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HP - 179fnw Wireless Color All-In-One Laser Printer - White
Average customer rating
4.3
(40 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for HP - 179fnw Wireless Color All-In-One Laser Printer - White
Customer Rating
5
Mobile Printing
on June 26, 2019
Posted by: Couldntsetup
from Dallas,TX
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] "I received this product in exchange for my unbiased opinion." I needed a more versatile printer because of late I was printing more than documents. Setting up the printer was simple and I used a wireless connection. I did have some trouble with loading the paper, I kept getting an error to load paper so I had to adjust the paper settings. I started with simple color printing of a newsletter which was good, no streaking or fading of the colors. Next, I moved to my personal favorite of printing photos of my grandchildren and making my own collages! Of course, you need quality photo paper which I used. I used the HP printer app which was user friendly and had many options to choose from. I am satisfied with this printer and I love the HP Smart app.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hp.com
Customer Rating
5
An awesome little printer
on June 26, 2019
Posted by: shelle2184
from Tunnel Hill, GA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product in exchange for my unbiased opinion.I have struggled in my search for a printer, trying to find the right balance between functionality and size. I have not cared for extremely large printers that take up a lot of space on my desk while having a ton of functions I don`t need.This printer is the perfect compromise. The weight of the printer is a little on the heavy side so I was discouraged as I took it out of the box but was happy to see it took up even less space on my desk as my fewer-functioned existing printer. The printer has more height than width.I am not one for reading directions so I tested how far I could get in setup without referring to the manual. Cords and ink compartments were as expected. The printer fired up on plug in and power on. I only referred to the manual for locating the menu button and setting up the wireless connection. I printed a beautiful, almost picture-like color page on my first test run. The black and white test page was as expected.Printing from my Android phone required install of two apps; however, upon launch of the apps, the connection to the printer was effortless. With all the fax, copy, color, wireless functionality, I expected a clunky, difficult to use product. Instead, it was a pleasant surprise and looks quite nice on my desk.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hp.com
Customer Rating
5
Versatile, efficient, convenient and affordable
on June 26, 2019
Posted by: JimandBea
from Phoenix, AZ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product in exchange for my unbiased opinion. My partner and I have our own home based businesses. Over the past year, each of us has experienced an increase in our work demand which has required us to evolve our home office set up. We both have our own inkjet printers and felt like we were both constantly buying ink for them. In the past, each of us had used laser printers in our corporate jobs but never considered them for the home because of the cost associated with them. Now that I have used the HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw I can`t imagine going back to the costly inkjet.SETUPI opened the box and outside of getting the printer out of the box, setup was a breeze. I am not known for reading instructions as I tend to think of myself as technically savvy and with the easy setup of this printer, I was able to hold true to that sentiment. There is a very helpful booklet that takes you step by step to set up the printer in case you need it. All there really is to do is:1. Remove all of the packing tape (blue) that is placed in various places around the printer that keep things in place during transit.2. Plus the printer into the wall3. Input your WiFi information and ensure there is a solid blue light4. Install the HP Smart app on your phone and you are all set! You can install drivers for your PC or Mac and although I did, I rarely used the print from PC situation. There is no need for the USB connection unless there is no network available. I did not use it, even to print from my PC (which was much less than from my phone). HP SMART APPThe app is very easy to use. It has a simple Graphic Interface so you can easily choose to scan, copy or print from your phone. However, you would need to be at the printer to scan or copy as you would need to feed those into the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder). But, if you have pictures you want to print and the printer is set up, you could have those images all ready printed by the time you get home. One of the great options is being able to link your Facebook and Instagram to print pictures automatically from those platforms. The app allows you to select your printing properties and to make subtle adjustments to the documents if needed. A downside to printing from Instagram is the size. The pictures are basically squares and placing small photo paper into the feed tray is the least desirable thing to do with this printer. The feed tray is at the bottom and it is not very solid. In order to put 4x6 or other small printing media, the user needs to pull out the feed tray, modify the size inside, press a little "release" which is then only issue I had with this printer. It was a burden until I worked out a system. It was a little frustrating at first and although I have a system now, the process seems a little counterintuitive. I had a very hard time collapsing the feed tray to accommodate the media and once I would get it to collapse, then it wouldn`t slide all the way back in. It was an arduous task and I would have appreciated another feed tray for media that isn`t used often. I also suggest that you get laser print media/paper as it makes a huge difference in quality. Initially I couldn`t figure out why the images were not as vibrant as expected. Once I purchased the correct media the images were amazing!The app allows you to make subtle adjustments to your photo to accommodate sizing to the media but it`s very basic. I believe it`s best to make adjustments before you select your image. This printer is everything I need for my business. I do a lot of writing along with graphic design and the quick printing along with ease of use from the app makes this printer more versatile than I anticipated. I was concerned that the cost of ink might be a barrier to using this product. However, with the sheer volume of printing you can accomplish with these ink cartridges, it`s a way better value than constantly refilling inkjet cartridges. Overall, I am highly impressed with this product because of the pricing, quality and ease of use. I would recommend this product to anyone who uses printers on a daily basis at home or in your small office because of the cost-effectiveness, quality and convenience.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hp.com
Customer Rating
5
Quiet, powerful-Impressive!
