Searching for a used printer? If so, this is a review you’re going to want to read. It’s really a nice surprise when you come across a product like the HP DeskJet 3845. It’s especially a nice surprise after reviewing the HP DeskJet 3820. The 3820 was a complete and utter miss. Maybe HP learned from their mistakes after the 3820. Who knows?
The HP Desktop 3800 series consists of the HP desktop 3843/3845/3845xi/3847 and the 3848. Not all of these models were available in the United States.
Much Improved
For whatever reason, HP did a complete turnaround with the 3845. For example, more than 50% of ratings for the 3820 were 1 star (of 5). For the 3845, more than 75% of ratings are 4 or 5 (of 5). Sometimes failure motivates individuals. I guess the same can be said for companies designing printers.
The best part is that the 3845 is cheaper than the 3820. So, if you are looking to purchase a used printer that is of better quality and cheaper than its closest relative, this is a great option to consider.
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The HP DeskJet 3845 sells for around $170 new and $50 used. Resolution can reach up to 1200 dpi black and 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color. These are pretty good numbers for quality, especially for an older model.
Performance
As far as speed goes, the DeskJet 3845 can print 18 pages per minute black and 14 pages per minute color. This is about in-line with today’s printers. When it comes to quality and speed, you will be right around average for both. Therefore, you’re not losing much by buying used.
The DeskJet 3845 has a 4-ink system; however, if you purchase the HP No. 58 ink cartridge separately, it will run as a 6-ink system. This will lead to excellent quality, especially if you use HP Premium Plus photo paper. 6-color printing + HP Premium Plus photo paper = photos that are 2x more fade-resistant.
HP photo printing software will also allow you to create reprints, enlarge, and layout photos. You can print anything from a 4 x 6 borderless photo to an 8.5 x 11 photo with white borders. Another way to optimize print quality is to choose from the five different print modes depending on your needs. The five print modes are Fast Draft 300 x 300 dpi, Fast Normal 600 x 600 dpi, Normal 600 x 600 dpi, Best 1200 x 1200 dpi and Max dpi 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi.
Two standard HP DeskJet features that are also included are the onscreen ink level indicator and print-cancel button. The DeskJet 3845 is also very compact and only weighs 5 lbs, allowing for easy storage and travel. The input tray can also fold up and holds up to 100 sheets.
Opinion
As with most printers, there are going to be a few negatives. That said, in the case of the HP DeskJet 3845, there aren’t many. There have been a few complaints of high ink consumption and paper jams, but these aren’t out of the ordinary for any printer. The only negative that is unique to this model is that you might have trouble printing oddly shaped items.
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Moving Forward
HP since then has advanced on to the HP DeskJet 5440 Photo Printer. The resolution is 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi black and Color at 4800 optimized dpi which is unchanged from the 3845 but the speed has improved to up to 22ppm and Color and 21ppm when in draft mode and 4×6 photos in as fast as 27 seconds.
A new model changes hands at around $190 if you look online. It’s a similar size and weighs a little more at 7.6 lbs which is fairly compact. It possesses Auto Red-eye Removal and also HP Adaptive Lighting and an in tray capacity of 100 sheets and 50 sheets out tray.
You can print brochures, greeting cards, postcards, flyers on various paper types. It also has an optional 6-ink color system also and will produce high quality black text and the color photos are long lasting.
HP is strong in Deskjet printers and there are many options available depending on your need. As always you get a year long warranty from HP and inks are always easily available, the HP 92/93 Ink Cartridge in Retail Packaging, Combo Pack.
Other Choices
The HP DeskJet 1000 Printer is designed for a low budget at less than $40 or the HP DeskJet 6940 Color Printer with 4,800 dpi resolution at a low price of under $70. It gives you including wired Ethernet printing, direct photo printing and a fast printing speed of 36ppm black.
Just a few options available from HP in their DeskJet range and there are many more available online. Finding a HP DeskJet 3845 would be a good investment as would the HP DeskJet 5440 Photo Printer. Whatever your budget or need HP are always reliable as you would expect from such a brand.
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