HP PSC 1209 Multifunction Printer, Scanner and Copier

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 12.2 x 10.2 inches ; 16.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 19 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002YDV50
• Item model number: Q7284#A2L
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 11, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The HP PSC 1209 All-in-One office machine offers printing, copying, and scanning solutions for home or small office applications. Featuring a compact design, the PSC 1209 delivers fast HP-rated print and copy speeds of up to 12 ppm black and 10 ppm in color. At lower speed, you can enjoy up to 4,800 x 1,200-optimized-dpi color printing when using HP premium photo papers and with 1,200 x 1,200 dpi input.

Versatile paper handling and the included photo and imaging software let you get creative with your projects--create custom stickers and labels, iron-on T-shirt transfers, and more. HP's memories disc creator takes you even further--create your own digital slide shows complete with sound-tracks, ready to view on your DVD-enabled PC or TV system.

Copy features include stand-alone copying, easy photo enlargements, automatic photo and text enhancements, plus reductions and enlargements from 50 to 400 percent. The HP PSC 1209 also features a convenient low-ink indicator so you'll never get left in the lurch, as well as an easy-to-replace cartridge system. The unit comes with everything you'll need to get started (except cables) and is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
PSC 1209, HP 27 black inkjet print cartridge (part no. c8727a), HP 28 tricolor inkjet print cartridge (part no. c8728a), HP photo & imaging software, HP memories disc creator, setup poster and reference guide, power cord, instructions; USB cable not included

Product Description

HP PSC1209 MULTIFUNCTION PRINTER/SCANNER/COPIER

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Scanner software (was) terrible, February 23, 2005

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Doug (Salem, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP PSC 1209 Multifunction Printer, Scanner and Copier (Office Product)

Mac OS X purchasers should check the HP support website before trying to install for information on how to keep the installation program from hanging. They also should search the web for advice on how to remove the intrusive icon from the dock, and keep it from returning. There are more that 10,000 items that are installed and no custom install option to avoid the unnecessary stuff. Using the scanner requires that the psc be turned off, the computer restarted, and then the psc turned back on--EACH TIME. (2/23/05 review)

HP has updated the software since my initial review. The software is still bloated and there is no custom install, but at least it works now and Director no longer keeps reinstalling itself on the dock.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS ONE!, April 8, 2005

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sensae (Philadelphia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP PSC 1209 Multifunction Printer, Scanner and Copier (Office Product)

I am sooo happy with this printer combination! It doesn't take up much space for all of the functions it performs. The software is easy to install, the ink is not as expensive as Lexmark and the results are fantastic.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy and nearly trouble free, May 7, 2005

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Brian Castelli (North Carolina USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP PSC 1209 Multifunction Printer, Scanner and Copier (Office Product)

I've had this printer at home for a few months now, and I have had no trouble with it. I have only two minor complaints, and they're not really about the printer itself. See below for details. As for the printer, it was simple to install. It has managed out-of-paper conditions gracefully. Scans and copies come out very nice - I especially love being able to finally scan in those old family photos! My two minor complaints are with the software for the printer. The first piece is the HP software that gets installed by default when you install the printer. This software monitors the USB line for a scan job. When the PC and the printer are both on, you can scan a document and this software will detect it. Well, the software works, but it SLOWS DOWN THE COMPUTER ALL THE TIME. I ended up disabling it and only running it when I'm scanning something. The second complaint I have is with some of the Avery photo printing software. We bought some of the Avery punch-out 4x6 photo sheets. We installed the Avery software, but the pictures we print don't end up in the right position on the page. We get much better results printing diretcly to the desired size paper instead of using the Avery sheets.