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Scan Test
This test was conducted by
recording time taken to scan one
sheet of size A4 in colour.
EPSON L485
The EPSON printer took 27.98
seconds to scan.
HP Deskjet 3776
HP was faster in the scan test,
clocking 22.2 seconds.
Conclusion
HP Deskjet 3776
With a price tag of `6399, the HP Deskjet
3776 did not ace most of the tests, except
the scan test when it came to the print time. It
was slower than the Epson contender. It had a
lower IPM score than the Epson printer as well.
However, in a few tests the HP outputs were quite
good, and comparitively accurate to the original.
The printer also costs less than half of the
contender, and has a sleek compact body, with
a modern design. It did a great job, but fell short
when it came to timings.EPSON L485
The EPSON L485, performed well
in most categories with decent quality
prints, and aced the tests when it came
to timings. However, Epson’s colour
output in some of the cases was slightly
dull. With a price tag of `17,499 it costs
more than the contender, however,
prints in half the time, thus making it
the winner of the All-In-One Printer
Shootout this year.HP EPSON051015202530Scan Test
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