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HP Deskjet 6540 printer
HP Deskjet 6540
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/25/13 09:09:01
 
 
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• Personal Printer • Ink-jet - Ink-jet - color • 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi 1200 dpi B&W Resolution • 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi 4800 x 1200 dpi Color Resolution • Duplex Printing
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (10)
 
Published
Oct 7, 2004
Editor Rating
4.0/5
HP Deskjet 6540 Color Inkjet Printer Review & Rating | PCMag.com
Exceptional speed for an ink jet...Overall output quality is better than for most ink jets....For best results on different kinds of output, you need to change cartridges continually, choosing black,...Overall output quality is better than for most ink jets...The HP Deskjet 6540 is faster than most ink jets, and prints better-looking graphics and photos too...The HP Deskjet...
Editor Rating
4.0/5
HP Deskjet 6540 - Computeractive - product reviews you can trust
A good budget photo-inkjet from HP that proves very versatile...The HP Deskjet 6540 is a budget photo printer aimed at those wanting high-quality text and photo prints for a low price...The unit itself is quite compact, with a relatively small 150-sheet paper tray...HP claims that the Deskjet 6540 can print at 30 pages-per-minute (ppm), but this is only...
HP Deskjet 6540 Review
Produce documents with brilliant color and rich black text with the Deskjet 6540 color inkjet printer...The compact size and quiet operation of the Deskjet 6540 makes it a great fit for home and with dual USB connectivity, you can connect easily to your PC or Mac.You can load up to 150 sheets of paper at a time in the 6540...
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USER REVIEWS (16)
 
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85 user reviews
 
(3.85 out of 5)
Average rating
from 34
reviews
3.5/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: HP DeskJet 6540 Color Inkjet Printer
"The 6540 is the first unit we've seen from HP's all new Deskjet line-up, a range that's been home to several Recommended and A-List award-winners..."

"If you're looking for a cheap workhorse inkjet, the basic model is a good choice..."

"Its photo printing is respectable for a printer at this price, and when you add to this smart styling, low running costs, and superb..."

Average rating
from 25
reviews
4.6/5
Newegg.com - HP Deskjet 6540 C8963A 30 ppm Black Print Speed 4800 x 1200 dpi Color...
"So Far the printer is flawless..."

"I've never had a bad experience with Newegg..."

"Consumer Reports was right to recommend this printer..."

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Average rating
from 14
reviews
3.3/5
HP DeskJet 6540 Overview & User Reviews - Inkjet Printers - CNET Reviews
"We needed a good quality, inexpensive color printer for our advertising specialty business to create artwork for buttons, brochures, catalogs, and samples..."

"I would recommend this printer to anyone..."

"It is definitley faster with good print quality..."

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Published
Dec 14, 2004
 
 
Hewlett-Packard Deskjet 6540 - reviews - Printers & Scanners - Photo Printers - Good...
The DeskJet 6540's biggest selling point is its claim of 30ppm (pages per minute) printing...Speeds quoted by manufacturers should always be taken with a pinch of salt, but while the 6540's real-world performance is almost half the stated speed, it still manages to outperform every other printer in its price range...Not only did it produce black text at the staggering rate...
Published
Oct 8, 2008
Editor Rating
4.0/5
Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 6540 inkjet printer Review: Powered by ConsumerGuide and...
HP's versatile DeskJet 6540 inkjet printer is equally adept at printing standard documents and photos, as long as you don't mind a little cartridge swapping for optimal results...The 6540 uses a tri-color ink cartridge and a separate black ink cartridge to produce rich blacks, which is particularly important for text and line art...The 6540 supports resolutions...
Published
Sep 20, 2004
Editor Rating
5.0/6
HP Deskjet 6540 | Peripherals | Reviews | PC Pro
The 6540 is the first unit we've seen from HP's all new Deskjet line-up, a range that's been home to several Recommended and A-List award-winners...Compared to Canon's Pixma iP3000, the 6540 is a fairly basic unit - there's just a single printer tray, no duplex or CD printing, and no direct-print-from-camera functions, yet it still manages to be almost...
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MacUser: Product Reviews: HP Deskjet 6540
While the Canon Pixma iP3000 crams as many features as possible into a small, cheap printer, this latest addition to HP's Deskjet range concentrates on providing core printer functions with the option to extend its capabilities later...The Deskjet 6540's build quality is much better than the Canon model...As with the Pixma iP3000, a USB port is included on the front...
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Published
May 1, 2005
 
