HP D1311 Ink
Deskjet D1311 Ink Cartridges

HP D1311 Printer Review

The HP Deskjet D1311 offers a monthly duty cycle of 500 pages for those with minimal at-home printing needs. Easy to use and easy to install, the Deskjet D1311 can print borderless photos as well as quality text documents. The D1311 doesn't offer flashy features, but for those who just want standard printing, it will do just fine.

Standard with a Deskjet D1311 ink level indicator, buyers will be notified when printer ink is low. This inkjet unit also offers an HP D1311 ink back up mode, which keeps the machine printing after a certain color of ink runs out. It only weighs 4.5 pounds, and it has very small dimensions of 5.6x7.2x4.5 inches. It will be easy to place anywhere, and moving it will be a breeze. Connection is conveniently offered via USB, and Windows and Mac are both compatible with this petite machine.

It uses one black and one tricolor Deskjet D1311 ink cartridge. The tricolor consists of cyan, magenta and yellow printer ink. The yields of the black and color HP D1311 ink tanks are 190 and 165 pages, respectively.

When it comes to consumer reviews, it seems as if the Deskjet D1311 leaves a lot to be desired. Consumers complain that paper jams are too frequent on this inkjet unit and that the machine is not reliable. Avery labels are not compatible and software is hard to set up, according to users. Installation problems are a major issue, as well as the loud noises the D1311 makes when running. Positive feedback includes its low upfront price and its inexpensive HP D1311 ink cartridges, which are easy to find, according to buyers. Though it only fits low volume needs, most seem to be fairly content with their purchase; however, some do wish it had a few more features and was more reliable.