HP PSC 1100 Ink Cartridges

HP PSC 1100 Printer Review

The HP PSC 1100 is a simple all-in-one color inkjet that focuses on an affordable price, while eliminating costly extra features that often go unused. Print speed is a little slow, at a maximum of 10 pages per minute in black and 8 pages per minute in color, with print times of closer to 1 page per minute at the highest quality settings. It offers solid output quality, however, and its low duty cycle and compact design will be a good fit for users with basic needs.

In addition to printing, the PSC 1100 can also handle scanning and copying, with some limitations. Users can only make a single copy from an original at the control panel, for example, though the software allows them to make up to 50 at a time. Zooming is also only supported within the software.

Scanning is a bit more robust, though it still relies on the software for most features. Users can scan at an optical resolution of 600 dpi, but an enhanced resolution of 19,200 dpi. The unit includes integrated OCR software that helps users turn their paper documents into digital files with editable text for extra convenience.

Despite a very affordable purchase price for the device, HP PSC 1100 ink cartridges tend to be a bit expensive, costing almost as much as the printer itself to replace. High-capacity HP PSC 1100 ink cartridges will help to reduce the cost per page somewhat, but the best solution is to use remanufactured HP PSC 1100 printer ink instead of OEM, which are about half the cost or even less.

The PSC 1100 isn't a good solution for busy home or small office users, but those who use their inkjet printer infrequently will likely be drawn to its low purchase price, and will be satisfied with its functionality. Buyers who explore alternatives for HP PSC 1100 printer ink will find it to be a cost-effective device.