HP LaserJet 3380 All-in-One

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What a pile of junk.............

All-in-None

I lucked out!

HP for Macintosh...go somewhere else...

Faxing works, scanning is tedious, printing is unreliable

HP LaserJet 3380 All-in-One

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Product Features:

Up to 20 ppm speed printing and copying

Up to 1,200 dpi printing resolution, 600 dpi copying

9,600 dpi enhanced color scanning, 24-bit color

Built-in V.34 fax modem, up to 250-page fax memory

USB and parallel interfaces, PC and Mac compatible

ASIN: B0001M3UYK

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HP LaserJet 3380 All-in-One - The four essentials for any office is a printer, copier, fax machine, & scanner. This all-in-one machine combines all of them into one easy-to-use unit that saves you money and space. This model features a laser printer that delivers crisp text for professional looking documents. CCD - Charge Coupled Device Resolution - 600x600 optical / 9600x9600 enhanced 24-Bit Scan Size - 2.4 x 4.1 to 8.5 x 14 Copier First Copy Out - 12 sec. Speed - up to 20 cpm Resolution - 600 dpi Reduction/Enlargement - 25 to 400% Fax Speed - 3 sec. per page Resolution - 300 dpi Memory - up to 250 sheets Speed Dial - 120 number (110 group dials) General 250 Sheet Tray 125 Sheet Output Media Size - up to Legal Automatic Document Feeder 7 One-Touch Keys 32MB of RAM (up to 96MB) Parallel or USB 1.1/2.0 interface Requires - (pc) DOS, Windows 98SE, Me, NT 4, 2000, XP, Linux, Unix, or OS/2 / (mac) OS 9.1, 9.2.x, X v10.2.x Printer Cartridge and OCR software Included Dimensions - 21.5 x 20.5 x 19.5 Weight - 34.9 lbs. Actual print speed will vary according to use

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The HP LaserJet 3380 All-in-One delivers 20 ppm fast printing, with the first page out in just 8 seconds. Copying proceeds at the same fast 20 cpm, with the first page out in just 12 seconds. Print resolution ranges up to 1,200 dpi, and copy resolution ranges up to 600 dpi. Add 33.6 Kbps faxing and up to 9,600 dpi color scanning (enhanced, 600 dpi optical) and you have a complete office solution in one compact easy-to-use unit.

The HP 3380 features a powerful 240 MHz processor and 32 MB of standard RAM, expandable to 96 MB. It offers versatile paper handling for a wide range of media types and sizes, and both flatbed and sheet-fed paper paths for copying, faxing, and scanning. The large, legal-sized glass surface is ideal for single items or special media jobs, while the 50-sheet capacity auto-document feeder (ADF) is the logical choice for multi-page tasks. The 3380 also features a 250-sheet front-loading tray as well as a 50-sheet priority tray for small media batches.

All major functions are straightforwardly accessed via a simple front panel and easy-to-reach controls. Nine one-touch keys are available for convenient fax operation, allowing access to programmable billing codes, 120 speed dial locations, auto-reduction, delayed sending, and distinctive ring.

The HP LaserJet 3380 offers both parallel and USB 2.0 connectivity, as well as compatibility for both PC and Macs. It has a high 10,000-page per month duty cycle. Toner replacement is easy thanks to a single easy-to-replace high-yield cartridge. The unit is Energy Star compliant and comes with everything you'll need to get set up quickly (except cables). It is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
HP LaserJet 3380 All-in-One, print/toner cartridge, power cord, Getting Started Guide, support flyer, device software and electronic User's Guide on CD-ROM, 250-sheet media input tray, automatic document feeder (ADF), fax guide, phone cord; printer cable not included

50-sheet automatic document feeder
9 one-touch keys for easy and convenient faxing
Control panel features: fax controls, alphanumeric buttons, menu and cancel controls, copy controls and scan controls
250-sheet media input tray
50-sheet priority input tray
Parallel IEEE 1284-B level 2 device with an IEEE 1284-B receptacle with the host computer set to ECP; USB: compatible with 2.0 specifications
Fast V.34 fax modem (up to 33.6 Kbps) + 2 RJ-11 ports

