Manage updates with the Download AppHP Color LaserJet 3600n
Manufacturer: HP Part number: Q5987A#ABA
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- The HP Color LaserJet 3600n is an average-performing color laser printer.
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CNET editors' review
HP Color LaserJet 3600n price range: $335.00
- Reviewed by: Dan Littman
- Edited by: Felisa Yang
- Reviewed on: 05/25/2006
- Released on: 10/28/2005
The good: The HP Color LaserJet 3600n is well designed, handles paper well, and has a low cost for consumables.
The bad: The HP Color LaserJet 3600n has limited expandability options and its text quality is not up to par.
The bottom line: The HP Color LaserJet 3600n is an average-performing color laser printer.
User reviews
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If it actually works out of the box, it's a good printer
by mvagenas on April 11, 2006
Pros: Good color, clean printing, fairly fast
Cons: out of 6 printers purchased, 3 DOA, 1 problematic, 1 worked and last one never unboxed
Summary: I have never seen a problem like this with HP products and was stunned. I will give their tech support and customer service kudos for dealing with this quickly, but ...
Summary: I have never seen a problem like this with HP products and was stunned. I will give their tech support and customer service kudos for dealing with this quickly, but in my experience, the product is junk. 1st setup was flawless so I ordered 2 more, both of which had noisy mechanical problem and never worked. While returning those, I ordered a 4th. It printed all blue pages. 2 replacements arrived, first one had same mechanical problem as #'s 2&3. Last one never unboxed and all are going back.
9 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great printer - after firmware update!
by bb-miler on April 7, 2007
Pros: Crisp color, good photo quality, great business features
Cons: Noisy fan, occasional banding, no native PS (but emulated PS in driver kit)
Summary: So - I got this printer with some hesitation after reading some internet user reviews - but I got it at a price I just couldn't refuse for a ...
Summary: So - I got this printer with some hesitation after reading some internet user reviews - but I got it at a price I just couldn't refuse for a good business class printer (with duplexing, networking etc. etc.).
First of all - NO - you don't have to use the GIANT toolkit for the printer. Instead just download the 10MB "direct host" drivers from HP (and unzip it), and when you plug in the printer - just search for the drivers - and you are good to go.
Second - with the printer out of the box my initial impression was that the color reproduction - in particular black levels - was misreable. After looking more into the issue - it turns out that HP actually fixed it - but it required a quite complicated firmware update.
The firmware that came with the printer (presumably all the printers HP ships out of the factory) was "20060203 3.002.4" The update on HPs site is called "03.003.1 27 Sep 2006" - and after you apply it updates the internal firmware to "20060828 3.003.1" (note that even with a direct-connected printer - the only way I could get the firmware update to take place - was to share the printer with myself [i.e. \\MYCOMPUTER\HPCOLOR] and then apply the copy command that HP has in the ReadMe file. The "port" suggested method just doesn't work correctly).
So - after the tweaks - we now have a FANTASTIC color business printer - and it spits out 40-page Power Points speedily, that beat the output quality of our Dell and earlier HP color lasers.
Keep in mind that since it has no PS - you should connect it to a powerfull computer that will use the driver set to perform the native image conversion. And - other than being a tad noisy, it's feature set makes it a pleasure to work with. Also - the supplies are significantly cheaper than all the other color lasers in the office - so (while I haven't fully done the math) it looks like this will be the cheapest printer by far in the long run.
GREAT one if you can find it for $500 or so (and given HP's current promotion of $549 - you might be able to find a dealer who can give it to you for around $500 easily)7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great product but noisy...
by uahogs on August 28, 2007
Pros: Excellent printer for home use (just upgraded from a deskjet 960). Has all the features needed for an at-home or small business set-up.
Cons: Noisy when printing, makes a clanking noise before spooling the paper.
Summary: Am thrilled to have upgraded from a deskjet to laser. Cost wasn't too bad compared to others on the market.
Summary: Am thrilled to have upgraded from a deskjet to laser. Cost wasn't too bad compared to others on the market.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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So far, a great buy
by johnmesich on February 21, 2007
Pros: VERY quick printouts, instant-on is awesome, even if the unit is waking up from power-save mode, ROCKS on quick color or B&W printouts. Network installation took 5 minutes out of the box!
