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Canon i-SENSYS MF3010
Canon i-SENSYS MF3010

HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
 
Canon i-SENSYS MF3010 HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
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Canon i-SENSYS MF3010
Overview - Full review
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
Overview - Full review
Price
Colour, 300 dpi
Canon i-SENSYS MF3010
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
Score
3/5
5/5
User Score
4/5 (7)
Specifications
Specifications
Resolution1200 x 600 dpi
B&W / colour speed12 ppm / N.A.
Ink droplet sizeN.A.
Number of cartridges1
Number of base colours1
Scanneryes
Copieryes
Faxno
Wi-Fino
Duplexno
Specifications
Resolution4800 x 1200 dpi
B&W / colour speed19 ppm / 19 ppm
Ink droplet sizeNA
Number of cartridges4
Number of base colours4
Scanneryes
Copieryes
Faxyes
Wi-Fiyes
Duplexyes
Conclusion
Canon keeps its promises on power consumption and ease of use with the MF3010 laser printer. However, the MF3010 offers the bare minimum. It's therefore mainly suitable for occasional use.
The Officejet Pro 8600 Plus has everything a consumer could want. It is an affordable and intuitive all-in-one with online capability and a wide variety of functions. This highly user-friendly multifunction printer offers high print speeds, high quality and low cost per page.
Pros

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Low power use

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Responsiveness

+

Compact and light

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Compatible with Mac, Windows, Linux

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All-in-one with online capability

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Wi-Fi, touchscreen & double-sided printing for all modes

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Cost per page: 5 pence

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Document print speed

+

Downloadable apps at ePrintCenter

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ePrint & AirPrint for printing from mobile devices

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Card readers

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Second, optional paper tray

Cons

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No double-sided printing

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No Wi-Fi or Ethernet

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Starter cartridge only prints 700 pages (instead of 1,600)

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CD has drivers for 32-bit Windows but not for 64-bit Windows

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Speeds slow down considerably for double-sided printing

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Ink droplets slightly visible on photos and solidly coloured areas