HP 4312 Ink
OfficeJet 4312 Ink Cartridges

HP 4312 Printer Review

The HP OfficeJet 4312 All-in-One borrows elements of the compact design of dedicated inkjet printers from HP, but manages to include scanning, faxing, and copying as well. The result is a feature-packed machine that takes up very little space, but can still print at up to 14 pages per minute in color and 20 pages per minute in monochrome. HP 4312 printer ink prices are also easy on the budget.

At first glance, users will be forgiven for mistaking the 4312 as a dedicated fax machine, as it is so small. It measures just 13x16.4x8 inches, with a weight of 12 pounds. Add to this the fact that its three trays fold up for storage and it is practically portable. The input paper tray can hold up to 100 sheets and the document feeder can hold up to 20, depending on the media size.

When it comes to faxing, the machine can store up to 200 pages in memory, which means important faxes won't be lost if it runs out of paper or the OfficeJet 4312 printer ink runs low. Copying and scanning also use the document feeder, which is one of the main limitations of the machine, as only standard, loose paper can be scanned.

Two HP 4312 ink cartridges are included in the box: one black and one tricolor. Both standard and high-capacity versions of the OfficeJet 4312 ink cartridges are available as replacements, however, for a lower cost per page. Compatible HP 4312 ink is also available for less than OEM versions.

The 4312 may not have all of the advanced features of larger models, but the sheer number of functions that are included for such a compact inkjet all-in-one are very impressive. Its low purchase price and inexpensive running costs make it a very economical choice for home users.