Printer copier cum scanner model HP Photosmart C3100 is useful for general printing needs of office. It needs less space with its compactness. It is 17 inches by 11.4 inches by 6.3 inches in size. It is used for various needs of stationeries as it accepts different materials like plain paper, inkjet paper, envelopes, transparencies, labels, cards, HP's premium media, iron-on transfers and borderless media.  It does not have fax facility.

The printer provides good quality black text prints and color photographic prints with resolution of up to 1200 dpi for black in best quality and 4800 by 1200 dots per inch for color in best quality. It prints at the speed of up to 22 ppm for black in draft quality and 20 ppm for color in draft quality. The print speed cannot be said to be very fast but acceptable for normal use. The printer can print up to 8.5 inches by 11.7 inches size. The printer comes with HP Photosmart Express software to create, edit, save, organize, print and share photographs with ease. This is a perfect gadget for families and offices alike.

Black cartridge provides laser like text prints. Special technology involved in making tri color HP 901 ink cartridge helps to make sharp color prints with vibrant colors. The prints do not smear or fade and last for longer duration. Option is available to use six individual inks system to make enhanced photo prints. It costs less to use the cartridge but make laser like prints. Individual ink cartridge can be replaced if any particular ink dries.

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