HP Deskjet 3520 e-All-in-One Printer

Overview

The HP Deskjet 3520 e-All-in-One Printer is designed for home users and small office environments, offering a combination of printing, scanning, and copying functionalities in a single device. It aims to provide an affordable solution for various printing needs while incorporating wireless connectivity to enhance flexibility.

Design and Build

The printer features a compact and lightweight design, making it suitable for spaces with limited room. Its sleek black finish gives it a modern look, allowing it to fit well with most office or home decors. The control panel is user-friendly, with a small display screen and intuitive buttons that guide users through different tasks with ease, making operation straightforward even for those not very tech-savvy.

Printing Performance

The HP Deskjet 3520 delivers decent print quality for both text and graphics, suitable for everyday documents and occasional color prints. It is equipped with an inkjet printer technology that offers resolutions up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi for color prints. The printer can handle a variety of paper types and sizes, including standard letter, legal, and photo papers. In terms of speed, it prints black documents at a rate of approximately 8 pages per minute and color documents at about 7.5 pages per minute, which is respectable for its class.

Connectivity and Mobile Printing

One of the standout features of the Deskjet 3520 is its wireless connectivity, which supports a range of mobile printing options. Users can print via HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, and wireless direct printing, making it easy to print directly from smartphones or tablets without the need for a traditional computer connection. The setup process for wireless connectivity is straightforward, and once configured, it consistently maintains a stable connection.

Scanning and Copying Functions

The scanner of the Deskjet 3520 provides an optimal resolution of up to 1200 x 2400 dpi, offering detailed and crisp scans suitable for archiving documents and photos. Its flatbed scanner can handle various types of documents, although it lacks an automatic document feeder, which could limit productivity when scanning multiple pages. The copier function supports resizing options and multiple copies per job, accommodating a variety of copying needs with reasonable efficiency and fidelity.

Running Costs and Ink Efficiency

The printer uses individual ink cartridges for black and color, which can be more economical since users can replace only the depleted cartridge. HP’s high-yield cartridge options potentially reduce per-page costs, making the 3520 more budget-friendly in terms of running expenses. However, like many inkjet printers, frequent use might lead to higher ink consumption, and users should consider this if they have significant printing demands.