Customer Reviews

HP Officejet 4315 All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier (Q8081A#ABA)

5 star:		(50)
4 star:		(34)
3 star:		(18)
2 star:		(10)
1 star:		(18)

 

 

I bought the 4315 about one month ago, primarily because it has a sheet-fed scanner. I have scanned 200+ pages and have not had one problem. The software is very easy to use. I set the software to scan documents as "searchable PDFs." Also, it is much faster to scan documents with the 4315 than my flatbed scanner.
I also printed a few brochures using the color printer, and the quality was great.
I would highly recommend the 4315.
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Here is a 2008 update to my 2006 review: Since then, I have been using the 4315 regularly and have not any problems. In fact, it has worked perfectly. I primarily have used it for scanning. Using the settings of black and white, PDF, and 300 dpi, I have scanned in hundreds of documents --which converted to more than 1 gigabyte of PDFs.
One of the great things about the 4315 is that it is a sheet-fed scanner, so I can put in several pieces of paper, and they automatically feed in one at a time.
The software is very easy to use. In preview mode, you can preview your scans and modify them via a variety of options including "resize," "sharpen," and "B/W threshold."
Also you can add additional pages to a scan. So for example, to convert a 60-page document to a pdf, you would place several pages in the autofeeder and scan them, and then select "Scan Additional Pages" and repeat this process--until you have scanned all 60 pages.
The quality of printing is quite good even for very small fonts such as subscript. I do not use it to fax because I simply scan in documents and then use XP's fax utility or faxaway's service.

First let me say I've owned many multifunction units over the years. I've paid 3 - 4 times the price of this unit and have not been as satisfied as I am with the 4315.

I mainly use this unit for copies and faxing. I make approx 200 flyers on it a week not to mention daily faxes. It has never let me down. The print is clear and crisp. I paid 89.00 for it and couldn't ask for anything more for the money. There are many improvements over the 4215. It's very easy to set up and use.

Love it!

If you're looking for a machine that will let you fax, copy, print from your computer and scan, here is the machine for you! It's small, takes up little space AND if you're using it home for occasional use, you can fold up the top and bottom to take up even less room!

It's very user friendly and I'd say it took me longer to open the box and unpack it than it did to set it up and get it running!

What's very cools is that the machine aligns up the printing by itself. Put a paper through once, it prints on it then you put that SAME paper through again face down and it aligns up ALL by itself!

The only thing I'd give a warning for is to make sure you by a USB cable (not included) AND buy a black HP #21 and color HP #22 ink cartridge extra as even through they're included they're "test" cartridges and there is VERY little ink in them. And if you will be using it for photos you need to buy the Photo Ink HP (this is not included even in test ink).

Otherwise it's a great user friendly machine!

Plus if you buy through AMazon (not a 3rd party seller) you pay less, no sales tax and free shipping! You can't go wrong!

I work in an investment firm .Everyone in the office received a new HP 4315, approx 3 months ago. Well we had canon units before and these blow them away. For ease of use and dependability these win hands down. I have never had a paper jam or a fax lost yet. They work as advertised and better, and we put them through the ropes.

A very well made multi - task printer.

I have never owned a printer that I was overly impressed with until NOW! I got sick of paying hundreds of dollars for multifunction printers that were difficult to use and set up. So for this go around I decided to keep my budget under $100 dollars and I read many reviews and decided to take a chance on this printer. Boy am I glad I did. The set up on this was so easy. I was literally printing and faxing in minutes. I haven't used the scan mode yet but I'm sure that is as easy to use. I have DSL and even with that complicating factor I was able to set up this printer/fax/scanner and believe me I'm very technology phobic. The printer speed and quality are great and its not an ink guzzler at all. I"m thrilled with this purchase. I've never written a review before but this product is too fantastic not to rave over!

This All-In One works good providing you with a nice spectrum of tools at a reasonable price. We have used this machine for over five months with our printing requirements being very modest, usually print about 30- 8 1/2 X 11 black copy pages a month. What we have found is we are going through at least one cartridge a month of black ink. This is in draft - fast copy mode. Currently we buy two cartridges at a time insuring we are in ink and won't go down. We bought at a Big Box retailer so Amazons price, shipping and without an additional sales tax works well. We have found buying cartridges at Staples, Office Depot and Office Max and getting a $3.00 credit for an empty cartridge works best. Internet pricing for replacement cartridges are offset by shipping and handling. We also discovered that these cartridges are NOT refillable. The machine is good but would suggest you shop and shop again for the very best deal as the cartridge renewal process is annoying and at times, a pain in the wallet.

This is a very nice unit. I agree with the general sentiment of most of the other positive reviews.

It is extremely compact, especially for an all-in-one. With this, however, don't forget that you lose the glass scanning/copying surface area. This means this device is completely useless if you want to copy a bound object (books, magazines, etc). It can even be tricky for small items like purchase receipts and checks. Keep this in mind when buying such a small unit.

If this is a necessity for you, I also own a Lexmark x5470, and it costs around the same. I haven't owned it long enough to have any problems, but the HP seems like a more sturdy outfit if the glass panel is not a necessity.

First, got delivery (with regular shipping) in less than 24 hours - warehouse must have been just down the street! So, was positively predisposed.

Printer and fax set up was simple, sharing existing (VOIP) phone line. Printer is great quality and reasonably fast. Copies are slow enough to discourage heavy use, but convenient for a few copies.

Only downside at all? Small ink cartridges - keep spares handy.

Ordered this product from Amazon and it arrived well before scheduled date. I was very please. Has a nice small size and perfect for small places. Beautiful print jobs. Just make sure to check the manual for DSL connection. You may need to buy a "Y" connector for DSL hook-up. (I did. Not expensive)GREAT PRICE. Be sure to buy a USB cable if you don't have one. Buy both at Amazon...good deal.

The HP Officejet 4315 All-in-One Printer is a great buy. It encompasses printer, fax, scanner, and copier functions in one machine. The design of the product is attractive and does not take up a lot of space. This is especially important for a home office where space can be limited. The setup was easy using the quick reference guide and I found no problems in this step.

Please note that one will need to purchase a special USB A/B cable to connect the device to your home computer. I purchased the "Cables to Go 6Ft USB A/B Cable" and it worked great.

I have used all four functions of this machine regularly and have yet to have a problem with it. I have recommended this model to other friends and they have the same positive opinion. I would highly recommend this product as it has an attractive, intuitive design and performs all four functions well.