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HP DeskJet 3845 Color Inkjet Printer
 
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HP DeskJet 3845 Color Inkjet Printer

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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)


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Technical Details

  • Fast, up to 18 ppm printing in black, 14 ppm in color
  • Up to 1,200 dpi black resolution, 4,800 x 1,200 optimized dpi color
  • Optional 6-color printing; borderless 4-by-6-inch photos
  • HP PhotoREt III color; HP PhotoREt IV with optional photo cartridge
  • USB connectivity; integrated memory; PC and Mac compatible
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Product Details

Product Manual [1.15mb PDF]| Data Sheet [83kb PDF]
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 16.3 x 5.6 inches ; 5 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B0002GWP46
  • Item model number: C9037A#B1H
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: July 21, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Get impressive results with every print. The value-packed HP DeskJet 3845 will make your photos look great, or downright awesome when you use the optional six-ink color (HP No. 58, sold separately). Get ready to print like a pro!

Features:

  • Enjoy the versatility of printing in 4,800 optimized dpi (HP Premium photo paper, 1,200 x 1,200 dpi input), four-ink color, or six-ink color (with separately sold cartridge) for more richly colored photos.
  • Resist photo fading two times longer than traditionally processed photos with the optional six-ink color printing and HP's Premium Plus photo papers.
  • Print more in less time: get up to 18 pages per minute in laser-quality black (with documents containing black text and color graphics), up to 14 pages per minute in color.
  • Create beautiful 4-by-6-inch borderless snapshots (requires paper with tear-off tab) and images in sizes up to 8.5 by 11 inches with white borders.
  • Save time with the helpful features, which include onscreen print cancellation and an ink-level indicator.
  • Select the best print quality and speed for your particular task from five performance modes: Fast Draft, Fast Normal, Normal, Best, and Maximum dpi.
  • 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 (100-sheet) input paper.
What's in the Box
HP DeskJet 3845 color inkjet printer, HP 27 black ink print cartridge, HP 28 tri-color ink cartridge, setup poster, reference guide, power supply and power cord, HP Photo Printing Software (Windows only), printer software (Windows and Macintosh), and User's Guide on CD-ROM; USB cable not included, HP No. 58 photo cartridge 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 and Reference Guide Accepts plain, inkjet and photo paper; Also accepts envelopes, transparencies, labels, cards, HP premium media and iron-on transfers Works for PC and Mac systems Convenient USB connection for easy setup Dimensions(WxDxH) - 17 x 16.3 x 5.6 (429.2 x 206.2 x 143.5 mm) Weight - 5 lbs(2.3kg)

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3.8 out of 5 stars (39 customer reviews)
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66 of 67 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great printer for the home, January 17, 2005
By chicago mom (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: HP DeskJet 3845 Color Inkjet Printer (Electronics)
I've had this printer for several months now, and thus far, have been very happy with it. I don't print out a high volume of documents, so both the price and printer fit my needs perfectly.

I tend to only print out various Word documents and/or website pages, and the speed is not bad. I have also printed out some digital pictures, and they turned our surprisingly sharp. While you could tell they were printed pictures (compared to something like Ofoto), they are nice enough that you could hang around the house. I wouldn't use this printer primarily for digital pictures, however. While the quality is okay, it's not great enough that I'd want *all* of my photos to be from this printer.

My only minor complaint is that the cartridges haven't lasted me as long as the previous HP printer I had. After three months, I had to replace the cartridges which seems fast. It's one of the main reasons why I recommend not using this for digital pictures (not to mention I'm sure there are better quality printers out there that are geared towards digital photographs). So, yes, this would be fine for printing out pictures - occasionally, yes, but not frequently.

One small thing that I like is it prints pages in reverse chron order, page 3, page 2, then page 1. My previous printer printed them page 1 first, page 2, etc., so I had to shuffle through the papers and reorder them. Yes, a minor issue, but it was annoying if you printed more than 10 pages or so.

Overall, I would recommend this printer for the person who doesn't need to print a high volume of documents (or digital photos). For the home computer user like me, it's perfect.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased with this printer, August 18, 2005
By R. Street (The South United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP DeskJet 3845 Color Inkjet Printer (Electronics)
After owning another brand for the past few years, and experiencing a lot of technical difficulties and ink problems (the printer heads would get clogged with ink), I went ahead and bought an HP Deskjet 3845. I waited a few months until writing a review to see whether there would be problems that would emerge after regular usage. I am happy to report that this printer is fantastic. The printing quality is great, and the printer is low maintenance. I do not print a high volume of materials, so this printer is great for my home printing needs. Great job, HP.
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Small Cartridges, February 17, 2005
By J. Russell (Atlanta Ga) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP DeskJet 3845 Color Inkjet Printer (Electronics)
I am a student and prefer to print out reasearch for future reference, the main problem with this printer is that it goes through cartridges like nobody's business. I guess selling cartridges is where HP makes up for the moderate price of the actual printer. I would rather pay a little more for cartridges that last more than two weeks, other than that it is a fine printer.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars CHEAP!!
Ink alone for this printer was more than the printer with the ink. I just bought it cause I didn't want to buy more ink. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Stingerssx

3.0 out of 5 stars A fair printer with strengths and annoyances...
I've had one for years, and I am presently using it while I write this. Mine has gotten huge use, printing probably over 10,000 pages in the past years. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Stephen Ressel

1.0 out of 5 stars High Price!!!!
Is this some sort of joke? $315.99??? I bought mine brand new at walmart for $75. I think there must be some mistake.
Published 11 months ago by Barry Vandiver

4.0 out of 5 stars good printer but price is ridiculous
The price for this is ridiculous. I bought a 3845 at Walmart a few years ago and paid $40.00 for it. It is a very good printer, and I was pleased with it. Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. Weston

3.0 out of 5 stars I miss my 882C.
I bought this printer to replace my trusty 882C which finally quit. It performs well enough for the price but it consistently jams when using gloss photo paper. Read more
Published 14 months ago by B. Hefner

5.0 out of 5 stars Great deal
This is our 4th one of these printers for light business use and it is perfet size for a desk. The small ink cartridge sizes go a long way as well.
Published 16 months ago by Gift Recipient

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
I got this printer just before I left for college. It came free with my computer bundle, and I've never had an issue. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Derrick T. Gratwohl

4.0 out of 5 stars owned for over a year
I have had this for over a year, it still works well. The only complaint is it sometimes doesn't recognize that there is paper, other than that it works fine.
Published 20 months ago by Myron J. Pierce

2.0 out of 5 stars JAMS CONSTANTLY DURING PRINTING
I purchased this printer about a year ago, and have been wanting to write a review to warn people for most of the time I've had it. Read more
Published on April 24, 2008 by Sharman L. Beltran

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I've had this printer for about 2 years. It's fine unless you're printing on photo paper.
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