HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-one CC335B C309a

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 18 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

10
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Excellent text quality.
Built-in duplexer for two-sided printing.
USB, Bluetooth, wired Ethernet, and Wi-Fi support.

Cons:

Photos exhibit more grain and less color saturation compared to some competitors' products.
Awkward CD-printing mechanics.

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Last revision on January 28, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Excellent text quality
Built-in duplexer for two-sided printing
USB, Bluetooth, wired Ethernet, and Wi-Fi support
Prints on specially coated CD/DVD media
Produces photos quickly
High-quality graphic and photo output
Prints on optical discs
Fast speed for photos
Prints high-quality color photos and documents
Impressive output speed
Attractive design
Added extras like Quick Forms, ADF, and an integrated CD drive for custom prints

Reviewers Didn't Like

Photos exhibit more grain and less color saturation compared to some competitors' products
Awkward CD-printing mechanics
Very expensive
Copy speeds are sluggish
Although text quality is good enough for most purposes, its a touch below par
Limited paper capacity
Higher than average cost for black ink cartridge
Minor omissions include a hinged scanner hood and speed-dial fax buttons
Below-average performance
Tiny LCD
Poor receiver-tray design

Expert reviews and ratings

If you're in the market for a shared printer for the whole family, or for a small or home office, the HP Premium Fax should make a good choice. It costs a bit more than some of the competition, but delivers excellent performance and comes with HP...

By Electronicsme on November 02, 2009

Handling: Interesting features--and its easy to use!The Photosmart Premium from HP, also known as the C309, is a professional multifunction inkjet printer that includes both wired and wireless networking. It features a fax machine, a document loader...

By DigitalVersus on August 26, 2009

HP's Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One C309a makes a great document printer that produces very...

By Digital Trends on July 17, 2009

The...

By BrightHub on June 30, 2009

The name of this color inkjet multifunction printer--HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One--clearly signals its ambition and its price ($300 as of May 5, 2009). If you dont need all of the extras included here, consider opting for its less expensive...

By PCWorld on June 03, 2009

The C390a follows in the footsteps of recent HP multifunction devices by delivering excellent quality prints in a stylish, fully featured unit. If it weren't for the initial and ongoing running costs, this would be the ideal solution for a home or...

By CNET Australia on June 01, 2009

Aimed at both the home and home office, the HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One produces sharp-looking graphics and photos and offers a host of office-centric...

By PC Mag on May 08, 2009

The HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One printer makes it easy to increase productivity thanks to its streamlined user interface. The fax, copy, print, and scanning features boast helpful extras like double-sided printing, wireless connectivity,...

By cnet on April 09, 2009

As the name of this all-in-one device suggests, its aimed at users who expect a bit more from their printer, scanner, fax and photocopier. The Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One is feature packed with everything you might expect from a high-end...

By Expert Reviews on April 01, 2009

This is quite a strange name to give an all-in-one printer. Theres no model number on the end - this is the Photosmart Premium. What HP does if it wants to extend the range is unclear, but the Premium suffix is intended to imply a machine with...

By Trusted Reviews on March 24, 2009

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