HP 500 Ink
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HP 500 Printer Review

For the home office that needs the functionality of multiple machines in a single device comes the HP OfficeJet 500 color inkjet printer. It can handle nearly any office task needed and is available at a very affordable price. Its print speed is a bit slow, but the many features available are impressive. Saving on printer ink is easy with inexpensive HP 500 ink.

Home office users need a compact device that can fit in tight spaces. The 700 measures 8.1 inches by 16.9 inches by 11.2 inches and weighs only 15 pounds, so it is very easy to move around. It can print, scan, copy and fax. Faxing is limited to 14.4 Kbps speeds, though this may not be a problem for most home users, who likely won't be doing a lot of faxing.

The maximum scanning and copying resolution is 300 dpi, which is somewhat limiting for photos and other high-resolution media, but it should be more than enough for everyday needs. Copies can be reduced or enlarged from 50% to 200%, and up to 50 copies can be made at a time.

Print speed is a bit on the slow side at only 5 pages per minute for black and 2 pages per minute for color. The 600 dpi printing resolution produces very sharp prints.

Printer ink costs are low for an inkjet model, as HP 500 ink cartridges are some of the most affordable in its class. The relatively large capacities of OfficeJet 500 ink cartridges also give users a low cost per page. Third-party compatible OfficeJet 500 ink is another excellent way to save even more money.

For home users who want a compact and affordable multifunction printer and don't mind sacrificing a little speed, the HP 500 is an excellent choice. Its affordable price and the low cost of HP 500 ink make it a great value.