HP Deskjet D1660

The directions for set-up are very clear and easy to follow. But that was as far as I could get. I could NOT get any power to the printer. I tried several outlets, checked connections, etc. and finally sent… an e-mail to hp's support people. Several days later, I got an answer to try a different outlet. I wrote back that I had and did again and still could get nothing. Several days later I got an e-mail that a higher-up would call me in 2-3 business days. He didn't. I sent the printer back. It's too bad their customer support has become so abysmal. I used to like their printers.

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When it does come down to it, HP does make honestly the best quality in printers. They have shown that very well with their Deskjet series over the years. But, when their is always a great job with printer,… there is honestly one that could have had a bit better of a use for. That is honestly the case with their Deskjet D1660 Printer. While it is a inexpensive and convient price for a printer, there are a few problems that I've had with the printer right out the gate. The first of them is that my laptop wasn't able to recognize the software that came with the HP Printer. It was very difficult to install after a few times, so I had to deal with their customer service for constant help. Second, the other problem I had is that I couldn't put too many sheets of paper into the printer slot, because there were too many paper jams, that ultimately shut the printer down. As a result, you would need to honestly put around 20-35 sheets of paper in the slot for it to work, rather than more of them. Also, you would need to purchase a USB 2.0 Cable seperately, which doesn't come with the Printer. Overall, while it does print out a lot of great documents, I was expecting a little bit better for what the price was able to print out in results. Hopefully, HP can come up with better printers that are easier to use, at a affordable price. Price: C+ Setup: C Convience: C+ Overall: C 1/2+

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BEFORE YOU READ ANYTHING ELSE, this printer comes with everything you'll need (including ink cartridges) EXCEPT the cable that connects it to your cpu. Be sure you buy a USB cable! My old HP Deskjet… finally died, so needed a replacement. Purchased this one a week ago. Setup was easy. Am still using Windows XP, so all went well and quickly. I had more hassle disconnecting the old printer from all of the cord tangle than anything else. Print quality is fine. A couple of negatives, though. HP insists on adding all kinds of ad junk to your browser - I didn't see a quick way to do a custom install, so had to go in and delete all of it out. Lag time between clicking the print button and actual printing is substantial. (This may be a function of my older cpu.) This is undoubtedly the loudest printer I have ever owned. But it was $29.99. If it lasts a couple of years, how can I complain?

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