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HP 1010 Printer Review

With a rock-bottom price that is tailored for home users on a budget, the HP Deskjet 1010 inkjet printer provides pretty solid speed and output. It can print up to 20 pages per minute in black and 16 pages per minute in color, though its first page out time of 17 seconds is a bit slow. Printer ink doesn't come in separate colors, but high-capacity HP 1010 ink supplies help to lower the cost per page.

The compact design of the 1010 is impressive, but it is smaller folded up for storage than it is for printing. It measures 10x16.7x20 inches at a maximum, though, which is quite a good fit for small spaces, and it weighs only 4.55 pounds even with the Deskjet 1010 printer ink installed. The box lacks a USB cable, however, so users may need to purchase one separately.

The maximum resolution of the machine is 600x600 dpi, so don't expect extremely sharp results, especially for photos. For average, everyday printing, however, it will suffice, especially for such a low purchase price. Buyers also shouldn't expect to get a lot of heavy-duty use from it, with a recommended monthly page volume of only 250 to 500 pages. The input paper tray is limited to only 60 sheets.

The standard black HP 1010 ink cartridge can provide up to 190 pages on average, while the tricolor supply provides up to 165 pages. Upgrading to the high-capacity Deskjet 1010 ink cartridges will net around 480 pages for black and 330 pages for the tricolor supply. Users on a budget will want to consider using remanufactured HP 1010 ink instead of OEM versions.

The Deskjet 1010 is an extremely basic inkjet printer for users who want simplicity. Those who do a lot of printing, or who need to print photos at high quality will probably wind up disappointed, however.

HP Deskjet 1010 Instructional Video

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