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for HP Deskjet 6940

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 user reviews of HP Deskjet 6940 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the reliability and print quality. The usability and performance also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the size.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for HP Deskjet 6940

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 256 user reviews of HP Deskjet 6940 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design and noise. The usability and performance also get good feedback. There are some mixed views about the durability and reliability.

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76% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : Felisa Yang (cnet.com)

HP Deskjet 6940 review

 

The HP Deskjet 6940 is a basic color inkjet printer designed for home and small-office users who have low-volume printing needs but may want to print the occasional snapshot. In fact, its price, features, and print quality make it a great printer for...

The HP Deskjet 6940 is network ready, has a PictBridge port for PC-free photo printing, is compatible with both Windows and Mac PCs, and is backed by generous support options.

An autoduplexer and a larger input tray will cost you extra, and the HP ink is expensive. If you switch often between document and photo printing, you'll spend a chunk of time changing out ink tanks, too.

The HP Deskjet 6940 isn't a top-of-the-line inkjet, but with its affordable price, networkability, and decent print quality, it's a good choice for students in a dorm room and budget-conscious home office users.

Aug, 2006
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Expert review by : Felisa Yang (cnet.com.au)

HP Deskjet 6940 review: HP Deskjet 6940

 

The HP Deskjet 6940 is network ready, has a PictBridge port for PC-free photo printing, is compatible with both Windows and Mac PCs, and is backed by generous support options.

An autoduplexer and a larger input tray will cost you extra, and the HP ink is expensive. If you switch often between document and photo printing, you'll spend a chunk of time changing out ink tanks, too.

The HP Deskjet 6940 isn't a top-of-the-line inkjet, but with its affordable price, networkability, and decent print quality, it's a good choice for students in a dorm room and budget-conscious home office users.

Aug, 2006
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Expert review by : Robin Morris (techadvisor.co.uk)

HP Deskjet 6940 and HP Deskjet 6980

 

With inkjet manufacturers jumping aboard the digital-camera bandwagon, there's a dearth of good all-round, office-friendly inkjets. HP has filled the gap with its Deskjet 6980 and 6940.

With these prices, neither printer is an impulse buy. However, they're excellent for home and office use - particularly if you want them for text work and other Office applications. For the typical user, the 6940 is the safest bet. However, if you use...

Jan, 2006
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Expert review by : Techworld (techworld.com)

HP Deskjet 6940 review

 

The HP Deskjet 6940 turns in a decent performance for the money, but there are far better printers out there.

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Lasts longer than newer models.

 

In the office I work in, we currently have 3 different models of HP printers. This current model works best and we've gotten rid of most of the new model we bought because it kept having issues. Though it will make an odd noise every now and then and...

Only 2 ink cartridges to deal with. Has lasted longest out of all models of HP printers we've had.

Sometimes makes loud sort of buzzing noise when you try to print (will still print after the noise stops) and when printing will start printing on one sheet, spit it out and finish printing on another sheet.

Jan, 2012
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Great Printer

 

I've used one of these for several years. needed another one for business use at home.

May, 2012
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Best Offer for Product

 

Great price point, fast shipping, good standing printer.

Jan, 2012
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Great Printer

 

I have bought several of these printers for work use and have had no trouble at all. Its a great printer for the price.

Jan, 2012
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Does not work as intended

 

I bought 2 of these printers (on sale) as a Christmas present for my father. The reason I selected this printer is because it is advertised to support continuous feed (banner) paper. I have had the aforementioned issue on four different computers (1...

Good quality prints. Works as intended with WindowsXP

Attempting to use the banner paper option with Windows Vista/7 causes a Windows Explorer crash. Customer Support

Jan, 2012
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

HP Deskjet 6940 C8970A Up to 36 ppm Up to 4800 optimized dpi color and 1200 input dpi InkJet Workgroup Color Printer

 

Very easy setup. Profile and size allowed for printer to be on shelf as opposed to floor. Page print quality very good and fast. Solid product for price

Came with Cat5 network cable and not USB. Likely missed that in the product details. Not a big issue as have several usb printer cables

Dec, 2011
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