HP 4317 Ink
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HP 4317 Printer Review

Many office users need to print, scan, copy, and fax on a fairly regular basis, but home and small office users don't have the space for multiple devices. The HP OfficeJet 4317 All-in-One can help, as a color inkjet that is only a bit larger than many dedicated printers. OfficeJet 4317 printer ink is fairly affordable, and the unit can print at up to 30 pages per minute in monochrome and up to 24 pages in black.

The 4317 uses a vertical sheetfed design for its scanning operations, which saves space, but also limits users to documents that can fit into the feeder, at a maximum size of 8.5x14 inches. An image editor is included in the software, which can help users enhance and fix their scanned photos. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software is also bundled with the device, and can help turn scanned documents into editable, searchable text, perfect for archiving paper documents.

Printing supports a maximum optimized resolution of 4800 dpi when using color OfficeJet 4317 printer ink, and 1200 dpi for black, which provides sharp results in both cases. Copying supports features like digital zoom from 25 to 400 percent, and the control panel includes one-touch buttons for quick and easy copies, even without a computer.

The inkjet system uses two separate HP 4317 ink cartridges: a single black and a tricolor supply containing cyan, magenta, and yellow. The downside of the tricolor OfficeJet 4317 ink cartridge is that it can mean wasted ink, but it is also easier to replace than individual colors.

Buyers who are looking for an extremely compact all-in-one machine should certainly consider the 4317. The fact that it includes so many features in such a small design is an impressive feat of engineering. Its low upfront price and affordable HP 4317 ink help to make it an even better value.