Cons: The front fold-down feeder tray is really flimsy and appears cheap. Not sure if I'll expect a problem with that in the future.
Summary: I picked this thing up after thinking long and hard about getting the Multifunction HP or the Multifunction Canon, either in Color Laser. I am sick of maintaining 3 or ...
Summary: I picked this thing up after thinking long and hard about getting the Multifunction HP or the Multifunction Canon, either in Color Laser. I am sick of maintaining 3 or 4 different machines that I have right now. I went to OfficeMax to buy the HP LaserJet 8420, and ended up being really impressed with the speed and instant output that this unit provided. Text and graphics all looked good, and I like the fact that you don't have to worry about replacing a separate imaging drum, because of the single-pass setup in this unit. I think the cartridges fit in very well, and the design (although it looks fragile) is pretty slick. Paper jams, although I haven't had any yet, look very easy to clear by opening the front door.
The menus and prompts give you tons of options, and this thing is pretty quiet, even when printing, it sounds like a normal LaserJet 4000n that I used to have. I had a problem printing envelopes and paper mis-feeds with the *ugh* OfficeJet 7320 that I have had been testing for the past few months, and so far, this one seems to print them fine. It auto-detects the envelopes and the paper size, which is good too.
I'm still skeptical, but so far, this unit looks very promising and very, very fast.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Installation failed -- no printer
by r_b_b on February 17, 2007
Pros: looks like it would be great, if it worked
Cons: install failed repeatedly, no tech support
Summary: Looks like it would be a nice printer, but put me in the same camp as the other people who couldn't get it to work out of the box. ...
Summary: Looks like it would be a nice printer, but put me in the same camp as the other people who couldn't get it to work out of the box. Software installation failed repeatedly to install the driver. Tech support phone number? Not a chance. Installing a driver shouldn't be this big a deal, but HP insists on custom bloatware (220 meg disk space required!) instead of Windows-standard "Add a printer"-type routine.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very good color laser printer
by Tempest790 on November 30, 2006
Pros: Decent cost. Speedy color and bw printing. Excellent color printing
Cons: Slight misregistration between the black and the colors
Summary: I had previously owned an Okidata C5150 printer for about two years. I had said that when the toner runs out, I'll buy another printer. It's cheaper than ...
Summary: I had previously owned an Okidata C5150 printer for about two years. I had said that when the toner runs out, I'll buy another printer. It's cheaper than buying 4 toner cartridges, and you get an updated model printer.
I went with the 3600N. It was on sale and HP gives a $150 trade in for this printer if you send in your old laser printer (working or not). Final price with all savings and rebate: $450.00. It would cost me $440 to replace all 4 of my Oki cartridges and $520 to replace them in the $3600n.
My Okidata prints a glossy toner that gives presentations an excellent look. HP has new ColorSphere toner that accomplishes a similar look. However, the HP absolutely smokes my Okidata in printing quality color photos. Make no mistake, I didn't get this printer for that, but it's an awesome ability to have. Almost no noticeable dithering unlike most color laser printers. That's quite a feat coming from a 4 color printer, much less a laser.
I print graphics with maps and vector graphics and lines. Here the 3600N fell a little bit. Colors were not quite aligned right which gave white spaces against parallel overlapping lines. Especially black lines over color ones. I recalibrated the printer, but it didn't improve. Note: most color lasers have some misregistration, but my old Okidata had a Overprint Black Lines setting that helped eliminate that. HP has no options like that.
Software installation was quick and easy, and I set up the printer on my network. Unlike my Okidata, you set the IP and other functions during installation, but it worked fine.
Resume from sleep to print is a lot faster than my Okidata as well. My Okidata took just over a minute to be ready, where this one takes about 20-30 seconds.
Overall, a good buy, especially if you get it on sale.Updated
I found that the misregistration problem is solved by performing a Full Calibration from time to time. Apparently, the printer only does a quick calibration every now and then. My yellow became way off, and when I did the Full calibration, There was almost no misregistration between colors at all. I'm very impressed. This is not something I see in most color laser printers.
