HP LaserJet 3150

HP bundles JetSuite and ReadIris OCR (optical character recognition) software with the printer. JetSuite is a comprehensive package that allows all the functions of the LaserJet 3150 to be controlled from the host PC. It gathers all the various functions into a single interface, making it easy to keep track of faxes and scanned documents. It senses when a page has been placed in the feeder and a Document Assistant utility pops up providing quick access for scanning, faxing or copying. All device settings can be accessed and configured from within JetSuite and even the speed dial buttons can be programmed from the PC.

As is usual with most multifunction devices, the price you pay for total integration is average print quality, although the number of features on offer goes some way to make up for this. At only £495, the LaserJet 3150 is far better value than Samsung's SF-5800P and is the best choice if you want all its functions available on a network.

Author: Dave Mitchell