HP R40 Ink
OfficeJet R40 Ink Cartridges

HP R40 Printer Review

In a market full of reliable inkjet printers, the HP OfficeJet R40 is slightly outdated. Compatible only with Windows operating system, this is a multi-functioning unit. It has the ability to scan, copy and print in color. It also has a monthly duty cycle of 3,000 pages. These features might lead consumers to believe the R40 is designed for work environments when in reality, the speed and quality make it more suitable for homes.

The scanner is a flatbed so multiple sizes of documents can be scanned, and it can turn scanned text into editable text with ease. It has a 24-bit color depth, containing millions of colors. The copy machine can make up to 99 duplicates per original and can zoom up to 400%. The printer has 4 MB of built in RAM and an automatic document feeder.

When printing or copying in exclusively black HP R40 ink, 11 pages can be produced. When using the color printer ink, approximately 8.5 pages will be delivered. These speeds are not impressive but will provide adequate efficiency for slower paced atmospheres. The drop-on-demand technology uses nozzles to eject the OfficeJet R40 ink tiny dots.

For a unit that has only two HP R40 ink cartridges, one black and the other tricolor. The tricolor tank contains cyan, magenta and yellow printer ink. Regardless of which OfficeJet R40 ink cartridge is being used while printing, a maximum resolution of 600x600 dpi can be obtained. Copying or scanning, this inkjet printer can reach up to 600x2400 dpi. These resolutions are average but will still provide crisp and vivid text documents and photos.

For high-volume users, replacement HP R40 ink is available new or remanufactured. Buying in bulk will save money as well. All in all, there are so many options to choose from, but trust the HP OfficeJet R40 will be solid and reliable.