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HP Photosmart C5180

HP Photosmart C5180
HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One
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Epson Stylus NX515 (printer/copier/scanner)
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HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless
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Price $206.99 $198.26 to $299.99 $124.99 to $172.33 $238.00 to $499.99
CNET editors' rating
Average user rating
2.5 stars
2.5 stars
3.0 stars
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Release date June 07, 2006 March 30, 2009
The Bottom Line The HP Photosmart C5180 is a perfectly acceptable photo all-in-one, but you can get more features and faster print speeds for the same amount of money. 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 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 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.
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Features
Printing TechnologyInk-jet ( Color )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Fax TypeInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableG3 - Plain paper
Product DescriptionHP Photosmart C5180 All-in-One ( Color )
HP Photosmart Premium C309a All-in-One ( Color )
Epson Stylus NX515 ( Color )
HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-in-One ( Color )
Weight20.9 lbs
22.9 lbs
15.2 lbs
28 lbs
PC ConnectionHi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet 10 Base-T
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
PC Connection AvailabilityYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Output Trays Capacity50 sheets
Info unavailableInfo unavailable150 sheets
Max Media CapacityInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable500 sheets
Standard Media Capacity100 sheets
125 sheets
100 sheets
250 sheets
Media TypeCards
Labels
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Transparencies
Cards
Labels
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Greeting cards
Transparencies
Printable CD/DVD disk
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Cards
Banner
Labels
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Greeting cards
Transparencies
Monthly Duty Cycle (max)3000 impressions
2500 impressions
Info unavailable15000 impressions
Office Machine FeaturesPrint from memory card
Print from memory card
Scan to e-mail
Info unavailable
Document Feeder CapacityInfo unavailable50 sheets
Info unavailable50 sheets
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
Dimensions (WxDxH)17.6 in x 15.2 in x 7.4 in
18.4 in x 18.6 in x 11.1 in
17.7 in x 13.5 in x 7.2 in
19.4 in x 18.9 in x 13 in
Original TypeSheets
Sheets
Sheets
Info unavailable
Scanning2400 x 4800 dpi
4800 x 4800 dpi
2400 x 2400 dpi
2400 x 4800 dpi
BinderInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailable
StackerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailable
Fax ResolutionsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable203 x 98 dpi
203 x 196 dpi
300 x 300 dpi
Inkjet TechnologyHP Thermal Inkjet - 6-ink
HP Thermal Inkjet
Epson Micro Piezo - 4-ink
HP Thermal Inkjet
Copier TypeDigital
Info unavailableInfo unavailableDigital
CNET Labs Color Scanning Speed Test (pages per minute)3.68
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
CNET Labs Gray Scale Scanning Speed Test (pages per minute)7.8
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
StaplerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailable
Media Size3 in x 5 in (min) - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
8.5 in x 11.7 in (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Original Size8.5 in x 11.7 in (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in) (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
CollatorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailable
PowerAC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
AC 120 V ( 50/60 Hz )
AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Max Printing Resolutionup to 1200 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 9600 x 2400 dpi (color)
up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (mono) / up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (color)
up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
Max Copying Resolutionup to 4800 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
up to 1200 x 600 dpi
Info unavailableup to 1200 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 1200 x 600 dpi (color)
Max Printing Speedup to 32 pages/min (mono) / up to 31 pages/min (color)
up to 33 pages/min (mono) / up to 32 pages/min (color)
up to 36 pages/min (mono) / up to 36 pages/min (color)
up to 35 pages/min (mono) / up to 34 pages/min (color)
Max Fax Transmission SpeedInfo unavailable33.6 Kbps
Info unavailable33.6 Kbps
Microsoft CertificationCertified for Windows Vista
Info unavailableCompatible with Windows 7
Certified for Windows Vista
Max Copying Speedup to 32 pages/min (mono) / up to 31 pages/min (color)
up to 33 pages/min (mono) / up to 32 pages/min (color)
up to 36 pages/min (mono) / up to 36 pages/min (color)
up to 35 pages/min (mono) / up to 34 pages/min (color)
CNET Labs Photo Speed Test (pages per minute)0.56
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
LocalizationFrench / Canada
English / United States
English / United States
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
CNET Labs Printer Graphics Speed Test (pages per minute)2.58
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Display2.4"
2.4"
2.5"
3.4"
CNET Labs Presentation Speed Test (pages per minute)2.77
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
CNET Labs Text Speed Test (pages per minute)5.17
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
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