Also, unlike the CNET review, my black text is fantastic. Very sharp. Color text down to 5 points is readable.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nearly everything I've grown to expect from an HP Printer
by MeerkatLvr on August 25, 2006
Pros: Color Quality/Clarity, Speed, Quietness
Cons: Inability to feed envelopes without using the "envelope feeder"
Summary: After reading the first two opinions posted on CNet,I was discouraged. This printer seemed to fit all of the needs for my small law firm, including the ability to ...
Summary: After reading the first two opinions posted on CNet,I was discouraged. This printer seemed to fit all of the needs for my small law firm, including the ability to have a separate, 100-sheet, drop-down tray, to alleviate the need to feed "one-sheet" at a time. My local Office Max had a display model and, for me, the quality of the printed material seemed perfectly suited for our needs. Color and black, alike, were well-managed. I was unable to give it the proper test-run I wished, as the display models are never hooked-up to a PC to test envelope feeding, etc. I ended up ordering it through Staples.com. Although it is rather large, it certainly meets the criteria and needs of our law office. At present, it is my stand-alone printer, but has worked, wonderfully well, "out of the box", and I would highly recommend it to anyone (who has the space), in need of a color laser printer (office, or home-users, alike). If HP could compact its size to between one-third to one-half the existing height, allow the output media to be aimed towards the user (as in the LaserJet 4 and 5), rather than away, allow envelope feeding in the traditional manner of the HP LaserJet 4 or 5, and still put a similar price-tag upon it, we'll be snapping them up for both home and office use, beyond belief! I love this HP Color Laser Jet, despite the minute issues I have mentioned.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Terrible printer - I've had other HP's and loved them but this one is really bad.
by hopeitworks on December 2, 2007
Pros: nk cartridgIncluded full-sized ies and didn't have a drum to replace.
Cons: Black is grey, colors are bad. Shows greys on background that don't show up in Photoshop. Slow, stalls entire computer as it prepares to print. Prints crooked.
Summary: I'll hesitate to buy another HP printer. Support wasn't much help. Now, it's printing a red line on every page - but only from one computer. From ...
Summary: I'll hesitate to buy another HP printer. Support wasn't much help. Now, it's printing a red line on every page - but only from one computer. From the other computer, the red isn't there but it prints multiple pages - all blanks - untill the tray is empty.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Worst Printer have ever had
by fkwiatek on June 7, 2007
Pros: Have not found any pros on this printer
Cons: Driver problems, will not print large PDF files, have to restart constantly to clear its memory
Summary: For a printer with 64mb of memory, it cannot handle any large documents. It constantly prints junk on large PDF files. On a simple PowerPoint slide it got hung up. ...
Summary: For a printer with 64mb of memory, it cannot handle any large documents. It constantly prints junk on large PDF files. On a simple PowerPoint slide it got hung up. This is by far my worst printer purchase. It is extremely noisy when it periodically calibrates itself. Not great for network printing either. have tried numerous drivers form HP on this but none seem to make it any better. This may be my last HP printer. Their quality seems to be decreasing.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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0 for 2 not trying for 3
by mkgustafson on August 16, 2006
Pros: ?? Never got either to print. Foot print was nice
Cons: Not impressed with the design
Summary: Ordered this unit for a mid size office to be networked. First unit had a issue with the black cartridge. After a hour plus, HP service said sent it back. ...
