HP R45 Ink
OfficeJet R45 Ink Cartridges

HP R45 Printer Review

The HP OfficeJet R45 is a triple threat, with the ability to print, scan and copy at a professional level. This unit will fit right into any office, as it is compatible with all major operating systems, but only has a parallel connection built-in for a single user. If this is going to be used as a shared unit, a universal ethernet adapter will need to be purchased. However, it was designed to be a desktop printer for one person, made evident in the 3,000-page monthly duty cycle.

There are two HP R45 ink cartridges that are used to hold the cyan, magenta, yellow and black printer ink. Specific slots sit underneath the side panel for simple installation and removal. One OfficeJet R45 ink cartridge holds only black while the other is tricolor. LED lights will flash when the HP R45 ink begins to run low and users must look for replacements, which are widely available online from numerous resellers. Some third party vendors offer compatible OfficeJet R45 ink at more affordable prices than the brand-name.

The copier offers users the option of adjusting the size of the image before it is duplicated, ranging from 25-400% of the original size. Up to 99 copies can be made from a single scan and up to 10 copies can be made in a minute. The scanner has an interpolated resolution of 9600x9600 dpi, ensuring the scan is true to the original. The external maximum resolution for printing and copying with the HP R45 ink is 600x600 dpi.

Weighing just over 25 pounds and measuring about 18x17x13 inches, the R45 will easily fit in a small cubicle or home office. There is a built-in memory of 4 MB and a 100-sheet input tray. Overall, the HP R45 is the perfect unit for an office.