HP 1240 Fax Machine

by HP

Product Details

• Item Weight: 11 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0001LV6UG
• Item model number: Q5621A#ABA
• Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 15, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Ideal for small or home office applications, the HP 1240 offers a fax, phone, and convenience copier in an easy-to-use unit. The built-in 33.6 Kbps fax modem delivers fast plain paper faxing at 3 seconds per page. Additional fax features include 100 speed dials, up to 200-page memory, and the ability for forward faxes to another number or even to your PDA or cell phone. Copying features include up to 12 cpm in color and up to 1,200 dpi color resolution, or up to 17 cpm in black and up to 600 dpi black resolution (of course, higher resolutions print more slowly).

The HP 1240 uses a simple two-cartridge print system—one black ink cartridge and one tri-color ink cartridge for simple operation and upkeep. It features a corded handset for occasional calling or for use as a back-up phone line, as well as distinctive ring tones and caller ID capability. The unit is rated for a monthly duty cycle of up to 1,500 pages and is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
HP Fax 1240, HP 27 black inkjet print cartridge (10 ml ink volume), HP 28 tri-color inkjet print cartridge (8 ml ink volume), setup poster, user's guide, power cord, phone cord, handset cord

Product Description

HP Fax 1240 -- Get high performance 33.6 Kbps plain paper faxing in laser quality 600 dpi black or vibrant 1200 dpi color -- your choice! Plus, enjoy the convenience of a built-in phone and color copier for everyday home office and office needs. Never miss a fax -- easily forward faxes to another fax machine or your PDA or cell phone Quickly locate stored fax numbers using speed dial search features Distinctive rings for shared lines (with telco subscription) Fax to a group easily with broadcast fax feature 8MB -- 200 page -- fax memory -- receives faxes even with fold-up paper trays closed Makes up to 100 pro quality copies -- up to 17 cpm black, 12 cpm color 25% - 200% reduction / enlargement Dimensions - 7.1H x 16.4W x 8D; weighs 8.5 pounds One year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Big Disappointment, March 4, 2005

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irc162 "IRC162" (Novato, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP 1240 Fax Machine (Office Product)

I was a loyal HP Fax user. I have had at least six previous HP fax machines. When the last machine died, I purchased this one---there were only two HP choices since I didn't want a multi function machine. To say it is a disappointment is an understatement. It is badly designed. The paper feeds from the same slot that receives the printed fax. Paper jams are a frequent occurance, and the machine continues to tell me to load paper even though a full stack of paper is loaded. I called HP and the rep in Bangalore (very pleasant but impossible to understand) expected me to have a complete tool kit and clean, moistened towels available so I could take apart the machine piece by piece and perform maintenance. The machine was only two weeks old. The rep finally agreed to send a replacement, which turned out to be a refurbished machine. It works no better than the original. Don't waste your money on this machine. Mine is now about two months old and I will be replacing it soon. HP should be ashamed of themselves for having produced this machine.

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY THIS FAX!!!, April 18, 2005

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Sarah's Mom "Work at home" (New Holland, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP 1240 Fax Machine (Office Product)

I purchased a HP 1240 fax from an online store. I received it on April 6 and set it up and sent one test page. On April 9 I came home to find it blinking with a long error message. I tried to look up the error message in the HP guide and it was not listed, so I called HP technical help. After being instructed to push a few buttons and unplugging it a few times, the tech told me it would have to be replaced. He asked for my credit card number to ensure that I was returning the faulty fax. I was pleased that they were making good on a defective peice of equipment. Well, I received a replacement fax from HP today -- the box stated "refurbished/repaired in Mexico". I was stunned -- I purchased a brand new HP fax and it died after 3 days and they send me a used fax machine?!? I called HP and at first the tech told me that it was not "used", it was just "tested". I told her I think I know what the words "refurbished/repaired" mean and they certainly do not mean just "tested". She asked me to open it up to make sure it was not a new machine. A bar-code sticker on the bottom of the fax confirmed that it was a "refurbished" (i.e, USED) machine. I was told that was their policy to send reconditioned replacement faxes. I told her I could have bought a reconditioned fax for half of what I paid for it new, and I was not accepting this used fax to replace the fax I had just purchased at full price! She asked me if the tech who wrote the order told me it was refurbished -- I told her no, why would I agree to accept a used machine when I paid for a new one? I contacted the online store where it was purchased from and they are going to refund my money and not charge me a restocking fee.

Moral of this story is -- believe the reviews you read! They are written by people who have real life experiences with products and they could save you time and aggravation.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars HP 1240 Fax, October 11, 2005

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J. Bertonis - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP 1240 Fax Machine (Office Product)

This machine is the poorest fax I have ever tried to use. Not well constructed but worst problem is the annoying buzz which the machine places on the phone line, which makes it unusable to share with a telephone. HP admits the problem, but has no fix or return policy on this; they state as long as the unit can send and receive a fax then the product is fine!