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HP Officejet is a family of printers introduced by Hewlett-Packard, the US based computer hardware and software giant. The company also provides network management software for various businesses. HP products are renowned across the world for their exceptional quality. The HP Officejet follows the HP tradition of providing high quality products and services. The Officejet series of printers are also known as the Officejet all-in-one series. They are designed as multifunctional devices for home and office use and can print, fax, copy and scan.

An all-in-one multifunctional printer is a machine that incorporates the functionality of multiple devices in one and therefore has a smaller footprint in a home or small business setting (the SOHO market segment). It is also useful in a large office setting where centralised document production and management is needed. A typical multifunctional device may include a printer, a scanner, a photocopier, a fax machine and email capability. Depending on the device, it may include all or some of these functions.

The HP Officejet line of multifunctional printers is available for different levels of usage. The HP Officejet J3500 is an entry-level device for users in small-office environments who need a wide range of functions from one compact machine. Its features include a fax machine, a built-in phone, plus print, copy and scan functions. It has a 160-page memory and 60-number speed dial. Another machine in this series is the Officejet 4300 four-in-one printer, fax, scanner and copier with an integrated telephone. Key features include a 20-sheet automatic document feeder, a two-line text display and printing and copying at up to 20 pages per minute (ppm) for monochrome printing and 14 ppm for colour printing. The model also includes a 33.6 Kbps modem, a junk-fax barrier, a 200-page fax memory, printing at 1200 x 1200 dpi, and 48-bit colour scanning.

The Pro series in the Officejet family currently includes three models: the HP Officejet Pro L7500, the 7600 and the 7700. Designed for small businesses, the Pro series of printers provides a fast and affordable solution for all document needs with built-in networking, memory card slots and two-sided printing. It provides professional quality prints at speeds of up to 12 ppm for monochrome and 10 ppm for colour. Most of the office all-in-one devices are geared towards the home or small-office environment. The Pro series, however, is aimed at small to medium-sized businesses or work groups, as it features built-in networking, scan-to-network functionality and a recommended printing volume of 7,500 pages per month.