 
HP DeskJet 6540 Color Inkjet Printer Reviews
Excellent printer, highly recommended for printing text and documents in a flash...If you're going to be primarily printing photos, get something else, otherwise, the HP 6540 is at the head of its class...Expensive ink cartridges which aren't yet available through remanufacturing vendors...The 6540 is the first unit we've seen from HP's all new Deskjet...
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Published
Nov 16, 2004
 
 
Review: HP DeskJet 6540 - PC Advisor
And just in case you had, here’s the brand new 6540 to demonstrate exactly what the company’s products can do...The 6540’s biggest selling point is its claim of 30ppm (pages per minute...Speeds quoted by manufacturers should always be taken with a pinch of salt, but while the 6540’s real-world performance is almost half as slow as the stated speed, it still...
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HP DeskJet 6540 Overview & User Reviews - Inkjet Printers ...
User Rating: 3.0/5 from 14 users; ... Pros. Sharp black type; decent color output. Cons. Balky, Unreliable. Poor Drivers...
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Average rating
from 4
reviews
4.8/5
Complete coverage of the HP Deskjet 6540 Inkjet Printer (30 PPM 4800x1200 DPI Color...
"Ink gets costly, but that's the same for all inkjet printers..."

"The indicator lights on the machine are a little confusing to me yet and it has the usual inkjet problems; expensive ink! Good out of the box experience..."

"Color is good and looks great on photo paper though photos were a little bit strange looking printed on lesser quality papers..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
4.0/5
HP Deskjet 6540 Reviews - Inkjet Printers | dooyoo.co.uk
"Odd shaped paper tray sticks out at the front The Deskjet 6500 series is a fantastic printer..."

"It's quick to print both in black and white and colour and produces great quality prints every time (though I wouldn't personally use it for photos on glossy paper..."

"It's very nice on the eye with its brushed metal finish, although it does take up quite a large footprint on the desk, which..."

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Average rating
from 4
reviews
4.8/5
HP (Hewlett-Packard) Deskjet 6540 Inkjet Printer - HP (Hewlett-Packard) Printers...
"Fast, quiet and easy to set up..."

"The indicator lights on the machine are a little confusing to me yet and it has the usual inkjet problems; expensive ink! Good out of the box experience..."

"Color is good and looks great on photo paper though photos were a little bit strange looking printed on lesser quality papers..."

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Average rating
from 3
reviews
2.7/5
HP Deskjet 6540 Reviews. Product reviews of Hewlett Packard Deskjet 6540 InkJet Printer...
"Pictures printed with the standard carts come out very good to excellent..."

"Great speed but i could not change the cartridges.Decided to give up it was so bad..."

"Except for that its a good basic printer..."

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PRICES (9)
 
Amazon.com: HP DeskJet 6540 Color Inkjet Printer: Electronics
The HP DeskJet 6540 color inkjet printer offers versatile performance and connectivity and a sleek-looking low-profile design. Get fast 30 ppm black printing or up to ...
hp deskjet 6540 | eBay - Electronics, Cars, Fashion ...
Find great deals on eBay for hp deskjet 6540 and lexmark 4975. Shop with confidence...
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Deskjet 6540 - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at Nextag
Deskjet 6540 - 79 results like HP No. 96/97 Ink Cartridges - Inkjet - Black, Color, HP Black Ink Cartridge - Black - Inkjet, HP Photo Inkjet Print Cartridge (C9369WN ...
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HP Inkjet Printers DeskJet 6540 Cartridges | Staples®
HP Inkjet Printers DeskJet 6540 Ink Cartridges and Toner Cartridges at Staples®. FREE delivery on all orders over $45...
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MANUFACTURERS (1)
 
HP Deskjet 6540 Printer series - Download drivers and ...
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