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HP Color LaserJet 1600

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Product summary

The HP Color LaserJet 1600 printer is the same printer as the HP CLJ 2600n with fewer features. Unlike the 2600n, the 1600 is not network ready and can be connected only via USB. Finally, the CLJ 1600 printer is compatible only with Windows-based PCs; the 2600n works with both PCs and Macs. Because both models use the same processor and memory, performance and print quality should be the same, so our assessment of those aspects of the 2600n stand for the 1600 as well. With its basic features and smaller price tag (about $299), the HP CLJ 1600 is better suited for home office environments.

Specifications: Printer Type: Personal printer - Laser - Color ; Max media size: A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) ; Connectivity technology: Wired ; See full specs

Price range: $269.99 - $599.99 check prices

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CNET editors' review

Reviewed by:
Felisa Yang
Edited by:
Matthew Elliott
Reviewed on: 06/14/2006

The HP Color LaserJet 1600 family is a basic color laser printer designed for home users or very small workgroups with light printing needs. The 2600n and the 1600 both feature 264MHz processors and 16MB of memory (the memory cannot be expanded). Both ship with a single 250-sheet input tray and a 125-sheet output tray; a second 250-sheet input tray is optional. Both printers have a rated output of 8ppm for black or color.

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Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 18 reviews
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1.5 stars

19 out of 19 people found this review helpful

"Returned it"

by StJamesG8 on December 28, 2006

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4.5 stars

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

"Reasonably priced color LASER printer"

by Wolfie2k5 on July 21, 2006

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4.5 stars

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful

"Great home office printer"

by DavidSSutton on August 4, 2006

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Where to buy

HP Color LaserJet 1600: $269.99 - $599.99

store	price	in stock?
Amazon.com Marketplace	$599.99	See Site
	$290.00	Yes
Neximaging	$269.99	Yes

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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 83

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 228 reviews of HP Color LaserJet 1600 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 199367 other Printers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
Computeract!ve

Editors' rating: 60

Summary: HP's latest, budget colour laser printer breaks the £200 price barrier

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pcmag.com

Editors' rating: 80

Summary: The HP Color LaserJet 1600 lowers the entry-level price for color laser printing while still offering reasonable speed and quality.

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