If you are in the market for a work-grade printer that can fulfill all your work-related requirements. Then you have come to the right place. Today we are reviewing one of the most popular professional printers in the market, the HP OfficeJet Pro 7740.
OfficeJet Pro is a versatile printer that comes with a has got a ridiculously long name. However, its name is the last thing we are concerned about today. What we want to know is, “Is it good?”
Anyway, the OfficeJet Pro is an all-in-one printer, which means it can handle a variety of tasks such as printing, copying, scanning, and faxing, standalone. The good thing is you don’t need to buy dedicated machines for every single task.
Now that you know a bit about the machine, let us get straight into the actual fun stuff.
Build and Design
We can’t say the HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 has a sleek look, but the opposite. It is large, hefty, and heavy. It measures a whopping 15.1 x 23 x 18 inches and weighs around 42.9 pounds. So, forget about shifting this printer from one corner to another alone. Well, you might still do it anyways, but in that case, we don’t take any responsibility for your back. So, it is best to make a dedicated space for this bulky bad boy and let it be comfortable in its ambiance.
Features of the HP OfficeJet Pro 7740
The HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 has got plenty of things to be impressed by. Like it being from the all-in-one printer category. On top of that, it has got a dedicated touch-screen. The touch screen, however, is a really tiny one, just 2.6 inches. It does its job, though a bigger screen would have been better.
The printer is relatively faster (among the fastest inkjets) than its competitors, especially when it comes to producing color printouts. This is a big plus for those who have a business in printing color images. The black-and-white printing, however, is really slow, which is a drag only if we would have gotten the best of both worlds.
Connectivity with the HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 is not a problem. You have got plenty of connectivity options to choose from; you can connect the device to the computer using a USB or to a network using an Ethernet cable. And built-in Wi-Fi is there for those who want to print on the go. The printer also supports HP Wireless Direct–a Wi-Fi. So, when it comes to connectivity, we couldn’t ask for more.
The HP printer can hold a seriously large number of pages, i.e., up to 500 sheets of paper to tabloid-size documents. It definitely did not come as a surprise for a machine like this, though.
It comes with a built-in duplexer for automatic double-sided printing and a document feeder. Both of these features have become a standard to the point that their presence, especially in professional printers, no longer seems worth highlighting. But their absence indeed makes people angry.
Printing Quality of HP OfficeJet Pro 7740
People know printers by their printing quality. We definitely can’t ignore covering this section, or else the review is useless.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 7740’s printing quality is worth noticing. The output quality is really good, especially in comparison to its competitor, the Brother MFC-J5720DW. The colors are accurate and punchy. The black-and-white, though, is pretty much on the average side. So, if you are up for making colorful PowerPoint handouts, reports, or basic marketing materials, you will not notice any quality-related issues.
Running Costs
The printer, unfortunately, is not as cost-effective as its alternatives. A monochrome print will cost you 2.1 cents per page, while a color print will cost 8.1 cents. While a Brother MFC-J5720DW will cost you 1.7 and 7.6 for mono and color prints, respectively.
Pros
We are summarizing its pros quickly.
- It is fast
- Above-average print quality and speed
- Color prints are really good
- Supports two-sided scanning on a single pass
- Good connectivity options
Cons
Some of its cons are.
- Large and Hefty
- High running costs
Final Thoughts
We hope you are now familiar with the machine’s capabilities and features. To recap, the HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 is an all-in-one printer. It can print, copy, scan, and fax. It has a touch-screen and a built-in duplexer. The paper capacity is decent, though it can hold a lot less than its competitors. It also doesn’t stand out when it comes to its running costs. It’s a great choice for small businesses or home offices.
This printer is fast, reliable, and easy to use. You could consider buying it if you are looking for a reliable printer that can produce decent-quality images. However, you have to consider its drawbacks as well. As it is really big and heavy, so if you are already short on space and can’t manage another bulky machine, then you might want to skip it. Not only that the running costs associated with this machine are quite high, but you might also have to consider choosing another machine if you are tight on cost.
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