HP Photosmart C4385 All-in-One

Manufacturer: HP Part number: CC281A#ABA

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Description:: Experience the freedom of wireless printing with an easy-to-use all-in-one! Wireless networking support lets the whole family print, scan or copy from virtually anywhere at home. And it's fully equipped with easy photo printing features like a built-in 1.5-inch color graphics display. Coupled with one-touch buttons and HP Smart Web Printing, this all-in-one helps you get more done ... Read more

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2 stars

Pretty bad, really

by Saltcastle on January 6, 2008

Pros: Compact, solid feel

Cons: Wireless useless, bundled software shocking, photo print quality bad

Summary: I am not someone who complains a lot but after years of enjoying Cnet's user opinions, I thought I need to contribute. And my latest experience with this 4385 ...

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Summary: I am not someone who complains a lot but after years of enjoying Cnet's user opinions, I thought I need to contribute. And my latest experience with this 4385 was a good reason to sign up and tell.

I work for an IT company and we received three of those printers as giveaways with some laptops we bought.

In short. Nobody, even our most skilled tech experts could get the wireless function working on either of the two printers we opened. We tried two separate wireless networks and three PCs in total to try.

Four calls to various levels of HP's support (who were truly professional, would try their best and always called back when needed) did not help. At some stage we pulled the plug - by that time the cost in time for those "free" printers was a multiple of the RRP.

Another annoying thing is that of the three PCs we tried to get the printer driver installed, two had serious (!) problems afterwards. One laptop's CPU would sit at 100% and a desktop would no longer boot without a stop error during booting. This one was brand new, so we just rebuilt it from scratch.

When using the express install, the amount of additional software that gets installed other than the driver itself is amazing - and equally annoying.

When using the USB connection it all works ok. Print quality for Photos, even when using the Photo cartridge is pretty poor though. Real problems with skin tones and gradients.

We have three of those 4385, one still unopened and we don't know what to do with them. They are sitting there, free for anyone to take home - and guess what, nobody wants to.

In my eyes, clearly a printer to stay away from

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9 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
10 stars

Very good bang for your buck

by jakebdb56 on September 17, 2007

Pros: Wireless, compact, easy to install (even with vista x64), very good print quality. They even give you a USB cable with the darn thing!

Cons: Ink isn't real cheap, BUT you can get the XL capacity tanks which is great.

Summary: Overall I really enjoy this printer. Scanning and copying is great. Copying without the computer has always been convenient with other HP printers. The stock ink tank lasts a while ...

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Summary: Overall I really enjoy this printer. Scanning and copying is great. Copying without the computer has always been convenient with other HP printers. The stock ink tank lasts a while considering the capacity. I plan to purchase the XL tank next time to see how it compares. Software was easy to install and wireless setup was a breeze. I don't usually give products a 10/10 rating unless they really impress me out of the box. Some products are great after they're finally setup, but this printer out of the box took 5 minutes to setup and I'm printing wirelessly to it already. Best printer I found at Best Buy hands down. 149.99

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7 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
8 stars

Easy Wireless & Good Print Quality

by Bvegan on January 8, 2008

Pros: Wireless Connection!

Cons: A Bit Noisy

Summary: This printer was easy to set-up (Mac OSX & Win XP Pro), but it was a little time consuming. Our Mac set-up was very quick and easy. It's makes ...

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Summary: This printer was easy to set-up (Mac OSX & Win XP Pro), but it was a little time consuming. Our Mac set-up was very quick and easy. It's makes a bit of noise preparing to print and then quiets down. The print quality is quite good - including on photo paper. The printer has a relatively small footprint, which is also a plus. We have 3 computers linked to it with no wires! It's really nice to be able to print from our laptops without having to connect wires & get in each other's way. Overall, this is a very good, high quality printer.

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4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
3 stars

Software is not designed well for wireless usage!

by michael.vn on January 5, 2008

Pros: Acceptable printing quality and speed; came in well-packed package.

Cons: Major software bugs found when testing the C4385 on wireless network!

Summary: The HP Photosmart C4385 is well designed for use with USB connection. But when come to use in a wireless environment, it shows a very poor performance. Software is not ...

