HP Photosmart C4780

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

0
Average:

3
Bad:

2

Pros:

Inexpensive; builtin WiFi, Innovative touch controls.
Affordable; easy setup and operations; Wi-Fi and USB connectivity

Cons:

Searing ink prices; pokey scan speeds, Limited paper handling
Low duty cycle; limited paper tray capacity; high cost per page; tiny, hard-to-see LCD touchscreen

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Last revision on August 3, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Inexpensive; builtin WiFi, Innovative touch controls
Affordable; easy setup and operations; Wi-Fi and USB connectivity

Reviewers Didn't Like

Searing ink prices; pokey scan speeds, Limited paper handling
Low duty cycle; limited paper tray capacity; high cost per page; tiny, hard-to-see LCD touchscreen

Expert reviews and ratings

A few bells and whistles aren´t enough to overcome exorbitant ink prices....

By PCWorld on January 25, 2010

If you're in the market for a new shared or personal printer, the C4780 makes a good choice. It's probably not up to the rigors of small or home office use, but should make a good all-in-one for shared family or personal use. The photo quality...

By Electronicsme on November 02, 2009

Attractive, easy-to-use controls and decent output quality might be enough to recommend the HP Photosmart C4780 - if the cost of ink weren't so high. It could be a good choice if you need wireless and don't print much. Susan Silvius...

By PC Advisor on October 05, 2009

If youre hoping for something more "officey" or more "full featured", you would be better off looking...

By Pocket-lint on September 22, 2009

Now that I’ve reviewed the Photosmart C4780, I can say with confidence that it would be a great companion for any student. It’s wireless, compact and good-looking; it is also functional and relatively cheap. Yes, the print speeds were...

By PrinterComparison on August 28, 2009

A compact, all-in-one designed for low-volume users who are more interested in its affordable price and ease of use than its various design limitations and engineering shortcuts....

By Computer Shopper on July 01, 2009

Photosmart C4780 Printer/Scanner/CopierCompany: HP Most consumers won't do a thorough evaluation of every aspect of their multifunction inkjet printer (MFP). If the darn thing prints reliably, makes a decent scan, and copies documents without too...

By MyMac on October 13, 2009