An entry-level multifunctional device that combines a printer, copier and scanner is the HP Deskjet 2130. Reviews indicate that this American manufacturer has actually made another successful product. The cost of this MFP is really very modest, and the technical specifications are typical for this class of devices. This is what will be discussed later.
Niche of this MFP
As noted earlier, this multifunctional device belongs to budget-level solutions. This is indicated by a modest resolution, and the presence of only 4 colors instead of 6, and even the cost in this case leaves no doubt. This is a typical budget printer, scanner and copier all rolled into one. Its advantages include the relatively high speed and the ability to install an NPS system. In the latter case, this low-cost device can turn into a full-fledged printing factory. The most optimal hero of this article will look at home. Another possible area of its use is small offices. Both in the first and in the second case, the capabilities of such an MFP will be quite enough to organize a full-fledged workflow.
Device Options
Simply excellent, as for a budget solution, the equipment in the HP Deskjet 2130 MFP (K7N77C). Reviews highlight the fact that it is quite enough to start using this device immediately after purchase. The delivery list in this case includes the following:
MFP
Set of 2 cartridges with reduced capacity.
Standard interface cord.
MFP power cord.
Guidelines for using and setting up the all-in-one.
A disk with drivers and other necessary software.
Company warranty card.
All of the above is enough to immediately start using the device for its intended purpose, as discussed in this material. But here is a more practical solution in this situation will be to understaff this MFP with an external NPS system. This will significantly minimize the cost of consumables and will reduce the cost of one fingerprint received on this universal device.
Technology
Liquid color ink for printing uses this HP Deskjet 2130 Inkjet MFP. Owner reviews point to acceptable quality of received documents. Moreover, this entirely applies to both monochrome prints and color. To receive a document in black and white, only one cartridge is used. In turn, when printing in color, 2 cartridges are already used, which are filled with 4 types of ink. In addition to the usual black, in this case there is also purple, yellow and blue.
Speed characteristics
The speed of the output of the document can be called that important advantage against competitors, which the HP Deskjet 2130 printer boasts. The reviews also highlight the speed in draft mode. In this case, 20 pages can be displayed in monochrome and 16 pages in color. If you improve the quality, the print speed will decrease to 7.5 and 5.5 pages per minute, respectively. Well, to display one photo with dimensions of 10 x 15, this MFP in the highest quality mode will cost about 69 seconds.
Paper sizes
The maximum page sizes are 29.7 cm long and 21.0 cm wide for the HP Deskjet 2130. However, reviews indicate that this budget solution is unable to print in a borderless mode. The largest format on which this MFP can print is A4. Also on this list are such common formats as A5, B5 and even letter. Even in the software of this multifunctional device, it is possible to manually set sheet sizes. The smallest allowable paper density value is set by the manufacturer at 60 g / m 2 . The maximum corresponds to 300 g / m 2 .
Resolution in various modes
1200 x 1200 is the maximum resolution for working in printer mode for the HP Deskjet 2130 K7N77C. Owner reviews indicate that for an entry-level device that the manufacturer itself does not position as a photo printer, this value is quite enough. At 1200dpi, the resolution in scan mode is set. As in the previous case, this value is more than enough to obtain high-quality digital prints of both ordinary documents, and for pictures and photographs. The most modest resolution values are set for the copier mode. In this case, you can only get 300 x 600. But for an inkjet MFP budget class, again, this is quite enough.
Cartridges
Two modifications of cartridges can be used in the HP Deskjet 2130. The HP123 model cartridge reviews are far from the best. It has a reduced capacity, and its resource is limited to 120 sheets for monochrome printing and 100 pages for color. It is this cartridge model that comes as standard with this MFP. But it is more practical to use a cartridge with increased capacity as part of such a multifunctional device. This is a model of HP123XL. This will increase the number of printed pages in black and white to 480 and in color to 330.
Interface set
On the one hand, the interface set of this MFP is really modest. It includes just a connection method - it is a wired USB standard. For this reason, this multiplier and printing device should be located next to the system unit of a personal computer. Of course, it would be much more convenient if this MFP was equipped with Wi-Fi and a card reader, for example. But this would lead to a significant increase in the cost of the printing system. Well, since in the budget class price comes to the fore, it was prudent to minimize the number of supported interfaces and at the same time the price. This is exactly what American engineers did when designing this MFP. The number of connection methods was minimized, but the cost was also significantly reduced.
Software Features
The situation with drivers in the HP Deskjet 2130 is quite interesting. Reviews highlight the fact that the list of supported operating systems does not include such common software products as Linux or UNIX. The manufacturer itself does not provide drivers for such system solutions. Therefore, the list of supported system software products in this case is limited only to Windows and MacOS . In the first case, the list of operating system versions includes 7, 8, 8.1 and, of course, 10. In the second case, drivers exist for OS versions from 10.08 and ending 10.10.
CISS
The presence of an integrated NPS system cannot boast of an HP Deskjet AIO 2130 MFP inkjet. Reviews highlight this significant drawback of this model. But still there is the possibility of installing an external such system. Of course, you have to buy it for an additional fee. The cost of such a system now is about 1000 rubles. Buying it is not so difficult, and the main problem here is the further setup. But the benefits of installing such a CISS are obvious: a significant reduction in ink consumption and the transformation of this versatile device into a real printing factory.
Price
Indisputable advantages include the low cost of HP Deskjet AIO 2130. Reviews really indicate the availability of this versatile device, which without any problems and with minimal investment can be turned into a full-fledged printing and copying factory. To purchase this MFP in the basic configuration, you need to pay an amount of about 3,000 rubles. Well, if you add about 1,000 rubles to this and purchase an external CISS, you can forget about buying supplies seriously and for a long time. In the latter case, the only problem is the installation of an external CISS. But, as experience shows, there is certainly no particular difficulty in this operation, and everyone can cope with it.
Reviews
In essence, there are no shortcomings in such a device as an HP Deskjet AIO 2130 inkjet multifunction device. Reviews in this regard only highlight relatively expensive consumables (cartridges in the first place) and the lack of an integrated low-pass filter system. But, as noted earlier, it is possible to understaff this universal device, which combines a printer, scanner and even a copier, with an external NPS system. This will allow you to abandon the constant change of cartridges and significantly reduce printing costs. But the advantages of this MFP is much greater. First of all, this is the cost, which currently corresponds to 3,000 rubles. The second important point is the speed, which the hero of this review has one of the best among the representatives of primary-class printing devices. As a result, we get an MFP of a budget level, which perfectly combines quality, excellent technical specifications and low cost.
Summary
Perfectly balanced in terms of technical specifications, cost and quality is the HP Deskjet 2130. Reviews in most cases confirm this. Of course, this MFP also has disadvantages. But they are not so significant, and they can even be eliminated in some cases. For example, installing a CISS minimizes the cost of printing and copying. But the minimum set of connection methods is typical for budget multipliers, printers, and scanners. And having only one USB port is not unusual in this case. Moreover, as noted earlier, such an engineering approach can significantly reduce the cost of the device. If you need something more in terms of communications, then you need to buy a device of another class with a higher price tag and more advanced technical specifications. Well, the positive aspects of the hero of this review are much more. This is speed, and the ability to choose the paper size and CISS installation, and the cost, which is very, very modest.