HP LASERJET M1213NF

HP LASERJET M1213NF
VERDICT: A worthy investment those looking for a compact multi-function printer.
FOR: Speedy prints, compact, very easy to confi gure and use, power-saving feature.
AGAINST: Below average print quality (graphics).



This printer is a perfect product
for small businesses and SOHO
where documents are needed
to be printed quickly and frequently
in black-and-white. It sports a rugged
all-black body with matt finish.
The HP LaserJet M1213nf is an all-in-one
device comprising the functions of a
printer, copier, scanner and fax machine. It
can be connected via USB or shared with
other users over the local area network.
The printer prints at 600 dpi and can max
out at an interpolated resolution of 1200
dpi. The fax memory can hold up to 500
A4 pages. It also features junk fax filter,
auto fax forwarding, remote retrieval and
delayed faxing. The control panel is neatly
tucked in one corner of the unit and has
well-spaced and tactile keys.
On the performance front, the HP
LaserJet M1213nf is great when it comes
to printing and copying speeds. Regular
documents can be printed at a speedy 18
pages per minute while copying a single
document takes less than 15 seconds.
It takes the printer 38 seconds to
initialize from power off state. But when in
standby mode you can get the first print in
just 9 seconds.
The print quality didn't meet our
expectations. Though the quality of
regular text documents was excellent,
graphics were not as crisp and detailed.
For its asking price we feel it should
have had an automatic duplexor.