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Summary: The HP Photosmart C4385 is well designed for use with USB connection. But when come to use in a wireless environment, it shows a very poor performance. Software is not designed well, especially the HP Digital Imaging Monitor component. In my test, it caused my computer to slow down dramatically; and even when I disabled the HP Monitor component and restart my PC, the HP Monitor continues to run and cause svchost.exe to extensively use CPU. (Note: it does not happen all the time).

In overall, I would not recommend this HP All in one. If you are after a USB Multifuntion, there are cheaper options available. If you need wireless, wait for later release or look for another brand.

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3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

Great and it DOES work great wireless

by Archangelx3x on March 31, 2008

Pros: Fast, Economical, Great Features, Works with even the lastest wireless protocals

Cons: Tray system is suspect

Summary: I looked at all the opinions on here and can say this. Those that had a problem with this wirelessly, need to take some computer lessons.
I set this up
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Summary: I looked at all the opinions on here and can say this. Those that had a problem with this wirelessly, need to take some computer lessons.
I set this up on a mixed hardwire and wireless network using the latest wireless N network with the not WPA, but the latests WPA2 security.
And it set up and is working great.
I can access it over the network with both my wireless and hardwired machines. You can even direct wireless connect from a wireless PC to the printer without the router involved.
Its print speeds are fast. Its a scanner and copier....
For the money you CANNOT go wrong. This is a great little printer.
THe only thing Im not sold on is the single feed and receive tray feature.
If it doesn't spit them out just right they could slide back in.
I havnt had this happen but I can see how it could.
I much prefer the old HP system of a feed table with and output tray above it.
If it had had this type of tray system, Id have given it a 10. Looks like most printers these days are only single try though.

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1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 stars

Useless over wifi

by wizzard34 on December 31, 2007

Pros: Nothing since it did not work

Cons: does not network

Summary: Like several HP networked inkjet printers that I have tried to install in 2007, this printer would not work. HP needs to put some major resources into their network drivers. ...

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Summary: Like several HP networked inkjet printers that I have tried to install in 2007, this printer would not work. HP needs to put some major resources into their network drivers. Returned this and replaced it with a Canon MX700 that worked over a wired network (and over wifi) with no problems.

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1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 stars

This model has not been developed to accept wireless operation

by usmm on March 9, 2008

Pros: works OK on hard wire

Cons: does not accept wireless transmissions

Summary: If you need a wireless network printer do not buy an HP C4385. Talked to Hp tech rep 6 hours at one session. 4 internet attempts and no luck. Professional ...

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Summary: If you need a wireless network printer do not buy an HP C4385. Talked to Hp tech rep 6 hours at one session. 4 internet attempts and no luck. Professional network tech worked on it 3 hours and gave up said give it to Salvation Army and take a tax credit.

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1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
2 stars

Major software problems on wireless network

by montetate on December 31, 2007

Pros: Good color & print quality, Very good scan quality

Cons: Very annoying software issues on a wireless network especially with VISTA computers.

Summary: The hardware itself is very good for the price. Print quality, color, scanning, copying all very good. I bought this product specifically for use on a wireless home network. It ...

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Summary: The hardware itself is very good for the price. Print quality, color, scanning, copying all very good. I bought this product specifically for use on a wireless home network. It works well on one of my Windows XP computers except that I get a constant annoying message that the printer is connected to the network. HP sent a fix that did not work.

Also, on one of my Windows VISTA computers, the software will install and the printer will work briefly until the Host Process (whatever that it) has to close. Then the printer is lost on the that computer.

I had this same problem on the XP computer and the fix found on the HP web site worked on it, however, the fix doesn't work on the VISTA computer.

HP doesn't seem to have a fix for these problems, so, I am stuck with a bad situation because I did something stupid...I threw the box away!!!! Makes returning the product difficult.

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1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
4 stars

This is going to function as my $30 WIRED SCANNER!

by cyborg360 on September 28, 2008

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9 stars

Great All-in-One with Wireless Capabilities!

by PezSiv on September 25, 2008

Pros: Good print quality, fast printing speed, excellent scanner, wireless printing.