32 MB RAM handles complex jobs
4 MB fax memory for storing your important fax documents
Faxing from ADF and glass, auto redial, billing codes, fax forwarding, fax auto-reduction, block fax barrier, fax delayed sending, polling-receive and distinctive ring detection
120-speed dials and 110 group dials for handy faxing

Customer Reviews:

What a pile of junk....................2007-05-03

Others have focused on the operational characteristics of this rather expensive $700 machine. I have used HP laserjet office printers for years and have found them to be reliable, durable workhorses. I therefore opted for this rather odd looking piece of equipment, which came with an impressive list of features and was warmly recommended by the dealer. The machine seemed a bit flimsy, the way it was put together, but I was assured of the engineering excellence that was contained inside the cheesy plastic housing.

The laserjet 3380 indeed performed as promised, delivering sharp, crisp, in focus copies, faxing accurately and swiftly. It's memory was outstanding during the transmission of large documents. On the average, I used this machine two to three times daily, faxing or copying about 6-10 pages per day. Toner cartridge life seemed to be above average.

Everything was great, for the first 16 months. Then the machine quit. It was out of warranty, and today I was informed that the whole scanner assembly would need to be replaced at a cost of $375.00 I asked the technician if this was a common problem, to which he replied that he had seen "about 60 or 80" such machines with this problem. He further informed me that this issue had first developed with the earlier Laserjet 3330, and that the defective scanner technology used in that machine was then carried over through several other models, including the 3380. "HP never really got around to fixing this thing" he added helpfully. Really. Nice knowing that, after spending the going price on this piece.

I asked him if he thought the repair would be worth it. "Oh yes, I should think so" he added "you might get another 2 years out if it then". I don't think so. $700 on an all-in-one machine for 16 months of service life? And then nearly another $400 for another 2 years of opperation? No thanks. No more all-in-one products from HP for me. It's really ironic, and kind of pathetic, isn't it, that a company long known for its rugged and well made office printers would knowingly put out a piece of expensive junk, and then recycle the same defective concept over several different model runs, and expect consumers to fall for the same tired trick? Not this one. You know what they say... fool me once.....

All-in-None.......2006-06-05

2 stars -- one for faxing and one for copying.

Don't look to this machine if you need any scanning capabilities though, esp. if using a Mac. Can't get it play nicely with Vuescan or Adobe Acrobat; i.e., neither program can detect the LJ 3800. So, that forces me to use the hp Scan program, which is clumsy to say the least.

1. I'm used to the 2-step Preview/Scan process that every other program uses, but it doesn't seem to work this way with the 3380. Not sure what's up with this.

2. Saving the scans also is a bear. After I save one scan, I expect the program to remember my destination folder instead of forcing me to set it every time I want to save a file. What a drag!

I lucked out!.......2005-11-03

I wasn't sure what to expect from this LaserJet AiO based on the many negative reviews out there. However, I decided to bite the bullet and at least try it out to see if HP had worked out the bugs. I've had it about two weeks now and have had no problems, yet. It prints flawlessly, the software works well (it's connected via USB 2.0 to my laptop running Windows XP SP2). The scanner, copy, and fax functions all work just as expected, too. No problems at all. It's fairly quiet and it moves pretty fast...maybe not as fast as the $1,000 standalone laserjets, but only 5 or so seconds slower. The ADF feeder works great, too.

My only complaint is that networking wasn't built-in to the machine, and HP requires you to buy their external JetDirect print server if you want to hook this up to a network. You'd definitely expect this to be a built-in function if you're paying $700 for this system.

I realize that I may have just lucked out and actually bought one of the few non-lemons, but this unit works great. Maybe it just took some time for HP to finally fix the errors, since many of the negative reviews on this were written about a year ago.

