HP 1125C Ink
Deskjet 1125C Ink Cartridges

HP 1125C Printer Review

The HP Deskjet 1125C is somewhat of a hybrid, as it is mainly a traditional color inkjet printer designed for office work and photo printing, but its support for larger formats gives it some appeal for designers and those who need to use poster and banner-sized media. This makes it an excellent fit for buyers who might otherwise have had to purchase more than one device, and they save on printer ink buy only purchasing HP 1125C ink for one machine as well.

Print speeds are difficult to easily quantify, with so many media sizes supported, but A3-size prints come at a rate of up to 4.5 pages per minute in black and 1.5 pages per minute in full color. This is quite impressive given the size of the surface area. All of this media support wouldn't do any good without software to manage it, however, and the HP Smart Software is helpful in providing scaling options and automatic settings to guide users to the best possible print quality.

Printer ink costs are higher than a typical inkjet, but Deskjet 1125C ink cartridges are more affordable than the average large-format model. Users will benefit from the large capacity of HP 1125C ink cartridges, with over 630 pages for each unit. Compatible HP 1125C ink makes a good cost-saving alternative to OEM Deskjet 1125C ink.

By comparison to other models, the 1125C provides a lot of value by filling a niche. It is both a very capable office printer and a large-format machine. Buyers who want both will find it valuable, but others may not wish to compromise on some aspects.

Overall, the HP 1125C provides the best of two worlds in a very versatile machine. Typical office buyers may find its price too high, however, and designers may find its features too limited.