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HP LaserJet 2430tn

PCWorld Rating

3.0
3.0 / 5 - PCWorld, Nov 10, 2005

Pros

  • Fast printing speeds
  • Strong paper-handling capabilities

Cons

  • Text output was unimpressive

Bottom Line

Grayscale graphics looked nicely balanced, and letters were well-formed, but soft, smeary blacks marred text output.

PCWorld's HP LaserJet 2430tn Coverage
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