HP Deskjet 3820 Inkjet Printer

Average customer rating: 2.0

Worst electronic device I have ever purchased
HP 3820 Service Station Gear Problem
Typical Failure
Same as other problems...
What a workhorse!

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HP Deskjet 3820 Inkjet Printer

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000067R8V

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Product Description

The HP DeskJet 3820 color inkjet printer offers stunning photo-quality results with up to 4800 x 1200 optimized color dpi (on premium photo papers and 1200 x 1200 input dpi). It's also perfect for everyday color printing - at up to 10 pages per minute and rich black text at up to 12 pages per minute. Save time and money with smart features including print-cancel button, and on-screen ink-level indicator. Space-saving paper tray folds up for compact storage when not in use. Save photos and important documents longer using HP's specially developed inks and papers. Connect the way you want to with parallel and USB connectivity. Link multiple home computers to a single printer using optional HP Jetdirect wired and wireless print accessories.

Amazon.com Product Description

The HP DeskJet 3820 offers a great combination of quality and price. Delivering crisp 600 dpi black printing at up to 12 ppm and clear 2,400 dpi in color at up to 10 ppm, the 3820 easily meets demanding home and home office printing needs.

USB and parallel connectivity provide convenient setup for both PC and Mac users, and the optional HP JetDirect print server supports home networking. Additional features include an easy one-touch print cancel button, HP PhotoREtIII color layering technology, intuitive driver software, and a low-ink indicator light with an onscreen ink-level indicator.

Customer Reviews:

Worst electronic device I have ever purchased.......2007-05-30

I have never purchased an electronic device as awful as the HP 3820. I had a Canon that lasted for more than 5 years. Live and learn I guess.

HP 3820 Service Station Gear Problem.......2007-04-02

HP has had big problems with the HP3820. The Service Station Gears within the machine were not designed to withhold stress on the printer carriage. When the carriage is pushed - these gears easily break. HP does not sell these gears. I did find them on eBay. A search of "HP 3820 Service Station Gears" should get you there. Most of the problems described point towards these gears. Hope this helps.

Typical Failure.......2007-01-14

I will keep this short. I experienced the same failure, the ink cartridge sticks on the right side of travel and strips the small plastic gears. I have no problem with the plastic gears as all printers and electronics have them. What really pissed me off was the response from HP; they are aware of this problem and should issue a call back as so many of these have failed in the same manner. I have had considerable luck with other HP products so I will probably continue to use their products.

Same as other problems..........2006-06-02

I just recieved the printer from my boss at work, was sitting outside his office for about a month.... just today took it home and tried to fix it to no avail. It IS a piece of [...], the cartridge was stuck on the right, the back was broken off, and the lights are blinking nonstop.
Went to the HP support website and followed their instructions to unjam it with a screwdriver but pulled off the flex cable (came out easy) on accident. (and cant get it back on)

Save your money for another brand (and dont buy 30 dollar handmedowns)

What a workhorse!.......2006-03-18

I have had a 3820 for a couple of years and it is a tireless, reliable workhorse and produces exceptional black and color output. I will work this thing to death and bury it with a 21 gun salute!

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