If you're going to buy this system, I recommend purchasing it at a reputable office chain store that will allow you to return it should the unit be troublesome. Yes, you could get it cheaper off of some random, obscure website, but most likely it will be a pain in the arse to return it should something go wrong. Pay the extra $40 at Staples, Office Depot, Office Max, just to be safe.

HP for Macintosh...go somewhere else..........2005-08-13

I have an office network with several Macintosh computers, 2 Win XP machines and the 3330 printer multifuntion machine that had been suggested to me back in late 2003. the 3330 is the precursor of the 3380. It is now a year and a half from the time that this was installed and the 3330 is getting very little use because of difficulties with several aspects of the printer.

Software - Based on this expereince, HP does not write very good programs for the Macintosh. It would not work well on the network and the support for the Mac was very poor. We were using the printer as a fax that would essentially capture a digital image then send the fax to the computer. It worked but the software was so intrusive and would be constantly invading the workspace on the desktop. there was no way to turn it off. Software was not intuitive. Tech support was clueless about the abilities of their printer. they did not even know that you could preview the fac on the computer before printing the contents. The essentially told us, "you shouldn't be able to do that". Scanning over the network was a joke. It took over 20 minutes at one time to scan over the network. Did not try that again.

In term sof printing capability, it was decent. I was relatively fast. Gave good quality prints. The copier function was also reliable. Scaning using USB was acceptable. The toner is more expensive than comparable toners from other brand but it includes the drum. I think this is still the case with the current model. the bad thing was the printer function started to deteriorate after about one year of use and about 15,000 sheets of paper. The prints were either smudged or had lines streaking down the paper. No amount of cleaning or changing of the toner cartridge would remedy this situation. By the time this happened, the warranty had run out (it has a one year warranty) and repair would have been in the $300-$400 range not including the shipping. This is why is sits in the back of the office basically collecting dust. I may still use it as a scanner since it has a sheet feeder. In summary, for Macintosh on a network, look elsewhere (currently use Brother which, IMHO, is superior, unless HP has made major leaps in their programing . In terms of the printer function, what can I say, it isn't printing well anymore after a year of use. Bad apple? I don't know what the experience of others are. Iknow that there are very few Mac users out there making networks, but I hope this helps them.

Faxing works, scanning is tedious, printing is unreliable.......2004-09-14

I have been very happy with printing, faxing, and copying. Scanning, unfortunately, did not turn out well. It is not even covered in the printed manual (which is all about faxing), and pressing the "Start Scan" button simply results in the error "The ordinal 139 could not be located in the dynamic link library MAPI32.dll". Half an afternoon with "instant HP support chat" via my web browser did not clear this up. I thought the instant support system was rather slick, however, since one can work on other fronts while waiting for a chat response. I did learn from the knowledgeable support rep how to scan one page at a time from within MS Word, which was something, but the scanning is so slow that I cannot afford to use it if there is no way to scan all pages in the document feeder to a disk file unattended. At the moment, this seems to be the case. My other problem is that scanning preferences don't seem to be register anywhere that get used in the future. In other words, I have to laboriously set my preferences (resolution, paper size, black-and-white, etc.) before each scan, which doesn't seem right. The paper format defaults to legal letter size, which I found surprising.

UPDATE 10/13/04: Since my original review, I have encountered printing problems. A large percentage of PDF files will not print under Windows XP-SP2 ("printing error"). Copying the PDF file to my Linux machine and printing to a LaserJet 1220 from acroread has worked fine every time so far for the files that fail to print on my LaserJet 3380. I also could not print my taxes from Turbo Tax on the 3380 from Windows XP. This is very surprising since I am running nothing but up-to-date software.

My rating is now three stars, but I can't seem to change that.

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Not waterproof at all

Not water resistant at all.