Cons: Wireless print setup was a bit tricky, but I explain how to do it properly below. Also, page alignment process is unusual: print, then scan the page (didn't work the first time for me, but has worked ever since).

Summary: I think this is a fantastic, sleek, and low priced printer for what you get. I previously owned a HP Photosmart 8050 but upgraded to this printer because of the ...

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Summary: I think this is a fantastic, sleek, and low priced printer for what you get. I previously owned a HP Photosmart 8050 but upgraded to this printer because of the wireless capabilities and scan/copy features.

For those claiming that wireless printing does not work, I can promise that it does. However, you must install a SEPARATE print driver if you want the printer to become wireless. Both drivers are available with the packaged disc.

For Mac users, after you have installed the printer with a USB drive attached, turn on the Wireless for the printer, go back in to System Preferences and add the same printer again (this time it will have some additional numbers after the printer model). This "version" of the printer is the wireless capable one. If you do not add another C4385, you'll only be able to print when plugged in through a USB.

Overall, great product. Highly recommended!

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Manufacturer: HP
Part number: CC281A#ABA
Description: Experience the freedom of wireless printing with an easy-to-use all-in-one! Wireless networking support lets the whole family print, scan or copy from virtually anywhere at home. And it's fully equipped with easy photo printing features like a built-in 1.5-inch color graphics display. Coupled with one-touch buttons and HP Smart Web Printing, this all-in-one helps you get more done with ease.

General
Width 17.1 in
Depth 11.4 in
Printing Technology Ink-jet - Color - Photo printer
Height 6.4 in
Monthly Duty Cycle (max) 1000 impressions
Weight 11 lbs
Display Diagonal Size 1.5''
Office Machine Features Print from memory card
Printer
Inkjet Technology HP Thermal Inkjet
Memory
Standard Memory 32 MB
Max Supported Memory 32 MB
Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo, MultiMediaCard, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Copying
Max Copying Speed up to 30 pages/min (mono) / up to 23 pages/min (color)
Max Copying Resolution up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
Max Document Enlargement 400 %
Max Document Reduction 50 %
Maximum Copies 50
Scanning
Scan Element CIS
Optical Resolution 1200 dpi
Interpolated Resolution 19200 dpi
Gray Scale Depth 8 bit
Color Depth 48 bit
Printing
Max Printing Resolution up to 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
Max Printing Speed up to 30 pages/min (mono) / up to 23 pages/min (color)

Document & Media Handling
Max Original Size 8.5 in x 11 in
Original Type Sheets
Min Copy Size 3 in x 5 in
Max Copy Size 8.5 in x 24.0 in
Min Copy Weight 75 g/m2
Max Copy Weight 280 g/m2
Supported Media Type Plain paper, Cards, Transparencies, Labels, Photo paper, Iron-on transfers, Envelopes
Borderless Photo Sizes 8.5 in x 24 in
Standard Media Capacity 100 sheets
Output Trays Capacity 50 sheets
Document & Media Handling Details Input tray - 100 sheets
Speed Details Printing : up to 30 pages/min - B/W draft, Copying : up to 7.7 pages/min - B/W normal, Copying : up to 0.7 pages/min - Color text and graphics best, Copying : up to 0.7 pages/min - B/W best, Copying : up to 30 pages/min - B/W draft, Printing : up to 23 pages/min - Color text and graphics draft, Printing : up to 5.3 pages/min - Color text and graphics normal, Printing : up to 1.6 pages/min - B/W best, Printing : up to 8.9 pages/min - B/W normal, Copying : up to 5.3 pages/min - Color text and graphics normal, Copying : up to 23 pages/min - Color text and graphics draft
Finishing Equipment
Collator None
Stacker None
Stapler None
PC Connectivity
PC Connection Availability Yes
PC Connection USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Operating System Support MS Windows XP Professional, Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.4 or later, MS Windows 2000 SP3 or later, MS Windows XP Home Edition
Software Included Drivers & utilities, HP Photosmart Essential
Power
Power ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Consumption Operational 70 Watt
Power Consumption Standby 7.5 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature 41 ?F
Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Humidity Range Operating 15 - 85%

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