Customer Reviews

HP 82240B Enhanced Infrared Printer for HP Calculators

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This is a great item for the HP infrared calculators, where you need a written record. It prints on thermal paper, on a tape like old manual crank adding machines, but the comparisons end there. It handles complex algebraic formulas well, and they are easy to read.

But this item is touchy. Mine only really works on a clean desktop with a super stable line of sight to the calculator and in typical office lighting of a florescent and incandescant mix. My use of it outdoors sitting on an uneven surface enjoying the sunny weather while calculating away was a frustrating experience. Consider this as an item that is really only for indoor desktop use.

Prior to ordering this I was (overly) concerned with the print rate, which sounded painfully slow. In practice the print *speed* has not cramped my style one bit, but the print *accuracy* has. I do most of my printing out-of-doors and ambient light, space, etc. are critical to getting a good IR transmission and a clean 'record'. I highly suggest making a jig to hold the printer and other device in appropriate positions to each other. I made a jig for my purposes and that's what makes this printer an indispensable tool.

The HP infrared printer is excelent for printing graphics and amortize tables, the only problem is that is very slow. It has a good range of infrared frequency and its a great companion of the 17BII HP Financial Calculator. Look terrific in your desk.-

I love this little printer. I tend to use an HP calculator for most things, and this allows me to double check my work without having to re-do all calculations, which saves a lot of time and frustration. It is quick and easy.

This HP IR printer is the perfect companion to your HP calculator. it prints wirelessly (via Infrared) and I haven't had any interruption or "crash" even after heavy use. The other good thing is that the thermal paper rolls are still available in Staples or Walmart.

Well I was looking for a printer for my OTC Genisys Scanner. The so called Official OTC Wireless Printer, the OTC-3157 isn't cheap. There's one on ebay right now for sale at $425!!! No way was I going to pay that price. I look here on Amazon, and did a search for HP wireless printer and I come up with this printer!!! It looks EXACTLY THE SAME other then the fact this one says HP on the top front of it, and the OTC version is blank!!! I got a USED one someone was selling for $60 here at Amazon. Ummm, $60, or $425? I think that was a pretty easy choice.

I didn't know if it would work or not, it was a complete guess on my part. Sure enough, turned the Printer on, turned on my Genisys scanner and set the Prefs to HP Printer, and it worked!!! Works great for the most part. Some of the Negatives though is when it's printing Text, it doesn't word wrap right, but not a big deal, mostly though it's not all that FAST. It takes a bit if you have a whole lot to print!!!

So it's not only good for Calculators, but the OTC Genisys Scanner, and the MAC, and Matco versions also which are the SAME OTC scanner.

How this priner comunicated whith analyzer NG AED Afriso. but not infrared only cable if it possible?????