HP Deskjet 9800d

Duplexer. Tabloid- and supertabloid-size printing, with trays for up to 13- by 19-inch paper size. Monthly duty cycle is 5,000 pages.

Graphics show moderate banding in default mode. Performance is on the slow side of acceptable. Output quality is midrange for an ink jet.

Sub-ratings

Inexpensive for a medium-format printer; supports color-photo and grayscale-photo inks.

Prints text very slowly; photo inks cost extra; printing photos requires swapping cartridges.

A moderate price and run-of-the-mill performance make the Deskjet 9800d a utilitarian workhorse.