HP DeskJet 4130e All-in-One
Superb all-in-one that…
10/09/2021 20:52
I'll start with the summary: This is a great all round office solution that prints wonderfully, scans at great quality and is a fantastic solution for printing from lots of different devices in the home/office. The only thing that lets it down is something that has plagued HP for some time and that is a sometimes painful setup. It works wonderfully once up and running but getting there can try the patience of a saint!
The 4130e is the top offering in the 'budget' Deskjet range and mine arrived well packaged and in perfect order. The instructions such as are provided are very brief and there really isn't a lot too it given this is a wireless printer, so the printer itself, the ink cartridges and the plug are what you get - as can be seen on the photo.
The simple advice on set up is: install the app, follow it closely, do it on a wireless device (phone or tablet), and have the installation video on the HP website handy if the wheels come off! I can't guarantee it will go perfectly but that is your best chance. Most important though, download the Smart App first. You will not get anywhere without it!
If you persevere then you get the reward of an excellent all-in-one that works perfectly with a mobile phone, a tablet or the pc's in the house/office. The app is essential to set things up and that can be hard but once you get into the app itself for actual printing, scanning and the like it is very good.
Quality of printing is great I think, particularly for an inkjet. Of course you aren't getting laser sharpness on text but it is as good as I've seen an inkjet produce and with good quality paper. I highly recommend 90gsm or above, and if you want to stay in the HP family their Premium paper is excellent with this printer.
Printed pictures are really good, and this is where inkjets have the edge over laser. Not least cos colour laser is just too pricey but also you get a subtler finish from a good inkjet. And the HP 4130e is a very good inkjet.
The other real plus point is the 9 months of free HP Instant Ink. I've used the service for some time and it is simplicity itself. I don't print huge amounts but having the service monitor ink levels and pay a very small monthly amount for HP to send out ink when I'm close to running out is perfect. Takes some anxiety away for me anyhow!
So as I said at the top, a great device and the flexibility of wireless is superb. Keep calm in the install and follow the app closely and you'll be fine!
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Leyland , Spojené království
Age: 49
Gender: Female