Summary: Ordered this unit for a mid size office to be networked. First unit had a issue with the black cartridge. After a hour plus, HP service said sent it back. Ordered another while we waited for credit. 2nd unit had problems with the yellow cartridge. Both had the same problem, it would not "see" the cartridge in the unit so it would not work at all. Something to do with a small, fragile wire. Sending it back now. Even if unit did print, we were not impressed with the design. HP needs to re-think this one.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part number: Q5987A#ABA
- Description: In today's competitive business environment, color is an essential component to success. That's why you need a tool that can easily and effectively help you promote your business and increase profits. HP can provide you with just that tool - the HP Color LaserJet 3600 Printer series. Produce vibrant colors and realistic images on a variety of HP color LaserJet papers with HP's system of enhanced color technologies including new HP ColorSphere toner with patented additives. Create reports, presentations, and flyers on your own with HP In-House Marketing Assistant Software. Output is delivered quickly and reliably with speeds up to 17 ppm for color and black-and-white pages. The media type sensor automatically adjusts print settings to optimize the print quality for your different paper types, so you don't have to. And, the printer and supplies have been meticulously designed with your utmost convenience in mind. Here's a reliable, easy-to-use printer that's sure to bring you success.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Printer Type Workgroup printer - Laser - Laser - Color - Color
Printer
- Print Speed up to 17 ppm - B/W - Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in),
up to 17 ppm - Color - Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in),
up to 17 ppm - B/W - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in),
up to 17 ppm - Color - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) - Built-in Devices Status LCD
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Interface USB LAN,
Ethernet 10/100Base-TX USB - Max Resolution ( B&W ) 600 dpi x 600 dpi 600 dpi
- Max Resolution ( Color ) 600 dpi x 600 dpi 600 dpi
- Image Enhancement Technology HP ImageREt 3600
Processor
- Processor 360 MHz
RAM
- RAM Installed ( Max ) 64 MB / 64 MB (max)
- Technology SDRAM
Media Handling
- Media Type Bond paper ,
Recycled paper ,
Color laser paper ,
Transparencies ,
Envelopes ,
Glossy paper ,
Labels ,
Plain paper - Max Media Size (Custom) 8.5 in x 14 in
- Media Sizes Executive (7.25 in x 10.5 in),
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in),
A5 (5.83 in x 8.25 in),
A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in),
Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in),
3 in x 5 in - Envelope Sizes US No 10 (4.1 in x 9.5 in),
Monarch (3.87 in x 7.5 in),
International B5 (6.93 in x 9.83 in) - Media Weight 60 g/m2 - 220 g/m2
- Total Media Capacity 350 sheets
- Media Feeder(s) 1 x Autoload - 100 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) weight: 60 g/m2 - 220 g/m2,
1 x Autoload - 250 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) weight: 60 g/m2 - 120 g/m2 - Max Media Capacity 850 sheets
Duty Cycle
- Monthly Duty Cycle (max) 50000 pages 50000 pages
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Print server - Plug-in module
- Data Link Protocol Fast Ethernet,
Ethernet - Network / Transport Protocol TCP/IP
- Remote Management Protocol Telnet,
SNMP 1 Scanner
- Type None
Copier
- Copier Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Connections 1 x USB 2.0 - 4 pin USB Type B,
1 x LAN - RJ-45 Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable - 6.6 ft
- Consumables Included 1 x Toner cartridge ( Black ) - up to 6000 pages,
1 x Toner cartridge ( Cyan ) - up to 4000 pages,
1 x Toner cartridge ( Magenta ) - up to 4000 pages,
1 x Toner cartridge ( Yellow ) - up to 4000 pages - Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Frequency Required 50/60 Hz
- Power Consumption Operational 335 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 48 Watt
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.4 ,
Microsoft Windows 2000 ,
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 ,
Apple MacOS X 10.3 ,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition ,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional ,
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition ,
Apple MacOS X 10.2 ,
Red Hat Linux 6.0 or later - System Requirements Details Windows 98 - Pentium - 90 MHz - RAM 16 MB,
Windows ME - Pentium - 150 MHz - RAM 32 MB,
Windows 2000 - Pentium - 133 MHz - RAM 64 MB,
Windows XP - 233 MHz - RAM 64 MB,
Windows 2003 Server - 550 MHz - RAM 128 MB,
MacOS - HD 160 MB Environmental Standards
- ENERGY STAR Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year - On-site - response time: Next day
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 80.6 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 70%
- Sound Emission (Idle) 39 dBA
- Sound Emission (Operating) 55 dBA
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 15.7 in
- Depth 17.7 in
- Height 15.7 in
- Weight 59.7 lbs
Product series
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Manufacturer: HP
Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Color,
A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in),
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in),
Wired,
17 ppm,
600 dpi x 600 dpi,
USB,
Ethernet 10/100Base-TX,
15.7 in x 17.7 in x 15.7 in,
4 pin USB Type B,
RJ-45
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:HP
- Address:
3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1185
