Compare Prices : HP Officejet Pro K5400

Review summary: For an inkjet printer this is big, but in comparison to some so are it's most expensive part it's ink cartridges, hence the claim "25% cheaper to run than a laser printer-.

Verdict: The cartridge arrangement is quite interesting. It has four good sized cartridges but this unit has two separate print heads, not as you might think one for the three colours and one for black, but cyan and magenta in one and black and yellow in the ...

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: Back when monochrome laser prices were well into four figures, a lot of people called the ink jet-then a fledgling technology-the poor man's laser. I haven't heard that description in a long time-not since ink jets shoved dot matrix printers into a ...

Pros: Laser-class speed for business applications. Network connector. Built-in duplexer. Two paper trays.

Cons: Photo quality is far less than ideal. Photos aren't even slightly water resistant.

Verdict: The HP Officejet Pro K5400dtn Color Printer is an affordable business ink jet for a small office or home office, with capable paper handling and top speed for an ink jet.

Review summary: The HP Officejet Pro K5400's affordability, speed, and ability to print decent-quality documents and very good photos make it a solid choice. However, businesses will likely be more attracted to this printer line's midrange model.

Pros: Fast ; prints decent-quality documents, very good photo prints ; streamlined design ;

Cons: Gray-scale text looks heavy, with occasional smudges ; dots are slightly visible in brighter colors ;

Verdict: The K5400 is a little bulky but weighs only 20 pounds, so one person should be able to unpack it safely. Setting up the printer is a quick and easy process. You install the four ink cartridges into color-coded slots, which are conveniently located ...

Pros: Decently fast text prints ; near to laser quality text ; low per-page costs ; 24-7 phone support ;

Cons: A bit pricey for a single-function inkjet ; photo prints aren't great ; bulky ;

Verdict: A single-function color inkjet, the HP Officejet Pro K5400 ably fills a small niche in the small- and medium-size office arenas. Low cost, fast prints, and high-quality text make this a great printer for offices on a budget who don't have high-volume ...