subject: HP OfficeJet J4680 – Wireless Color Printer / Fax Machine [print this page] HP OfficeJet J4680 Wireless Color Printer / Fax Machine
For the easiest possible setup of a network printer in your home or small office, go with a wireless equipped unit such as the HP OfficeJet J4680. With 802.11b/g wireless technology, users can now forget about hassling with messy chords, and provide print, fax, scan, and copy abilities easily to an entire household.
Utilizing HP color thermal inkjet technology, full color printing becomes both fast and affordable. HP even includes photo friendly features in the HP OfficeJet J4680 such as optimized resolution modes and HP's Real Life technology that includes HP Adaptive Lighting and HP Auto Red Eye Removal. Standard black and white resolution, primarily for document printing, is selectable up to 600 x 600 dots per inch, while color print modes can be set much higher.
When using select HP photo papers, up to 4800 x 1200 dots per inch quality is printable, while regular paper tops out at 1200 x 1200 dots per inch. When making a copy, only 1200 x 1200 dots per inch are scannable, so photos will turn out best when printed from a computer. When lower resolutions are selected, color print speed can run as high as 22 pages per minute and black and white prints can be as fast as 28 pages per minute. Photos can print in as little as 26 seconds.
Though the HP OfficeJet J4680 is fully wirelessly functioning, it also includes a variety of connection ports for various setups and features. A USB 2.0 port is left open for single host PC setups and potentially optimized operating speeds, while a front USB port is also available for various device connectivity. Phone ports are also included for faxing and an optional external headset.
A special option for borderless printing can be selected for photograph's, but can also be used on paper up to 8.5 in. x 11 in. in size. Meanwhile, a variety of print languages come standard with the machine for maximum performance and include HP PCL 3 GUI, PJL Printer Job Language, and PML Printer Management Language.
The built in fax machine runs off of a 33.6 Kbps fax modem which allows for fax speeds of up to 3 seconds per page, while a long list of fax features and options give the machine a top of the line standing. Up to 99 numbers can be stored in the unit's speed dial memory, as well as up to 140 pages worth of data. Other helpful features include fax forwarding, fax polling, PC interfacing, phone TAM, and a junk barrier than can work congruently with caller ID.
Additionally, color faxing is also made possible for unique fax possibilities, though color resolution tops out at 200 x 200 dots per inch versus black and white quality of 300 x 300 dots per inch. With front panel controls and a full lineup of HP support software, as well as a one year limited service plan, the HP OfficeJet J4680 seems like an ideal buy for the home user looking for a color printer.
