HP 4504 e-All-in-One Ink
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HP 4504 e-All-in-One Printer Review

The HP ENVY 4504 e-All-in-One features wireless networking and duplex printing along with its print, scan, and copy functions. This makes it a well-rounded and affordable solution for the home or small office user, and buyers won't have to spend a lot on HP 4504 e-All-in-One printer ink supplies.

The 4504 has a fairly quick output speed of up to 21 pages per minute in black and 17 pages per minute in color. Of course, these numbers reflect printing in Draft mode. Printing in standard modes, users can still get a respectable speed of around 8.8 pages per minute for black. The first page out time is a bit on the slow side, however, at 19 seconds. The input paper tray holds only 100 sheets, and the output tray holds a maximum of 30 sheets.

Not only does the 4504 feature wireless capabilities, but it also has a standard ethernet port for wired networking. This is becoming somewhat less common for budget-priced models, so it is a nice bonus. Support for HP's ePrint technology allows users to more easily print from just about anywhere, and wireless direct printing means the printer can be used with compatible devices without the need to bring along extra cables.

There are only two HP 4504 ink cartridges used with the device: one black and one tricolor. The tricolor ENVY 4504 ink cartridge does often mean a little more wasted ink, but makes it much easier to replace. High capacity HP 4504 ink supplies are available with around twice the output yield, which helps reduce the cost per page. Remanufactured ENVY 4504 printer ink is also available from third-party vendors at a lower cost.

For a simple, cost-effective inkjet all-in-one model, buyers could do much worse than the HP ENVY 4504. Its wireless networking is easy to set up, and print speeds are adequate. The only downside for some buyers might be its limited paper handling.