HP 6203 Ink
OfficeJet 6203 Ink Cartridges

HP 6203 Printer Review

The HP OfficeJet 6203 is a very capable all-in-one inkjet printer with faxing, scanning, and copying built right in. Photo and graphics quality is better than the average laser model, and it can print at speeds of up to 18 pages per minute in color and 23 pages per minute in black, with multiple printing modes to prioritize quality or conserve HP 6203 printer ink.

With an automatic document feeder, the 6203 is built for more serious office work than most inkjet models, even though it can only hold 20 sheets at a time. It would be a good fit for an individual user or a very small office, especially since its copy and fax features can operate without a connection to a computer.

At only 9.2 inches tall and with a footprint of 17.7x15.1 inches, it is also compact enough for small office or even home use. It is also relatively lightweight, at 15 pounds (with the OfficeJet 6203 ink installed). The input paper tray can hold up to 100 sheets, while the output tray is limited to 50 sheets. Those wanting to share it on a network will be a bit disappointed, as the 6203 includes only a USB port for connecting to a PC or Mac, though it does also include a front-mounted USB port for connecting a digital camera with PictBridge support.

While the HP 6203 ink cartridges are a little pricey, they also have large capacities. The high-capacity tricolor OfficeJet 6203 ink cartridge can provide up to 560 pages before expiring, with the black supply providing up to 480 pages. A separate photo color HP 6203 printer ink can be swapped with the black supply for better color accuracy when printing photos.

The OfficeJet 6203 certainly won't provide all the functionality of a larger, more expensive business machine, but it also doesn't carry the same high price tag. For basic office functionality at home or in a small office, however, this unit strikes a great balance of features and price, and ends up being a very good value.