HP 3520 Ink
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HP 3520 Printer Review

The HP Deskjet 3520 is a compact color inkjet printer designed for the home or small office user who needs basic functionality for a great price. Its print quality is very good, though its print speeds are a bit slow. Its compact design makes it a great choice for tight spaces, and saving on printer ink is easy with inexpensive HP 3520 ink.

While it may not have the bells and whistles of more advanced models, it also doesn't have the higher price, which will certainly appeal to those with a limited budget. The 3520v measures 16.6 inches by 7.2 inches by 5.6 inches and weighs only 4.4 pounds, making it one of the smallest and lightest machines on the market, perfectly suited for the tight spaces of a home or college dorm room.

The unit connects via USB to a single computer. There is no control panel to speak of, but one is not particularly needed, as the included software provides access to all the important features and functions. Print speed is decent but slower than many competing models, at up to 8 pages per minute for black and 3 pages per minute for color. With its 1200 dpi printing resolution, however, it offers better output quality than expected for its low price.

The cost of printer ink is always a concern for any inkjet model. The low cost of HP 3520 ink cartridges alleviates this concern, and the large capacity of Deskjet 3520 ink cartridges gives the user a low cost per page that keeps operating costs low for the life of the machine. Third-party compatible HP 3520 ink is a great choice for saving even more.

For the home user or small office that needs a basic color inkjet unit with great output quality and a compact design, the HP 3520 is a great choice. As long as users don't mind sacrificing a bit of speed, the low cost of Deskjet 3520 ink makes it a very economical choice.