Hewlett Packard LaserJet 3100 All-In-One Printer

Pros: Very powerful Fax machine.
Cons: Infamous for its constant jamming!

Getting a multifunction device wasn’t what an office I worked in really needed. It just needed a new laser fax, and it turns out that the dedicated fax machines were more expensive than one of these multifunction ones were. I can only assume it is...

Pros: Good quality copies and faxes
Cons: Very poor paper feed mechanism

We have been using the 3100 as a stand-alone fax/copier for almost a year, and our experience has been a mixed one.

When our ancient Ricoh fax machine finally passed on after 12 years of continuous service, we shopped around for a replacement...

Pros: Fast, high quality, reliable
Cons: Must install software to use it across network, sheet scanning, no off button

I originally purchased this multifunction printer because I needed a laserprinter and a fax machine for my home office. I telecommute and need reliable communication with clients and colleagues. In the office, we have an HP OfficeJet that has been very...

Pros: Quality of print, solid faxing, built very well
Cons: Software driver is a beast

Having used numerous printers, scanners, and faxes over the years -- this is one of the few that has stayed in the office for a considerable length of time without any major problems. The LaserJet series is a proven performer, printing very crisp text ...

Pros: Workhorse, reliable.
Cons: "Multifeeds," slow compared to newer models.

This review I wrote somehow got moved to a review of a 3100 Gateway laptop, and I want to update this review with some VERY important information:

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Pros: Good fax machine
Cons: Paper jams, poor PC software

These aren't sold anymore, so this review is for those of you who are considering a used one.

I purchased this machine because I needed a plain paper FAX and a sheet fed document scanner.

Scanning:
I have scanned several...

Pros: Great price, convenience of an all-in-one
Cons: Paper feeds poorly

When I was shopping around for a replacement for my old Canon inkjet printer, I decided to buy a multi-purpose machine. In addition to the laser printer, these machines also include a fax machine, copier and scanner in a compact package.

The...

Pros: Good Print quality
Cons: Reliability.

HP and me go a long way back. I like their print quality and that's why I guess I keep forgetting their major weakness reliability. Their machines, or at least those I've bought, always have a problem. The 3100 was no different. It has the wonderful ...

Pros: Descent print quality, easy to set up and multi-functional
Cons: Extremely poor feeding mechanism. Poor driver updates

This printer is fairly easy to set up and it delivers all the functions promised - printing, copying and scanning.
The controller software that comes with the printer works well under Window ME. The printing speed is acceptable for SOHO users,...