on June 26, 2019
Posted by: Lynda305
from Miami,Fl
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The printer was securely packed and everything was included in the box I needed. It came with a USB cord to directly plug the computer into my computer but I opted for wireless WiFi option.The set up was a breeze, did it myself without a problem! Easy instructions to follow and I had it totally connected and printing within 20 minutes! I was able to download and install the program quickly and printed a quality test page. This was very satisfying to be able to set up and install this printer without any help or difficulties-easy and quick. The HP website has tons of instructions and help topics and has a live "chat" option. I did not have any problems but at least the information is all there without having to search for it if needed.I like the all in one ability to scan, copy and fax with such a compact design. This printer is 30% smaller than my previous one and is so quiet. I actually don`t feel so overwhelmed with this in my office! The quality of the color copies is amazing. The color pops right off the page. I did a report with colored graphs and was so impressed with the professional job I created. Turned out a large document rapidly with great results. Very pleased that an all-in-one printer produced such a superior document so easily. The paper tray is smaller than what I am used to but it`s definitely not a big issue.Overall I am quite impressed with this printer. The compact size is a plus for me since space is an issue but all the features worked easily for me. Having a built in scanner makes it so quick to "feed" in and the unit looks quite dapper in my office. Being able to print documents from anywhere including my phone is a joy, the WiFi feature is fabulous. But the best hing is that is is so user friendly. I was able to set the entire unit up by myself correctly without outside help or frantic calls to family for help! The unit was up and running smoothly, and the results are great. The crisp quality of the written pages is great but the color graphics are truly impressive. Great product and easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hp.com
Customer Rating
4
HP MFP 179fnw Color Laser Printer Review
on June 25, 2019
Posted by: VickiP
from Atlanta,GA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Item: HP Color Laser MFP 179fnwI have never owned a laser printer because of their price and size. When I have needed something printed by a laser printer, I have used an office supply store. My office is very small so I was excited to see that HP had created a color laser printer that was affordable and would fit perfectly on top of my desk.Shipping: The printer was sent securely to my home with very little waste. So many times when you receive a package, it is over sized for the item so more packing materials have to be used. I was impressed that every packing piece sent by HP was recyclable, even the tape.Set Up: The instructions sent with the printer were minimal, but there was a step by step picture guide on how to set up the printer and how to download the HP Smart App on my phone. I felt that both were a very easy process.Features: The front control panel of the printer consists of simple press buttons that are easily identifiable for their function. A diagram of each button and the control panel light patterns was also sent with the printer. Interestingly there is an ID copy button. I am not sure how often I would use this function, but it will print the front and back of an ID on one page so it will definitely save on paper. There is also a scale button to enlarge or reduce the size of the print and a contrast button to adjust the lightness or darkness the print.Product Compared to Other Products: I have only used laser printers at an office supply store and feel like the quality of the print is very similar to the larger laser printers I have used in the store. The printer I use at home is much slower than the HP Color Laser MFP so I look forward to using the laser for faster printing.Quality Expectations: Based on the printer`s size, I was not sure if it would perform as well as the laser printers I have used at the store. Much to my surprise, the quality of the print is very good. Recommendations for Improvements: 1) Once you put the paper in tray, it will not close completely into the printer. This adds another 3 or 4 inches to the width of the printer. I did go to the HP chat page and there was mention of a clip that needed to be adjusted, which I tried with no success. 2) The paper size clip is hard to adjust at first. I recommend a "tip page" to address these type of issues. 3) The print was vibrant when printed from my phone or computer, but when I copied or scanned a page on the printer, it was more dull.Overall Impressions: I think the printer is a great addition for a small home or business office. I am not the most technical person so I was a little nervous about connecting the printer to my computer and phone. I was so happy that the process was really easy. The printer`s buttons and functions are straightforward so there is no need to study a manual. The print quality is very good!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hp.com
Customer Rating
3
Not Exactly an Upgrade
on June 25, 2019
Posted by: SanFan913
from Olathe, KS
