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HP Deskjet 1000 Inkjet Review
For anyone wanting to use a basic printer that is cheap and just has the one function, then this is it. Retailing for around £30 at most well-known computer outlets (including supermarkets), it has to be the cheapest form of inkjet printing around. Having said that, genuine HP cartridges can prove quite costly at around £36, however, compatibles can be used for around £18.
On opening the box, my first impression is of a printer designed simply for the homeworker and not for those that indulge in masses of printing.
The paper feed tray is very user-friendly and placing A4 paper into it is easy. There’s no need to measure up the paper. If A5 paper is needed or envelopes, the right-hand side of the tray has a sliding plastic guide with measurements so you can’t go wrong. The tray itself can hold around 25 sheets of A4 and, according to the manufacturer, can print 16 pages per minute in black and 12 per minute in colour. Quite impressive for such a small printer!
HP have certainly looked at the simplistic side of things with this printer as it is controlled by only one single button (switch on/switch off). Connecting the printer to a computer couldn’t be easier either. It only has a USB connection (parallel ports now being a thing of the past). Next to the USB port lies the power input port. There’s definitely no confusing the two!
Sadly, and once again with small printers, HP have decided to still include a block power supply. Very convenient for kicking around or being stood on if placed on the floor!
Installing the cartridges is a simple “push them in and up” motion. The instructions for cartridge installation are basic to say the least. Anyone needing the helpline for this technique would be best advised to sit down and read the instructions a few times!
Drivers are available for Windows OS and Macs, although my Windows 7 OS detected the printer automatically so there was no need to run the CD. However, its always recommended to keep the CD should anything drastic go wrong. Instructions on the CD about the maintaining of the printer couldn’t be easier with clear and concise step-by-step guides and illustrations.
All in all, a very basic printer for someone who has basic needs and ideal for homeworkers or someone that doesn’t need to print very often.