HP Deskjet D1660

Discontinued

Reviewed

October 2009

Pros

Good output in its class
Good value, very low price
Small and light

Cons

Middling speeds
Limited paper handling
Short warranty period

Where to Buy

for $88.90

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HP's latest budget printer is the Deskjet D1660, which has almost no extra features but is praised as doing a good job at text and other occasional, basic printing tasks. The D1660 is very small and light -- it measures about 17 inches by 8 inches by 6 inches, and weighs less than 5 pounds. It's also surprisingly speedy and stylish. Most reviewers and owners feel that the D1660 and its Deskjet brethren are very good value for the money, stressing only that users should be aware of a budget printer's limitations. The D1660 has a number of drawbacks: it has no dedicated output tray, a limited paper capacity of 80 sheets, a mere 750-sheet monthly duty cycle and no physical controls beyond a power button. Reviewers note that the D1660 is best for occasional printing, since long-term ink consumption can get expensive. There are three colors in one cartridge, which must be replaced when only one color runs out. The Deskjet D1660 only has a 90-day warranty (most printers are covered for a year), though HP's phone support continues until a year after purchase.

Entry-level printers get less critical attention, and that, coupled with the HP Deskjet D1660's recent appearance on the market, means that the printer has few reviews available. We found a highly positive write-up at TrustedReviews.com, and CNET takes a good look at the older, step-up sister model of the D1660, the Deskjet D2660. There are also a handful of generally encouraging user reviews to be found at Amazon.com and at HP's own online store, though not enough to be statistically relevant.

Where To Buy

HP Deskjet D1660 Printer (CB770A#B1H)

(140 reviews)
Buy new: $38.00 17 Used & new from $13.99

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Our Sources

1. TrustedReviews.com

Simon Williams gives the HP Deskjet D1660 printer a Recommended seal in this review. He is very impressed with the low cost and (relatively) high quality of the machine. "Black text is remarkably clean for an entry-level inkjet printer," he says, though photos aren't spectacular and speeds are average. Williams says that, considering the occasional use this printer is designed for, the D1660 is a good choice.

Review: HP Deskjet D1660 Review, Simon Williams, Sept. 29, 2009

2. CNET

Though CNET hasn't yet reviewed the HP Deskjet D1660, Justin Yu takes a look at its sister model, the D2660, in this review. Yu finds the Deskjet to be "a simple, headache-free printer for the home or office," thanks to its speed and good-quality text. While CNET's comparative charts show that the D2660's performance holds up well against other budget printers, Yu won't recommend it for photo printing and doesn't like the short 90-day warranty, which the D1660 shares.

Review: HP Deskjet D2660 Printer, Justin Yu, June 29, 2009

3. Amazon.com

Amazon.com has a handful of user reviews of the HP Deskjet D1660 and earns an average rating of four stars. One satisfied customer likes the D1660's looks, price, print quality and ease of setup, while one dissatisfied customer reports being unable to get the drivers to work in Windows Vista.

Review: HP Deskjet D1660 Printer, Contributors to Amazon.com, As of Oct. 2009

4. HP.com

About 10 users rate the Deskjet D1660 at HP's online store, though only half leave comments, making HP.com a less reliable source than Amazon.com. Speed and print quality, especially considering the price, are praised.

Review: HP Deskjet D1660 Printer, Contributors to HP.com, As of Oct. 2009

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