[G4] Is the HP PSC 2510 a Good All-In-One?

[Lavode]

Not that it helps, but I have been researching the two companies since 
I will be buying an All-in-one in a couple months.

Both Epson and HP are vying for the top spot, and both have their 
various qualities which people will promote/chastise.  Both have just 
as many proponents and opponents.  So I think it really comes down to 
features and comfort.  You will probably get excellent quality 
depending on how much you spend on either side.  Take a good look at 
what you're getting, and decide if you like it.  Then never look back.

my 2¢, FWIW.
-Lavode

On Jul 4, 2004, at 9:20 PM, Jim Thornton wrote:

> Hello,
>
> This is my first time posting, although I've read this list for about 
> a year
> and learned a lot.
>
> I have a Quicksilver 733 with 1.12 GB of RAM, running OS X 10.3.4. I
> presently use an Epson Stylus Color 880 inkjet printer, an Epson 
> Perfection
> 1660 Photo scanner, and a Brother HL-1470N laser printer; these are 
> USB 1.1,
> USB 2.0, and Ethernet, respectively. I have an Ethernet network in 
> place
> connecting my Mac, a little-used PC, the laser printer, and (soon!) a 
> new
> iBook.
>
> The inkjet prints photos with variable quality, the scanner does a 
> good job,
> and the laser printer is fine. If I want to "copy" something, it's 
> tedious
> and a chore. I have need from time to time to send and receive faxes 
> (but I
> can't get Panther's fax capability to work for me). All this equipment 
> takes
> up a lot of space.
>
> With rebates, etc, I can get a good deal on an HP PSC 2510 Photosmart
> All-In-One (AIO) that is a combination inkjet printer, flatbed scanner,
> copier, and fax. The 2510 has USB, Ethernet, and 802.11b interfaces; 
> the
> model 2410 is the same except it lacks the Ethernet and 802.11b 
> interfaces.
> I don't need the wireless capability at present, but I very much want 
> to
> network such a device via Ethernet. If I buy the 2510 or any AIO, I'd 
> sell
> my Epson scanner and inkjet devices.
>
> However, the 2510 and 2410 reviews I've read are mixed; capabilities 
> and
> performance seem (mostly) good/excellent, but computer interface 
> issues have
> been reported by some.
>
> Do any of you have experience/advice on the 2510 or 2410? Connection 
> issues?
> Ease of use? Photo print quality? General print quality? Ink 
> consumption?
> Use of off-brand ink? Scan quality? Copy quality/ease? Fax receive/send
> ease? Software bundle?
>
> Thanks for your help,
>
> Jim
>
>
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