HP Photosmart 5510: reviews, specs, instruction manual

A multifunctional device of the initial class with good technical specifications and quite democratic value is the HP Photosmart 5510. It is precisely its capabilities, characteristics and, of course, real reviews, which will be further discussed in detail.

Niche MFIs

On the segment of the decisions of the initial, or, as it is sometimes called, budgetary, level, the hero of this review is oriented. This is indicated by its rather democratic value, relatively small volume of monthly printing and rather low resolution characteristics. All this together imposes significant restrictions on the use of such multiplying, scanning and printing techniques. In fact, this most optimal MFP can only be used at home with a small amount of monthly printing. Another possible area of application is small offices with relatively small workflow and modest quality requirements for printed products. In all other cases, the use of such an MFP is completely unjustified.

List of supplies

The package of HP Photosmart 5510 looks very controversial. Instructions for use, a set of advertising brochures and a warranty card are a complete list of the documentation that comes with the package. To configure the hero of this review is equipped with a disk with a full set of everything necessary to run the software. Well, in addition to the MFP itself, the delivery list in this case includes a power cord and a set of lightweight cartridges. But the interface cable for the implementation of the connection to the PC is not included in the original configuration.

On the one hand, you can understand the marketers of HP because of the fact that most users have such an accessory, as a rule, is available. But still it would be more correct to complete such an MFP cord so that it was possible to use the device as soon as possible after buying.

Printing technology

Thermal inkjet printing technology is at the heart of the 5510. Only black ink is used to produce a black and white document. If you want to print a picture, photo or image in color, then in addition to black ink, blue, purple and yellow are used. By combining these four colors, a color print on the paper is obtained.

Models of cartridges

Two types of cartridges can be used in HP Photosmart 5510. In the first case, they are designated as HP178, and these are the basic modifications for this device. They have a reduced amount of ink and, as a result, a reduced print resource. с увеличенным объемом и ресурсом. It is these cartridges that come in the basic configuration of the model 5510. More preferably in this case look HP178 XL with increased volume and resource. But they are recommended to be purchased after the resource of the complete cartridges has been developed. но улучшенные спецификации делают их покупку более оправданной. Although they cost slightly more than the HP178 XL, the improved specifications make their purchase more justified.

Interfaces

The ideal MFP from the position of the supported interfaces is the model 5510. It has two possible ways of connection. The main one is USB. In this case, the MFP is connected directly to the personal computer, and the functions of the print server are also assigned to the latter. You can connect this multifunction device directly using the wireless Wi-Fi interface . In this case, all the functions of the print server are already assigned to the solution that is considered in this review.

Resolution Characteristics

Enough good specifications from the resolution position in the HP Photosmart 5510. The characteristics of this multifunction device indicate that it can display a color image at 4800X1200. If the print is done in black and white, then the resolution is automatically lowered to 1200X600. In the same mode, the copier can get 600X600. Separate in this case is only the mode of the scanner, which allows you to obtain a resolution of 1200X1200.

Possible sizes of printed pages

A4 is the largest format for printing on a peripheral device such as the HP Photosmart HP 5510. The printer can print on any other format, the size of which is less than the maximum possible A4. Also at the software level there is the possibility of setting arbitrary sizes of the printed document. The paper weight can be in the range of 60 to 280 g / m ² .

Speed characteristics of MFPs

HP Photosmart 5510 looks decent from the point of view of speed. In monochrome output mode, it can give out 22 pages per minute, and in case of printing in color - 21 pages. A photo with dimensions of 10X15 will print in 20 seconds. In the latter case, it should be noted that the quality in this case will be significantly inferior to photo printers.

CISS

The main drawback of the model of the multifunctional device under consideration is the lack of an NPH system in the initial configuration. Alas, HP does not yet equip its multiplying and printing equipment with such an important attribute. As a result, one has to rely on the development of third-party organizations and complement such devices with a system of NPCs. For 1000-2000 rubles, such a component of the printing system can be purchased today. But at the same time, it is necessary to take into account the fact that all the difficulties associated with its configuration and operation are borne by the user.

If desired, you can increase the cost of CISS to 3000 rubles. And in this case the already qualified specialist will perform the installation and initial setup of such a system. Also, recommendations will be made on the further use of such a printing system.

Reviews

There are two significant drawbacks in HP Photosmart 5510. Reviews highlight the lack of an interface cord in the base configuration and the absence of CISS. Of course, with the help of additional investments, these two significant minuses of the MFIs are being resolved, but it was possible for HP companies to eliminate them in advance.

But here are the advantages of this multifunctional device is much larger. This is a fairly high speed, and a democratic price, and an impressive list of supported interfaces, and the ability to implement the functions of a print server on the MFP.

Summary

If not for two significant minuses, then we could be sure to put the five HP Photosmart 5510. And so we get four points out of five possible. But this estimate is quite enough for such a budgetary IFI.