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Dell B1160w
Dell B1160w

HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
 
Dell B1160w HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
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Dell B1160w
Overview - Full review
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
Overview - Full review
Price
Colour, 300 dpi
Dell B1160w
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
Score
3/5
5/5
User Score
4/5 (7)
Subscores
  • Design and Build2/5
  • Speed4/5
  • Print quality4/5
  • Power Use4/5
  • Cost Per Page3/5
  • Design and Build5/5
  • Speed5/5
  • Print quality4/5
  • Power Use4/5
  • Cost Per Page5/5
  • Scanner & Copier4/5
Specifications
Specifications
Resolution600 x 600 dpi
B&W / colour speed20 ppm / N.A.
Ink droplet sizeN.A.
Number of cartridges1
Number of base colours1
Scannerno
Copierno
Faxno
Wi-Fiyes
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
Don't be put off by this printer's overall score—it lost most of its points in the hardware section due to its limited range of functions. The Dell B1160w keeps its promises, delivering great print quality and low running costs in a very compact package. It's ideal for users looking for a black and white laser printer that prints well and doesn't take up too much room.
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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Wi-Fi

+

Good print quality

+

Very compact

+

App for printing directly from a smartphone (Android only)

+

Quiet

+

Low power use

+

Compatible with Mac, Windows, Linux

+

All-in-one with online capability

+

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

+

Cost per page: 5 pence

+

Document print speed

+

Downloadable apps at ePrintCenter

+

ePrint & AirPrint for printing from mobile devices

+

Card readers

+

Second, optional paper tray

Cons

-

Not many functions

-

No double-sided mode

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No Dell Mobile Print app for iOS

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Starter toner cartridge has half the lifespan of a standard cartridge

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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