Many laser all-in-one printers are very expensive and many business owners do not want to invest in such a device if it is not necessary. But there are some people who really need one but don’t have the budget for it. If you want an affordable laser printer copier, you can get the HP LaserJet 3055 All-in-One Printer. This is one of HP’s older models, but it can definitely perform like the newer models. This review will cover everything you need to know about this model.
Design
This model has the complete look of a laser printer, copier, scanner, and fax machine. It’s not that bulky with dimensions of 16″ x 19.6″ x 14.9″ and weighs 27.4 lbs. You can easily place it on a shelf or desk, and it doesn’t cause much clogging or clutter. Colors are also conventional for laser printers It has an entirely light gray body and dark gray sides.
It has many buttons that are used for easy navigation and operation, and all of them are labeled to reduce confusion. The two-line LCD is a simple black and white display that only shows the important details of the different operations the device is performing. It also has wired network capability so you can share the printer with other computers for better use of the device.
Printing and other functions
This is a multifunctional device and it has many uses. However, it’s just a dedicated monochrome laser printer, so it only prints black. It can produce up to 19 pages per minute and can produce a maximum resolution of 1200×1200 dpi. It has a maximum memory of 64 MB and can print many documents or a very long and complex document on a single setting.
This laser printer copier can produce copies as fast as the printer, and can reproduce up to 99 copies on a single setting. You can also reduce and enlarge documents to be copied to as small as 25% or as large as 400%. The scanner can produce documents with a resolution of 1200×1200 dpi, very clear and detailed so that your documents are perfect as images of JPEG, TIF, BMP, GIF, PDF and PNG file types. The fax machine has a resolution of 300×300 dpi and has a speed of 33.6 kbps. You can store up to 110 pages in memory, and you can also store 120 numbers for speed dials.
Other features
The device features Instant On technology that allows you to immediately operate the device even right after turning it on. No need to heat anymore, just press the power button and you are ready to use. However, there are some flaws in this device which are mainly due to its early release. First, it is not Energy Star qualified. Second, it is not compatible with Windows Vista and other newer operating systems, even though it claims to be certified for Windows Vista. This means that if you are using Vista or Windows 7 as your operating system, you may not be able to use this device properly.
Conclusion
Despite being an older model, the HP LaserJet 3055 All-in-One Printer is definitely an excellent laser printer copier and all-in-one device. It has great features, and for its price, it’s a great bargain. I highly recommend this model for everyone who is looking for a good laser printer, scanner, copier and fax machine that can provide the best print quality for its value.
