HP OfficeJet 4215 All-in-One Printer

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This powerful HP all-in-one packs four functions into one ultracompact machine. Whether you need to scan and print professional-looking photos, fax documents in a hurry, or make multiple copies or all of the above the Officejet 4215 will impress you with its efficiency and productivity. Fax fast in color or black without a PC using the 33.6 Kbps modem, 80 speed dials, and automatic redial Save time - fax, scan, and copy up to 20 pages at once with the automatic document feeder Fax features supported - Color faxing, delayed fax sending (black only), fax forwarding (black only), fax broadcasting (up to 50 locations maximum), fax junk barrier, fax polling, automactic fax reduction, automatic-redialing, distinctive ring detection, fax phone/TAD interface Maximum number of copies - Up to 100 copies / Reduction/enlargement adjustable 25 to 200% Input - 100-sheet input tray, 20-page ADF / Input capacity - up to 20 cards; up to 10 envelopes; up to 30 transparencies; up to 20 US labels Connectivity - USB PC and Macintosh compatible 8MB memory buffer Unit Dimensions (w x d x h) - 16.4 x 8 x 7.1 inch / 8.5 lbs

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Amazon.com Product Description The 4215 from HP helps you to save on valuable space by combining faxing, scanning, printing, and copying functions into one convenient unit. This full color multifunction is designed for home and small office use and features an inkjet printer with up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi resolution (up to 4,800 x 1,200 dpi optimized color) and print speeds of up to 17 ppm for black and up to 12 ppm for color (at lower resolutions; actual speeds will vary).

An 8 MB memory is standard as well as a 20-page automatic document feeder. The paper input tray has an input capacity of up to 100 sheets, and supports a variety of paper types and sizes, including paper (plain, inkjet, photo), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cards, iron-on transfers, letter, legal, executive, and more.

The color scanner has a 36-bit color depth and a hardware resolution of up to 600 x 1,200 dpi, resulting in accurate, true-to-life scans perfect for a wide variety of applications. The included software bundle helps you to get the best prints and scans possible, and includes HP Director, HP Photo Gallery, HP Image Editor, and Readiris OCR.

HP Director
Access features and common tasks through the easy-to-navigate HP Director software. Depending on the capabilities of your HP all-in-one, the HP Director lets you initiate device functions such as scanning, copying, faxing, or unloading images from a digital camera or memory card. You can also use the HP Director to open the HP Gallery to view, modify, and manage the images on your computer.

1. Status: use this feature to display the current status of your HP OfficeJet.
2. Settings: use this feature to view or change various settings for your HP OfficeJet, such as print, scan, copy, or fax.
3. Select Device: use this feature to select the device you want to use from the list of installed HP devices.
4. Help: use this feature to access the HP Photo & Imaging Help, which provides software help, a product tour, troubleshooting information for your HP OfficeJet, and HP OfficeJet product-specific help.
5. Scan Picture: use this feature to scan an image and display it in the HP Photo & Imaging Gallery.
6. Scan Document: use this feature to scan text and display it in the selected text editing software program.
7. Send a Fax: use this feature to open the fax dialog box so you can enter the appropriate information and then send your fax.
8. Make Copies: use this feature to display the Copy dialog box where you can select the copy quality, number of copies, color, size, and then start a copy.
9. HP Gallery: use this feature to display the HP Photo & Imaging Gallery, where you can view and edit images, print photos in multiple sizes, make and print a photo album, share images through e-mail or a web site, or make a multimedia CD.
10. Creative Ideas: use this feature to learn about creative ways to use your HP OfficeJet.
11. HP Shopping: use this feature to shop for HP products.
12. Software Update: use this feature to check for software updates for your HP OfficeJet.
13. Click this arrow to display tool tips that explain each of the HP Director options.
    Your features may vary. The HP Director is customized based upon the HP device that is selected. If your device is not equipped with a particular feature, then the icon for that feature will not display in the HP Director on your computer.

The copier has print speeds of up to 17 ppm for black and up to 12 ppm for color, with resolutions as high as 2,400 x 1,200 dpi. You can make up to 100 copies at a time, saving you time and hassle, while a zoom function allows you to reduce or enlarge copies from 25% to 200%.

The fax machine is capable of full-color faxing and has a fast 3-second per page transmission time. A transmission memory of up to 100 pages lets submit large jobs, while a fax broadcast feature lets you send a single fax to 50 separate locations. The fax also features a junk fax barrier, remote retrieval, and auto-redial.

The 4215 conveniently connects via USB and has a small 16.4-by-8-inch footprint. It is compatible with PC and Mac operating platforms and also comes backed by a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
4215 all-in-one, HP 56 black inkjet print cartridge (19 ml ink volume), HP 28 tri-color inkjet print cartridge (8 ml ink volume), HP Image Zone Photo and imaging software and user's guide on CD-ROM, setup poster, power cord, phone cord; HP 58 photo inkjet cartridge not included; USB cable not included

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