HP Deskjet 3820

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The HP Deskjet 3820 is an all-in-one printer designed for basic office and home use, integrating printing, scanning, and copying functionalities in a compact format. It supports color and black & white printing with a maximum print resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi for enhanced image quality. The device features USB 2.0 connectivity, facilitating direct connection to a single computer without network capabilities. It supports various media sizes including letter, legal, photo, and envelopes with automatic media sensing technology. The scanning functionality employs a flatbed scanner with up to 1200 dpi optical resolution, enabling decent image capture for document archiving and copying. The printer uses HP’s thermal inkjet technology and is compatible with HP 56 and 57 ink cartridges, offering balanced performance between quality and affordability.

The HP Deskjet 3820 offers ease of use with an intuitive control panel and multifunctionality, eliminating the need for multiple devices. Its compact size saves desk space, making it suitable for small offices and home environments. The printer achieves relatively high photo print quality due to its optimized print resolution. Using USB 2.0 connectivity ensures quick data transfer to the printer from a PC. It has a versatile media handling capability supporting various paper sizes and types including photo paper. HP brand reliability and availability of consumables contribute to the device's sustained user satisfaction.

The HP Deskjet 3820 lacks wireless or Ethernet networking capabilities, limiting sharing among multiple users. Print speeds are modest, roughly 20 ppm for black and 15 ppm for color, which may be slow for higher volume needs. It does not support duplex (automatic double-sided) printing, requiring manual page flipping for double-sided documents. The paper input tray capacity is limited to 100 sheets, necessitating frequent refills in busy settings. The scanner is restricted to a flatbed design without automatic document feeder, reducing efficiency in scanning multi-page documents. Ink usage may be relatively high and the cartridges can be costly over extended periods.

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