HP Deskjet 3745 Color Inkjet Printer

by Hewlett-Packard

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000285BXQ
• Item model number: C9025A#B1H
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 15, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The compact HP DeskJet 3745 is quick to set up and easy to use. Print vibrant color up to 4,800-optimized dpi and laser-quality black text up to 1,200 dpi. Create beautiful 4-by-6-inch borderless photos and up to 8.5-by-11-inch with white borders. Print with speeds up to 14 ppm laser-quality black, up to 10 ppm color. Save time with helpful printer features like onscreen print cancel and ink level indicator. Included HP photo printing software lets you easily create reprints, enlargements and photo layouts, and more.

Features:

• Print in vibrant color at up to 4,800 optimized dpi in color (using Premium photo paper with 1,200 x 1,200 dpi input) and laser-quality black.
• Create beautiful 4-by-6-inch borderless snapshots on HP photo paper with tab, and up to 8.5-by-11 prints with white borders on any paper.
• Save time with helpful features including on-screen print cancellation and an ink-level indicator.
• Create reprints, enlargements, and layouts of your photos with the included HP photo printing software.
• Squeeze it into a small area on your desk or in your home office, thanks to the compact design and fold-up 80-sheet input paper tray.
• Select the print quality and speed best for each task from five performance modes: Fast Draft, Fast Normal, Normal, Best, and Maximum dpi.
• Keep things quiet with the smooth operation.
• Get set up quickly via USB connection to your PC or Macintosh.
• Get exceptional fade resistance and vibrant photo quality using HP Premium Plus photo papers and inks.
• Enjoy the security of a one-year limited warranty.

The compact design is ideal for small spaces, and the 80-sheet input paper tray folds up when the printer is not in use. Five print performance modes let you choose the print quality and speed setting that is best for your task. Quiet operation makes it convenient to set up and print anywhere in the home or office. A convenient USB connection provides quick setup with PC or Macintosh computers. Enjoy exceptional fade resistance and vibrant photo quality using HP Premium Plus photo papers and inks.

What's in the Box
HP DeskJet 3745 color inkjet printer, HP 27 black inkjet print cartridge (10 ml volume), HP 28 tri-color inkjet print cartridge (8 ml), HP Photo Printing Software (Windows only), printer software (Windows and Macintosh) and User's Guide on CD-ROM, setup poster, Reference Guide, power supply, and power cord; printer cable not included

Product Description

Box Includes: Color Printer, HP 27 Black Inkjet Cartridge, HP 28 Tricolor Inkjet Cartridge(C8766W), HP Photo Printing software, Printer drivers for Windows & Macintosh, Setup Poster, Reference Guide, Power Supply & Power Cord Borderless printing up to 4 x 6 Works for PC and Mac systems Convenient USB connection for easy setup Dimensions(WxDxH) - 16.6 x 7.2 x 5.6 (422 x 182 x 142 mm) Weight - 4.5 lbs(2.04kg)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

100 of 102 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for home use, but consider ink costs as well, July 2, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: HP Deskjet 3745 Color Inkjet Printer (Electronics)

This is an excellent printer for those who don't print a lot. It will print documents at a very reasonable speed, and wonderful photos on 4x6 tabbed paper. The hardware has proven to be pretty reliable, as this new printer is based on HP's older Deskjet 3500 series.

The software has been improved greatly over last year's products. There is now a much lower chance of problems with installation. The extra software that's included isn't too large, so this printer is good for PC's close to the minimum requirements.

If you print more than 100 pages a month, or if you have a business, I'd recommend the Deskjet 6540 instead, as the ink costs half as much. Due to the higher ink cost, the 3745 is a good choice only if you don't print a lot. Otherwise, it is an excellent printer for home use.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good to be so cheap., June 3, 2005

By	Mojo (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP Deskjet 3745 Color Inkjet Printer (Electronics)

I'll be honest. I'm not a fan of HP. I worked in the IT field for a number of years, and they always caused me headaches. I bought this printer solely because it was cheap.

I guess I owe HP an apology now, because this little printer has been nearly perfect for me. The print speed and quality are very good for the price, and it's very compact. Unlike other printers that load the paper from a vertical tray in the back, this little DeskJet loads from the front, so the paper stays flat, and won't curl up or jam.

Admittedly, I don't print in large volume, so those who do will likely be better off with a laser printer, or a more ruggedly-built printer. I mainly need something to print ordinary text documents, emails, etc. from time to time. For that, this printer has been very good indeed.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great printer but not perfect, April 5, 2005

By	A. Consolati "anc516" (MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: HP Deskjet 3745 Color Inkjet Printer (Electronics)

This is a good quality printer but there's still a few problems. First, ink only lasts about 100 to 120 pages so it's not good for constant printing, and second the description says "quiet and smooth", this printer does run fairly smooth but isn' that quiet. This printer also does not come with a USB cable needed to operate this printer so you'll have to buy a USB A/B cable.

But overall I would recomend this product for home/small office use