A lot of laser all-in-ones are very expensive, and many business owners don't want to invest in such a device if it isn't necessary. But there are some people who really need one but don't have the budget for it. If you want a laser printer copier that's affordable, you can get the HP LaserJet 3055 All-in-One Printer. This is one of HP's older models, but it can definitely deliver just like 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 the dimensions of 16″ x 19.6″ x 14.9″ and it has a weight of 27.4 pounds. You can easily place it on a shelf or on a desktop, and it doesn't make much obstruction or crowdedness. Its colors are also conventional for laser printers. It has a completely light gray body and dark gray sides.
It has a lot of buttons which are used for easier navigation and operation, and all of them are labeled to reduce confusion. The two-line LCD display is a simple black and white display that only shows the important details of the different operations that 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 a lot of uses. However, it is only a dedicated monochrome laser printer so it only prints in black. It can produce up to 19 pages per minute and it can produce a maximum resolution of 1200×1200 dpi. It has a maximum memory of 64 MB and you can print a lot of documents or one very long and complex document in a single setting.
This laser printer copier can produce copies as fast as the printer, and you can reproduce up to 99 copies in a single setting. You can also reduce and enlarge the documents to be copied to as small as 25% or as large as 400%. The scanner can produce documents to a resolution of 1200×1200 dpi, very clear and detailed to make your documents perfect as images of file types JPEG, TIF, BMP, GIF, PDF, and PNG. The fax machine has a resolution of 300×300 dpi, and it has a speed of 33.6 kbps. You can store up to 110 pages in the memory and you can also store 120 numbers for speed dials.
Other Features
The device features Instant On technology which enables you to immediately operate the device even right after turning it on. No more need for warm ups – just press the power button and you're ready to use it. However, there are some flaws to this device that are mainly because of its early release. First, it is not Energy Star qualified. Second, it does not support Windows Vista and other newer operating systems, although it is declared to be certified for Windows Vista. This means if you are using Vista or Windows 7 as your OS, you might 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 all those who are looking for a good laser printer, scanner, copier, and fax machine that can provide the best printing quality for its value.
