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HP PSC2510 Review

The HP PSC 2510 is an All-In-One (AIO) utilizing built-in wireless networking connectivity. We found this particular multifunction to be feature-packed. It brings to the table a 2.5-inch Liquid crystal display, 7-in-1 memory card reader, as well as, wired (10/100 Ethernet) in addition to wireless (802.11b) networking ability.

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

The one indication of Wi-Fi connectivity at first glance comes in the form of a blue LED which lights up whenever a Wi-Fi connection or 10/100 Ethernet is identified from the PSC 2510's network port. Whenever both of them are connected, the 10/100 Ethernet link takes priority over wireless.

Regardless of whether you're planning to scan, print, fax or copy, working this AIO is a breeze. On the front panel, plainly labelled buttons offer owners one-touch access to scan, copy, fax, and 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 flexibility in printing pictures directly from memory media, which is always welcomed.

The device pops open under the scanner bed to expose a relatively large interior. Although the angle of tilt may appear small, there's sufficient space for hassle-free installment or replacement of ink cartridges.

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

With respect to quality, the actual prints using the HP PSC2510 printer cartridges ended up being commendable. Text ended up really nice and clean and legible to even 2pt font size. Upon the maker's glossy photo paper, the pictures ended up very good having little dithering and zero banding. Nevertheless the driver's default "HP photography" configuration settings prompted our outputs to almost always come out too vibrant. Switching off these configuration settings made it possible for our pictures to come out just right.

The scanner and copier of the PSC 2510 did really well with regards to colour constancy - even though the colours were not necessarily always corresponding. This particular AIO failed to produce noticeably washed-out colours when copying. If one does not match up against the originals, the copies from the PSC 2510 look practically of the same quality. There's one factor to note, however. When scanning images having white borders, never set the multifunction to match the picture to page size. The scanner will overlook the lower and right-most borders as it will assume the image finishes there when it finds white spaces.

Since the PSC 2510 doesn't feature an automatic document feeder (ADF), copy rates of speed will never be decently fast. It took a bit more than 20 seconds to copy one black and white sheet. Copies of pictures needed longer 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 a worthwhile choice for the SOHO situation. Except for an ADF or maybe a two-sided printing system you will find the PSC 2510 an extremely comprehensive multifunctional device. I must add that a duplex apparatus can be mounted within the PSC 2510 if or when required.

In all, we were pleased with the HP PSC 2510. It produces generally good general performance with good-quality prints. After the tiresome setup in the initial stage, you'll reap the freedom which wireless networking brings, and in the event that you fax very rarely, this particular multifunction might just be what you are searching for.