HP Photosmart C6180 All-in-One Printer, Fax, Scanner, and Copier
- 4800 x 4800-dpi Optical Resolution Scanning 48-bit Color, 256 Grayscale Levels
- 4800 x 1200 dpi Black Copying with 1200 Scan dpi/4800 Optimized dpi Color Copying
- Print Speeds of up to 32 Pages Per Minute (ppm) Black and up to 31 ppm color/ HP Auto Paper-Type Sensor Optimizes Print and Copy Quality
- Automated 4 x 6-inch Tray for Dedicated Photo Printing
- 23.28 Lbs (WxLxH) 11.81″ x 17.70″ x 7.44
Product Description
HP Photosmart C6180 All-in-One Printer, Fax, Scanner, Copier Overview The HP Photosmart C6180 All-in-One Printer, Scanner, Copier, Fax features leading printing innovations for versatility and home productivity. Built-in… More >>
HP Photosmart C6180 All-in-One Printer, Fax, Scanner, and Copier
The unit’s OK and it works well on USB. I like it as a connected all-in-one, except that the paper holder is TINY — you have to fill it up constantly.
There is very little functionality installed as a network unit. It prints, but that’s it. I can’t see the memory slots, can’t make it scan or do anything that requires input from the unit. HP has tried to solve my network issues, but their solutions are extremely complicated and difficult to use. Just forget this as a network unit.
Rating: 3 / 5
I have owned this printer for a little more than one year. I bought it because I wanted an all-in-one printer and I wanted it to be part of my wireless network at home. I have three PC desktops and three laptops (no Mac) and they share this printer. Even though the printer has many features that I like it has also disappointed me. I recommend it but unenthusiastically.
My user experience>>
My first HP Photosmart C6180 I had to return on the first day because it did not work. My second HP Photosmart C6180 lasted three months until a paper jam did it in. However, my third HP Photosmart C6180 has lasted for over a year. The software installation did not work as it was supposed to. The installation program crashed (exception error) halfway through the installation and the re-installation subsequently failed. I had to uninstall the software, call HP support, and redo the process using their assistance. Another bad thing is that I had to turn off my firewalls to complete the software installation. If you re-install the software several times, like I did, you might forget to turn the firewalls back on, like I did once. Because of this my computer was hijacked, and I was visited by Trojan horses, and worms. The fact that the printer runs out of ink so often is also irritating. If it does not run out of cyan, or blue, it will run out of yellow, magenta, or black, sooner than you expect. I have to change cartridges a little bit too often and it gets expensive.
Currently everything works except scanning from the printer. To scan I have to type in the printers IP address in a browser and start the scan from the browser (you get the IP address by pressing Setup on the panel and then Network). HP Support thought this was very strange and by doing some testing it was confirmed that the software indeed was corrupt. However, even if I follow the given instructions I get a corrupt installation and by doing what HP support tells me I also get a corrupt installation. Since I am fine with scanning using my internet explorer instead of the scan button on the printer, and the rest of the stuff, printing, copying, faxing, and photo printing works just fine, I am not going to fix this (don’t fix what is only somewhat broken).
I like the fact that I can print 4X6 photos, as well as do scanning, printing, faxing, and make copies from all of my computers on my wireless network in my house. I have never lost contact with it since my last re-installation (a year ago) and I have never needed a network cable. Paper jams do not happen often, it is lightweight, and it is fairly easy to use. My final C6180 has lasted more than a year and my old HP OfficeJet 7410 all-in-one gave me a lot more trouble. Perhaps HP is on the right track.
Summary Pro>>
– Good printer quality
– Lightweight
– The all-in-one feature plus photo printing is nice
– Easy to use
– Has worked continuously on my wireless network for more than a year
– HP customer support is good
Summary Con>>
– Ink cartridges are consumed too quickly
– You may get a lemon that brakes (my third has worked fine)
– The software installation may not work as intended. This has nothing to do with following instructions, there are real problems.
– I had to turn off firewalls to install software for wireless operation
Rating: 3 / 5
This unit replaced my old AIO 7410, which I LOVED. This one just feels cheap. The construction is cheap, parts are loose, and it feels like a child’s toy, not an office tool. Given the choice, I would not buy another one.
Rating: 2 / 5
This is the best printer I have ever owned! I love it!
Rating: 5 / 5
For the home, great all in one! Good quality, easy to set up and use.
Rating: 5 / 5