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Was hoping for an upgrade to my current printer, which I`ve owned for 10 years, but I can`t say that I exactly got one. This printer has some good features such as print quality and WiFi capabilities, but there are some issues that I can`t get past.SET-UPPros - The Wifi connection between the printer & my laptop was pretty easy. WiFi connection on my phone was even easier. All it took was downloading the app, then the app took care of the rest. I tested wireless printing from both for a few days, and the printer was always connected & ready to print. Continuous connectivity was a problem I had with my last printer. This HP MFP 179 has no issues at all. The ink was already installed, so it was just a matter of taking the machine out of the box, plugging it in & adding paper to be ready to print.Cons - The "quick" set-up instructions were awful. Mostly just drawing style pictures and arrows with no explanations. The pictures were in only three colors making it difficult to distinguish between printer parts without having real photos, labels or actual instructions. A "manual" was included, but it was only three pages. The full manual must be downloaded, but it`s not the best. I had to contact HP support with questions about some things that aren`t covered in the manual. Adding the paper wasn`t hard, but it took an extra 30 minutes to figure out how to put the paper tray back in. The instructions didn`t show a picture of the tray sticking out from the bottom of the machine & the machine came with the paper tray fully inserted, which I assumed is how it is supposed to stay. Turns out the initial position of the tray was in compacted form, which can only be used if you are printing on smaller paper such as 4 x 6 or 5 x 7. Otherwise, the tray must be expanded. Once expanded, it no longer fits all the way in again. There are no pictures, photos or explanations in the quick set-up instructions, manual or on the box that show the tray sticking out. I finally gave up afraid I might break it trying to shove that tray back in. SIZEThe printer appeared to be a space saver compared to my last one in both length and width. I was happy to be getting some desk space back. However, with the tray unable to be pushed back into the printer with standard size 8 1/2 x 11 paper in it, I lost some of the space I thought I was getting. It`s misleading. There should have been a heads-up about the paper tray not being fully part of the printer body once paper is inserted.FUNCTIONALITYMore paper tray issues! Adjusting the paper tray space for smaller size paper is a nightmare. It`s hard to move the barrier positions back & forth. I was afraid I`d break something when trying to maneuver the pieces that hold the paper in place. Expanding & shrinking the tray was also difficult. Pieces have to fit into each other before the tray can slide out or in. It`s not easy to get them into the right spots & sometimes when you get one or two inserted, another one pops out of place. Also, the bottom tray is the only tray! No paper feed in the back of the machine for photo paper or smaller sized paper. If you want to use anything besides the copy paper that normally sits in the tray, you must remove the tray, take out the paper, adjust the tray size & barrier positions that hold the paper in place, then add the new paper. When you`re done, you do it all over again in order to put the regular paper back in. Time suck.PRINTINGI didn`t know a laser printer uses different paper than an inkjet, so I ordered some to compare. The print quality is definitely better! Photos are sharper & more vibrant. I got the same results when using copy paper to print photos. Printing speed is great. My only issue was that all size photo paper came out curled after printing.SCANNINGI faced no issues with scanning. It was simple and nothing to figure out.FAXINGI haven`t tested the fax feature yet.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting hp.com
Customer Rating
4
HP MFP 179fnw Color Laser Printer
on June 24, 2019
Posted by: alissa8871
from Garland, Tx
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product in exchange for my unbiased opinion. This printer offers the ability to scan, copy, print, fax and the most unique feature is the ability to print directly from my phone and iPad. Initial setup was easy as far as taking it out of box and getting it on my desk, I had it connected to my computer in about 10 minutes, printing and scanning perfectly. However, installation of the direct print wifi feature was a bit challenging due to the fact that instructions were very vague and I had to research via internet on how to connect my phone...this process took about 45 minutes. Once connected and ready, start up time is a bit slow and can take a couple of minutes for each wifi print. Overall, printer is excellent quality, scanning is simple and precise, phone print feature is nice. Printer met and exceeded my expectations.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hp.com
Customer Rating
4
This Printer Makes Me Happy
on June 23, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
from Los Angeles, CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] For years I went through an ungodly number of inkjet printers, all of which jammed and smeared and were awful and unreliable, before finally upgrading to an HP Laserjet Pro 200 a few years ago. It was like the clouds parted and the sun came out. The laser prints are waterproof and don`t smear. The printer always accepts jobs through the WiFi. The output is crisp and clear.But this new HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw is a significant step up from the Pro 200. It was a breeze to set up and I LOVE the app, which allows me to send all sorts of jobs right from my iPhone. I am particularly delighted with the easy, crisp scanning. I so wish I had had this when I was scanning umpteen documents while settling my mom`s estate. You can make both color and black and white copies, and they are all easy to make and crisp and sharp. I`ve found my regular printing jobs easy to handle too.A few downsides to this printer. It`s pretty big and not particularly lovely. When it`s loaded with paper, the paper cartridge sticks out by several inches, which is ugly and weird and easy to bump into. The output tray is small and won`t really handle a big print job like a screenplay. It`s not made for printing photos, but it might be worth noting it doesn`t do a very good job on them. Printing is fairly slow. And laser cartridges are pricey. Overall, though, for my home printing purposes, I really love this thing and am looking forward to making a lot of use of it. PROS: Great app lets you send jobs remotely Super easy to set upScanning is fun and easySharp prints and copies in both color and B&WCONS: Kinda slowThe print cartridge tray sticks outDoesn`t do a good job with photosNot great for a really big print jobCartridges are pricey
I would recommend this to a friend!
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