Fun, well-made product

2 stars for 2 blocks

You get what you pay for

Unwired Technology UFR8502 Yellow 2-Way Water Resistant Radios (Pair)

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14 channels and 38 subcodes provide up to 532 frequency options

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The new water-resistant design of the Unwired family radios gives you peace of mind while keeping in touch with family and friends. No worry if you get caught in the rain, or even if you drop these radios into a swimming pool! The Unwired UFR-850 FRS units can be completely submerged in water for a reasonable period of time. Six strategically place waterproof gaskets ensure that you will not ruin the electronic components if the units become wet. Great not only for hunting, fishing, boating, and camping, but also on the ski slopes, in shopping malls, and around town. FRS is one of the Citizens Band Radio Services assigned by the FCC and provides "free" communication. No license required.Important features include super water-resistant design; hands-free VOX, which allows you to communicate totally hands-free; channel scan, which keeps you easily in touch; and talk confirmation tone, which notifies the other party that you are finished speaking and it is clear to respond.

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Bring the fun and convenience of Family Radio Service into the wild or ontothe water with this pair of Unwired Technology UFR8502 two-way radios.These bright yellow radios are more than splash resistant--they canwithstand submersion in water for up to 30 minutes. Six waterproof gasketsprotect the electronic components if the radio gets wet.

In addition to their water-resistant design, these radios also offer a fullsuite of Family Radio Service features. FRS radios are designed forsituations like hiking or skiing where a cell phone would be inconvenientand expensive. With an FRS radio, just push the call button and your voiceis heard instantly on a compatible radio up to two miles away.

What is Family Radio Service? In 1996, the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) set aside one part of the FM radio frequency spectrum foruse by small groups at short range. Use of this UHF range--from 462.5625 to467.7125 MHz--is free and doesn't require an FCC license.

In addition to the basic 14 channels of FRS, the Unwired Technology UFR8502radio also feature 38 CTCSS subcodes--also referred to as privacy codes.CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) enables the radio's squelch,which filters out nuisance signals, to operate at a specific subaudibletone. To use the subcodes, you and others who you will be communicatingwith will needs to set your radios to the same subcode. Using CTCSS codesis great if you are in a busy area and want to avoid most interference.Note, though, that subcodes will not scramble your conversation orcompletely protect you from eavesdroppers (for instance if others arecommunicating on the same frequency and subcode combination).

Save your favorite frequencies with the UFR8502's five memory settings. Youcan also use the voice-activation feature to operate these radioshands-free. The channel-scan feature allows you to search availablefrequencies for a clear channel and monitor activity from othertransmitting radios.

The Unwired Technology UFR8502 radio comes with an LCD screen. It runs forup to 26 hours on four AAA batteries. Use this radio with the optionalsingle-well charger for continuous and convenient charging. The radio alsohas jacks for an optional microphone, earphone, or headset.

Customer Reviews:

Not waterproof at all.......2001-10-02

I bought them and immediately checked them in kayaking trip. No second of work after been submerged in water. Don't believe the manufacturer!

Not water resistant at all........2001-08-14

Bought a pair about a month ago. Took my wife and kids to our favorite water park in Orlando. As soon as my unit got wet, it stopped working. The display is not visible, the speaker does not work, the unit does not even turn on. It has not worked since (been about 10 days). The unit was submerged in 2 feet of water for about 30 seconds as we cruised the lazy river. Bottom line, they are not water resistant.

Fun, well-made product.......2001-07-09

We purchased the Unwired Water Resistant 2 Way Radios for use on a camping trip....our kids have had a great time with them. They are sturdy and brightly colored; the 2-mile range is stretching it a bit, but the info provided with the radios even states that the 2 mile range is over an open field. Of course, buildings, trees etc. will diminsh the range. We had good reception as far as 3 city blocks. I've tested other, more ... brands that also report the 2 mile range and have had the same reception. Unless you are willing to pay ... for more sophisticated radios, these are nice walkie talkies and a good value. Battery usage is very conservative, too (25 hrs.). Water resistance is important, esp. with kids, and the radios weren't affected after being used at the beach.

2 stars for 2 blocks.......2001-05-12

That was the range of those radios.

You get what you pay for.......2001-05-11

One of my 2 radio's only works occasionally. But when it works, it works well. I bought these because they were much cheaper than the Motorola ones, so I guess you get what you pay for.

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