The low cost and excellent functionality combines the HP Deskjet 2130 MFP. Reviews of this universal duplicating, printing and scanning device, its technical specifications will be further examined in detail.
Niche MFP
Very affordable cost, very modest specifications of this device essentially leave no choice and initially attribute it to entry-level solutions. But, if necessary, it is possible to supplement this MFP with an NPS system and with a minimum capital investment get an entire printing factory.
Of course, this approach requires certain knowledge and skills, but, as experience shows, everyone can cope with such an operation. For the rest, it can be noted that this is a universal device that combines a copy machine, printer and scanner, perfect for home use.
Another successful area of its application is small entry-level offices, which have a relatively average workflow and the number of personal computers in this case is limited to 20-25 system units.
Contents of delivery
A fairly good set of delivery in the HP Deskjet 2130 MFP . The reviews in this case focus on the fact that it is enough to start using this multifunction device “out of the box”. This list includes the following:
Device.
Interface cord for organizing switching to a PC.
Set of 2 cartridges. One of them provides printing in monochromatic mode, and the second in color.
Power cable.
Warranty card.
Disk with applied software.
Guidelines for using this universal device.
This list is sufficient and includes everything you need to start using this MFP right after purchase. The only thing that can be added in this case is the NPS system. But it will have to be purchased additionally for a fee. At the same time, setting it up is on the shoulders of the owner of the MFP.
Technological features
This MFP uses inkjet technology to produce prints. Although it is equipped with only 2 cartridges, but for the formation of a printed document in color, 3 additional colors are immediately used : blue, magenta and yellow.
One of the cartridges is mainly used only in the case of information output in monochromatic (black and white) mode. And the second consists of 3 containers, and it is already used more heavily in the print mode of color pictures. Several cartridge modifications can be used with the HP Deskjet 2130 MFP. Black cartridge reviews indicate that HP123 or HP123XL can be used . In the first case, the possible print volume is limited to 100-120 sheets, and in the second - 330-480. The initial configuration is HP123, but in the future it is strongly recommended to replace it with a more capacious HP123XL.
Communication list
A very modest communication list in this MFP. On the one hand, this approach can significantly reduce its cost. But on the other hand, because of this, its functionality begins to suffer. As a result, in this case there can be no talk of a wireless Wai-Fi data acquisition method or an integrated card reader.
Therefore, in this universal duplicating, printing and scanning apparatus, there is only one wired interface - USB. Its version is 2.0, but if necessary, for switching, you can also use slower revision ports 1.0 or 1.1 or newer versions of this interface 3.0 or 3.1. In the first case, the speed of the printing system is not significantly reduced, and in the second, the capabilities of the wired port will not be used to the maximum.
Resolution
This MFP certainly does not reach the level of a full-fledged photo printer. The key limitation in this situation is the maximum resolution of the output documents, which is limited only by the value of 1200x1200. Of course, for undemanding owners of this multifunctional device this will be enough. But for specialists with high demands, this is not enough. Another serious point in this case is the lack of support for borderless printing.
In scanner mode, this MFP can produce 1200 dpi. Also, in the color scanning mode, the bit depth of the resulting image is limited to 24 bits. Well, in the multiplier mode, the resolution will generally be very, very modest 600x300. In the latter case, the quality of the received copies of documents will be really very modest.
Possible paper sizes
Printers and MFPs HP Deskjet 2130 are aimed at printing on A4 paper format. Owner reviews indicate a rather high speed of the document output in this case. The list of supported formats also includes A5, B5 and Letter.
To this can be added various photographs. The developers did not forget about the custom size. That is, in the drivers of this MFP there is an opportunity to set any size of a sheet of paper that would not exceed A4.
Document Output Speed
The hero of this review boasts a sufficiently high print speed. Moreover, this is true both for the monochrome mode and for color. In the first case, in draft mode, you can get 20 prints per minute. If you need improved quality of the received document, then in finishing mode you can count on only 7.5 pages per minute.
In color mode, the performance of this MFP is reduced. With increased output speed and low print quality, you can get 16 pages per minute on it. If you switch to high quality mode, then the speed will drop to 5.5 pages in the same minute.
Apart in this regard, photos look. It will take about 1 minute to output one such image with a size of 10 cm X15 cm. The paper weight used on this printer should be between 60 g / m 2 (plain paper) and 300 g / m 2 (HP photo paper). Certainly, newsprint does not fall into this range, the density of which at best is only 20-30 g / m 2 . Therefore, printing on such material in this case is unacceptable for the reason that the sheet feeding system may fail and ink nozzles may become clogged.
Software Features
Most users have certain comments on the software part of the HP Deskjet 2130 MFP. Reviews highlight the lack of support for UNIX and Linux operating systems . Of course, these software products are not widely used, but in some cases this can lead to very, very serious problems. The rest of the list of system software is limited to Windows (revisions 7, 8, 8.1, and even 10) and MacOS 10.9-10.10.
Power consumption. Temperature limits
The HP Deskjet 2130 MFP boasts a high degree of energy efficiency. Customer reviews, first of all, indicate that this device consumes only 10 watts in operating mode. In standby mode, this value drops to 1.9 watts. If this MFP is put into sleep mode, then the consumption of electric energy will be further reduced and amount to only 0.9 watts.
Separately, it is necessary in this case to note that even in the off state, but if connected, this multifunction device consumes 0.1 watts. Of course, engineers could try and make sure that in this case, however, the consumption was equal to 0.
The minimum temperature at which this printer still functions stably is limited to 5 ° C. Alas, at lower rates the inkjet printing system already ceases to work stably. The maximum temperature value was set by the manufacturer at 65 ° C. When it is exceeded, the electronics in this device cease to work stably.
Reviews
Entry-level solutions belong to the HP Deskjet 2130 MFP. Its reviews, descriptions and technical specifications prove it. The cost of this device is really minimal, and this is its main plus, which is most often found in reviews.
Another positive point is the compact size. To this also need to add high performance. Well, in order for the picture to become the most complete, you must also take into account the ergonomics of the device, which is really well designed by HP engineers and does not cause any complaints.
The disadvantages in this case can only be attributed only to the lack of an NPS system. But this is a minus not of this particular model of MFPs, but of any other multiplier or printing device of this manufacturer. A unique solution to this problem is that you can put such a system and thereby significantly reduce the cost of consumables. Again, you have to buy it separately and configure it yourself.
Price
An important advantage compared to competitors is the price of HP Deskjet 2130 MFPs. Reviews, characteristics of its specifications against the background of cost are fading into the background.
At the moment, such universal device can be purchased for 2500 rubles from stocks. If you add another 1,000 rubles for the purchase of CISS, you get a full-fledged printing factory at a very, very modest price.
Summary
The HP Deskjet 2130 MFP turned out to be an excellent printer, copier and scanner. In most cases, reviews confirm this. In essence, this model has no drawbacks. And the only minus that exists is relatively easy to eliminate. Of course, additional material investments are required.