HP LaserJet 3030 All-in-One

HP LaserJet 3030 All-in-One Review

I've owned this multifunction machine for five years (Dec 2004 to Jan 2010). I've used all the major functionality -- print, scan, copy and fax. I have few, if any complaints about its performance in any of these areas.

I selected it above the other "All-in-One" machines on the market for the following reasons:

- I wanted the print quality and low per-page cost of a laser printer (i.e., as opposed to an inkjet).
- I wanted the flexibility of scanning/copying bulky things like books -- so I wanted a flat-bed for scanning.
- I wanted reliability and believe that HP has a good record in that regard.

I purchased this unit for about 9 in Dec 2004.

I'm so satisfied with this product that I'd happily use it for another five years except ...

I recently got a new PC. After verifying on the Windows 7 compatibility site that the 3030 is fully compatible with the 64-bit version of Windows 7, I chose to get the 64-bit version of Windows 7 installed on the new computer. When I plugged the HP 3030 into the new PC, Windows 7 helpfully downloaded -- automatically -- necessary drivers. It started printing fine immediately -- how delightfully simple!

But then when I tried to scan, I realized it didn't work. I tried to download new scanning drivers from the HP website for Windows 7 64-bit. All I found there was a "Universal Print Driver". Apparently, the 3030 is not "Fully Compatible" with 64-bit Windows 7! I called HP and they verified that there was currently no scanning drivers available.

So I'm sadly replacing this machine with a new one which is allegedly compatible with 64-bit Windows 7: the HP LaserJet M1522nf MFP

I hope that this is helpful.

HP LaserJet 3030 All-in-One Feature

• Print and copy at resolutions up to 600 x 600 dpi
• 9,600 dpi scanning with 24-bit color
• 300 dpi fax with transmissions up to 3 seconds/page
• Supports parallel and USB interfaces
• PC and Macintosh compatible

HP LaserJet 3030 All-in-One Overview

HP LaserJet 3030 All-in-One - The four essentials for any office is a printer, copier, fax machine, & scanner. This all-in-one machine combines all of them into one easy-to-use unit that saves you money and space. This model features a laser printer that delivers crisp text for professional looking documents. CCD - Charge Coupled Device Resolution - 600x600 optical / 9600x9600 enhanced 24-Bit Scan Size - 2.4 x 4.1 to 8.5 x 14 Copier First Copy Out - 12 sec. Speed - up to 15 cpm Resolution - 600 dpi Reduction/Enlargement - 25 to 400% Fax Speed - 3 sec. per page Resolution - 300 dpi Memory - up to 110 sheets Speed Dial - 120 number (110 group dials) General 150 Sheet Tray 125 Sheet Output Media Size - up to Legal Automatic Document Feeder 7 One-Touch Keys 32MB of RAM Parallel or USB 1.1/2.0 interface Requires - (pc) DOS, Windows 98SE, Me, NT 4, 2000, XP, Linux, Unix, or OS/2 / (mac) OS 9.1, 9.2.x, X v10.2.x Printer Cartridge and OCR software Included Dimensions - 19.6 x 15.8 x 14.9 Weight - 26.4 lbs. Actual print speed will vary according to use

HP LaserJet 3030 All-in-One Specifications

Amazon.com Product Description The HP LaserJet 3030 All-in-One delivers fast black-and-white printing, copying, and faxing and color scanning—all in a compact design that's perfect for workgroup applications. Providing up to 15 ppm printing in 1,200 dpi effective resolution, with just a 10-second wait for the first page out, the HP3030 features a powerful 240 MHz processor, 32 MB RAM, and compatibility for PC and Mac users alike.

Copying is achieved at up to 600 x 600 dpi resolution. Speed is up to 15 cpm, with just 12 seconds to the first page out. The unit offers adjustable contrast, reduction and enlargement from 25 to 400%, and up to 99 copies at one time. The HP 3030 has a built-in V.34 fax modem for easy workgroup faxing, with 120 programmable speed dial locations and up to 110 pages of memory (2 MB). High-quality, color scanning at up to 9600 dpi enhanced resolution (600 dpi optical) in full 24-bit color supports everything from documents to photographs.

The unit accepts a wide range of media types and sizes and features versatile handling options—a 150-sheet input tray, 10-sheet priority input tray, and a 50-sheet auto-document feeder (ADF). You can choose between flatbed or sheet-fed operation for copying, faxing, and scanning. For single documents or special items, you will likely select the 3030's letter-sized glass surface for easy flatbed operation, while larger multi-page jobs that don't require observation lend themselves well to the ADF.

The HP LaserJet 3030 offers both USB 2.0 and parallel connectivity. Toner replacement is easy, thanks to a single print cartridge. The unit is Energy Star compliant and comes with everything you'll need to get set up quickly (except cables). It is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
HP LaserJet 3030 All-in-One, print/toner cartridge, power cord, Getting Started Guide, support flyer, device software and electronic User's Guide on CD-ROM, 150-sheet media input tray, automatic document feeder (ADF), fax guide, phone cord, output bin support, device control panel cover; printer cable not included

1. 50-sheet automatic document feeder enables unattended copying and scanning for large documents
2. Control panel features Fax controls, alphanumeric buttons, menu and cancel controls, copy controls and scan controls
3. Fast V.34 fax modem (up to 33.6 Kbps) plus two RJ-11 ports
4. Flatbed scanner copies a variety of documents including books and other bound documents
5. 7 one-touch keys for easy and convenient printing, scanning, copying and faxing
6. 150-sheet media input tray, 10-sheet priority feed
7. Parallel IEEE 1284-B level 2 device with an IEEE 1284-B receptacle with the host computer set to ECP; USB: compatible with 2.0 specifications

• Readiris Pro 8 OCR (Optical Character Resolution) software increases accuracy when scanning text while the Industry-standard TWAIN 1.9 and WIA scanner drivers yield consistent image quality, giving you the results you expect
• Faxing from ADF and glass, auto redial, billing codes, fax forwarding, fax auto-reduction, block fax barrier, fax delayed sending, polling-receive, distinctive ring detection
• Black and white printing, black and white copying, black and white faxing, black and white and color scanning
• 32 MB RAM handles complex jobs
• 2 MB fax memory for storing important fax documents

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