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HP Photosmart C4280 comparison

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Price $138.00 $94.99 to $149.99 $174.99 to $299.99 $258.26 to $499.99 $69.00 to $193.99
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Release date May 02, 2007 March 30, 2009 July 02, 2007
The Bottom Line HP tries to offer the most basic users an inexpensive all-in-one with the Photosmart C4280 multifunction printer, but we find that for roughly the same price, you can get an all-in-one with more compelling features and better print quality. The Epson Stylus NX515 is a capable machine that will improve the efficiency of any office or work-at-home setup. Not only is it a lightning-fast all-in-one, but it also has a broader range of features than most other $150 AIOs. As long as you don't need a full creative software suite, the Epson Stylus NX515 will make a dependable sidekick to your computer. The HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One printer makes it easy to increase productivity thanks to its streamlined user interface. The fax, copy, print, and scanning features boast helpful extras like double-sided printing, wireless connectivity, separate photo trays, and quick-access control panel buttons, all while maintaining lab-quality photos and a low cost to print. We highly recommend this printer to anyone who can benefit from its multifunctionality. The HP Officejet Pro 8500 wireless makes a convincing inkjet argument for offices with a high volume of prints. With a function touch screen, multiple networking options, and an astoundingly fast print speed, it makes perfect sense to give this workhorse an Editors' Choice award. The Canon Pixma MP470 offers good print speeds, great text and graphics print quality, and useful features for a low price. This $100 multifunction printer trumps all of its budget competitors with printer quality; we highly recommend it for home users on a budget.
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Features
Printing TechnologyInk-jet ( Color )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Fax TypeInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePlain paper
Info unavailable
Product DescriptionHP Photosmart C4280 All-in-One ( Color )
Epson Stylus NX515 ( Color )
HP Photosmart Premium C309a All-in-One ( Color )
HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-in-One ( Color )
Canon PIXMA MP470 ( Color )
Weight11.2 lbs
15.2 lbs
22.9 lbs
28 lbs
13.4 lbs
PC ConnectionUSB
USB host
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet 10 Base-T
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet 10 Base-T
Hi-Speed USB
PC Connection AvailabilityYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Output Trays Capacity50 sheets
Info unavailableInfo unavailable150 sheets
Info unavailable
Max Media CapacityInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable500 sheets
Info unavailable
Standard Media Capacity100 sheets
100 sheets
125 sheets
250 sheets
100 sheets
Media TypeCards
Labels
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Transparencies
Iron-on transfers
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Cards
Labels
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Greeting cards
Transparencies
Printable CD/DVD disk
Cards
Banner
Labels
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Greeting cards
Transparencies
Cards
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Monthly Duty Cycle (max)1000 pages
Info unavailable2500 impressions
15000 impressions
Info unavailable
Office Machine FeaturesSave to memory card
Scan to e-mail
Print from memory card
Info unavailablePrint from memory card
Document Feeder CapacityInfo unavailableInfo unavailable50 sheets
50 sheets
Info unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH)17.1 in x 23.1 in x 6.4 in
17.7 in x 13.5 in x 7.2 in
18.4 in x 18.6 in x 11.1 in
19.4 in x 18.9 in x 13 in
17.8 in x 13.9 in x 6.7 in
Original TypeSheets
Sheets
Sheets
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Scanning1200 dpi
2400 x 2400 dpi
4800 x 4800 dpi
2400 x 4800 dpi
2400 x 4800 dpi
BinderInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
StackerNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Fax ResolutionsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable203 x 98 dpi
203 x 196 dpi
300 x 300 dpi
Info unavailable
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
Info unavailable
Copier TypeInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableDigital
Inkjet TechnologyHP Thermal Inkjet - 4 or 6-ink
Epson Micro Piezo - 4-ink
HP Thermal Inkjet
HP Thermal Inkjet
Canon FINE (Full-lithography inkjet Nozzle Engineering) - 4-ink
CNET Labs Color Scanning Speed Test (pages per minute)1.76
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable4.49
CNET Labs Gray Scale Scanning Speed Test (pages per minute)4.46
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable4.6
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
StaplerNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Media Size3 in x 5 in (min) - 8.5 in x 24.0 in (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
8.5 in x 11.7 in (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
2.1 in x 3.4 in (min) - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Original Size8.5 in x 11.7 in (max)
Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in) (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
CollatorNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Power( 50/60 Hz )
AC 120 V ( 50/60 Hz )
AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Max Printing Resolutionup to 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (mono) / up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (color)
up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 9600 x 2400 dpi (color)
up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
Max Copying Resolutionup to 600 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
Info unavailableup to 1200 x 600 dpi
up to 1200 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 1200 x 600 dpi (color)
Info unavailable
Max Printing Speedup to 30 pages/min (mono) / up to 23 pages/min (color)
up to 36 pages/min (mono) / up to 36 pages/min (color)
up to 33 pages/min (mono) / up to 32 pages/min (color)
up to 35 pages/min (mono) / up to 34 pages/min (color)
up to 22 pages/min (mono) / up to 17 pages/min (color)
Max Fax Transmission SpeedInfo unavailableInfo unavailable33.6 Kbps
33.6 Kbps
Info unavailable
Vista CertificationCertified for Windows Vista
Compatible with Windows 7
Info unavailableCertified for Windows Vista
Certified for Windows Vista
Max Copying Speedup to 30 pages/min (mono) / up to 23 pages/min (color)
up to 36 pages/min (mono) / up to 36 pages/min (color)
up to 33 pages/min (mono) / up to 32 pages/min (color)
up to 35 pages/min (mono) / up to 34 pages/min (color)
up to 22 pages/min (mono) / up to 17 pages/min (color)
LocalizationInfo unavailableInfo unavailableEnglish / United States
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
CNET Labs Photo Speed Test (pages per minute)0.67
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable0.81
CNET Labs Printer Graphics Speed Test (pages per minute)1.5
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2.1
Display1.5''
2.5"
2.4"
Info unavailable1.8"
CNET Labs Presentation Speed Test (pages per minute)1.76
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1.72
CNET Labs Text Speed Test (pages per minute)5.94
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable5.45
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