HP are currently offering the 2840 with a £200 cash back scheme.

This brings the cost down to around £260+VAT

At that price point this device becomes attractive to the Small Business User.

Here is what it does.

1) Colour Laser printer.

2) A4 Flat bed and Document Sheet Feeder Scanner.

3) Fax Machine.

4) Can be used as a photocopier.

Basically all the things a small office needs.

I spent a morning setting one up and testing it against various tasks. Printing/Scanning etc.

Pro’s

Has onboard network connection as well as USB.

Memory Card Reader

Video based install guide.

Acceptable Colour laser output quality.

Can Scan to PDF.

Con’s

The scanning and printing speeds are slower than expected, not terrible exactly, just leisurely.

Weight, you need two people to lift the thing. Note the box it comes in is 26″ Wide.

Consumable costs: This device has a separate Drum, and 4 toners. The Black toner is £35 and the Colour £45 each, The Drum £79. 

Noisy.

Conclusion

Ideal for a small office (5 or less people) for light to moderate use. At the current price including the cash back this is a lot of office technology for your money. 

Note the cash back offer ends 31/01/2008

Links:

Other Review Link: http://reviews.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/printers/0,1000001029,39233878,00.htm

Official Product Page

Link about Cash back

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