HP Photosmart C3180

118 reviews

Feb, 2025

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price (44)
performance (26)
usability (24)
multifunction (7)
print quality (6)

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reliability (18)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 118 reviews of HP Photosmart C3180. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the noise and multifunction. The usability and performance are also appreciated, but there are some negative views about the 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 Photosmart C3180 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for HP Photosmart C3180

alaTest has collected and analyzed 46 user reviews of HP Photosmart C3180 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the multifunction and noise are overall positive. The performance and usability are also appreciated, but there are some negative reviews about the reliability.

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65% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

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

HP Photosmart C3180

Nobody can deny MFDs (multifunction devices) offer a lot for the money. But when MFDs often cost no more than a dedicated inkjet printer, are you having to compromise too much on quality? In the case of the C3180, happily, you aren't.

The Photosmart C3180 is a splendid MFD. It offers strong print and scan results at fast speeds. We think the output tray could be improved upon, but this is an otherwise exceptional MFD – especially considering its low price tag.

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Robin Morris (techworld.com)

HP Photosmart C3180

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : reviewproduct admin (reviewproduct.com.au)

HP PhotoSmart C3180

HP PhotoSmart C3180 is probably the best Inkjet all-in-one combo printer on the market. Featuring up to 4800 x 1200 dpi printing clarity, up to 22ppm printing speed and a built-in digital card reader that allows your new baby to print straight off...

Sep, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

A Big Waste of Money

I bought my printer about 9 months ago, as part of a promotional package that came with my Mac. I had originally intended on purchasing a Canon, and I really wish I had done so. After setting up my new HP C3180, I was quite happy in the beginning. ...

Quick and Easy Setup

Horrible customer service, photos come out pink, ink usage is horrendous, cartridges are expensive.

May, 2008

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

HP C3180 Eats Ink!

I do not recommend this printer because of the ridiculous amount of ink it uses (just as another reviewer here stated). The ink cartridge for this printer is rated at 220 pages and costs around $20! Here's a transcript of my communication w/ HP as ...

Good quality prints incl. decent photos.

Uses up so much costly ink. -not easy finding generic cartridges for it.

Apr, 2008

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Acceptable quality at high maintenance cost

Easy to use, good print quality

Uses lots of inks, not affordable generic cartridges

Jan, 2008

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Acceptable quality at high maintenance cost

I bought my HP Photosmart C3180 as part of a promotional deal that came with my new computer. Moreover, the sales associated said that he himself had an HP printer, and was quite happy with it. After 4 months of using it, my opinion on it is divided. ...

Easy to use, good print quality

Uses lots of inks, not affordable generic cartridges

Jan, 2008

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Decent Printer

We bought this printer about 6 months ago when our other one decided to quit working on us. I chose this printer mainly because it was less than one hundred dollars and I was told by the man at Office Max that it also had excellent print quality. ...

Great Price, Excellent Quality Digital Picture Printing

Expensive Cartridges, Manual is not easy to understand

Dec, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Decent Printer

Great Price, Excellent Quality Digital Picture Printing

Expensive Cartridges, Manual is not easy to understand

Dec, 2007

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Consumer review (rakuten.com)

Txjkrhone

This printer looks and performs just like a new one. Delivery was fast and set-up was a snap. All you need is your own usb cord.Price is excellent. All in all, good satisfaction on this product.

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