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

[R. Sigismonti]

I recently purchased an Epson CX 6400.  It replaced my trusty C80 and 
Cannon scanner.  The new all-in-one works great!  Photos are clear, 
sharp and waterproof.  The scanner works well enough to copy 8 X 10 
photos with excellent results and the software that comes with the 
CX6400 adds lots of flexibility to the machine.  I have used Epson 
printers since my old Stylus Color II and have never been unhappy with 
the products.

Good luck with whatever you get.

Sig



On Jul 5, 2004, at 2:49 AM, Lavode wrote:

> 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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