HP 3938 Ink
Deskjet 3938 Ink Cartridges

HP 3938 Printer Review

Not everyone wants a color inkjet printer with a large number of advanced features. The HP Deskjet 3938 is a stripped-down consumer machine based on the philosophy that simplicity and a low price are best. It provides fast speeds of 16 pages per minute in black and 12 pages per minute in color, and has a very small frame that saves space. Printer ink costs won't be a problem either, as HP 3938 ink is quite affordable.

The compact design of the 3938 is one of its best features, and will especially be valued by those home users who don't have the space for a bulky device. The unit measures 5.6 inches high by 16.6 inches wide by 13.62 inches deep. What is quite impressive is the fact that the machine weighs only 4.5 pounds, making it practically portable. Buyers shouldn't expect to get heavy use from it, however, as it is rated for a duty cycle of only 500 pages per month.

The quality of printer ink can have an impact on the output of an inkjet model, and HP 3938 ink cartridges provide excellent quality with bold colors. Deskjet 3938 ink cartridges come in two types: a single black and a single tricolor tank. The single color Deskjet 3938 ink continues the trend of simplicity, though separate HP 3938 ink for each color would have reduced waste.

In comparison to competing models, the 3938 has its simple and compact design as its best advantage. Its low price will also appeal to bargain shoppers who want basic functionality for the lowest price possible.

The HP 3938 certainly has a very affordable price, but don't let that fool you into thinking it doesn't provide the fast speeds and excellent output quality you need. It can handle the needs of a basic user, and could even be moved from place to place with ease.