Kodak Hero 9.1 All-in-One Printer

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 13 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

7
Average:

3
Bad:

2

Pros:

A low cost per printed page.
Dual paper feed trays.
Functional touch screen.

Cons:

The tricolor ink tank will cost more in refills over time than single-color cartridges.
The 50-sheet paper output tray could be too small for home offices with high-volume print needs.

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Last revision on June 19, 2014

Reviewers Liked

A low cost per printed page
Dual paper feed trays
Functional touch screen
Consistently good-looking prints and scans
Big, colorful LCD and contextual control panel
Low-cost consumables
Greatlooking photos
Excellent software
Inexpensive ink
WiFi and Ethernet

Reviewers Didn't Like

The tricolor ink tank will cost more in refills over time than single-color cartridges
The 50-sheet paper output tray could be too small for home offices with high-volume print needs
Uses just two ink cartridges for a six-ink system
Performance is a little slow
Doesn't photocopy skin tones well
Subpar output quality for text and graphics

Expert reviews and ratings

A Multi Function product – as it has Fax – so why is it described as a Home product. Surely virtually no one in the home used Fax. I always struggle to find office users who still use Fax, but I assume Fax is still popular...

By GadgetSpeak on May 30, 2012

Kodak's Hero 9.1 gives you all four multifunction-features and an excellent array of connections, while it manages to combine many of the advantages of its younger siblings. Printing speeds are plodding and scan quality is disappointing....

By itreviews.com on March 13, 2012

The Hero 9.1 is a suitable choice for shoppers who need a capable multifunction imaging device with acceptable performance, apps that bring workflow into the cloud, and dual paper feed...

By CNET Australia on February 16, 2012

The Kodak Hero 9.1 is a feature-packed all-in-one printer that has a smart touchscreen and very good image and text quality. It definitely isn't the speediest printer on the market and we don't like the combined color cartridge, but it's still a really...

By TechReviewSource on January 11, 2012

This feature-packed, compact all-in-one inkjet turns out good-looking documents and photos at a low cost per page. It's not the fastest office printer in the race, though....

By Computer Shopper on December 20, 2011

The Hero range replaces Kodak's entire premium multifunction inkjet line, and represents a step up in quality. The Kodak Hero 9.1 sits at the top of the range, and packs in features such as a 4.3-inch touchscreen, USB, Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity,...

By TechRadar AU on December 13, 2011

The Kodak HERO 9.1 All-in-One Printer is a good fit as a home printer or for the dual role of home and home office printer, as long as your print needs are distinctly light duty....

By PC Mag on November 29, 2011

If you're flushed with cash, the £199.99 Kodak Hero 9.1 is the premium offering from the company's all-in-one printer range. With a 4.3 inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi and internet connectivity, duplex printing and cloud printing, it ticks every box when it...

By Tech Digest on November 21, 2011

If you want your Kodak printer with extras, this machine delivers them. The touchscreen control, powered photo tray and ADF are certainly worth having, but the print quality, speed and low running costs are available from the hero 5.1, for around £70...

By Trusted Reviews on November 19, 2011

The Kodak Hero 9.1 is the costliest printer in the Hero series, but you get a true all-in-one for your money. If you're a creative home user, it will meet all your needs. Keep it for a couple of years and you'll get your money back in saved ink costs...

By PC Advisor on November 01, 2011

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