HP PSC2510 Ink Review

The HP PSC 2510 is an All-In-One (AIO) that has built-in wireless networking connections. We found this particular multifunction to be feature-packed. It has a 2.5-inch LCD display, 7-in-1 memory card reader, as well as, wired (10/100 Ethernet) in addition to wireless (802.11b) networking capability.

Even though the blue-and-silver of the slightly older PSC 2210 may be a bit more satisfying aesthetically, we favour the dark-grey guise of the PSC 2510 since it will not dirty quite as easily, particularly in a SOHO (Small Office, Home Office) environment.

The sole sign of Wi-Fi connectivity at first glance is offered in the form of a blue LED that lights up whenever a Wi-Fi connection or 10/100 Ethernet is detected from the PSC 2510's network port. Whenever both are connected, the 10/100 Ethernet link takes precedence over wireless.

Regardless of whether you are planning to scan, print, fax or copy, running this AIO is easy. Upon the front panel, plainly labelled buttons give you one-touch use of scan, copy, fax, as well as photo print.

On the lower front of the PSC 2510, you will discover the 7-in-1 memory card reader. The onboard reader results in extra versatility in printing photos direct from memory media, which is always welcomed.

The appliance pops open beneath the scanner bed to reveal a fairly spacious interior. Even though the angle of tilt may seem small, there is sufficient room to allow for simple and easy installment or replacement of ink cartridges.

The PSC 2510 prints rapidly and with fair quality. In terms of speed, this particular device finished our 10-page test in 65 seconds or 9.2 pages per minute. With respect to "borderless" A4-sized photograph outputs, the PSC 2510 is able to create prints in 5.5 minutes.

With respect to quality, all the prints using the HP PSC2510 printer ink cartridges were definitely commendable. Text turned out very clean and legible to even 2pt font size. On the maker's glossy photo paper, the photos ended up terrific having minimal dithering and absolutely no banding. Even so the driver's default "HP photography" configurations prompted the outputs to frequently end up too vibrant. Switching off these settings made it possible for the pictures to come out just right.

The scanner and copier of the PSC 2510 did extremely well with respect to colour faithfulness - even though the colours were not necessarily always corresponding. This particular AIO didn't produce clearly washed-out colours any time copying. If one doesn't compare with the originals, the copies from the PSC 2510 will appear nearly of the same quality. There's one issue to remember, all the same. Whenever scanning photos having white borders, never set the multifunction to match the picture to page size. The scanner will disregard the lower and right-most borders since it will believe the picture ends there whenever it finds white spaces.

Since the PSC 2510 does not offer an automatic document feeder (ADF), copy rates of speed will never ever be decently fast. It required a bit more than 20 seconds to copy one grayscale sheet. Copies of pictures took more time at about 5 minutes 40 seconds for high-quality prints.

With its 3,000-page monthly duty cycle as well as networking connectivity, the PSC 2510 is really a worthwhile candidate for the SOHO environment. With the exception of an ADF or perhaps a two-sided printing system you will definitely find the PSC 2510 a rather comprehensive multifunctional machine. I ought to add that the duplex mechanism can easily be fitted inside the PSC 2510 if or when desired.

Overall, we were happy with the HP PSC 2510. It creates generally fine results that includes good-quality prints. Right after the wearisome set up in the initial stage, you will experience the flexibility which wireless networking brings, and in the event that you fax very rarely, this specific multifunction might just be what you are trying to find.

HP PSC2510 printer ink cartridges are available here.